3D Printed Material Provides New Solution for Heat Management
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed a new method to create thermoelectric cooling devices using 3D printing... read more »
Scandium Canada Tests 3D Printed Aluminium-Scandium Alloys
Canadian mining company Scandium Canada has completed initial 3D printing tests of two new aluminum-scandium alloy powders at McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering.... read more »
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Invests in Cell Cultivation Startup Green Elephant Biotech
Fluid control specialist Bürkert has announced a strategic investment in Green Elephant Biotech, a German biotechnology startup developing sustainable cell cultivation systems. The... read more »
Machine Learning and Nano-3D Printing Create Ultra-Strong, Lightweight Materials
University of Toronto researchers have developed new nano-architected materials that combine the strength of carbon steel with the low density of Styrofoam. The... read more »
New 3D Printing Technique Replicates Nature’s Finest Fibers
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique capable of producing microfibers measuring just 1.5 microns in diameter. The advancement, detailed in a... read more »
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 »
Holograms Enhance 3D Printing Quality and Speed
Researchers have developed a new approach to light-based 3D printing that uses holographic projections to create complex objects in under 60 seconds. The... read more »
3D Printed Buildings Could Offer New Defense Against Earthquakes
Chinese researchers have completed seismic testing on a scaled-down 3D-printed concrete house model at the Institute of Engineering Mechanics in Hebei province. The... read more »
3D Printed Sculptures Blend Baroque and Sci-Fi in Czech Installation
Czech artist Matyáš Chochola has unveiled a new installation featuring twelve large-scale 3D printed concrete sculptures at the EPO1 Contemporary Art Center in... read more »
Scientists Develop Self-Healing Heart Valve That Could Last a Lifetime
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new type of 3D-printed heart valve designed to promote natural tissue regeneration. The bioresorbable valve aims to... read more »
3D Printed Jewelry Line to Launch from Designer Maeve Gillies
Designer Maeve Gillies has created a new jewelry collection using direct metal 3D printing technology with platinum and titanium. The collection, named Tùsaire,... read more »
Advanced Sealing Technology Study Seeks Industry Partners
The Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies (IAPT) has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study on using additive manufacturing to produce silicone... read more »
MIT Creates First 3D-Printed Ion Engine for Satellites
MIT engineers have successfully created the first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine for small satellites. The new device, which generates thrust through electrically charged... read more »
Mobius Strip-Inspired 3D-Printed Playground Slide Opens in Japan
Japanese design firm VUILD has installed a new 3D-printed playground slide called White Loop at the Kiyoharu Art Village in Japan. The structure... 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 »
SAEKI Secures $6.7M to Advance Manufacturing Automation in Switzerland
Swiss manufacturing automation firm SAEKI has secured $6.7 million in new funding, bringing its total funding to $8 million. The investment round was... read more »
Hospital Uses 3D Printed Models to Improve Surgical Planning
Hong Kong Eastern Hospital has developed new 3D printed models of newborn babies' lungs to help doctors practice treating pneumothorax, a potentially dangerous... read more »
3D Printed Templates Guide Metal Formation Through Electroplating Process
A new manufacturing process combining 3D printing and electroplating has been developed to create complex metal structures with fine details. The hybrid method... read more »
Air Force Adding 3D-Printed Drag Reducers to Globemaster Fleet
The US Air Force is completing its evaluation of 3D-printed microvanes designed to reduce drag on C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. These small... read more »
