Would you get a tattoo from a 3D printer? The 3D X Tattoo Machine is a new 3D printer that is able to produce tattoos on skin, puncturing the skin at around 150 times per second. The video posted ...

Almost every culture from the past 5,000 years has shown some evidence of decorative skin tinkering. As we move into the 21st century, tattoo culture, much like everything else, is being fused with ...

Though you may not equate tattoos with the holiday season, temporary tattoos can be perfect for Christmas parties, kids’ parties, and New Year’s Eve. And with your trusty inkjet or laser printer, you ...

A remarkable new 3D printing technique has enabled researchers to create temporary ‘living tattoos.’ The method uses ink made from genetically programmed living cells, which can light up in response ...

Engineers have devised a 3-D printing technique that uses a new kind of ink made from genetically programmed living cells. The cells are engineered to light up in response to a variety of stimuli.

Researchers have figured out a way to place electronics directly onto a person’s skin using a 3D printer, paving the way for wearable sensors and even solar cells that can charge electronics.