Oerlikon to Relocate AM Business to North Carolina
Oerlikon, headquartered in Switzerland, is set to realign its additive manufacturing business by consolidating its AM production in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA. This... read more »
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3D Printed Xchair: Merging Ergonomics and Metaverse Aesthetics
Artist Ben Elliot and 3D printing specialists Nagami have unveiled the Xchair, a lounge chair that marries ergonomics with metaverse aesthetics. This piece... read more »
SWISSto12 and Thales Join Forces for Advanced Antenna Technology
SWISSto12, a Swiss-based company specializing in additively manufactured antenna and RF systems, is collaborating with French firm Thales to develop Active Electronically Steerable... read more »
3D Printed Stereoscopic Macro Lens Unveiled
Photographer Nicholas Sherlock has utilized 3D printing to develop a macro lens that enables stereoscopic 3D photography of minute subjects. This lens, compatible... read more »
SUTD Develops New Technique for Precise Shrinkage in 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a new method to ensure uniform shrinkage in 3D printed micro and nanostructures, using two-photon polymerization lithography (TPL). The team,... read more »
FormFutura Advances Sustainable 3D Printing with ReFill 2.0
Dutch 3D printing material manufacturer FormFutura has unveiled its ReFill 2.0 system, marking a significant stride in sustainable 3D printing practices. The system... read more »
Louis Vuitton Makes Entry into 3D Printed Footwear with Zellerfeld
Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with Zellerfeld recently showcased a 3D printed sneaker, the LV Cobra, at Pharrell William’s 2024 show in Hong Kong.... read more »
Hollister Lab Researches Auxetic Soft Tissue 3D Printing
Georgia Tech's Hollister Lab has made significant strides in 3D printing for soft tissue engineering, utilizing architected auxetics to enhance flexibility by 300... read more »
Evonik and Lehvoss Unveil New Super Polyamide for SLS 3D Printing
Evonik and Lehvoss have collaborated to develop a fiber-reinforced polyamide, PA613, designed for powder bed processes in industrial 3D printing. This material, aimed... read more »
Creality Unveils CR-10 SE – Better, Faster, and Smarter
The CR series from Creality has gained a new member to its product line: the Creality CR-10 SE. This addition is not just... read more »
Revitalizing the Historic RL10 Rocket Engine with 3D Printing
The RL10 rocket engine, a stalwart in space exploration for nearly sixty years, is undergoing a significant upgrade via additive manufacturing. Aerojet Rocketdyne,... read more »
Studio RAP’s Knit-Inspired 3D Printed Facade
Studio RAP, a Dutch architecture firm, recently completed a facade for an Amsterdam boutique using 3D printed ceramic tiles. The company is also... read more »
Accelerating Robotics: 3D Printed Wheels and Drone Motors
Padmalaya Rawal, a robotics maker, has developed a high-speed robot wheel using 3D printing and a modified drone motor. His design addresses the... read more »
Immensa Scores $20 Million Series B Funding for Digital Warehouse
Immensa, a leader in additive manufacturing in the MENA region, recently raised $20 million in Series B funding. This move is significant in... read more »
Prusa Introduces Binary G-code Format for Enhanced Space Efficiency
Prusa has introduced a new binary G-code format, .dubbed “bgcode”, aimed at improving space efficiency in 3D printing. Traditional G-code, though widely used... read more »
Researchers Create Temperature-Responsive Polymer Composite for Robotics
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with the University of Houston, have developed a novel 3D printed polymer composite. This... read more »
MAN Truck & Bus Adopts Digital Inventory for 3D Printed Spares
MAN Truck & Bus has adopted digital inventory management for spare part manufacturing, particularly for parts no longer in production. This approach was... read more »
SOLIDWORKS 2024 Released: What’s New?
Dassault Systèmes has released SOLIDWORKS 2024, the latest incarnation of its 3D design and engineering software (and this writer’s go-to CAD platform). The... read more »
A Closer Look at HyperLok™ – KPD’s High-Temp Bed Adhesive
There are many factors affecting the adhesion of FDM prints to a print bed, be it incorrect print settings, dodgy filament, or warping... read more »
Mechnano and Tethon3D’s ESD Resin Passes NASA Outgassing Tests
Mechnano, in collaboration with Tethon3D, has announced that their C-Lite vat photopolymerization resin has passed NASA's ASTM E595-77/84/90 outgassing tests. This high-temperature resistant... read more »
