The Influence Of 3D Printing On The Gaming Industry
From board games and tabletops to their high-tech electronic counterparts in consoles and PCs, games are a wide and varied genre of entertainment.... 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.
New Polymer Blends Display Enhanced Interlayer Bonding for FFF/FDM 3D Prints
Spanish researchers have developed polymer blends that enhance interlayer bonding for FFF/FDM 3D prints. By mixing together TPU and ABS in various proportions,... read more »
Thermwood Printing Aircraft Demonstrator Tools With Boeing
In collaboration with Boeing and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Thermwood is printing aircraft demonstrator tools for a low-cost fuselage skin concept.... read more »
Gefertec Opening Metal Printing Facility In Danville, Virginia
Danville, Virginia will be the home of Gefertec’s first US metal printing facility. Gefertec invested $1.9 million into the project, and the first... read more »
Kumovis R1: 3D Printer with an Integrated Cleanroom
Munich-based Kumovis released its debut 3D printing system, gearing it towards medical applications and products. The company is touting the printer's ability to... read more »
Henkel Joins SYMPA Project To Develop 3D Printed End-Use Parts For Automotive Applications
Henkel, the globally operating adhesive and sealants conglomerate, has partnered with the SYMPA research project that seeks to develop SLA / DLP composites... read more »
Why Earphone Brands Use EnvisionTEC Printers For Mass Production
When it comes to audio devices, headphones appear to be the number 1 choice nowadays. 87% of people say that they use headphones/earphones... read more »
Luxexcel & IFB Solutions Print Custom Ophthalmic Lenses
3D printed ophthalmic lens manufacturer Luxexcel and IFB solutions have been working together for a while now, 3D printing custom lenses matching the... read more »
3D Printed Heat Sinks Display Higher Efficiency
Heat sinks are a crucial part of many electronic devices, dispersing the temperatures they produce during operation. Electronics, especially computers, would succumb to... read more »
Update on Inkbit Machine Learning and Multi-Material 3D Printing
In June, we covered the 2017 startup Inkbit and their closed-loop 3D printing system that’s powered by machine vision and machine learning. They... read more »
FRESH 2: Printing Heart Components From Collagen Bioinks
While many researchers have long been investigating a method for bioprinting a heart, this year has marked some stunning breakthroughs. Most notably scientists... read more »
Projection Mapping: Stylizing & Animating 3D Printed Objects
Looking for a convenient yet flashy way to add some extra life into a live event or exhibition? Look no further than Projection... read more »
Airbus Qualifying Metal Printing Using Sigma Labs Software
International aerospace giant Airbus will be using Sigma Labs' PrintRite3D Version 5.0 quality assurance software to test and evaluate metal 3D printing and... read more »
S-Squared Inc. Prints 500-Square ft. House Within 12 Hours
With the recent advancements in construction printing, we're seeing major speed improvements, especially for residential construction technologies. From WASP building a house in... read more »
Physna Raises $6.9M For Developing 3D Model Search Engine
Cincinnati-based 3D modeling start-up Physna has raised $6.9 million for a search engine that specialises in 3D models. The Physna search engine can also... read more »
GE Additive Ships First Concept Laser M Line Factory Metal 3D Printing System
GE Additive recently shipped its first Concept Laser M Line Factory system from Germany, the happy recipient being GE Aviation’s Additive Technology Center... read more »
Roboze Prints Drone Parts With Reduced Weight
In collaboration with University of Pisa spin-off SkyBox Engineering, Roboze is applying their 3D printing expertise to drone parts, reducing component weights and... read more »
Aurora Labs Commercialise Multi-layer Concurrent Printing
Aurora Labs is looking to commercialise its multi-layer concurrent printing technology after completing a testing phase. The company is now past the commissioning... read more »
Break the Grid Initiative Explores Mobile Construction Printing
Denmark's GXN Innovation, a subsidiary of 3XN, has teamed with Dansk AM Hub and design studio MAP Architects in their new Break the Grid initiative for... read more »
Bralco Developing Magnetic Components With GE Additive
Bralco Advanced Materials and GE Additive have just signed a memorandum of understanding that to advance 3D printed components in the Asia Pacific... read more »
