The future of 3D printing on human skin

The University of Minnesota has released a new method of 3D printing on to human skin for medical applications and advanced biological sensors.

The ability to 3D print different materials has expanded in recent years. Before, 3D printing metals seemed like a ludicrous concept, and now it is one of the leading 3D printing-associated industries. Aviation leaders like Boeing are using 3D-printed metal fasteners in their airplanes to help reduce weight and part lead time. 3D printing as an engineering field continues to push boundaries; in fact, last month marked the first time someone was able to 3D print electronics directly on to human skin.

Read more about new 3D printing technology and biological robotics at the University of Minnesota in the Machine Design featured article.