New 3D electrical printing method could be the next step towards printing on human skin

A team at the University of Minnesota have developed a 3D electrical printing method with the potential to print tactile sensors onto prosthetic limbs or surgical robots. Scientists at the University of Minnesota (MN, USA) have developed a new method of 3D printing that allows the printing of working electronics on uneven surfaces. The team is hopeful this research will form part of the journey towards printing on human skin. The research was published in the journal Advanced Materials.  “We're trying to expand the capabilities of 3D printing from hard plastic to what we call functional materials,” explained Michael McAlpine,...