New 3D printing technique combines solid and liquid materials for more complex object creation

Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder (CO, USA) have created a technique that can combine solid and liquid components in currently available 3D printers to allow unprecedented flexibility for the creation of quick and simple multi-material printed objects. 3D printing is a rapidly advancing field that is being utilized in a variety of industries, notably in research and the healthcare sector. One limitation with current printers is the lack of flexibility in the objects that they are able to print. Now, engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder have made advancements that could provide a solution to this issue....