Grasping and transporting objects is one of the most critical tasks for robots in a variety of fields. This task requires ...

Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping reflections, highlights, and other effects consistent across different viewing angles. Here ...

Industrial additive manufacturing was the birthplace of desktop 3D printing, but industrial use-cases have evolved into an increasingly useful tool for large-scale production. The focus isn't on ...

As an engineering company, Honda is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with 3D printing technology. Honda has been researching and developing 3D metal printing for 13 years. Laser Powder Bed ...

Researchers have developed an intelligent monitoring pipe that combines optical sensing with machine learning algorithms to monitor and predict 3D soil settlement. With more development, the system ...

Consumer-grade 3D printing is good for prototyping and making relatively soft plastic stuff. If you wanna make tough things, though, it’s really hard to beat the strength of metal. [Shake the Future] ...

Whether you want to create a three-dimensional object for everyday use or need to prototype a high-quality part for a larger project, Sears think[box] can help. There are two ways to go about 3D ...

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Embedding fasteners or other hardware into 3D prints is a useful technique, but it can bring challenges when applied to large or non-flat objects. The solution? Use a gap-cap. The gap-cap technique is ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...