A new open-source software tool is changing the way engineers design and print complex 3D objects. Developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, the program—called OpenVCAD—lets users easily design ...

Researchers are using an unusual design to enhance the sustainability of concrete, with a carbon-absorbing material and nature-inspired structure.

Microrobots, small robotic systems that are less than 1 centimeter (cm) in size, could tackle some real-world tasks that ...

Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing. Generative CAD tools have been around for several years, and they are fun to use. They’re quite different from normal ...

A team from the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) has developed an innovative robotic platform, powered by artificial intelligence, ...

Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years. That's leading gun-safety ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily ...

In 2024, the University of Maine unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer, which can print objects up to 29 meters long.

Primary focus on leveraging breakthroughs in AI to improve part quality, speed the design process for additive manufacturing, optimize manufacturing workflows and enhance ease-of-use in factory ...

Abstract: To reconstruct a 3D human surface from a single image, it is crucial to simultaneously consider human pose, shape, and clothing details. Recent approaches have combined parametric body ...

Just outside of Ballarat in a town called Winter Valley, a new 3D-printed house is about to be completed. Swinburne University engineers have teamed up with Oasis Building Group to deliver the ...