Fraunhofer 3D Print Optics for Individualized Mass Production
As part of their "Go Beyond 4.0" project, Fraunhofer is looking to 3D print optics individually, while also allowing for mass production. The... read more »
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University of Maine Creates World’s Largest 3D Printed Boat
Having acquired the world's largest polymer 3D printer, University of Maine is already putting it to record-breaking use. The University's Advanced Structures and... read more »
Continuous 3D Printing With The Powerbelt3D Zero
A startup out of Syracuse, New York called Powerbelt3D is taking pre-orders for its first product, the Zero, which offers both continuous and... read more »
Reusable Booth Concept Uses Over 6,000 3D Printed Parts
Post-processing specialist Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has developed a reusable 84 square metre booth that contains over 6,000 3D printed parts. AMT will... read more »
PLA Composite With Coffee Ground Waste Displays Improved Characteristics
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a composite mixture of PLA and coffee ground waste that is both tough and environmentally friendly. The... read more »
French Army 3D Print Spare Parts at Remote Bases
The French armed forces have been employing 3D printing to produce spare parts for far-off bases in regions such as Mali. Since procuring... read more »
The Circular Juice Bar That 3D Prints Cups From Peels
There are few things as refreshing as orange juice, though one contender may be this “Feel the Peel” machine that both delivers fresh-squeezed... read more »
Varroc Lighting Systems Tests Self-Tapping Screws On 3D Printed Parts
As 3D printing shifts more and more toward production applications, companies are working hard to verify that the materials are up to the... read more »
Tailors Mark 3D Prints Customers’ Bodies for a Perfect Fit
Australian company Tailors Mark is using 3D printed, life size body replicas to get the right shape and fit of a tailored suit.... read more »
National Aerospace Solutions 3D Print Discontinued Part For Lube Oil System
For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation,... read more »
Singapore HDB Uses a Concrete 3D Printer for Construction & Landscape Furniture
Singapore's Housing Development Board (HDB) has greenlit the use of concrete 3D printing in the development of architectural components and various items like... read more »
An Overview Of 3D Printed Gifts
3D Printing is perfect for creating unique and personalised gifts. Using 3D printing as a production technology, manufacturers are able to 'go-to-market' faster... read more »
3D Printed Bathroom Appliances Developed by GROHE
Bathroom appliances specialist GROHE has developed a new line of faucets and taps using sleek metal printed designs. The company's process results in... read more »
Bentley 3D Printing Parts For 1929 Blowers Series
Bentley will be using 3D printing to recreate older models in what will be the first continuation of a pre-war race car. In... read more »
How Volvo Trucks is Using 3D Printing For Tools & Fixtures
Volvo Trucks has been using 3D printing for various parts of its production process, applying the technology to tools, jigs, fixtures and a... read more »
No Layer Lines With Non-Planar FDM 3D Printing
The surface quality of FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D prints has improved drastically in the last few years, mostly thanks to improved slicing... read more »
DIY Printable Filmmaking Tools Released By edelkrone
Germany-based portable filmmaking tools and solutions provider edelkrone has just released a batch of 3D printable products. This line of DIY 3D printable... read more »
Fully Customizable Tennis Racket Handle
Looking for a new innovative method, tennis racket specialist Unstrung Customs teamed up with Ogle Models on a fully customizable tennis racket handle.... read more »
An Overview Of Metal DLP 3D Printing
When we covered the different types of metal 3D printing, we briefly touched on metal DLP 3D printing. The technology is predicted to... read more »
Farmer Saves Costs by 3D Printing Parts for Home-built Maize Seed Metering System
As modern farming is increasingly reliant on complex machinery. Farmers have to endure long wait times for ordering components through traditional channels or... read more »
