smart materials

Revolutionizing 3D Printing with Filaments Embedded with Sensor Particles

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What Happened? Recent developments in 3D printing technology have introduced innovative filaments embedded with sensor particles, as reported by Tech Briefs. These filaments integrate microscopic sensor particles directly into the printing material, enabling the production of 3D printed objects that can monitor environmental or structural parameters in real-time. This breakthrough marks a significant step towards … Read more

Unlocking the Future of 3D Printing with Living Materials: Innovations and Insights

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What Happened? Recent developments in 3D printing have increasingly focused on integrating living materials—biological components embedded within printed structures—to create smart, responsive, and sustainable products. This emerging frontier was highlighted in a recent overview of 3D printing applications and processes by Vajiram & Ravi. While the article primarily covers broad 3D printing technologies, it touches … Read more

Revolutionizing 3D Printing with PrismSlicer: Unlocking Photorealistic Multi-Material Fabrication and the Future of Living Materials

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What Happened? In a notable development for the 3D printing community, Additive Appearance has introduced PrismSlicer, a photorealistic software solution designed to tackle the complexities of multi-material 3D printing. Released in May 2025, this software promises unprecedented control and visualization capabilities for fabricators working with diverse materials—including emerging smart and bio-embedded substances known as living … Read more

Advancing 3D Printing with Bio-Embedded Materials: A Frontier in Smart Bioinspired Structures

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What Happened? Recent advancements in the 3D printing of bioinspired structures have opened new avenues for integrating biological functionalities directly into printed materials. A detailed overview of this progress was presented in a Frontiers article published in November 2020, highlighting the convergence of 3D printing technologies with bio-embedded materials to fabricate structures that mimic natural … Read more

Stanford’s Breakthrough 3D Printing Algorithm Revolutionizes Vascular Design for Organ Bioprinting

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What Happened Stanford University has developed an innovative 3D printing algorithm aimed at advancing vascular design within the organ bioprinting space. This development, reported by 3D Printing Industry, addresses a critical bottleneck in bioprinting: creating viable vascular networks that support organ function. Why It Matters Organ bioprinting holds the promise of revolutionizing transplantation and regenerative … Read more

Revolutionizing Micro-Nano Devices with Bio-Embedded 3D Printing Technology

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What Happened Recent advancements in the 3D printing of micro-nano devices have opened new frontiers in embedding biological functionalities directly into printed materials. A detailed exploration of these breakthroughs was published by Nature in February 2025, highlighting the integration of bio-embedded components within micro- and nanoscale 3D printed devices. This technology combines precision additive manufacturing … Read more

Exploring Bio-Embedded 3D Printing: The Future of Smart Materials in the Lab

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What Happened Recent developments in 3D printing technology, as highlighted in a Laboratory News article on 3D printing in the lab, point towards a growing interest in bio-embedded 3D printing. This approach integrates biological components directly into printed materials, enabling the creation of smart, responsive structures within laboratory environments. Although the article does not delve … Read more

Nano-Reinforced Conductive Filament: A Breakthrough in 3D Printing Materials by CSIR and Filament Factory

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What Happened In an exciting development for the smart materials segment of 3D printing, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Filament Factory has developed a novel nano-reinforced polymer composite filament designed specifically for 3D printing applications. This innovation, reported by 3Druck.com, showcases a new class of conductive filament enhanced with … Read more

Advancing 3D Printing with Conductive Filament: Insights from Recent FDM Sensor Research

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What Happened In a recent study published by Nature, researchers performed a comparative characterization of fused deposition modeling (FDM) structures embedded with electrically conductive sensing elements. These structures were evaluated under static, dynamic, and thermal loads to understand their performance and reliability as integrated sensing components within 3D printed parts. Why It Matters The integration … Read more

CSIR and Filament Factory Launch Nano-Reinforced Conductive Filament: A Leap in 3D Printing Materials

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What Happened In a recent development highlighted by VoxelMatters, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Filament Factory has launched a nano-reinforced conductive filament designed for 3D printing applications. This new material integrates nanomaterials into the filament matrix, enhancing its electrical conductivity and mechanical properties, marking a significant step forward in … Read more