Researchers Find Unusual Way of Strengthening Polymer Bonds
Researchers from MIT and Duke University have discovered an unconventional method to strengthen polymers by introducing weaker bonds into the material. The team... read more »
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CavernaTM Soft Touch Filament Aims to Revolutionize FDM Elastomer Printing
Infinite Materials Solutions, LLC (Infinite) has introduced a new material called CavernaTM Soft Touch (ST) that enables the production of soft-touch parts using... read more »
Seaweed-Based Biodegradable Actuators Could Revolutionize Soft Robotics
Soft robots have long been constructed using synthetic polymers, rubbers, and plastics, but concerns about their environmental impact have sparked a quest for... read more »
MIT Engineers Print Metal-free Gel Electrodes
MIT engineers have developed a breakthrough in the field of bioelectronic implants by creating a soft, metal-free electrode that mimics the properties of... read more »
Fungi – A Sustainable Building Material?
London-based PLP Labs, the research arm of PLP Architecture, has been exploring the use of mycelium bio-composites as a sustainable alternative to traditional... read more »
Binder-jetted Titanium Coming Soon
Tekna Holding ASA and TriTech Titanium Parts LLC have joined forces to achieve a significant breakthrough in additive manufacturing. The collaboration resulted in... read more »
New Class of Titanium Alloys 3D Printed in Australia
Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne have developed a new class of titanium alloys using laser 3D printing, potentially revolutionizing the sustainability and... read more »
Compostable Wood-based Filament Out Now
GEHR, a global producer of thermoplastic semi-finished products, has unveiled a new wood-based filament for professional 3D printing. The filament, called Eco-Fil-A-Gehr, is... read more »
New 3D Printing Method Could Reduce New Material Discovery Time to Mere Months
A groundbreaking 3D printing method has emerged as a "game changer" in the field of material discovery and manufacturing. Developed by Yanliang Zhang,... read more »
Researcher Honored for Work in Composite Printing
Colorado State University (CSU) mechanical engineering professor Mostafa Yourdkhani has been honored with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award... read more »
Liqcreate Releases Cost Effective ESD Resin
It wasn’t so long ago that if you wanted to 3D print ESD-safe components, your options would have been limited to using SLS... read more »
NatureWorks Releases Bio-based Alternative to SLS Nylon
NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, has partnered with Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider, to introduce a new... read more »
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 »
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 »
ORNL Researcher Closing the Gap Between Fundamental Bioscience and Manufacturing
A researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is researching ways to create new materials for a greener environment by creating biopolymers from... read more »
Porous PEEK Implants Now Available in Limited Commercial Release
Curiteva, a technology company based in Huntsville, Alabama, has announced the limited commercial release of its Inspire Porous PEEK HAFUSE Cervical Interbody System.... read more »
Revolutionary 3D Printed Ferroelectric Materials to Fight Harmful Bacteria in Medical Implants
New research has revealed a new technique utilizing 3D printing to create infection-fighting materials for use in medical implants. Engineers at the University... read more »
Virtual Foundry Unveils H13 Tool Steel Filament for FDM
The Virtual Foundry, a Stoughton, Wisconsin-based company, has launched its H13 Tool Steel Filament, a high-speed steel designed for FFF/FDM type printers. This... read more »
Lithoz Launches LithaGlass Material for 3D Printing
Lithoz has announced the launch of LithaGlass. LithaGlass is a new material for the company’s Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) 3D printing technology. Developed... read more »
SABIC Thermoplastic Composite Aimed at Rail Industry
Plastic giant SABIC has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon fiber-reinforced, flame-retardant (FR) compound called LNP THERMOCOMP AM DC0041XA51. While the name doesn’t exactly slip... read more »
