PC Magazine - USA (2020-01)

M

ost people will break at least one bone in their lives, but just think

about all the stress your bones experience without breaking.

Scientists from Cornell University, Purdue University, and Case

Western Reserve University have taken inspiration from bone to create more

durable 3D-printed structures. This could eventually make 3D printing viable

for high-stakes applications such as construction and aircraft design.

Neither bones nor 3D-printed objects are completely solid—that would make

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make the structure stronger. In bones, the strength comes from spongy

structures called trabeculae. In both 3D printing and bones, the key is to

distribute the load evenly.

Scientists Create Bone-Inspired

Structure for Stronger 3D Printing

BY RYAN WHITWAM

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