Hardware Podcasts

50. Additive Manufacturing for Eardrums and Nano-Objects

The Next Byte Podcast · 28 Dec 2021 · 26m

What this episode covers

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss advancements in additive manufacturing, starting with a compact 3D laser nanoprinter from Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology that uses a low-powered semiconductor laser to make nanoscale printing accessible and affordable. They then explore research from the University of Cambridge, where 3D printing and machine learning are combined to create synthetic cochleas to study 'current spread' in cochlear implants. The hosts highlight how these technologies allow biologists to simulate human anatomy and understand hearing mechanics without invasive procedures.

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Form Labs, Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Cambridge, Carnegie Mellon, Neurolink, HP, Stratasys

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