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USC Researchers Develop $30 MRI Coils Outperforming Commercial Units

• Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have engineered 3D-printed silver-ink MRI coils that cost approximately $30 per element, a stark contrast to commercial units priced between $10,000 and $50,000. These innovative coils, fabricated in under 10 minutes, deliver images four times sharper and five times greater sharpness in wrist imaging trials, with potential for personalized medicine, particularly for pediatric patients.

  Voxelmatters

• In a significant advancement for bioprinting, EPFL researchers have unveiled a holographic volumetric additive manufacturing platform that is 70 times more efficient than previous systems. This breakthrough allows for the faster and larger production of detailed living structures, successfully printing a life-sized human ear and maintaining the viability of embedded living cells for six days in smaller constructs.

  Scitechdaily

• Concerns regarding the safety of Bambu Lab's A1 3D printer have resurfaced following a new video depicting a melted unit, reigniting debate over a previously acknowledged issue with the AC power distribution board overheating. While Bambu Lab had stated its printers comply with safety standards and use flame-retardant materials, the incident has prompted renewed calls for a recall from critics.

  Tomshardware