"We now have the ability to build constructs that recapitulate key structural, mechanical, and biological properties of native tissues."

Researchers 3D printed functional components of the human heart

Printing Beats

A team of researchers just 3D printed functional components of the human heart using a specialized printer that's capable of printing suspended hydrogels.

Researchers 3D Print Functional Components of Human Heart

Yet another step towards being able to 3D print functional organs.

A real cure for balding could be coming soon, but it won't be cheap.

Baldness could soon be cured for real — if you're rich

Reforestation

Scientists are closer than ever to a cure for baldness, thanks to cloned stem cells and 3D-printed scaffolding that could let new hairs take root.

Baldness Could Soon Be Cured for Real — if You’re Rich

Stem cells and 3D printing are here to save your scalp.

The Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle lets kids print their own toys

Brands We Love

The Toybox 3d Printer Deluxe Bundle has everything your kids need to start printing their own toys from the comfort of home.

The Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle Lets Kids Print Their Own Toys

This beginner-friendly printer is educational and fun.

Archinaut One to Manufacture and Assemble Spacecraft Parts While Orbiting Earth

"In-space robotic manufacturing and assembly are unquestionable game-changers and fundamental capabilities for future space exploration."

NASA approves plan to 3D print giant spaceship parts in orbit

Can Space Melt Steel Beams?

NASA just awarded Made In Space a $73.3 million contract to demonstrate 3D-printing spacecraft parts while in orbit using a small spacecraft.

NASA Approves Plan to 3D Print Giant Spaceship Parts in Orbit

NASA is funding a startup to 3D print two massive structural beams while orbiting Earth.

A spokesperson told Russian news that Russia's moon program will see "the launch of construction of large-scale structures with the use of additive technologies and local resources."

Russia is planning to 3D print a Moon base

Print Screen Home

Russia space agency Roscosmos confirmed that it's planning to 3D print structures on the moon to protect astronauts from the harsh environment by 2040.

Russia is Planning to 3D Print a Moon Base

Could natural resources on the Moon be 3D printed into habitats and tools?

3D printing skin

3D printing bone

The team of scientists used special "bio ink" made out of human blood plasma.

3D-printed human skin and bone could save astronauts on Mars

Off World

Scientists 3D printed skin and bone samples upside down to see if astronauts on Mars could use the technology in low-gravity environments.

3D-Printed Human Skin and Bone Could Save Astronauts on Mars

"Brand new skin could be bioprinted instead of being grafted from elsewhere on the astronaut’s body."

Update 1

The car is technically not made up of 3D printed parts in its entirety: the engine, chassis and other structural pieces were gathered separately.

A physicist and his son are 3D-printing a full-scale Lamborghini

For Science

Physicist Sterling Backus is 3D printing a full-scale Lamborghini Aventador-inspired supercar in his own backyard with the help of his son.

A 3D Printed Lamborghini May Become Reality | Futurism

You wouldn't download a car. Or would you?

A Physicist and His Son Are 3D-Printing a Full-Scale Lamborghini

Doctors can print patient-specific organ models, but insurance doesn't cover it.

Prepping for surgery with 3D-printed organs may become commonplace

Measure Twice, Cut Twice

As the technology becomes cheaper and more common, surgeons may find themselves routinely practicing for an operation with 3D-printed organs.

Prepping for Surgery With 3D-Printed Organs May Become Commonplace

Sophisticated models can help doctors better rehearse complicated surgeries.

"This conviction, which I believe is the first of its kind relating to the use of a 3D printer to produce a firearm, has prevented a viable gun from getting into the hands of criminals."

UK student convicted for 3D printing gun

Busted

A British student was just convicted today by London police of manufacturing a firearm using a 3D printer, according to Agence France-Presse.

UK Student Convicted for 3D Printing Gun

It's the first conviction of its kind in the UK.

And they have no intentions of giving up their DIY firearms.

Anonymous group of 3D-printed gun makers is spreading online

World Wide Weapons

People interested in 3D-printed guns are sharing the files needed to build the firearms anonymously online, according to a troubling Wired story.

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