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Geosciences’ Marc Michel switches from nanoparticles to 3D printing nasal swabs

July 16, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Geosciences’ Marc Michel switches from nanoparticles to 3D printing nasal swabs

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Researchers develop a method to 3D print latex rubber

July 14, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Researchers develop a method to 3D print latex rubber

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Improving 3D-printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors

April 12, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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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...] about Improving 3D-printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors

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3D printing complex objects from graphene

August 23, 2018 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about 3D printing complex objects from graphene

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