3D Printing
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Man-made Skin Reveals How Sharks Swim So Fast
By Tanya Lewis published
Sharks are known for their speed and agility under the waves, but how their jagged skin enables these feats has long mystified scientists.
The Printed Face is Just the Beginning of a 3D Revolution (Op-Ed)
By Chris Sutcliffe published
The news that a man in Wales was able to have his face reconstructed after a serious motorbike accident has brought the wonder of 3D printing to the mainstream.
In Images: A 3D Printed Liver
By Tia Ghose published
A new way of printing a 3D liver replica may guide surgeries, preventing complications.
3D Printed Liver Makes Surgery Safer
By Tia Ghose published
A new way of printing a 3D liver replica may guide surgeries, preventing complications. The new technique could also be used to guide face transplants and other complicated operations.
Artificial Heart 'Jacket' Made on 3D Printer
By Tia Ghose published
Scientists have figured out a way to make the epicardium, the outer layer of the heart, using a cheap 3D printer. The artificial tissue could be used to treat atrial fibrillation.
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