Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a steerable, ultra-thin optical fiber that can navigate deep into the voice box to treat hard-to-reach tumors, potentially allowing more ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a medical endoscope and steered ...

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers develop flexible optical fiber technology to improve and expand outpatient laser ...

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3D printing has moved far beyond basic hobby projects, with enthusiasts and pros alike pushing for higher precision, better finishes, and smarter workflows. From mastering slicer software to ...

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] ...

Color gradient filament is fun stuff to play with. It lets you make 3D prints that slowly fade from one color to another along the Z-axis. [David Gozzard] wanted to do some printing with this effect, ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is rapidly gaining traction in the shipbuilding industry. This innovative technology allows for the creation of complex components and structures by ...

We've all heard that "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." And that’s usually fine when it comes to ...