Chinese Mars Rocket had 50 3D Printed Components
In July 2020, the CNSA (Chinese National Space Agency) launched their Mars spacecraft on top of a Long March 5 rocket. The mission,... read more »
3D Printing News
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Topology Optimization for Compliant Medical Devices
If you just place an orthopedic implant into a human being without considering the flexibility of the replacement bone, then you risk what... read more »
First Flight Critical Aerospace Component Receives FAA Certification
Defence giant Honeywell, has recently announced that their 3D printed bearing housing has been approved for use on the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime... read more »
3D Printing Helps Produce World’s Lightest eBike Prototype
We’ve seen several cycling innovations related to 3D printing over the last couple of years, like printing frames and helmets for increased rigidity... read more »
Researchers use Machine Learning for Monitoring In-situ Metal Pore Formation
Porosity and other defects are a problem where it comes to parts printed with metal powder bed fusion processes. One team of researchers... read more »
Cold Metal Fusion: What is it?
In this post we will be looking at the Cold Metal Fusion (CMF) AM method, and we will be answering that exact question.... read more »
Singaporean Company Gets Certified for Aviation Printing
Singapore-based Additive Flight Solutions Pte. Ltd. has received AS9100D certification, which will enable the company to provide parts to the aerospace industry. AS9100D... read more »
SEAT Gets its own 3D Printing Centre
Automaker SEAT has this week announced the launch of their own 3D Printing LAB. The lab is located in the SEAT Prototype Development... read more »
Philips Debutes Surgical Procedures Enabled by 3D Printing and Augmented Reality
In a presentation to the Innovation Committee of the IDIS Foundation (Institute for the Development and Integration of Health) in Spain, directors of... read more »
Porsche Test Proves 3D Printed Pistons are Superior
Porsche is a performance car manufacturer that has a lofty reputation to maintain, with nearly 90 years of German engineering steadily improving upon... read more »
Modix Releases Three New XL 3D Printers
As a leader in the large-format 3D printing market, Modix is consistently keeping current with the release of new printers that are bigger... read more »
Dyze Design Releases Typhoon – High-Output 3D Printer Extruder
As large-format 3D printers are installed in machine shops, fabrication studios, and manufacturing plants around the world, a design priority has become clear... read more »
New Hybrid Process Combines Concrete Casting with 3D Printing
Concrete. Love it or hate it, we sure do use a lot of it. It is the second most used material on the... read more »
Construction 3D Printing in Japan Blends Wet and Dry Spraying
Researchers in Japan are taking a common-sense approach to integrating 3D printing into their construction industry. Most companies that focus on 3D printed... read more »
Australian Army Tests WarpSPEE3D Metal 3D Printing in the Bush
When a 3D printing company really wants to demonstrate that their manufacturing capabilities can keep up with (or outperform) the best of the... read more »
3D Printing “Damascus” Steel
Damascus steel is a highly-valued type of steel that’s created by repeatedly folding together two steels that have different levels of carbon content.... read more »
GE Plans to Make Wind Turbines Taller with 3D Printed Bases
As renewable energy initiatives sweep across the lands (and seas) of the world, an interesting data point has emerged: in many parts of... read more »
McLaren 720S Customized with 3D Printed Aero Kit
1016 Industries, in partnership with Abushi, is 3D printing an extensive custom body kit for the McLaren 720S Spider supercar. The performance-focused kit... read more »
3D Printed Working Model of an F1 Gearbox
We recently explored how Formula 1 has embraced 3D printing to fabricate car parts, test prototypes, and even guide regulatory decisions. Suffice to... read more »
3D Printing and Formula 1
Formula 1 is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), meaning F1 cars are the fastest... read more »
