3D Printing Fixtures and Masking Just Got Easier
Approximately 10% of all plastic AM goes into the manufacture of plastic fixtures ranging from brackets to jigs. And apparently, only 1% of... read more »
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.
Polaroid’s Candy Printing Pen
Hey, remember Polaroid? Polaroid used to make cameras until Industry 4.0 came along and replaced film with memory cards. In the last decade... read more »
Researchers Grow Brain in 3D Printed Microfluidic Bioreactor
Microfluidic systems may be small, but they’re likely to be among the fastest growing applications for 3D printing in the coming years due... read more »
3D Print Ceramic And Use Your Home Microwave As A Kiln
Chinese ceramic printer company Cerambot has just announced the release of their new ceramic printer, dubbed the Cerambot Eazao, following on the success... read more »
Ford and HP Recycle 3D Printing Waste Into Molded Car Parts
End of life waste management of automotive materials is a huge task, with the auto vehicle recycling industry is the 16th largest sector... read more »
Metaplas Foldable Multimaterials
A team of researchers from the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London (UCL) has recently shared their 3D printed multi-polymer design... read more »
Plasma-based AM Powder Manufacture may Reduce Powder Costs
PyroGenesis, a Montreal-based company with experience in advanced plasma processes and products has figured a way out to reduce the manufacturing costs of... read more »
Self Assembling Mini Factory Makes Sandwiches
If you have ever wondered if your 3D printer can make you a sandwich and fold your shirts then you’ll be pleased to... read more »
Plybot Successfully Completes Crowdfunding for SCARA-type Arm Printer
For anyone bored of the current array of cartesian, H-Bot or CoreXY printers available on the market, you may be please to know... read more »
Building to get Freeform 3D Printed Composite Facade
A building facade has been printed in Chattanooga, USA, and will be mounted onto the front of a local branch of the Tennessee... read more »
Warner Bros Partners up to 3D Print Licenced Toys
Warner Bros are teaming up with toy printing 3D printer manufacturer Toybox to allow users to print licenced toys from the WB roster... read more »
3D Printed Face Fools Facial Recognition Software
Olaf Diegel is a familiar name in the world of additive manufacturing, largely thanks to his collection of self-designed/manufactured 3D printed guitars. When... read more »
Saving Hong Kong’s Coral Reefs with 3D Printed Clay Tiles
The Caribbean Sea gets a lot of attention for its colorful and diverse coral reefs, but Hong Kong’s waters host some 84 species... read more »
ICON AM Houses Hit the Market in US
The city of Austin, Texas will be about to get its first opportunity to buy 3D printed homes, when real estate developer 3DStrands... read more »
Aston Martin Develops 3D Printed Active Suspension System
While Porsche is printing pistons and Bugatti prints half a car, Aston Martin tinkers in their own luxurious garage. The premier automobile brand... read more »
Danish Duo 3D Print Lunar Habitat
Learn how two Danish architects utilize Craftbot 3D printers to see their vision come to fruition: LUNARK a 3D printed lunar habitat.
Drug-infused AM Stent Treats Oesophagus Cancer
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide, Australia, have manufactured an esophageal stent which can help treat cancer patients. Stents... read more »
On-site Replacement Part Manufacturing Proven at Sea
These printed metal tanker components would make an interesting article anyway (they have nice pics also), but the fact that they were printed... read more »
3D Printed Titanium Spinal Fusion Cage Receives NMPA Clearance in China
The research forefront of 3D printing for spines is ever advancing, and China offers the latest advancement with Huaxiang Group’s AM titanium spinal... read more »
Multi-Material 3D Printed Stent Automatically Expands and Delivers Drugs
In 2018, we covered a research project where the team developed highly stretchable hydrogel for 3D printing that could be used in all... read more »
