27 Jun 2019 --- Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have succeeded in 3D printing with a wood-based ink in a way that mimics the unique “ultrastructure” of wood. By emulating the natural cellular architecture of wood, the 3D printing technology could “revolutionize the manufacturing of green products,” including packaging, healthcare and personal care products, and create a manufacture-on-demand system. The researchers believe that the wood-based ink could ultimately replace the metal and plastic ink typically used in 3D printing with a renewable alternative.
