GM Increases North American Factories 3D Printing Output
Dan Grieshaber, GM's director of global manufacturing integration, stated the majority of GM's factories have 3D printers. Utilization of the technologies have lately... read more »
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Kiel University Researchers New Method For Joining Metals Without Welding
An investigation team in the “Functional Nanomaterials” working group at Kiel University is promoting a flexible alternative to conventional welding and gluing processes.... read more »
Dutch Manufacturer VormVrij Unveils LUTUM v4 Clay 3D Printer Series
Netherlands-based VormVrij has just revealed their plans for releasing their new LUTUM v4 series of printers. This successor series to the v3 uses... read more »
Chanel’s 3D Printed Watch Features Movements Without Spokes
The high-end fashion world has few names quite as dominant as Chanel, so it's a big deal when they begin to adopt 3D... read more »
UAH Produces Medical Training Equipment Using 3D Printing
The medical industry uses 3D printing in all sorts of ways, some in actual medical practices and others in tools. However, a new... read more »
Researchers 3D Print State-switching Light Sensitive Molecules
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have just displayed a material made from light-sensitive molecules that change states based on environmental stimuli. The research,... read more »
Prellis Can Produce 3D Printed Kidney Vessels Within 12 Hours
With the proliferation of newer bioinks and bio materials, functional replacement organs are rapidly becoming a reality. In this same vein, Bay Area biotechnology... read more »
Solar Powered 3D Printer Gives Developing Communities Manufacturing Access
Students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have developed a solar powered 3D printer which provides much needed access to additive manufacturing in... read more »
LM Industries Group Introduces Disruptive Transport Concepts Using 3D Printing
Local Motors has recently formed the LM Industries Group with the express purpose of altering the way transportation works. Their goal is to... read more »
Sampling Oceans: How 3D Printing Helps Measure Biodiversity
In accordance with increasing environmental concerns, the need to measure biodiversity in any habitat is key. A major aspect of any environmental research... read more »
WASP Unveils 2 New Material Extrusion Ceramic 3D Printers
Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP just unveiled their newest line of material extrusion ceramic 3D printers. They also showed off the impressive capabilities... read more »
SUTD Uses Fungal-like Material to Create Biodegradeable Plastic for 3D Printing
Plastic waste causes a lot of headaches for a wide range of organisations and governments. Proposed solutions usually note the need to decrease... read more »
Ogle 3D Prints Car Parts For Arizona Racing Team
The IMechE Formula Student racing event features all kinds of custom-made single-seater cars. The goal is not just to produce a competent race... read more »
Architecture Firm Uses 3D Printing For Renovating Buildings
3D printing in construction has undergone massive leaps and bounds in recent years. So, it was only natural that it would come to... read more »
HP Debuts 3D Printing Center For Production-Grade Manufacturing In Foshan, China
HP is expanding its already impressive reach into new territories, striking a deal with Guangdong (Dali). As per the terms of this new... read more »
Robo Acquires MyStemKits Educational 3D Printing Platform
California-based 3D printer manufacturer Robo has announced the purchase of an educational 3D printing platform, MyStemKits. The company in question owns the biggest online... read more »
MIT 3D Printed Magnets Mimic Real Organisms
Recent findings from the group of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology show magnetic, 3D printed creatures able to move, crawl, sneak, fold... read more »
M3D Unveils The Crane Quad – A New Color Desktop 3D Printer for Under $500
US-based manufacturer M3D has just released their Crane Quad desktop FFF/FDM machine. The printer is reportedly able to mix and print just over... read more »
Sandia National Laboratories Develops Modular Robot For Testing 3D Printed Parts
Sandia National Laboratories in the US has developed a new work cell system for testing 3D printed parts using a modular robot. Sandia... read more »
WSU Use LENS For Multi-Material Metal Printing With Multiple Alloys
With the growth of metal printing in the past few years, it was natural that the next step would be a multi-material approach.... read more »
