By Jesus Diaz February 27, 2023 A machine that instantly materializes objects using ultrasonic holograms sounds like something found onboard the Starship Enterprise, but according to a recent breakthrough from scientists in Germany, it’s not science fiction—it’s reality. A new study published this month in the journal Science Advances from the Max Planck … Continue reading 3D printing with sound? Yep, that’s possible
By Adele Peters February 16, 2023 Inside the Silicon Valley factory of a startup called Sakuu, a new type of 3D printer is reinventing how batteries are made. The technique, which prints using thin layers of powder, can change what the batteries look like—imagine an e-bike battery that curves to fit the frame … Continue reading This startup can 3D print a battery into any shape you want
By Nate Berg January 05, 2023 There were more than a million tons of sawdust with nowhere to go. In Maine, where about 90% of the state is forested, sawmills are one of the state’s main industries. Their sawdust byproduct had typically supplied one of the state’s other main industries, pulp and paper mills. … Continue reading This 3D-printed home is made from wood chips and sawdust
By Adele Peters September 01, 2022 Backyard cottages have been hailed as a way to quickly add new rental space in cities with a shortage of housing. But they’re typically expensive to build. In L.A., where the city government has been trying to nudge homeowners to build more ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, … Continue reading These tiny homes are 3D printed from 100,000 recycled plastic bottles
