New 3D Printed Burner Design Cuts Methane Emissions
A new 3D printed methane flare burner, developed through collaboration between Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M), has demonstrated... read more »
Environmental
Scientists Create Eco-Friendly Plastic Alternative Using 3D Printed Coffee Grounds and Mushrooms
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new 3D printing technique that transforms used coffee grounds into compostable packaging materials. The... read more »
3D Printed PHA Battlefield Wound Dressings Enter Development
A new European research project called ANIPH aims to develop biodegradable wound dressings and packaging for humanitarian crisis zones. The four-year initiative will... read more »
Artist 3D Prints Ceramic Homes For Insects In The Forest Inspired By Natural Habitats
French artist Raphaël Emine has developed a series of 3D-printed ceramic structures designed to provide shelter for insects and small wildlife. The project,... read more »
3D Printed Honeycomb Structures Offer New Path for Sustainable Manufacturing
Researchers at Purdue University are studying the unique architectural patterns of Australian stingless bee honeycombs for potential applications in additive manufacturing. Unlike traditional... read more »
3D Printer Design Concept Turns Plastic Cups Into New Printing Material
A team of designers has introduced Loop, a specialized 3D printer concept aimed at recycling plastic cups in restaurants or cafés. The device... read more »
LEMKI Robotix Unveils the First 3D Printed Mobile Home
LEMKI Robotix in collaboration with Iscale3D, has introduced an innovation in large-scale 3D printing: DISCOVER 3D, the world’s first mobile home created using... read more »
ECOFAP Project Develops 3D Printing Material from Recycled Leather Waste
The footwear industry generates significant waste, particularly from leather scraps, which are challenging to recycle due to adhesives, inks, and other contaminants. To... read more »
Designer Zulu Kuki Collaborates with Balena to Create Compostable Bio-Based 3D Printed Footwear
Renowned artist and designer Zulu Kuki has teamed up with Balena, a leader in material science, to unveil a sustainable and customizable 3D-printed... read more »
LAAB’s 3D Printed Eco-Pavilion Showcased at Maison&Objet 2024
At the 2024 Fall edition of Maison&Objet in Paris, Hong Kong-based architectural firm LAAB unveiled an eco-pavilion constructed from 3D-printed bricks made of... read more »
3D Printed Blade Tip Enhances Wind Power Efficiency
Sandia National Laboratories, in collaboration with Wetzel Wind Energy Services and Stratasys Direct Inc., has designed an innovative turbine blade tip that could... read more »
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Transforms Concrete Construction
Engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science are pioneering the use of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) to enhance 3D-printed... read more »
Engineers Use 3D Printed Ceramic Ink to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a method using 3D-printed ceramic-infused lattices to remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water. This innovative... read more »
HASSELL Introduces Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Building for Tanzanian Community
Architecture and design studio HASSELL, in collaboration with local charity One Heart, has revealed a 3D-printed earth design for a central community building... read more »
Beehives 3D Printed for Sustainable Farming in Mexico
José Francisco Arteaga Alarcón has developed 3D printed beehives to support sustainable farming. Alarcón, a student at Chapingo Autonomous University, Mexico, used resin... read more »
DOCOMO Employs 3D Printing for Hydropower Base Stations
NTT DOCOMO is conducting Japan's first experiment of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. Launched on May 30, this experiment uses water from... read more »
3D Printed Filter Caps Offer Clean Water for Colombia’s Arid Zones
The scarcity of clean water is a pressing challenge in Colombia, affecting millions in desert regions. To address this, Ogilvy Colombia and Baylor... read more »
Designer Unveils “Reusable”: The 3D Printed Silicone Cup
Disposable cups contribute significantly to global plastic pollution. To combat this, designer Kalina Gotseva has developed “Reusable”: a collapsible, pocket-friendly cup made from... read more »
Revitalizing Oyster Reefs with 3D Printing
Oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico have faced a distressing decline, attributed to disease, pollution, and the construction of vinyl seawalls. However,... read more »
Enhancing Dublin’s Marine Ecology with 3D Printed Habitat Units
Inspired by nature's blueprint along the shores of Ringaskiddy in Co Cork, a pioneering project led by University College Dublin (UCD) is set... read more »
