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🎉 Excited to share a milestone in my PhD journey! I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my first research paper in the *Additive Manufacturing* journal! Titled **"4D-Printed Shape Memory Polymers in Focused Ultrasound Fields"**, this work explores how focused ultrasound waves can non-invasively actuate additively manufactured smart materials (shape memory polymers) with precise, localized, and spatiotemporal control. Our findings highlight the immense potential of combining shape recovery dynamics with 3D printing and acoustic actuation, paving the way for next-generation biomedical devices, adaptive smart structures, ultrasound-responsive polymeric materials, and controlled shape morphing. I’m deeply grateful to my advisor, Dr. Shima Shahab, and our collaborator, Dr. David Safranski, for their guidance and support throughout this project. ✨ If you’re interested in 4D printing, acoustics, smart materials, ultrasound-responsive systems, or their applications, let’s connect and discuss! 🔗 Check out the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eD7FUBaK 📌 Learn more about our research at the MInDs Lab: https://lnkd.in/eVRup6mi #4DPrinting #SmartMaterials #FocusedUltrasound #Actuation #Polymers #Acoustics

Printing organs in space: the future of healthcare is literally out of this world! Discover the groundbreaking intersection of space exploration and medical innovation. Advancements in bio-printing technology are pushing the boundaries of what we once thought impossible. Printing organs in space could revolutionize healthcare on Earth. Offering solutions to organ shortages and improving patient outcomes. The intersection of space exploration and medical innovation holds incredible promise for the future of humanity. As the man in the video says their long term goal is to "𝗯͟𝗲͟ ͟𝗮͟𝗯͟𝗹͟𝗲͟ ͟𝘁͟𝗼͟ ͟𝗽͟𝗿͟𝗶͟𝗻͟𝘁͟ ͟𝗼͟𝗿͟𝗴͟𝗮͟𝗻͟𝘀͟ ͟𝗼͟𝘂͟𝘁͟ ͟𝗶͟𝗻͟ ͟𝘀͟𝗽͟𝗮͟𝗰͟𝗲͟ ͟𝗮͟𝗻͟𝗱͟ ͟𝗯͟𝗿͟𝗶͟𝗻͟𝗴͟ ͟𝘁͟𝗵͟𝗲͟𝗺͟ ͟𝗯͟𝗮͟𝗰͟𝗸͟ ͟𝗱͟𝗼͟𝘄͟𝗻͟ ͟𝗳͟𝗼͟𝗿͟ ͟𝗘͟𝗮͟𝗿͟𝘁͟𝗵͟ ͟𝘁͟𝗼͟ ͟𝘂͟𝘀͟𝗲͟" "Sounds like science fiction but is closer to reality than we think!" #bioprinting #aiforgood #sciencefacts P.S. If you liked this post, repost it for your audience, too♻ Credit opensauce on Tik Tok

Pushing the boundaries of 3D laser nanoprinting! 🚀🔬 3D laser nanolithography is rapidly advancing to produce devices with unprecedented speed and precision. A key technique driving this progress is two-photon polymerization (TPP), which provides exceptional resolution through strong three-dimensional spatial confinement. Despite significant advances, challenges remain in achieving optimal resolution and speed, largely due to the limitations of current photoinitiators (PIs) and resins. In this study by first author Cluster Alumna Anna Mauri, scientists provide a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind the effectiveness of an outstanding photoinitiator DETC (7-diethylamino-3-thenoylcoumarin). Also involved in the study were Postdoctoral Researchers Pascal Kiefer, Tobias Messer and Marina Kozlowska, Cluster Alumni Maximilian Bojanowski, Lian Yang, and Principal Investigators Christopher Barner-Kowollik, Martin Wegener and Wolfgang Wenzel. DETC enables the radical formation necessary for free radical polymerization (FRP), but does so in a unique way that depends on the presence of a co-initiator. The two- and three-photon processes involved in DETC activation reveal how it can efficiently generate radicals even in the absence of co-initiators. In addition, DETC's ability to absorb multiple photons allows it to transition to higher excited states, increasing its reactivity and efficiency. By unraveling these complex interactions, this study paves the way for the next generation of photoinitiators and 3D printing technologies. The insights gained will help optimize the sensitivity and performance of PIs, leading to faster, more precise nanoprinting. 👉https://lnkd.in/eUmpapjQ #3DPrinting #Nanotechnology #Innovation #Science #Research #paper

Join us at the 3DMM2O Conference 2025!🚀 We are pleased to introduce Prof. Dr. Harald Gießen from the University of Stuttgart as one of the speakers at the 3DMM2O Conference, which will take place at the beautiful Schöntal Monastery on March 23-27, 2025✨ Prof. Gießen will present his fascinating work on femtosecond 3D printing to create complex 3D microoptics, including advanced lenses such as doublets and multiplets. His research demonstrates how these optics can be made achromatic by combining different materials with specific refractive properties to achieve high quality images with minimal distortion. These systems can be printed directly onto optical fibers for applications such as ultrasmall endoscopes, OCT imaging of blood vessels, and even for improving quantum technologies. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with leading experts assembled by our scientific hosts Jasmin Aghassi-Hagmann, Christian Koos, and Wolfram Pernice and explore the latest advances in additive nano- and micro-manufacturing for optics, electronics, and bioengineering. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehYXBsJr #Future3DAM #3DMM2O #AdditiveManufacturing #Optics #Electronics #Bioengineering #QuantumTechnologies #Networking #ScientificResearch

🌟 Exploring the Future of Bioprinting! 🌟 I had a wonderful time at A M Educare during a hands-on training program on 3D Bioprinting. This was a thrilling journey into the world of advanced biomedical technology, and I’m excited to share this new and fascinating experience! The workshop covered: - Basics of 3D Bioprinting - 3D Design & Slicing - Assembling & Operating - Scaffold Printing - Cell Seeding - Sustained Drug Delivery - Molecular Fingerprinting - Biomedical Applications A huge thanks to our mentors Diptesh Chakraborty and Sayantani Bhattacharya for their guidance and support, and heartfelt gratitude to Anirban Mukherjee Sir and Anirudha Mukherjee Sir for providing this incredible opportunity. Check out the video of me working during the workshop! 🎥 Let’s push boundaries and explore what’s next in science and technology. 🚀 #3DBioprinting #Innovation #BiomedicalEngineering #HandsOnLearning #AMEducare #FutureOfScience #Biotechnology

From 3D printing with sound to developing imaging headsets for children with ocular diseases, our interdisciplinary projects awarded Next Level Research funding are propelling engineering research at the University of California, Davis forward. Read about the nine bold projects focused on our research vision's impact areas: https://lnkd.in/gvuirqVh #UCDavisEngineering Image description: Entrance to Kemper Hall on a sunny day

💥 [Bone-paper-alert-4] 💥 Congratulations to Wanwan Qiu on her Hot Paper just published in Angewandte Chemie! To advance the applications of two-photon lithography in subtractive biofabrication, we developed coumarin-based photodegradable hydrogels using a Passerini multi-component reaction. Utilizing a commercial NanoOne1000 printing system, these hydrogels enable two-photon subtractive 3D microprinting of complex microfluidic networks at 300 mm s-1 and laser-guided cell outgrowth on demand, paving the way for new bio-applications, such as spatiotemporal tissue engineering. Interestingly, we discovered that hydrogels formed by the long-conjugated coumarin linker are inert under single-photon irradiation but sensitive only to two-photon irradiation. We also demonstrated that laser-guided cell migration in these hydrogels relies on the presence of both biophysical (hollow microchannels) and biochemical (adhesive RGD ligand) cues. Paper link: https://lnkd.in/dJ58n3uF Authors: Wanwan Qiu, Christian Gehre, Jaime Pietrantuono Nepomuceno, Yinyin Bao, Zhiquan Li, Ralph Mueller, Xiao-Hua Qin #Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF #ETH Zürich #ETH Zurich Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP) #ALIVE #AdvancedEngineeringWithLivingMaterials #MaPDoctoralSchool #MaterialsandProcesses #biomaterials #2PP #microtechnologies #3Dprinting #advancedmanufacturing #innovation #OpenAccess

🚀 Explore the Revolution: 3D Printing in Biomedicine! 🔍 Delve into our latest article and see how 3D printing is transforming healthcare. From custom treatments to the bio-fabrication of organs, the future is here. 👩🔬 Discover innovations in personalized medicine, prosthetics, and beyond. Learn about INTEGRATE's pioneering work with advanced 3D printing technologies and hydrogels. 🌎 Read the full article of our partner Material Science and Technology group - Tor Vergata at https://lnkd.in/ey56xF9u University of Rome Tor Vergata Adolphe Merkle Institute Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg Veltha Eindhoven University of Technology Centre national de la recherche scientifique State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #3DPrinting #Biomedicine #integrate #artificialmuscles #polymers #composites #bioelectricity #bioinspiration #science #integrate

🚀 Exciting News from Our Team! 🚀 🤖✨ We're thrilled to share that in addition to our ongoing work in 3D printing of anatomical models, educational models and tools, and medical devices, we are now diving into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence! 🧠❤️ One of our current projects, in collaboration with dr. Adi Pandzic, focuses on preparing data for the automatic detection of intracranial hemorrhages. This groundbreaking work aims to develop a tool that will assist doctors in providing the best and most adequate treatment for patients with cerebral hemorrhage.  🚀🔬 While there are some aspects of our work that we can't disclose just yet, we're incredibly excited about the potential impact this project will have on the medical field. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation! 💪🤝 We invite everyone who is interested in supporting our projects to reach out to us. Together, we can revolutionize healthcare and make a lasting impact! #3DPrinting #MedicalInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareRevolution #PatientCare #InnovationInMedicine

🚀 Exciting News in Medical Technology! 🚀 Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an innovative 3D printing method dubbed the "Band-Aid Heart," a game-changer in regenerative medicine. This breakthrough technique blends 3D printing with bioprinting, allowing for the creation of complex, functional tissues and even entire organs. 🔬 What makes the Band-Aid Heart method so revolutionary? It constructs a scaffold using biocompatible materials, onto which cells and biological components are added to forge operational tissues. This new method not only supports intricate geometrical designs but also holds the tremendous potential to forge organs suitable for transplantation. Technologies like Band-Aid Heart provide a beacon of hope, painting a future where the agonizing wait for donor organs could be significantly shortened. 💡 Imagine a future where the organ donor shortage is no longer a crisis, where transplants are readily available and more successful, significantly lowering the need for long-term medication. 📊 This could radically transform treatment options and improve countless lives. #HealthTech #3DPrinting #Bioprinting #RegenerativeMedicine #Innovation #MedicalResearch #FutureOfHealthcare #TechnologyInMedicine Source: https://lnkd.in/d4H_uCCM