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Tasmanian Tiger “Back From Extinction” Thanks to 3D Printing at AnatomicsRx AM Software

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The thylacine’s existence in mainland Australia was brought to a halt roughly 2000 years ago. This extinction was believed to have been caused by competition from indigenous Australians as well as the dingo, which became the preferred hunting companion of the indigenous. Although the thylacine sported a stronger build than the dingo a comparison of the skulls of both animals showed that even though the dingo possessed a weaker bite its skull could withstand more stress making it able to bring down larger prey more effectively. The above factors in combination with a highly selective diet and poor genetic diversity are believed to be responsible for the thylacine’s extinction in mainland Australia.

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Ackuretta Announces Global Availability of its Ackuray A96 and A135 DLP 3D Printers 3D Printer Hardware

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Ackuretta Technologies, a leading innovator and manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, has announced the global availability of the Ackuray A96 and A135 3D printers. Based on digital light processing (DLP) technology and built with components that offer full auto calibration, the Ackuray series provides high-precision, speed and reliability.

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3D Systems to Partner with United Therapeutics on 3D Bioprinted Lungs Bioprinting

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Leading 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems and biotech firm United Therapeutics Corporation are partnering to develop solid-organ scaffolds by 3D bioprinting for human transplants. The multi-year collaboration and development agreement combines the 3D printing and precision healthcare expertise of 3D Systems with the regenerative medicine and organ manufacturing capabilities of United Therapeutics, focused on development of 3D bioprinted lungs.

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Neri Oxman and MIT show new approach to 3D printing buildings 3D Printing Processes

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The list of materials that can be produced by 3D printing has grown to include not just plastics but also metal, glass, and even food. Now, MIT researchers are expanding the list further, with the design of a system that can 3D print the basic structure of an entire building. One interesting question that comes up is whether this system will be combined wiht Neri Oxman group’s glass 3D printing technology, thus enabling a truly integrated process for 3D printing buildings