Metaplas Foldable Multimaterials
A team of researchers from the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London (UCL) has recently shared their 3D printed multi-polymer design... 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.
Plasma-based AM Powder Manufacture may Reduce Powder Costs
PyroGenesis, a Montreal-based company with experience in advanced plasma processes and products has figured a way out to reduce the manufacturing costs of... read more »
Self Assembling Mini Factory Makes Sandwiches
If you have ever wondered if your 3D printer can make you a sandwich and fold your shirts then you’ll be pleased to... read more »
Plybot Successfully Completes Crowdfunding for SCARA-type Arm Printer
For anyone bored of the current array of cartesian, H-Bot or CoreXY printers available on the market, you may be please to know... read more »
Building to get Freeform 3D Printed Composite Facade
A building facade has been printed in Chattanooga, USA, and will be mounted onto the front of a local branch of the Tennessee... read more »
Warner Bros Partners up to 3D Print Licenced Toys
Warner Bros are teaming up with toy printing 3D printer manufacturer Toybox to allow users to print licenced toys from the WB roster... read more »
3D Printed Face Fools Facial Recognition Software
Olaf Diegel is a familiar name in the world of additive manufacturing, largely thanks to his collection of self-designed/manufactured 3D printed guitars. When... read more »
Saving Hong Kong’s Coral Reefs with 3D Printed Clay Tiles
The Caribbean Sea gets a lot of attention for its colorful and diverse coral reefs, but Hong Kong’s waters host some 84 species... read more »
ICON AM Houses Hit the Market in US
The city of Austin, Texas will be about to get its first opportunity to buy 3D printed homes, when real estate developer 3DStrands... read more »
Aston Martin Develops 3D Printed Active Suspension System
While Porsche is printing pistons and Bugatti prints half a car, Aston Martin tinkers in their own luxurious garage. The premier automobile brand... read more »
Danish Duo 3D Print Lunar Habitat
Learn how two Danish architects utilize Craftbot 3D printers to see their vision come to fruition: LUNARK a 3D printed lunar habitat.
Drug-infused AM Stent Treats Oesophagus Cancer
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide, Australia, have manufactured an esophageal stent which can help treat cancer patients. Stents... read more »
On-site Replacement Part Manufacturing Proven at Sea
These printed metal tanker components would make an interesting article anyway (they have nice pics also), but the fact that they were printed... read more »
3D Printed Titanium Spinal Fusion Cage Receives NMPA Clearance in China
The research forefront of 3D printing for spines is ever advancing, and China offers the latest advancement with Huaxiang Group’s AM titanium spinal... read more »
Multi-Material 3D Printed Stent Automatically Expands and Delivers Drugs
In 2018, we covered a research project where the team developed highly stretchable hydrogel for 3D printing that could be used in all... read more »
EBAM used for Large Satellite Structures
Lockheed Martin has been experimenting with 3D printed components for large satellite structures for a while now. Even back in 2018 they were... read more »
DoD Contracts ExOne to Develop 3D Printing “Factory in a Shipping Container”
The US military is no stranger to 3D printing, what with their commissioning the largest metal printer and testing conductive plastic 3D printed... read more »
US Navy Tests Conductive Plastic AM Radar Components
Antennas need to be electrically conductive, so they either need to be manufactured from a conductive material (metal, typically) or else be made... read more »
Skull Surgery a Success with 3D Printing
An infant in Dehli, India, has had a medical condition called Trigonocephaly treated with the aid of additive manufacturing. Patients with Trigonocephaly are... read more »
LASIMM – A Hybrid Manufacturing and Metrology Solution
Metal AM is great, but it’s still a long way off from producing true net-shape parts. To achieve the usable component, smoothed, squared... read more »
