Custom implants on demand? Bandages for the heart? 3D printing method makes it possible

Custom implants on demand? Bandages for the heart? 3D printing method makes it possible

In the quest to develop life-like materials to replace and repair human body parts, scientists face a formidable challenge: Real tissues are often both strong and stretchable and vary in shape and size. A CU Boulder-led team, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, has taken a critical step toward cracking that code. … Read more