Could 3D GAN Be the Next Step Forward for Faster 3D Modeling?
One of the most onerous tasks in 3D printing is the pain-staking process of creating 3D models from scratch. Models can take hours... 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.
CES 2017: Shining 3D Launches New Einstart C 3D Printer and Einscan Pro+ 3D Scanner
The true era of consumer adoption has only just begun for 3D printing: several innovative products are enabling users to digitally capture 3D... read more »
The Humble 3D Printer – An Unexpected Saviour of the Endangered Rhino?
When you hear about 3D printing you may well think of novelty products – miniature printed heads and bizarre keepsakes. You could well... read more »
Make Awesome Wheels With OpenWheel
OpenWheel A cool new project has come on the scene that'll make 3D printing hobbyists happy, especially those of you who like to... read more »
Blockchain Technology Brings Watertight Security To Additive Manufacturing
One of the main concerns for proponents of additive manufacturing technology is the threat of cyber hacking. A company named Cubichain plans to eradicate... read more »
Tasmanian Teacher Turns Marine Rope Into 3D Printer Filament
In a pretty cool story from Australia, ABC news described how a Tasmanian teacher found a way to benefit both the environment and the... read more »
11-year-old Builds Working Violin Using 3D Printer
Many 3D printers can clearly print some really cool things, but skeptics of the popular desktop 3d printer people mistakenly assume that these... read more »
Creating Custom 3D Printed Lego Parts With Injection Molding Look
Eight years ago I started my journey in 3D printing with the first custom Lego part made by a 3D printer. The starting point of... read more »
Medical Breakthrough With 3D Printed Biodegradable Stents
Scientists at Northwestern University, Illinois just can't stop making medical breakthroughs with 3d printing methods. Last month we told you about their promising hyperelastic... read more »
The WASP Maker Economy Starter Kit
Italian company WASP - known for their DeltaWasp 3D printer range (like the massive 3MT) and for their experimental 3D printing projects of... read more »
BuildTak Launches New FlexPlate System For Easy Removal of 3D Prints
Anyone who has printed with speciality 3D printer filament knows it can be difficult to get the first layer to stick well. When... read more »
Digitally-Crafted Furniture by Standard Products
Standard Products launched a Kickstarter to develop an online platform for digitally-crafted furniture. It was founded by designers Jesse Kirschner and Jesse Howard... read more »
New Global Standards for AM Introduced
In a progressive move for additive manufacturing, a new framework for industry standards has been announced. Two international standard-setting bodies, ISO and ASTA,... read more »
Medical Breakthrough With 3D Printed ‘Hyperelastic’ Bone
The possible healthcare advantages of 3D printing technology are well-known. You've probably read at least one story about how additive manufacturing technology is... read more »
3D Printing Start-Up Carbon Lands Major Investment
A major development occurred recently in the world of 3D printing, as Carbon, a San Fransisco based start-up, raised a further $81 million... read more »
Thermwood Launches a New LSAM 3D Printer
Thermwood is a well-known Indiana-based company that sells high-performance CNC routers. In the last couple of days, the company announced the release of... read more »
Could 3D Printing Be Used To Build The Next Generation of Aircraft Wings?
Two manufacturing giants, Airbus and Renishaw, have partnered on a new project to help build the next generation of aircraft wings with additive... read more »
Contour Crafting Expected To Be Used To Build Homes By 2018
Contour Crafting made headlines in 2014 when the pioneer of the 3D printing method, Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis of USC, was crowned the winner... read more »
3D Fingerprint Technology: A New Tool In The Arsenal of Law Enforcement
Think you've heard it all when it comes to the uses of 3D printing? Think again. Another week has passed and yet another... read more »
Meet Olli: The Self-Driving, 3D Printed Minibus
Beep beep. The unmistakable sound of your Uber driver's car horn could soon be replaced by that of a self-driving, 3D printed minibus... read more »