We present an integrated tissue–organ printer (ITOP) Source: A 3D bioprinting system to produce human-scale tissue constructs with structural integrity : Nature Biotechnology : Nature Publishing Group It can print an ear with enough structural integrity to be transplanted

A team of Northwestern University engineers has created a new way to print three-dimensional metallic objects using rust and metal powders. While current methods rely on vast metal powder beds and expensive lasers or electron beams, Northwestern’s new technique uses liquid inks and common furnaces, resulting in a cheaper, faster, and more uniform process. The Read more about A new way to print 3-D metals and alloys using rust[…]

Because ceramics cannot be cast or machined easily, three-dimensional (3D) printing enables a big leap in geometrical flexibility. We report preceramic monomers that are cured with ultraviolet light in a stereolithography 3D printer or through a patterned mask, forming 3D polymer structures that can have complex shape and cellular architecture. These polymer structures can be Read more about 3D printing polymer-derived ceramics now possible[…]

We introduce a technique for 3D printing soft strands, fibers, and bristles using conventional 3D printers. Our work was inspired by the phenomenon that occurs during the operation of a handheld glue gun: when a person extrudes hot glue material and moves the gun away, a “string” of residue often forms unintentionally. The shape, length, Read more about 3D Printed Hair[…]

Weighing 3kg and measuring 1.5m the airframe was created on a 3D printer using laser sintered nylon and catapulted off HMS Mersey into the Wyke Regis Training Facility in Weymouth, before landing on Chesil Beach. Source: Engineers test fly printed aircraft off warship

Chinese company WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co has expanded the capabilities of 3D printing. After constructing ten houses in under twenty-four hours last year, now they are back with both the world’s tallest 3D printed building – a five-story apartment block – and a 1,100 square meter mansion with internal and external decoration to boot. Read more about Chinese Company Constructs the World’s Tallest 3D Printed Building[…]

A pioneering 3D-printed house just popped up in Xian, China – and Chinese company ZhuoDa “built” the two-story villa in less than three hours. Made up of six 3D-printed modules, the house was assembled like LEGO bricks before a live audience who were then invited to explore the interior. The modular fireproof home can withstand Read more about Chinese company assembles 3D-printed villa in less than 3 hours[…]

a team of researchers at UNIST has announced that they have developed a high-resolution 3D printing technology that is capable of printing electronic circuits on plastic, metallic or magnetic nanoparticles that are curved and much flexible. According to the team, led by Prof. Jang-Ung Park (School of Materials Science and Engineering), they have succeeded in Read more about South Korean 3d printer prints thinner than red blood cell[…]

It’s a little box you put before the output of your printer and it will allow you to change materials and colours, turning your single filament printer into one that can output multiple colours and materials. The Palette: 3D Printing Evolved by Chris Labelle — Kickstarter.

The Continuous Liquid Interface Productiongo technology (CLIP) process relies on a special transparent and permeable window which allows both light and oxygen to get through. Think of it as a large contact lens. The machine then is able to control the exact amount of oxygen and when that oxygen is permitted into the resin pool. Read more about Carbon3D Unveils Breakthrough CLIP 3D Printing Technology, 25-100X Faster[…]

Engineering students from the University of Toronto have developed a 3D bioprinter that can rapidly create artificial skin grafts from a patient’s cells to help treat burn victims. via PrintAlive: 3D Bioprinter Creates 'Living Bandage' Skin Grafts to Treat Burn Victims – Yahoo News UK.

Dremel 3D Printer.

A syringe pump was designed using freely available open-source computer aided design (CAD) software and manufactured using an open-source RepRap 3-D printer and readily available parts. The design, bill of materials and assembly instructions are globally available to anyone wishing to use them. Details are provided covering the use of the CAD software and the Read more about Open-Source Syringe Pump Library[…]

Using inexpensive glass beads traditionally used for reflective pavement markings at airports, the PNNL team has demonstrated 1000x magnification, which is necessary to see tiny anthrax spores and plague cells. They have also made a 350x version, which is adequate to identify parasites in blood samples or protozoa in drinking water. A 100x version enables Read more about 3D print your own Smartphone Microscope for $1,-[…]

Download 3d printer templates for all kinds of stuff from here. Thingiverse – Digital Designs for Physical Objects.

Instructions and links to plans here! 3D Print Your Own Jet Engine – Imgur. Thank you General Electric!

A Chinese company has become the first to construct multiple buildings using 3D printers that extrude recycled building materials at breakneck speed. Using four huge 3D printers, Yingchuang New Materials Inc. was able to print the shells of 10 one-room structures in 24 hours and at a cost of only about $5,000 per building. The Read more about 3D printer constructs 10 buildings in one day from recycled materials[…]

The ProDesk3D is the first 3D desktop printer to offer true full color printing – changing the way the creator thinks about what they are printing. Just like normal ink printers, the ProDesk3D uses its proprietary 5-color PLA cartridge system, capable of mixing primary printing colors to generate the colors of choice for the object Read more about The ProDesk3D full colour 3d printer[…]

The plans for the hand are open source as well, so you can make your own. Robohand » Customised, Fitted, Mechanical Fingers and Hands.

This cool pad and pen lets you sketch in 3D using augmented reality.