Imagine a future where medical professionals can 3D print replicas of your organs, enabling them to conduct various drug tests. This groundbreaking advancement is made possible through a novel technique that harnesses the power of light and sound for swift printing.
Written by James Woodford
Date: 5 November 2024
This innovative method of rapid 3D printing employs sound and light to create accurate copies of human organs using the individual’s own cells, paving the way for extensive drug testing opportunities.
Conventional 3D printers typically create objects by building them from a solid foundation, layer after layer. This method not only requires a significant amount of time but also poses a risk of damaging the printed items when they are detached from the printing platform. David Collins and his team at the University of Melbourne have devised an innovative technique known as “dynamic interface printing.”
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