Great idea by @hen3drik - DIY cast into 3D prints by first electroplating them and then removing the carrier material of the print to make them heavier.
Maker Demonstrates Non-Planar FDM 3D Printing on a Prusa
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing often grapples with structural weaknesses stemming from its layer-by-layer approach. In a bid to fortify printed parts... read more »
Revitalizing Oyster Reefs with 3D Printing
Oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico have faced a distressing decline, attributed to disease, pollution, and the construction of vinyl seawalls. However,... read more »
Creality Launches CR-Scan Raptor: Metrology-grade 3D Scanner
Creality has announced the release of the CR-Scan Raptor, an advanced 3D scanner featuring a unique blend of blue laser and infrared light... read more »
Formlabs Releases mSLA Form 4
Formlabs, known for its laser-powered resin printers, has unveiled its latest Form 4 printers, which use mSLA rather than SLA. By abandoning lasers... read more »
Enhanced Plastic Coating Expands 3D Printing Capabilities
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have unveiled a discovery in 3D printing technology, introducing a novel coating for plastic particles that amplifies... read more »
University of Wolverhampton, EOS, and AMCM Establish UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing
The University of Wolverhampton, in collaboration with EOS GmbH and AMCM GmbH, launched a UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing. This initiative,... read more »
NIKE Unveils 3D Printed AI-designed Sneakers
NIKE has unveiled its A.I.R collection, featuring 13 futuristic sneakers crafted with AI, math, and algorithms. Combining computational design, generative AI, and rapid... read more »
Silent Air Compressor Built with 3D printed Parts
In the domain of 3D printing, the allure of printing everything can sometimes overshadow the importance of traditional machining. Recognizing this, Diffraction Limited... read more »
Disney Unveils Patent for 3D Printed Animatronic Exoskeletons
Disney has recently unveiled a patent furthering its Project Exo initiative, initially introduced in 2021, aimed at bringing larger-than-life characters to its parks.... read more »
Relativity Space Secures $8.7M U.S. Air Force Contract for 3D Printing Research
Relativity Space has announced that they have secured an $8.7 million contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to delve into... read more »