New 3D-printed AirShield device for plane cabins revealed in fight against coronavirus

The 3D-printed ‘AirShield’ device that bolts on to plane cabin ventilation nozzles and directs passenger breathe droplets downwards to prevent the spread of coronavirus The U.S firm behind it, Teague, says AirShield is ‘a germ isolation system’  The component turns the air from seat nozzles into ‘engineered air-blades’  AirShield is entering its development phase in … Read more

3D-printed transparent mouse skull could be window to studying Alzheimer’s and head injuries

Scientists develop a ‘window to the brain’: 3D-printed ‘skull’ allows experts to peer inside a mouse’s head in real-time and could one day help disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s The implant can be used to surgically replace part of the animal’s head Mouse brains are similar to humans’ so are useful for medical research Scientists … Read more