Marc Michel, an associate professor of geosciences in the Virginia Tech College of Science, typically spends his days (and some nights) studying nanoparticles in nature and how they are formed. He seeks new water treatment methods and ways to create … [Read more...]
Researchers develop a method to 3D print latex rubber
Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a novel process to 3D print latex rubber, unlocking the ability to print a variety of elastic materials with complex geometric shapes. Latex, commonly known as the material in gloves or paint, refers … [Read more...]
Improving 3D-printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors
Edited by Mike Santora With the growth of 3D printing, it’s entirely possible to 3D print your own prosthetic from models found in open-source databases. But those models lack personalized electronic user interfaces like those found in costly, … [Read more...]
3D printing complex objects from graphene
Researchers from Virginia Tech and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a novel way to 3D print complex objects from graphene, often used for applications in the battery and aerospace industries. Previously, researchers could only … [Read more...]
