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3D Printing News
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.
Recyclable TPU Shoes 3D Printed by Peak & Wanhua
Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. and Chinese athletic footwear firm Peak Sports introduced a new type of 3D printed sneakers at K 2019.... read more »
How 3D Printing Helps Combat Trade Wars and Other Global Trade Disruptions
The China–United States trade war continues to result in higher consumer prices, stock market instability, and huge struggles for manufacturers. Tariffs—taxes on imports... read more »
3D Printed Device Recycles Nuclear Waste
One of the biggest problems that comes with installing nuclear power plants is figuring out what to do with the nuclear waste. While... read more »
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 »
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 »
