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 »
3D Printing Materials
Bringing you the latest 3D printing materials - news, press releases and research papers.
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 »
Bio-Inspired 3D Printing Breakthrough Creates Flexible Materials for Wearable Tech
Researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new approach to 3D print complex bio-inspired structures using slow-curing... read more »
Network Fracture Energy Found to Follow Universal Law Across Materials
MIT researchers have developed a new model that explains how different types of networked materials break and fracture. The study, published in Physical... 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 »
Henkel Showcases Advanced Additive Manufacturing Materials at Formnext 2024
Henkel is set to introduce its latest innovations in 3D printing materials at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. With a focus on industrial... read more »
Breakthrough Research Could Pave the Way for Future Self-Sensing Materials
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have made a significant breakthrough in the development of self-sensing materials, which can detect changes in their... 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 »
Researchers Examine Stability of 3D Printed Super Alloy Under Extreme Conditions
Understanding the reliability of materials designed for extreme environments is critical for various high-stakes applications. A recent study led by the University of... read more »
nano3Dprint Introduces Cutting-Edge Conductive Silver Ink Products in Collaboration with Creative Materials
nano3Dprint has announced the launch of its innovative Conductive Silver Ink Products, developed in partnership with Creative Materials. These advanced inks are specifically... read more »
Jamplast Launches 3DSHQ with a Focus on 3D Printing Materials
Jamplast, a prominent resin distributor based in Ellisville, Missouri, has embarked on an exciting new venture by launching 3DSHQ, a dedicated business unit... read more »
Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting RoboFabric
Researchers have developed a fabric that transitions from soft to rigid instantaneously, potentially benefiting medical braces, robotic limbs, and more. Called RoboFabric, this... read more »
Techmer PM Joins Purdue’s CAMS Consortium
Techmer PM, a leading materials design firm, has joined Purdue University’s Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation (CAMS) Consortium as the first materials supplier.... read more »
Self-Assembling Conductive Sensors Enhance Wearable Devices
Penn State researchers have developed a 3D printed, soft, and stretchable material that self-assembles. This material is designed to advance soft robotics, skin-integrated... read more »
New Nickel Superalloy for 3D Printing Released
Alloyed and Aubert & Duval have introduced ABD-1000AM, a nickel superalloy tailored for additive manufacturing. This alloy, announced at RAPID + TCT, is... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Ultra-Strong Deformable Aluminum Alloy
High-strength aluminum alloys are prone to hot cracking during additive manufacturing, limiting their applications. Researchers in the US have been exploring the use... read more »
3D Printed Gallium–Carbon Composites Developed for Wearables
Researchers in Portugal are using Gallium–carbon composites for 3D printing sensor-heater-battery systems in wearable electronics. These applications require flexible, durable materials that maintain... read more »
Researchers Create PBAT-Based Composites via Selective Laser Sintering
Researchers have successfully developed biodegradable PBAT-based composites using agro-waste fillers through selective laser sintering (SLS). This process utilized corn by-products and wine production... read more »
