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3D Printing
One-quarter of Dubai’s buildings will be 3D printed by 2025
The 3D-printing strategy aims to reduce labour by 70%, costs by 90% and human time by 80% across different sectors, according to the Dubai Future Foundation.
Emerging Technologies
Computer simulations could replace animal testing for heart drugs
Researchers found computational models can more accurately predict dangerous adverse effects.
3D Printing
The way we make things is about to fundamentally change
"The best designs will be sent around the world digitally and printed on demand, circumventing the global tariffs that have taxed production since the last industrial revolution."
Chemical and Materials Industry
Why scientists need arts training for the safety of society
To engage responsibly, our next generation of scientists needs training in the arts and ethics.
3D Printing
Here's how 3D printing could change the future of medicine
A new study aims to alert medical professionals to the potential of 3D printing’s future use in the field.
3D Printing
It looks like a real heart, it beats like a real heart, but it's made by a machine
ETH researchers from the Functional Materials Laboratory have developed a silicone heart that beats almost like a human heart.
3D Printing
This robot can print a house in just 24 hours
Are there any limits to what 3D printing can create?
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
You might be able to 3D print food. But would you eat it?
A small survey looks at people's attitudes to 3D printed food.