Lignin Composites Create Renewable 3D Printing Materials
Lignin is a class of complex organic polymers that form key structural materials in the support tissues of certain plants. It is fundamental... 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.
Envision One: EnvisionTEC Launching New cDLM Line
EnvisionTEC will be launching their latest Envision One line cDLM (Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing) machines. The line will feature their end-to-end solution comprising brand... read more »
ETH Zurich Print World’s Stiffest Material
A combined project between MIT and ETH Zurich has allowed for the creation of a material with the highest stiffness to weight ratio... read more »
Improving 5G Networks & Space Travel With Ceramic 4D Printing
We've previously covered City University Hong Kong's prolific work with 4D ceramic printing. The process resulted in stretchable, printable ceramic-polymer composite materials with... read more »
3D Printed Capsule Diagnoses & Administers Drugs Via Smartphone
Researchers at MIT, Draper, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed an ingestible 3D printed capsule that can doctors can control using Bluetooth... read more »
3D Printing Makes Energetic Materials Easier to Produce
Energetic materials form a crucial part of a lot of goods like fireworks, explosives and propellants. Shaping and producing these materials, however, can... read more »
FiT Platform: US Army Incorporates nScrypt’s Multi-process System
nScrypt's 3Dn-1000 FiT platform (Factory in a Tool) is far more than just a 3D printing device. As the name suggests, it is... read more »
FastFFF: MIT Develops High Speed Printing System
One of the prominent arms races in 3D printing is print speed. While certain competitors have left FFF/FDM 3D printers in the dust,... read more »
Ford Develops 3D Printed Brakes For Shelby Mustang GT500
While 3D printing has been in the automotive field for some time, use cases have been sparser than one would expect. Sure, there... read more »
3D Printed Sensors Mimic Plant Roots For Soil Analysis
Soil analysis is becoming more and more important with growth in space travel, terraforming and more earthly environmental concerns. One of the problems... read more »
Raise3D Launches RaiseCloud Print Management Software
Raise3D has just put up the beta version of their RaiseCloud print management software online. The current instalment allows Raise3D users to remotely monitor... read more »
Holograph-X: CELLINK & Prellis Announce Holographic Bioprinter
Holographic systems have found a home in bioprinting and are gaining new life every day. We previously covered Prellis Biologics' work with holographic... read more »
Plasma Jets Encourage Bone Growth With 3D Printed Implants
A new study from the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films, proposes the possibility of implants that can encourage bone growth with... read more »
Asphalt 3D Printing Drone Repairs Roads
With the proliferation of repair and construction 3D printing, we've seen ones that can make bridges and even houses. Now, the same principle... read more »
3D Printed Microgreen Rig Helps Germinate Seeds
Microgreens like radishes, broccoli and basil are crucial components of many a meal. They're all the rage in fancy restaurants as both garnish... read more »
Youbionic 3D Printing Robot Arms For Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics made a massive splash the past few years with their robotic dogs. Chances are the average person has seen the test... read more »
Bamboo Mixtures Improve Polypropylene Filaments
From peat to hemp, there's been a surge in "natural" filaments that are recyclable and often reusable. Now joining this illustrious list of... read more »
Etihad Partners With EOS Systems For Printing Airplane Interiors
Aviation services provider Etihad is looking to change up their production processes by adding 3D printing to the mix. As part of a... read more »
Jet-Eat Prints Vegan Meat With Authentic Taste & Texture
Aside from the convenience it provides, food printing is also opening up new opportunities in terms of novel recipes and ingredients. One of... read more »
Big Arse 3D Printed Toilet Turns Waste Into Energy
While many of us took no real note of November 19th World Toilet Day, the engineers at SPARK architects were making waves with their... read more »
