If a 3D printer leaves gaps in the plastic that it deposits, it's usually thought of as an unwanted flaw. Now, however, the process has been harnessed to quickly and cheaply produce pliable polymer ...

In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the proverb "the bigger the better" was turned upside down and a race to make everything smaller has started. From miniature optical components to ...

A test object is 3D-printed using a new system to monitor for errors and correct them automatically while manufacturing large items made from plastic composite. Researchers at the U.S. Department of ...