Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes 'artificial muscle' and may ...

For most of the history of consumer 3D printing, printers have been monochrome. In other words, you can print with only a single material, usually a single consistent color. Of course, you can use ...

Color 3D printing has gone mainstream, and we expect more than one hacker will be unpacking one over the holidays. If you have, say, a color inkjet printer, the process is simple: print. Sure, maybe ...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers have evolved from a time sink gimmick to sophisticated additive manufacturing equipment that sits on a user's desk. There's no longer a need for multiple ...

The research has the potential to boost scientific data visualizations, improve TVs and recalibrate the textile and paint industries. "The assumed shape of color space requires a paradigm shift," said ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For most of the history of consumer 3D printing, printers have been monochrome. In other words, you can print with only a single material, ...