Thanks to its airplane-shaped folding, the paper plane is statically stable in the vacuum-like upper reaches of space. It ...

A new research paper describes a nonplanar hardware and software slicing system. The new system, called “Atomizer”, uses a new paradigm for generating toolpaths. Today’s typical 3D print slicing ...

Researchers have uncovered how primate brains transform flat, 2D visual inputs into rich, 3D mental representations of ...

Model-based manufacturing is a foundational element of the smart factory. When integrated with Industry 4.0 technologies—such ...

Imagine if you could "print" a tiny skyscraper using DNA instead of steel. That’s what researchers at Columbia and Brookhaven ...

In digital dentistry, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) can provide complete 3D tooth models, yet suffers from a long concern of requiring excessive radiation dose and higher expense. Therefore, 3D ...

A new 3D simulation tool accurately predicts alpine landslides and avalanches, marking a breakthrough in mountain hazard ...

Yale researchers have discovered a process in the primate brain that sheds new light on how visual systems work and could ...

In recent years, 3D models have been utilized in many applications, such as auto-drivers, 3D reconstruction, VR, and AR. However, the scarcity of 3D model data does not meet its practical demands.

A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...

Learn how to make a 3D lotus flower with paper in this simple and elegant DIY tutorial. Perfect for room decoration, festive events, or handmade gifting, this paper lotus adds beauty and dimension to ...

Insulin-producing human pancreas cells can be manufactured with 3D printers, researchers reported at the International Transplant Congress underway in London.