Minnesota engineers developed fluid-filled 3D-printed tissues that mimic the feel of surgery, earning praise from surgeons.

University of Minnesota researchers develop a 3D printing technique for realistic human tissue models for surgical training.

“Blender is the starting point because it’s free, open source, and used by a huge range of creators,” Fukuyama says. “But the ...

Budding surgeons may soon train on stretchy, lifelike 3D-printed skin that oozes out blood and pus when cut.