Bioengineers make open-source laser sintering printer for biomaterials fabrication
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Rice University bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade CO2 laser cutter to create OpenSLS, an open-source, selective laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials. The system costs at least 40 times less than its commercial counterparts and allows researchers to work with their own specialized powdered materials.