Bringing you the latest 3D printing news from industry, academia and government projects all around the world. From press releases to research papers - come join us, and learn about the hottest trends in additive manufacturing.
Researchers at Leiden University have created 3D-printed microrobots just tens of micrometres long that can swim, sense their surroundings, and steer around obstacles... read more »
La Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for €56 per batch using a 3D printer, down from €2,316... read more »
Adidas has introduced a 3D-printed basketball shoe, debuted by Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson. The 19-year-old, who'd been projected as the top pick... read more »
The University of Oklahoma has been awarded $8.8 million to launch Phase II of a metal 3D printing research program aimed at cutting... read more »
BASF commissioned the world's first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts, bringing its proprietary X3D technology to full industrial scale at its Ludwigshafen site.... read more »
A 17-person audio software company in Lisbon has 3D-printed replicas of every employee's ears, heads, and torsos to test acoustic realism, part of... read more »
Chinese design studio BENTU Design has developed a method for turning construction rubble from demolished urban villages into 3D printed public furniture, with... read more »
A developer known as PizzAndy has created a prototype 3D printer that uses heat generated from Bitcoin mining chips to control the printer... read more »
Mercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The... read more »
Researchers at Saarland University are developing new metallic glass alloys that could reduce energy losses in electric motors used in devices like drones... read more »
Researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have created a hybrid foam material that can absorb up to 10... read more »
The Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas has begun using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement tail fins for the UH-60 Black... read more »
German manufacturing company rpm has developed a 3D-printed padding system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) helmets that replaces traditional foam materials with a... read more »
The BMW Group has appointed Timo Göbel as the new head of its Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), focusing on further integration of 3D... read more »
Professional and prosumer 3D scanners occupy a different tier from the consumer-grade devices on our other pages. The key distinction is usually the... read more »
If you want to scan large objects, such as vehicle body parts, or even architectural items, then you’re going to need a scanner... read more »
In this article, we will be taking a look at the best 3D scanners for scanning medium-sized items.
Revopoint, a manufacturer known for its range of structured-light and laser 3D scanners, is running a Spring Sale across its official website and... read more »
When medical device manufacturer CONMED started using Rize's additive manufacturing platform to embed QR codes directly into printed parts, the company's group manager... read more »
If you want to create items for 3D printing, you need a 3D model to start with, and there are two ways to... read more »
