bio-embedded materials

Revolutionizing Defense Manufacturing: The Rise of Living Materials in Additive Manufacturing at NUWC Keyport

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What Happened The U.S. Department of War recently highlighted groundbreaking advancements at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport, where additive manufacturing (AM) is being leveraged to introduce cost-saving innovations (source). While the article focuses broadly on additive manufacturing’s cost efficiencies, emerging trends suggest integration with smart and bio-embedded materials—specifically living materials—is an under-covered frontier … Read more

Unlocking the Future of 3D Printing with Conductive Filaments: Smart & Bio-Embedded Materials

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What Happened Recent developments in 3D printing have increasingly focused on the integration of conductive filaments into additive manufacturing processes, as detailed in the All3DP article on filament types. These materials enable the printing of components that not only form structural parts but also conduct electricity, opening pathways to embedded sensors, wearable electronics, and smart … Read more

Advancing 3D Printing with Conductive Polymer Composites: Emerging Trends and Future Outlook

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What Happened? Recent research highlighted in Wiley Online Library sheds light on recent developments in additive manufacturing using conductive polymer composites. These advances focus on integrating conductive fillers into polymer matrices to fabricate 3D printed parts with electrical functionality. This emerging class of materials, often referred to as conductive filaments, is gaining traction for creating … Read more

Innovative Living Materials: Coffee Grounds and Fungal Mycelium as Sustainable 3D Printing Substitutes for Packing Foam

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What Happened A recent study highlighted by Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine showcases an innovative use of waste coffee grounds combined with fungal mycelium to create a biodegradable material that could replace traditional packing foam. This living material leverages the natural growth properties of fungi to bind coffee waste into a lightweight, durable, and … Read more

Revolutionizing Tissue Engineering: Hybrid Bioinks for 3D Bioprinted Artery Models

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What Happened? Recent advancements in the field of bioprinting have been marked by the development of new hybrid bioinks that enable the creation of artery models with improved structural and biological fidelity. According to a report by 3D Printing Industry, these hybrid bioinks combine multiple biomaterials to better mimic the complex extracellular matrix and mechanical … Read more

ELEGOO’s Integrated 3D Printing Ecosystem Signals New Era for Smart Filament Technologies

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What Happened At Formnext 2025, ELEGOO unveiled a comprehensive end-to-end 3D printing ecosystem aimed at enhancing consumer experiences in additive manufacturing. According to a report from the Laotian Times, this ecosystem integrates hardware, materials, and software to streamline the printing process and improve output quality. While the announcement focused broadly on consumer 3D printing, it … Read more

Revolutionizing Brain Vessel Bioprinting: Embedded 3D-Coaxial Bioinks Enhance Hemodynamic Studies

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What Happened? A recent publication by Wiley highlights a significant advancement in the field of bioprinting with the development of an embedded 3D-coaxial bioprinting technique tailored for stenotic brain vessels. This breakthrough utilizes a mechanically enhanced extracellular matrix (ECM) bioink designed to better mimic the natural environment of brain vasculature. The research focuses on investigating … Read more

ETH Zurich’s 3D Printed Living Material Revolutionizes CO2 Capture and Storage

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What Happened Researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered a groundbreaking 3D printed living material capable of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂). This innovative development combines the fields of additive manufacturing and synthetic biology to create a bio-embedded material that actively interacts with its environment. The original report by 3D Printing Industry highlights this novel … Read more

Unlocking the Future of 3D Printing with Bio-Embedded Microsystems and Lab-on-PCB Technology

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What Happened Recent breakthroughs in bio-microsystem integration and Lab-on-PCB technology have opened new frontiers in the development of smart, bio-embedded materials for 3D printing. According to a Nature article published on May 8, 2025, these advances highlight the integration of biological components with printed circuit board (PCB) technology to create compact, multifunctional microsystems. This fusion … Read more

Advancing Tissue Engineering: 3D Bioprinting of Collagen-Based Perfusable Scaffolds

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What Happened Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in 3D bioprinting by developing collagen-based, high-resolution internally perfusable scaffolds designed for engineering fully biologic tissue systems. This advancement was detailed in a recent publication by Science | AAAS. The team successfully printed scaffolds composed of collagen, a natural extracellular matrix protein, with intricate internal channels that … Read more

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