Coffee Pods Recycled into 3D Printed Sensors
Researchers in Brazil and the UK have successfully recycled the plastic in used coffee pods into filaments for 3D printers. The filament was... read more »
Reconditioning e-Bike Motors with 3D Printed Parts Can Reduce Cost and Waste
A German research team from the Fraunhofer IPA, together with other companies and institutions, has found that e-bike motors can be remanufactured in... read more »
First 3D Printed Thumb in U.S Restored Hope (and Dexterity) to Veteran
A Louisiana veteran was the first person in the United States to receive a working 3D printed thumb, developed as part of a... read more »
Mechnano Trademarks Carbon Nanotubes Dispersion Process for AM
Mechnano, a 3D printing startup based in Mesa, Arizona, has trademarked its proprietary CNT dispersion process called D’Func. The process solves the problem... read more »
Japanese Architects Fuse Traditional and Modern Methods in 3D Printed Pavilion Design
A pair of architects in Japan have been working on combining traditional Japanese joinery methods with modern manufacturing and materials, to create a... read more »
Researchers Print Wearable Sweat Analysis Sensor
Sweat contains important information about our health, and researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Engineering have made a significant... read more »
3D Printed Cat Toys Emulate Everyday Objects
Have you ever spent a whole lot of cash on a toy for your cat, only to have the cat ignore it and... read more »
3D Printed Object Database Enhances Learning for Visually Impaired
The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh is leading a 3D printing project called 3D4VIP (3D printing for visually impaired), which aims to create... read more »
3D Printed Toothbrush Mods to Ease Dexterity Issues
Landor & Fitch, a San Francisco-based brand consulting firm, has developed a solution to make oral care accessible to people with dexterity challenges.... read more »
Multi Material Sunglasses Concepts Inspired by the Elements
Designer and educator John Mauriello (from awesome YouTube channel “Design Theory”) has created an outlandish set of 3D printed sunglasses, exploring a rare... read more »
Huge XXL3DDruck Machine Can Print 3.2 kg of Steel Per Hour
Scientists from the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) have collaborated with partners to develop a giant 3D printer that can produce steel components... read more »
3D Printing Helps Shed New Light on Homo Sapiens Migration
A fossil jawbone discovered in Spain may challenge what we know about the migration of Homo sapiens from Africa to Europe. The Banyoles... read more »
Installation Showcases Air Purification at Milan Design Week
Architectural bureau External Reference, in partnership with LAMÁQUINA and Purec Tech, has showcased a stunning installation called "The Garden of Tomorrow" at Milan... read more »
Building in Germany Largest 3D Printed Building in Europe
The largest 3D printed building in Europe is currently being built in Heidelberg, Germany, using a special 3D concrete printing material from Heidelberg... read more »
Puma and Porsche Collab on Printed Sneakers
Puma has collaborated with Porsche Design to create the 3D Mtrx sneaker, which features a 3D printed midsole. The joint release marks the... read more »
Researchers Use AI and Digital Twins to Curb Overcuring of Resins
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are using lights of multiple wavelengths and neural networks to improve the finishing process of photopolymer additive... read more »
ABS and Mencast Join Forces to Enhance Critical Marine Component Manufacturing with 3D Printing and AI
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Singaporean company Mencast Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of... read more »
Impossible Objects Introduces New 3D Printer for Mass Production Printing
Composite printing company Impossible Objects has announced that they will be unveiling their latest innovation, the CBAM 25 machine, at the RAPID +... read more »
Valcun’s Minerva: Aluminum 3D Printing with Up to 70-Degree Overhang Without Support
Flemish startup Valcun has launched its 3D metal printer for aluminum, dubbed “Minerva”, and will be starting the pre-sale process at Rapid-TCT in... read more »
Artificial Limb Startup Bags $200K from Angel Investors
San Diego's recent university angel investment conference has awarded funding to an early-stage startup that is developing 3D printed prosthetics. LIMBER Prosthetics and... read more »
