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Researchers design mind-blowing construction material to replace steel: 'This technology holds a lot of promise'
Researchers at the University of Maine have managed to 3D print an organic building material with the strength of steel. ...
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Faculty researchers find eco-friendly reef restoration solution
The researchers tested various PLA formulations, finding that the panels help attract invertebrates, a critical factor for ...
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How does a 3D Printer work?
Technology that used to be only possible in Science Fiction is now slowly turning into reality. 3D printers can make almost ...
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3D Printed Radiation Shields Get Put To The Test
but addresses specific concerns in regards to leaving 3D printed parts out in the elements. Readers who’ve squirted out a few rolls worth of the stuff will know that common polylactic acid (PLA ...
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3-D Printer Safety
There are a variety of printing materials available for use with 3D printers, each with its own inherent hazards. The most commonly used materials are Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene ...
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Reinforcing Plastic Polymers With Cellulose And Other Natural Fibers
Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly used with FDM 3D printing, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyamide (PA, also known as nylon). Although the most ...