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.
Universities are increasingly preparing the engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow by offering degree programs in 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM). With... read more »
Researchers at ORNL have achieved a milestone in additive manufacturing by producing the first complex, defect-free tungsten parts. Utilizing electron-beam melting as the... read more »
Cyborg insects can navigate complex terrains, offering potential in search and rescue operations. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is a common choice for cyborg... read more »
Snapmaker is celebrating its 8th anniversary with the theme "Play Well." This theme reflects their goal of fostering creativity and fun, both within... read more »
The future of 3D printing is also being reshaped by AI innovations, as high-quality 3D models become more accessible and quicker to create.... read more »
Implantable bioelectronics can treat various medical conditions by interfacing with biological tissues. Traditional rigid electronics often damage tissues and fail due to mechanical... read more »
Microfluidics involves controlling fluids at micron scales, enabling diverse applications like cancer screening and drug testing. Traditionally, developing microfluidic devices is complex and... read more »
BMW is employing 3D printed bionic grippers to enhance production efficiency and flexibility. The company has manufactured over 400,000 components using additive manufacturing,... read more »
Juneau-based inventor Lance McMullan is on a mission to bring clean ocean energy to remote communities. His company, Sitkana, is pioneering the Chinook... read more »
Ceratizit has unveiled a new milling system, the MaxiMill-211-DC, that utilizes 3D printing to significantly improve tool life. Designed for machining tough materials... read more »
Designer Siqi Yang has recently unveiled the Spidique chair, which has been designed to minimize material usage. Spidique's USP lies in its efficient... read more »
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new 3D printing resin for creating intraocular lenses used to treat cataracts... read more »
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers are using 3D printing and machine learning to create a new type of bio-inspired material for bone repair.... read more »
In a surprising discovery, MIT researchers found that metals subjected to high-velocity impacts become stronger when heated. This contradicts the well-known behavior of... read more »
FDM is a popular choice when it comes to YouTubers and hobbyists 3D printing drones, but the extrusion technology does have its limitations.... read more »
Researchers at Boston University have developed a robotic system that autonomously prints, tests, and analyzes small plastic structures. The aim is to discover... read more »
Oxidation in metals typically weakens mechanical systems by forming rust or causing other issues. Additively manufactured metals, used extensively in aerospace, marine, and... read more »
GKN Aerospace has commissioned ADDere to design the largest metal 3D printer for aerospace applications. This custom additive manufacturing cell, named "Cell 3,"... read more »
Normscan is an open-source Python software designed to create average 3D models from CT scans that are ready for 3D printing and clinical... read more »
A team of students from Johns Hopkins University has designed a 3D printed add-on that significantly reduces the noise of modern electric leaf... read more »
