3D Printing 4 the 4th of July

It feels like it was just the New Year, but it’s already almost the Fourth of July, aka Independence Day, aka an excuse to eat and drink a lot and blow things up! And just like any other...

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3D Printing News Briefs: June 30, 2017

On this last day of June, we will be covering everything from research to business and 3D software in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. EarthShift Global and HP recently presented at a...

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3D Printing News roundup: Tricorbraun boosts 3D printing capacity, Leapfrog 3D Printers get new investment, more

3D printing technology marches on at an unrelenting pace, but we're here to stop you from being trampled underfoot. Here's a round-up of some recent stories you might have missed, including packaging companyTricorbraun expanding its 3D printing capabilities, and 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog getting new investment.

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Conveyor Belt 3D Printers Picking Up Popularity: Printrbot and Polar3D Introduce the Printrbelt

With less than 24 hours left in its Kickstarter campaign, the BlackBelt 3D printer has raised close to twice its funding goal. It was a good crowdfunding run, reaching its goal in only 15 minutes,...

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German hobbyist wows Elon Musk with his 3D printed replica Space X rockets

While access to 3D printing technology continues to get easier, the technical expertise required to make good use of it can still seem like something that is out of reach for beginners. This isn’t necessarily the case, though, and one animator from Germany recently proved just how much a first-time user is able to achieve.

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Mike Le Page Returns with the 3D Printed Mockingjay

Talented designer Mike Le Page has returned with a fascinating new piece of work in the Mockingjay. This 3D printed bird represents a deep evolution from a project we saw early last year, which many...

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3D Printing News Sliced: Ultimaker, Höganäs, DuPont, Benchy, Lulzbot, Hyperflesh

In this edition of Sliced 3D printing news, we feature: GE, Arcam, Höganäs, MIT Technology Review, Carbon, Desktop Metal, 3D Systems, Ultimaker, Stratasys, Leapfrog, DuPont, ...

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DFAB House Brings ETH Zurich 3D Printing and Digital Construction Techniques from Research Lab to Construction Site

Most people, by now, have at least heard about 3D printed houses and other structures. They’re not exactly commonplace, yet, and they’re still amazing to think about and to see, but...

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Government contributes over $2M to medical 3D printer center in Québec

The Québec Industrial Research Center (CRIQ) and the CHU Québec-Université Laval network of hospitals has launched a project to open a $2.874 million (USD) medical 3D printing center ...

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14-Year-Old Creates Low-Cost Cancer Detection Platform Combining 3D Printing, Robotics, Computer Programming

Whoever said that kids are the future was pretty smart. Now that 3D printing technology is much more readily available in schools, libraries, and makerspaces, we’re seeing young, innovative...

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University of Twente reveals Stormram 4, the smallest MRI-compatible 3d printed biopsy robot to battle breast cancer

A groundbreaking new development in the field of robotics is poised to have a major impact on the medical world, specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The Stormram 4 is the latest version of a 3D printed robot that can operate inside an MRI machine.

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Quebec to establish $2.31M medical 3D printing center

The provincial government of Quebec has announced plans to invest nearly 3 million CAD ($2.31M) for the establishment of a medical 3D printing center. The facility, to be located in Quebec’s capital city—Quebec City—will be the first of its kind in the Canadian province.

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3D Printing May Mitigate Road Damage by Amish Buggy Drivers

When I think of groups that add to the wear and tear on our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, I might consider truck drivers, long distance commuters, or public transportation operators. Even...

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A1 Filament discusses aspirations following Kickstarter launch

We asked A1 Filament's Bennett Little about the company's plans for the future having launched its kickstarter for superior 3D printing filaments. The North American materials ...

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Asteroid Day: ESA uses 3D printed models, NASA runs supercomputer impact simulator

June 30 is Asteroid Day, an annual global event that aims to raise awareness about asteroids and their potential impact on Earth. To mark the occasion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have gone 3D.

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ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) developing 10x cheaper 3D printed Prometheus engine for ESA

Airbus Safran Launchers, which will tomorrow become known as ArianeGroup, has signed a first contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the Prometheus demonstrator, a partially 3D printed reusable engine demonstrator that runs on liquid oxygen (LOx) and methane.

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3D printing investor opens Station F, crowns Paris startup capital of the world

Station F, a 34,000 square metre innovation campus for startups, has officially opened its doors in Paris, France. The project is backed by tech and telecom ...

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Quebec to Open Its First Medical 3D Printing Center

Quebec is about to become a bigger presence on the 3D printing map, as the province’s government has agreed to provide $2,983,800 for the development and implementation of a new medical 3D...

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AONIQ Set to Release the new 888 – PVC 3D Printer

Australian start-up AONIQ has developed a new PVC-based 3D printer. While PVC is an interesting material with diverse capabilities, there has not been a significant push to use it. This has been largely due to most company’s inability to find suitable printing techniques for it. The 888 printer by AONIQ may just have cracked the […]

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ETH Zurich team builds digitally fabricated DFAB House with 3D printing, robots

A team from ETH Zurich university in Switzerland is developing what could be the first house in the world to be designed, planned, and built using using mostly digital processes. The project, called DFAB House, will be realized through a combination of 3D printing, robots, and ingenuity.

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EBM vs DMLS 3D Printing: Which Method and Surface Texture is Best for Titanium 3D Printed Implants?

3D printing is often used to manufacture implants and other prosthetic devices for amputees, but have you ever stopped to consider which 3D printing method, and surface texture, is the best? As we...

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New conveyor belt 3D printers Polar3D Flash and Printrbot Printrbelt

3D printing with conveyor belts has seen a flurry of activity this year. Now, Bill Steele of Polar3D has posted several interesting videos featuring new ...

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DoE grants University of Pittsburgh $1.3 million for 3D printed nuclear sensors

The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering has won a grant of $1.275 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE). The fund will ...

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Metal 3D printing enables bone drill with intricate cooling system

Leibniz University of Hanover researchers have used a metal 3D printer to create a bone cutting drill with an internal cooling system. The Institute of Production ...

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Singapore researchers use nanoparticles to improve strength of 3D printed Inconel 625 superalloy

Researchers at Singapore's A*STAR Institute of Manufacturing Technology and Institute of Materials Research and Engineering have improved the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of 3D printable superalloys using titanium diboride nanoparticles.

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Metal 3D printing moves toward more realistic prosthesis for amputees

3D printed artificial limbs are popular projects for makers and organizations around the globe. Computer aided design (CAD) and the cost of materials means that ...

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ETH Zurich digitally fabricating three-storey DFAB HOUSE with 3D printers and robotic arms

Swiss university ETH Zurich has revealed its proposed construction of a three-storey house using robotic arms and 3D printers. Working with the National Centre of Competence ...

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Stratasys 3D Printing Saves "Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars" in Development of First Electric Passenger Plane

They’re often referred to as “puddle-jumpers” – the small commuter aircraft that transport people to relatively nearby destinations a few hundred miles away, as opposed to the...

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Neurotechnology Explains Ultrasonic Manipulation in 3D Printing

Earlier this week, we heard about a new 3D printing method based on ultrasonic manipulation technology. Lithuanian company Neurotechnology‘s Ultrasound Research Group is led by research...

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Argentinas Atomic Lab provides 3D printed superhero prosthetics to kids in need

Atomic Lab, a Buenos Aires based startup founded by maker Gino Tubaro, has provided hundreds of children in Argentina with low-cost 3D printed prosthetic hands that have enabled them to play sports, draw, and perform a number of other valuable activities.

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The R&D Tax Credit Aspects of 3D Printed Telecommunications

Telecommunications is defined as the transfer of information over long distances via some electronic form, including phones, microwave communications, fiber optics, satellites, radio and TV...

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Metal 3D Printing Set to Improve Delicate Surgical Procedures

3D printing has had a major impact on many areas, from automobiles and aerospace to consumer products and education to scientific research. But the one that always fascinates me the most is how 3D...

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University of Pittsburgh awarded $1.275M DoE grant for research into 3D printed nuclear sensors

A 3D printed graphene aerogel developed by three materials engineers has been named the “least dense 3D printed structure” by Guinness World Records. The structure is so light it can be placed on top of a cotton ball or flower petals without falling.

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24 Best Rated 3D Printers Available on Amazon – Summer 2017

This is a list of the best rated 3D printers that you can buy on Amazon (Summer 2017).  How the list works The selection we made follows a few criteria. All 3D printers listed here are available on Amazon and have an Amazon buyers rating of 3.5 stars or higher. They must have at least 10 […]

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How Many Sports Injuries Can Be Prevented Through 3D Printing?

It’s no secret that football is a dangerous sport. It’s fast-paced and high-impact, and protective gear can only do so much, as repeated tragedies involving traumatic brain injuries have...

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Humanscope 3D printed Aumi nightlight alerts you of messages, retweets, WiFi connectivity, and more

Humanscope, a Toronto-based product development company, has created a smart 3D printed nightlight perfect for those among us who have fully embraced the tech takeover of our lives. Called the Aumi Mini, the compact plug-in device not only emits the usual glow of a nightlight, but is connected to your network and can alert you when you have a new message, when you have an appointment coming up, or even when your WiFi is down.

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3D Printing Educator Spotlight On: Barbara Taylor-Harris, 3D Artist & 3D Pen Curriculum Developer

Barbara Taylor-Harris is a UK artist who sees the importance in passing her knowledge down to the younger generations. With a focus on developing curriculum for those interested in 3D printing, and...

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DiY LiDAR and Scandy 3D scanning as Sony set to unveil 3D face scanning at MWC

With news that Sony is set to unveil its latest 3D scanning smartphone technology at Mobile World Congress Shanghai this week, we take a look ...

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Generative Design Will "Underpin Autodesk Future Growth": VP of Simulation Foresees a New Manufacturing Paradigm, Starting with 3D Printing

A few short years ago, I would likely have laughed had someone posed the question, “What would happen if a car participated in its own redesign?” At RAPID + TCT last month, though, that...

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3D printing, UAVs, and dark web could give terrorists access to WMDs, says UN official

In a recent address to the United Nations Security Council, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu spoke about the potential threats that new technologies, such as 3D printing, unmanned aerial vehicles, and the dark web, could have in enabling terrorist organizations and groups to access and obtain weapons of mass destruction.

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DARPA to push limits of CAD design with multimillion dollar research program

Siemens, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Michigan State University (MSU) and PARC have been chosen to work on DARPA's TRAansformative DESign (TRADES) research program. The goal ...

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IST Austria Researchers Develop CurveUps: Self-Actuating 3D Printed Objects

We’ve heard of 3D printers being used to draw in 2D, but what about taking a 3D model and transforming it into a 2D template? That’s what a group of researchers with the Institute of...

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Cytosurge Fluid FM technology enables metal 3D printing at an impossibly small scale

A revolutionary new form of 3D printing will enable the production of complex structures on a scale that was previously too small to conceive of. The Fluid FM µ3Dprinter will allow users to accurately manufacture metal objects that measure mere micrometers across—smaller than the diameter of a human hair.

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It’s official, 3D printed graphene aerogel is the lightest material in the world

A 3D printed graphene aerogel has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the "least dense 3D printed structure." Developed at Kansas State University, the ...

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3D printed graphene aerogel claims Guinness World Record for least dense 3D printed structure

A 3D printed graphene aerogel developed by three materials engineers has been named the “least dense 3D printed structure” by Guinness World Records. The structure is so light it can be placed on top of a cotton ball or flower petals without falling.

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3D printing helps Eviation Aircraft develop one of worlds first all-electric commuter planes

Eviation Aircraft, an Israel-based manufacturer of electric aircraft, is developing one of the world’s very first all-electric commuter aircrafts. The company, which hopes to make eco-friendly and cost-effective regional air travel a reality within the next four years, is developing its innovative plane with the help of 3D printing technologies, specifically Stratasys’ 3D printing solutions.

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Graphene Aerogel Now Holds Guinness World Record for Lightest 3D Printed Structure

There’s a Guinness World Record category for just about everything these days. There’s a record for largest collection of stuffed crocodiles, and a record for fastest text message typed...

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3DEO Develops New Intelligent Layering Process For Metal Printing

It seems every company is rushing towards the next big breakthrough in metal printing. Just this year we’ve had quite a few new machines from various firms (such as Desktop Metal or Xact Metal). Along with this machines, we’ve also covered bold new techniques. In keeping with this trend, California based 3DEO has just revealed its […]

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Sculpteo Expands Metal 3D Printing Options with ExOne's M-Flex 3D Printer

French online 3D printing service Sculpteo, with offices in Paris and San Francisco, offers on-demand 3D printed individual products, as well as short-run manufacturing, through its user-friendly web...

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Xact Metal launches $120K XM200 metal 3D printer that can fuse at 1.5 meters per second

Xact Metal, a 3D printing company located in State College, Pennsylvania, has launched its first 3D printer. The XM200 is an industrial-level, laser-based metal 3D printer, and is priced at $120,000.

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3D printing enables “world’s first all-electric commuter plane” and “world’s fastest electric race car”

North American 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys is supporting the development of the "world's first all-electric commuter plane," while Belgian 3D printing company Materialise has a ...

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Disruptive 3D printing theory and a strategy for market entry

The relationship between 3D printing and economics might well be described with the phrase, “it’s complicated.” Since coining the term Disruptive Innovation in the 1990’s, Harvard ...

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Digital Smile Design uses 3D printing and scanning to help patients choose their ideal set of teeth

3D printing has now firmly established itself as a great way to make life-changing prosthetics and implants for patients in need, but what about people just looking for a little cosmetic improvement here or there? A new dental surgery program called Digital Smile Design is making use of 3D technology to enable patients to design their own smile.

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Ultimaker Enhances the Ultimaker 3 and 2+ 3D Printers with Several New Products

It’s been less than a year since Ultimaker introduced the new Ultimaker 3, the latest version of their ultra-popular desktop 3D printer series. The hasn’t disappointed, it seems –...

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Stratasys extreme challenge award winners take home $11,500 in scholarships

Stratasys has announced the winners of the 13th annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. In the competition, secondary and college-level students are tasked with creating, or ...

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Autodesk integrates Project Dreamcatcher into Netfabb 2018 with generative design

Generative design will become more accessible to the 3D printing industry with a new software tool. Starting later this year Autodesk's Netfabb will incorporate generative design ...

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The Best in Student Engineering Shines in 13th Annual Stratasys Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge

3D printing solutions company Stratasys often uses the GrabCAD platform, the largest online collaborative environment for manufacturers, engineers, and designers in the world, to provide 3D printing...

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New Scandy Pro app for Google Tango lets users 3D scan objects with ease

Scandy, a mobile 3D scanning company based in New Orleans, has released a new app for Google’s AR/VR Tango platform which enables users to 3D scan objects. Called Scandy Pro, the app makes it possible to 3D scan objects in full color and create “usable meshes” of them.

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Winners of Extreme Redesign 3D Print Challenge include bio-mimetic arm, modular cast, more

3D printing company Stratasys has announced the winners of the 2017 Extreme Redesign 3D Print Challenge. The company co-hosted the event with GrabCAD, a digital manufacturing hub that hosts an expansive online collaborative environment for designers, engineers, and manufacturers. Judges selected the victorious candidates from over 900 submissions, coming from student inventors, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs from all around the world.

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DisTech Automation Introduces E3D V6 Hot End Upgrade to Prometheus Multi-Color, Multi-Material 3D Printing System

Last year, a Kickstarter campaign launched by Canadian company DisTech Automation reached its funding goal in less than two hours, going on to bring in more than seven times its initial goal before...

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InMotion Electric Race Car Hits the Track for a Record-Breaking Run with Materialise and 3D Printed Titanium Y-Joints

One area that we’ve witnessed really speeding up its use of 3D printing technology is on the racetrack, with big names like Nissan Motorsports, BMW, and McLaren Racing all racing to find...

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3D printing companies Carbon and Desktop Metal among MIT Tech Review 50 Smartest Companies of 2017

MIT Technology Review has released its list of 50 Smartest Companies for 2017, and we’re happy to say that two of our favorite 3D printing companies have made the cut. Desktop Metal and Carbon, two young but innovative additive manufacturing firms, are mentioned on the list amidst such illustrious companies as Apple, Intel, Amazon, and General Electric.

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AONIQs 888 PVC 3D Printer available for $10,999

Australian R&D company AONIQ has launched the 888 PVC 3D Printer, a $10,999 FDM machine capable of printing with PVC and standard 3D printing materials. AONIQ says the 3D printer sits somewhere between budget FDM printers and more expensive production-level machines.

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UL Study Releases Data on Effects of 3D Printing on Human Health, Calls for New Standards

3D printing is a new enough technology that there’s still plenty of debate about how safe it is, on a number of levels. While some fears may be over-exaggerated, there’s still reason for...

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Modular TAC.TILES interface creates new possibilities for 3D modeling

As 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies continue to boom, it seems like almost anyone can become a sophisticated maker at the click of a button. But beyond all the marketing lingo, there are still several barriers with regards to skills and knowledge sets that keep the masses from fully diving into the world of additive manufacturing. Chief among them is 3D modeling, an often time-consuming process that hinges on complex software. Difficult graphical user interfaces can be exceedingly tricky to navigate, and frequently create a barrier between the user and computer.

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Student creates physical interface for 3D modelling: TAC.TILES

We asked the creator of a new 3D modelling interface about Belgian product design student Simon Van Pottelbergh has designed a physical interface for 3D modelling and ...

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3D Printing Eliminates the ‘Look, Don’t Touch’ Rule for Archaeologists, Students & Museum Visitors

It’s been well established at this point that 3D printing is making a significant impact on industry around the world, whether you delve into aerospace, medicine, or even art, fashion, and design—and...

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Tech breakthroughs make new Prometheus rocket engine ten times cheaper

The next generation of spacecraft, looking beyond 2030, will be powered by a rocket engine using breakthrough technology. The Prometheus is a liquid oxygen (LOx)-methane engine. It ...

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Xometry raises $15M in funding round to expand on-demand 3D printing & CNC marketplace

Xometry Inc., the on-demand online manufacturing marketplace, has raised $15 million in funding through a financing round led by BMW Group’s venture capital division. The startup, which is aiming to be the “Amazon of custom manufacturing,” provides a nation-wide network of manufacturing partners that specialize in 3D printing, CNC machining, and more.

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3D printed ball-milling jars help Leuven researchers improve mechanochemistry experiments

Researchers from the Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences at Belgium’s Université catholique de Louvain have created a number of 3D printed jars for ball-milling experiments. The low-cost jars are optimized for reduced background/absorption and higher angular resolution.

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Futuralve Project Utilizes Metal 3D Printing to Improve High-Speed Aerospace Turbines

Renishaw is a busy company, lending its metrology and metal 3D printing expertise to a broad variety of applications from boats to eye surgery. One of its primary industries, however, has always been...

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Xometry Secures $15 Million in Investment Funding to Drive Its 3D Printing and Manufacturing Platform

On-demand manufacturing and 3D printing service provider Xometry, headquartered in Maryland, got its start back in 2014, and is working to transform manufacturing in the US with its proprietary...

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3D Printing Showcases Smarts: Carbon, Desktop Metal Named Among MIT Technology Review's 50 Smartest Companies 2017

What makes a company smart? That’s a remarkably subjective question, of course, but most responses would come back to a few key points that set the smartest operations apart: innovation;...

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Russian researchers say theyve developed a 3D printer that can print with three metals

While a number of metal 3D printers are currently on the market, many are only built to print using one type of metal material, which can be limiting for certain applications. Reportedly, however, a team of Russian researchers has developed a 3D printing technology capable of printing in three metals.

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Sintratec: first distribution partner for Germany

Picco’s 3D World is Sintratec’s first distribution partner in Germany. As full-service 3D provider, Picco’s 3D World has been using Sintratec’s SLS 3D printers for some time. But now the Deggendorf-based 3D expert has become the official reseller for Sintratec on the German market. With this move, Sintratec is continuing to expand their sales network. […]

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Xometry receives $15 million funding for on-demand manufacturing led by BMW i Ventures and GE Ventures

Maryland-based manufacturing company Xometry has just announced it has closed an investment funding round of $15 million. We spoke to Xometry to find out more about ...

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Wipro set to secure manufacturing processes with blockchain system

Global information technology company Wipro is developing manufacturing applications that are built upon a blockchain and targeted at 3D printer systems. A chain of blocks? Speaking to ...

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The future of 3D bioprinting by Karen Dubbin Aether Science Director

In this article looking at the future of 3D printing, Karen Dubbin discusses the emerging 3D bioprinting sector. 3D bioprinting company, Aether recently appointed Karen ...

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The curve of 3D printing: Austrian researchers pioneering self-actuating objects

A group of Austrian computer scientists associated with of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST) are pioneering the development of self-actuating free-form objects: flat 2D templates that, upon release, transform themselves into a 3D version.

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3D Printing News Briefs: June 27, 2017

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’ve got stories on 3D software, a new 3D printer, and a little business, while the technology also takes us to the sea, the roads, and outer space. The...

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5 of the Latest 3D Printing Developments in Healthcare/Medical Devices

The use of 3D printing in the healthcare space – especially medical devices – is rapidly accelerating. In fact, a report by Market Data Forecast, “Global Medical Device 3D Printing...

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Is 3D printing safe? UL publishes Safety Science of 3D Printing

The results of a 2 year investigation looking at desktop 3D printer emissions are now available. Published as the proceedings of the Safety Science of 3D ...

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AONIQ Unveils 888 3D Printer with Hopes to Disrupt the Industry, Democratize Manufacturing with PVC 3D Printing

3D printing, since its inception, has been synonymous with disruption—and revolution within world industry and manufacturing as we know it. So, it makes perfect sense that others would want to cause...

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3D printing news roundup: Xaar aiming to double revenue, Polar Cloud integrated into Autodesk Tinkercad, more

In today’s 3D printing news roundup, UK inkjet tech company Xaar outlines growth plans for its 3D printing business, Polar Cloud gets integrated into Autodesk Tinkercad, and Additive Works joins the Altair Partner Alliance. Read on for more.

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There’s Still Time to Hone Your 3D Printing Design Skills This Summer

If you thought you missed the boat to sign up for one of our 3D Print design courses, you’re in luck. Though our Beginner Design course has already begun, there’s still time to register for our...

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How MIT’s ultimate origami algorithm is unlocking the potential of 3D printers

Two new pieces of research into 3D structures could have novel applications in 3D printing. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers Erik Demaine and Jason Ku ...

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Ultimaker releases new PP 3D printing material, upgraded Cura software, more

Dutch 3D printing company Ultimaker is continually expanding its offering of 3D printing materials, tools, and accessories. The company recently announced a slew of new product developments that are geared towards improving and enhancing its Ultimaker 2+ and dual-extrusion Ultimaker 3 3D printing systems.

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British metal 3D printer manufacturer Renishaw to create high-speed aerospace turbines

British engineering company Renishaw has announced its metal 3D printers will help develop high-speed turbine blades for the aerospace industry. Through Spanish subsidiary Renishaw Ibérica, the ...

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Erica Fung, Advanced Materials and Applications Material Scientist and Engineer, HP 3D Printing

When we say that additive manufacturing is changing the shape of global manufacturing, that’s no small claim; transforming a $12 trillion industry is a major move, and many believe that 3D...

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Imperial College London introduces multimaterial 3D printer for alloys, elastomers and resin

Research led by Professor Paul Curtis of Imperial College London and the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, presents a 3D printer configured for multimaterial fabrication. The ...

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3D Printing News Sliced Lockheed Martin, Porsche, Formlabs, MakerBot, SLM Solutions

This digest of 3D printing news, features Lockheed Martin, Harford Community College, Jesse Garant Metrology Center, MakerBot, America Makes, SLM Solutions, DisTech Automation, Leapfrog, Formlabs, Porsche, and Duke ...

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US Navy to shore up 3D printing security with blockchain

The U.S. Navy's innovation arm says it plans to use blockchain technology, a kind of digital ledger used to govern bitcoin transactions, to bring added security to its additive manufacturing systems. The technology will be trialled across the Navy’s 3D printing sites this summer.

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3D Printing Helps UCL and Microsoft Research Gamify Cystic Fibrosis Breathing Treatment

I have never been much of a video gamer, but I’m a little obsessed with playing Angry Birds on my phone. There aren’t a lot of high stakes in that game – it’s mindless enough,...

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ViscoTec Introduces Two-Component Print Head for 3D Printing Viscous Materials

3D printing capabilities have come a long way quite quickly, but there’s still a long road ahead as materials development races to keep up with the demands of possibility. There’s been a...

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ViscoTec Announces New Printhead As Alternative to Regular FDM Extruders

Multi-material 3d printers have been around in FDM printing for quite some time. Among the many benefits of these machines is colour mixing and material mixing. While most desktop printers use single material printheads, it’s not hard to imagine dual extruders or multi-filament printheads becoming the norm. Similarly, there are many multi-material systems outside of […]

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Renishaw embarks on Spanish Futuralve project for development of 3D printed aerospace turbines

Renishaw Ibérica, S.A.U., the Spanish subsidiary of UK metal 3D printing and metrology company Renishaw, has embarked on the Futuralve project, an initiative which brings together several Spanish companies, universities, and tech centers for the development of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for next-generation, high-speed turbines for the aerospace industry.

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High-performance Polymers for 3D printing

A broad range of materials are today capable of being processed under different kinds of manufacturing scenarios. Polymers are especially interesting in this regard because they can be conveniently processed using most existing manufacturing methods. Polymers are also able to exhibit different kinds of properties either in their pure/neat state or when filled as composites […]

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Hauke Scheer's New 3D Printed Action Figure Can Move Better Than Many Humans

3D printed figurines are fun to make and to have around, but for the most part, they don’t do much – they just kind of stand or sit there stiffly. Unless, of course, they’re made by...

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Jay Leno takes Divergent Microfactories 3D printed Blade supercar for a spin

Television star Jay Leno has driven Divergent Microfactories’ 3D printed Blade supercar in an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. The 1,400 lb car can purportedly go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Here’s something I need to confess: when I listed Divergent Microfactories’ 3D printed Blade supercar on our list of 25 3D printed cars from around the world last year, I wasn’t convinced that the project would take off in a big way.

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3D Printing Inspires Artificial Blood Vessel Engineering Process in Teeth to Reimagine Root Canals

Over the last few years, there has been a lot of research conducted on how to 3D print artificial blood vessels. In December, live 3D printed blood vessels were successfully implanted in Rhesus...

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Nano Dimension to 3D print space electronics with Harris Corporation

Nano Dimension Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of Israeli 3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension Ltd., will be developing 3D printing electronic modules for space. The project will be realized thanks to a grant approval from the Israel Innovation Authority, which will reportedly finance 50 percent of the project’s $87,000 (NIS 309,000) budget.

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UCL teams up with Microsoft to develop game to help children with Cystic Fibrosis

Physiotherapists at University College London (UCL) are working with Microsoft to develop a 3D printed game that will help those with cystic fibrosis (CF). Known as ...

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South Korean company KLIO Design 3D prints an incredibly lightweight 'Smart Mobility' car design

When we talk about 3D printing technology influencing the automotive industry, it’s usually as a way to produce advanced engine parts and components at a low cost. South Korean company KLIO Design, however, have gone one step further and demonstrated how the technology can be effectively used to make the body and seats for a car as well.

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Altair adds Amphyon metal 3D printing simulation to its software suite

The simulation of powder bed based 3D printing processes is now possible in Altair's HyperWorks software suite. The 3D design software was previously used to design ...

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3D printing the next five years by Sander Adam CEO Leapfrog

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Leapfrog 3D printers are used by enterprises including Tesla, Philips, Volkswagen and NASA. The company sell a range of professional FDM ...

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ViscoTec launches two-component printhead for 3D printing in viscous materials

ViscoTec, the German manufacturer of dosing and pumping systems, has developed a two-component printhead designed specially for 3D printing viscous materials.

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3D Printer Buying Guide 2017

There are a lot of 3D printers available nowadays. Which one do you buy? It really depends a lot on who you are and what you wish to use it for. Generally the more you pay for a 3D printer the more...

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Overcoming the additive manufacturing skill gap pt. I

How does a company owner find experienced talent in an industry that’s only a few years old? This is the problem early adopters of Metal ...

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Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium Showcases 3D Printed Electric Vehicle with Aluminum Frame

The first 3D printed electric vehicle (EV) was announced back in 2014 by Local Motors, and from that very first 3D printed EV, we’ve progressed to 3D printed electric skateboards and...

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3D Printing the 1952 Porsche 356 Engine

The Porsche is an automobile that most of us only dream of, attention riveted when that rare sports car passes us on the road or highway, always managing to fascinate—no matter the year or the...

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MakerBot launches My MakerBot 3D printing platform for Chromebook classrooms

3D printer manufacturer MakerBot has set its sights squarely on the education sector with the launch of My MakerBot, a new cloud-enabled, browser-based printer monitoring platform compatible with Google Chomebooks and Autodesk’s Tinkercad 3D design software. Students will be able to start 3D prints and monitor their 3D printers from their classroom’s Google Chromebooks, simple laptops that are becoming immensely popular in today’s STEM education.

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DisTech Automation releases new Prometheus multi-extrusion system for E3D V6 Hot End users

Canadian 3D printing company DisTech Automation has released an upgraded version of its Prometheus System multi-extrusion system for FDM 3D printers. The E3D V6 Upgrade allows E3D V6 Hot End users to create multi-color and multi-material objects.

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3D Printing in Education: MakerBot Introduces Cloud-Based Platform for Google Chromebook Classrooms and MakerBot Educators Guidebook

Last year, MakerBot announced that it was shifting its focus from the consumer to the professional and educational, and has been working hard to continue making strides in the wonderful world of 3D...

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The nuances of laser engraving

Many people ask how difficult it is to learn to laser engrave by oneself, how complicated it is and what is needed for it. Endurance ...

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New BioAssemblyBot bioprinter could 3D print safe and functional human organs

Kentucky-based software firm Advanced Solutions has developed a 3D human tissue printer, in a new initiative that could revolutionize global healthcare. Dubbed the "BioAssemblyBot," the new 3D bioprinter isn’t printing useable human organs just yet, but with models that closely mimic functional lungs, hearts, kidneys, pancreases, bones and even human skin, Advanced Solutions reps say it won’t be long before they take the leap to printing real human organs ready for transplant.

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Rize Inc. starts commercial shipments of the Rize One 3D printer

Massachusetts based 3D printer manufacturer Rize Inc. has announced the first commercial production run, and shipment, of its primary product line - the Rize One 3D ...

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Neurotechnology Develops 3D Printing Method with Non-Contact Ultrasonic Manipulation Technology

If you’ve ever had the feeling that everything you touch turns to, ah, the opposite of gold, a newly developed 3D printing technology emerging from Lithuania might just be the one for you. The...

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US Navy to employ blockchain to control 3D printers

The U.S Department of the Navy (DoN) has revealed plans to use a blockchain to control its 3D printers. The U.S Navy is increasing its implementation ...

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ETH Zurich Shares Details on How 3D Printing Helped Their Concrete Canoe Sail to Victory

You learn something new every day, and one thing I learned recently is that concrete canoe competitions are a thing. We recently covered one of them, as it featured a winning canoe designed by...

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Leapfrog 3D Printers returns with $7K professional-grade Bolt Pro 3D printer

Netherlands-based FDM 3D printing company Leapfrog 3D Printers has today launched the Leapfrog Bolt Pro, a professional-grade 3D printer for office or industrial use. The machine will retail for €6,499 ($7,285) excl. VAT.

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3D Printing to Preserve Heritage: Replica of Palmyra Arch Draws Millions of Visitors at Fourth Installation Stop in Arona, Italy

In 2015, we started to follow the inspirational and innovative work of the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Harvard University, and...

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Latvia-based Neurotechnology developing new 3D printing process that uses ultrasonic waves

Researchers from Neurotechnology, a Latvia-based software development company, are in the process of developing a new type of 3D printing that uses ultrasonic manipulation to build up objects bit by bit. The technology, developed by the company’s Ultrasound Research Group, is currently patent-pending.

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Lithuanian company Neurotechnology unveils ultrasonic particle manipulation 3D printing method

Lithuanian software company, Neurotechnology has announced the development of a 3D printer that operates using ultrasonic particle manipulation. The ultrasonic 3D printing technology was demonstrated by ...

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Materialise: Little Hearts of China Project Benefits from 3D Printing, Saving Children’s Lives

We have fascinating jobs as writers here at 3DPrint.com, learning so much about how 3D printing is changing the world—from manufacturing to making space rovers for Mars. And there’s certainly a whole...

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Operation to save dogs leg shows 3D printed scaffolds could help regrow bone for landmine victims

Experts at Scotland’s University of Glasgow have used a naturally occurring protein called BMP-2 to save the leg of a dog. The procedure, funded by Sir Bobby Charlton’s landmine charity Find A Better Way, could be replicated on humans with the help of biodegradable 3D printed scaffolds.

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Rize Begins Commercial Shipments of the 3D Printer That Virtually Eliminates Post-Processing

It hasn’t been quite a full year since we were first introduced to the Rize One 3D printer, which with its patented Augmented Polymer Deposition technology promised to deliver a long-held dream...

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Franco Cevolini keynote speaker at FAIM 2017

Franco Cevolini, CEO and Technical Director at CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica, is a keynote speaker at the 27th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2017). The event is held from June 27th through 30th at the Complesso San Geminiano in Modena, Italy. The title of the speech is “From Racetrack to […]

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TARC and Automobile City use 3D printing for electric car revolution

At the 2017 TAIPEI AMPA/AutoTronics Taipei Show, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC) showcased a new electronic vehicle (EV) with 3D printed parts. The vehicle has ...

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3D printed two-seat electric vehicle impresses at Taiwanese trade show

Taiwan has just made some serious leeway in the 3D printed automotive race, this time in the form of a two-seater electric vehicle (EV). Late last week, the tech world caught wind of this exciting development from Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), which is quickly proving to be a game-changer in the colliding fields of 3D printing and electric cars.

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Voodoo Manufacturing tells us future plans following $5 million funding for 3D printer factory

New York-based 3D printing bureau, Voodoo Manufacturing has raised $5 million in investment funding to expand its operations in scale and automation. The investment round was ...

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Concept Laser forms aerospace additive manufacturing alliance with Lauak

GE owned metal 3D printer company Concept Laser has signed a letter of intent with French aeronautical company Lauak. The alliance sees Lauak investing in ...

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Exclusive: HP gives further details regarding expansion of Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer

The past fortnight has been a busy time for HP. The U.S. company has made several announcements relating to the expansion of their Multi Jet ...

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Introducing the Bolt Pro: Newest Leapfrog 3D Printer

We’re happy to be the first to announce that Leapfrog has released the new instalment to its Bolt line of 3D printers, the Bolt Pro. The Dutch company made a name for itself by offering industrial grade printers. The Bolt Pro is a continuation of that trend with some promising features added into the mix. […]

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SLM Solutions signs $13 million 3D printer order for 10 SLM 500 machines

Germany’s SLM Solutions has signed their largest single order to date. The contract is for 10 SLM 500 multi-laser metal additive manufacturing machines. The deal comes ...

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3D printed blood vessels in teeth a viable alternative to root canal procedures

More than 15 million root canals are conducted every year in the United States, but that number could soon start to drop. Dental researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon have developed a new method of engineering artificial blood vessels in teeth

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The future of 3D scanning by Andrei Vakulenko of Artec 3D

Today, our thought leadership series looking at the future of 3D printing takes a detour with a look at another important part of the additive ...

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These 3D printed honeycomb-inspired garments are un-bee-lievable

Designer Jamela Law has created a fashion collection inspired by one of nature’s strongest shapes, the honeycomb. The project, called Beeing Human, brings together various fabrication technologies and techniques, such as 3D printing, silicone casting, and hand sewing.

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What Will You Be Listening To In The Future On Spotify? Only The 3D Printed TimeKeeper Knows!

I guess it just isn’t enough for Spotify to be showing us the wave of the future for getting and listening to music—as much and as often as we want. Now, should you wish, through a new device,...

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3D Printing – Shared Spaces R&D Tax Credit 3D Printer Opportunities

Shared office spaces are one of the tech industry’s highest growth areas. WeWork, the industry leader, has over 100,000 seats available to tech workers. For instance, the Rhode Island School...

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Jacket fitted with multi-color LEDs displays status of 3D printers

North Carolina’s Duke University is one of the U.S’s leading educational institutions in 3D printing technology, with over 40 3D printers in its Innovation Co-Lab Studio, which opened in 2015. A recent Instructables post by a user of the studio will enable people to constantly monitor in real-time the status of these 3D printers in a unique way

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Marines 3D Print Nibbler Drone to Offer Surveillance & Carry Supplies

The Marines have certainly been gaining steam as a force in 3D printing—of the useful sort. We’ve followed their progress, with multiple forays into the technology, even to include the...

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This 3D-printed plastic contraption turns a laser pointer into a trippy customized light show

A Los Angeles-based maker has created the ultimate life hack for producing your own projected light show from the comfort of your own home. Aptly deemed 'The Mechanical Laser Show,' this fun little Thingiverse project turns a basic laser pointer into a trippy customized light show. Produce a five-point star, the Batman Logo, or a custom shape.

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3D Printing News Briefs: June 24, 2017

In this week’s second edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we have some more partnership announcements in what has become a partnership-heavy week, as well as a couple of 3D printed devices that...

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Female Engineers Celebrated on First International Women in Engineering Day

Over the past few months, our Spotlight on Women series has highlighted the contributions of many brilliant women in the field of 3D printing. Even as we’ve begun a new spotlight series focused...

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New York 3D printing company Voodoo Manufacturing raises $5M in financing round

New York City 3D printing company Voodoo Manufacturing has raised $5 million in a financing round led by venture capital firm General Catalyst, with participation from NextView Ventures, 645 Ventures, and Y Combinator’s Continuity Fund. The round takes Voodoo’s cumulative seed funding to $6.4 million.

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Desktop 3D Printing on the Automotive Assembly Line -- A Few Questions For: Volkswagen Autoeuropa

3D printing has its roots in rapid prototyping, and the technology remains a key resource for those looking to cut time and costs in bringing new products to market. The resource-cutting benefits...

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3D Printing News roundup: Optomec receives NASA SBIR contract, Concept Laser teams up with LAUAK, more

Developments in the 3D printing world keep coming thick and fast, and we don't blame you if you're struggling to keep up. Here's a quick rundown of things you might have missed, including Optomec getting a NASA contract and Concept Laser collaborating with French aerospace company LAUAK.

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3D Printing Investments: Voodoo Manufacturing Receives $5 Million in Seed Funding

It’s easy to forget that Voodoo Manufacturing hasn’t been around for very long – less than two years, in fact. The service bureau was launched in October of 2015 and has only picked...

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New software by IST Austria allows users to adjust 3D-printable mechanisms to fit new shapes

Thanks to software developed at IST Austria, even novice users will be able to easily adjust a 3D-printable mechanism to fit a new shape.

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Using 3D Technology to Recreate the Lost Faces of Herculaneum

After 800 years of silence, Mount Vesuvius came dramatically to life in August of 79 CE, belching forth deadly gas, molten rock, and searing volcanic ash onto those unfortunate enough to occupy the...

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Carbon fibers prove stronger than Kevlar and glass in FDM 3D prints

Looking into ways to improve the strength of nylon 3D printer filament, researchers at University College Dublin have conducted a comparative study on the addition ...

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New 3D printing software for designing functional mechanical objects

Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria have developed a software system to design functional, mechanical objects for 3D printing. The software allows ...

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A Busy Week for GKN Aerospace: Agreements for Metal Additive Manufacturing, Testing 3D Printed Components

It’s been a news-heavy week for several companies, and GKN Aerospace is no exception. This week, the company announced that it has signed a five-year research agreement with Oak Ridge National...

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New HSLA steel powder for naval 3D printing applications being developed at Pitt

A research team from the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh have received $449,000 in funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in order to develop next-generation 3D printing metals, including a new type of steel which could be used in additive manufacturing.

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Dog given synthetic bone by 3D printing technology

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have successfully implemented an innovative new treatment for creating synthetic bones into a dog. The process is hoped to ...

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3D Printed Crystals Among Winners of Swarovski Designers of the Future Contest

Most of us either try to recycle daily or have constant plans to do better in that area. We’ve followed many stories connecting 3D printing and recycling, from ocean waste to 3D printing...

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Today in Bioprinting: A Dog Tests Out 3D Printed Bone Treatment for Landmine Survivors and a Bioprinter Operates on a Six-Axis Robot

In December, the University of Glasgow received £2.8 million from Find a Better Way, a charity set up to help survivors of landmine blasts. The funding was granted to the university to develop a...

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The R&D Tax Credit Aspects of 3D Printing Railroad Technology

As 3D printing has become more and more popular, The United States market research institute IDC has estimated that 3D printing global sales will increase 30% annually from 2016 and 2019, eventually...

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Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2017

Since 2016, the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper has marked June 23 with a list of the Top 50 Women in Engineering. This year Lucy Ackland, who led development ...

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10,000 Hours of 3D Printing Bring Larger-Than-Life Cast Bronze Statue to Georgia Tech

We always take great pleasure in writing about the convergence of 3D printing and the art world, and it is hard to imagine anyone not being impressed by some of the latest objects created by the...

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Nanotechnologists 3D Print Graphene From Sugar and Nickel

Few materials have produced quite as much buzz as Graphene. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular, after all it is an organic, conductive material that has wide applications in multiple electronics goods. So, producing graphene is clearly a major draw for many companies. A new research project at Rice University in collaboration with Tianjin […]

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New Stratasys Aerospace Solution for 3D Printing Certified Aircraft Interior Parts

Stratasys has introduced at the Paris Airshow – Hall 4, Stand C208 – the Fortus 900mc Aircraft Interiors Certification Solution – a new 3D printing solution based on its Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer for producing aircraft interior parts which meet stringent FAA and EASA certification requirements. The new solution consists of ULTEM™ 9085 resin, […]

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Researchers evaluate the value of 3D bioprinting to create in vitro cancer cells

Two separate groups have published studies looking at how 3D printing can be used for cancer research. Belgian researchers have evaluated the use of 3D printing ...

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3D printing and VR key to meeting UK government's 2025 construction strategy targets

A new research report by Arup Associates for the British Council of Offices has suggested that technologies such as 3D printing and virtual reality could help to make the office construction industry—and construction industry at large—more efficient. According to the report, 3D printing and VR could help to cut back on both waste and costs.

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NASA awards Optomec contract supporting 3D printed electronics in space

3D printed metal and electronics company Optomec, has been awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to continue development of its Adaptive Laser Sintering System ...

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3D printed device gamifies airway clearing exercises for young cystic fibrosis patients

Physiotherapists from University College London (UCL) in the UK are working with Microsoft to develop partially 3D printed tools for children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

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New dual-extrusion Scribbler Duo 3D printing pen launches on Kickstarter

Scribbler has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the 4th generation of its 3D printing pen: the Scribbler DUO.

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The future of 3D printing by medical consultant Dr. Thirumurugan S V Mahadhevan

Dr. Thirumurugan S V Mahadhevan, is a medical consultant and healthcare solutions manager at ALTEM TECHNOLOGIES. With a background in dentistry, and masters degrees in pharmaceutical ...

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3D Printing in Space: Optomec Wins NASA Contract to Develop Adaptive Laser Sintering System

Optomec is on a mission to advance 3D printed electronics, and they’ve been very busy and productive towards fulfilling that mission lately. A couple of weeks ago, the company received an award...

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Learn Design for 3D Printing with 3DPrint.com Online Courses This Summer

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to take your interest in 3D print design to the next level, wait no longer: right now is the perfect time to sign up for one of our summer session 3D Print...

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New LEAP jet engines with 3D printed parts earn $31 billion of new business for GE at Paris Air Show

The Paris Air Show is always a major event for the global aerospace industry, and a great opportunity to see what changes it will be undergoing in the near future. This year was no exception, as it appears that manufacturing giant GE is due to capitalize on the increasing popularity of 3D printing technology in a serious way. The company's implementation of additive manufacturing techniques in the production of jet engines was the primary reason for its receiving more than $31 billion of new business at the show.

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America Makes Invites Educators to Submit 3D Printing Curricula for InnoCentive Challenge

As 3D printing technology continues to advance, many people are trying to play catch-up. Everyone agrees that education is vitally important, starting as early as possible, and many schools are...

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Recreating Ancient Heritage Through 3D Printing

In the 19th century, an Austrian mine operator named Johann Georg Ramsauer working near Hallstatt, Austria encountered a sizable prehistoric cemetery containing more than 1,000 burial sites. The...

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3D Hubs Becomes First Online 3D Printing Platform to Offer HP's Multi Jet Fusion Technology

It’s been a little over a year since HP unveiled their Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology and shook up the industry. Since then, we’ve been following it closely, as the first 3D...

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3D printing news roundup: Under Armour drops 3D printed sneaker, Additive Orthopaedics cleared for bunion treatment, more

A day after the summer solstice, 3D printing companies are still working from dusk ’til dawn to bring you new products and services. Today sees Additive Orthopaedics getting FDA clearance for a 3D printed bunion treatment, Under Armour releasing its 3D printed ArchiTech Futurist shoe, and more.

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MBARI and FATHOM say 3D printed video device could help solve mystery of White Shark Cafe

Advanced manufacturing company FATHOM recently put its 3D printing chops towards a bitingly fascinating project. In collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), a nonprofit oceanographic research center, the FATHOM team has been using 3D printing to try and uncover the mystery of the "White Shark Café."

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3D Printing News Sliced: Autodesk, Additive Industries, Sauber F1, Ivory Digital Denture

In this slice of the latest 3D printing news, we feature: Autodesk, Additive Industries, Sauber, 3D Systems, Sicnova 3D, Siemens, Ivory Digital Denture, Stratasys, AbilityMate, ...

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German RepRap releases new ESD ABS, ASA, and Performance ABS 3D printing filaments

3D printer manufacturer German RepRap has released a number of new 3D printing filaments, expanding its existing materials offering. The new materials include an ESD ABS, an ASA, and a Performance ABS filament. Additionally, the company has released a new color each for its PET-G filament (gray), and its flexible TPU93 filament (black).

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Chloe Kow, Manager, Direct Metal Laser Melting, Star Rapid

British-owned rapid prototyping company Star Rapid, headquartered in China since 2005, was an early adopter of 3D printing technology, and underwent a rebranding campaign in January, changing its...

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GKN Aerospace flies 3D printed optical ice detector probe

British company GKN Aerospace has announced successful flight testing of a 3D printed titanium optical ice detector (OID) probe. The 3D printed probe was tested ...

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K2M 3D printed spine implant achieves FDA approval

Medical device company K2M (NASDAQ:KTWO), headquartered in Virginia, has announced that its 3D printed MOJAVE spinal support implant has achieved clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug ...

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3Doodlers limited edition Star Trek 3D printing pens let you reach final frontier of creativity

WobbleWorks, the company behind the popular 3Doodler 3D printing pen, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a set of limited edition Star Trek 3Doodler pens. The pens cost $99 for one, and $450 for the complete set of six. Love them or loathe them, you have to admire the success of the 3Doodler 3D printing pen in recent years.

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Recipient of 2017 Be3Dimensional Innovation Grant Explores the Possibilities of 3D Printing and Design

One of my favorite areas of 3D printing is that of 3D printed art. It’s an entirely new area, resulting in designs unlike anything that has been seen before. Just like in the areas of medicine,...

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3D scanning helps scientists recreate 2,000-year-old exploded head of Mount Vesuvius victim

Scientists in Italy have used photogrammetry 3D scanning techniques to put together the exploded head of a man who died in the Mount Vesuvius eruption that wiped out Pompeii and surrounding areas in the year 79 AD. They say the 50-year-old victim may have been wealthy and educated.

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e-NABLE Launches First Maker Camp to Commemorate the National Week of Making, But There's a Catch - No 3D Printing!

I’d like to officially wish you a happy National Week of Making while we’re still in it! The National Week of Making, which celebrates the innovation, ingenuity, and creativity of makers...

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3D printing in aerospace still poses challenges, says Premium Aerotec at Paris Air Show

Since its very first edition in 1909, the Paris Air Show has continually showcased innovations in the aerospace industry, putting the newest planes and aircraft parts on display for the world to see. In recent years, 3D printing has been heralded as one of the most disruptive new technologies in the field, and it is no wonder why.

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3D Printing Business: Company Founder Dr. Hans J. Langer Focuses on Larger EOS Group Strategy as EOS GmbH Welcomes New CEO

As 2017 hits its midpoint, June has been heating up — and not just in the sense that it’s finally summer. Today, another major player in the 3D printing industry has announced a...

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Researchers in Texas Strengthen the Integrity of Prints With Microwaves

One of 3D printing’s core issues is the weld strength of prints. This holds back a lot of FDM and DLP tech from wider usage in industrial environments. Now, researchers in Texas have come up with a means of strengthening filament through application of microwave radiation. As a result the prints come out stronger by […]

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Researchers Use 3D Printing to Potentially Produce Graphene in Bulk Quantities

Graphene is a material that has generated a lot of excitement, in the 3D printing industry and beyond. It’s over 100 times stronger than steel, it’s lightweight, and it’s a great...

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25 best (and free) fidget spinner toys to 3D print

Fidget spinners have been all the rage in 2017, entertaining and relieving stress for both children and adults alike. If you don’t already have one, we highly suggest getting your fingers on one. And while you could go into your local shop (really, pretty much everywhere is selling these things) to buy a fidget spinner to fulfil your spinning needs, why not take the DIY approach and 3D print one of these awesome and creative fidget spinners, brought to you by the maker community.

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Paris Air Show sees $27 billion in orders for 3D printing enabled LEAP engine

CFM International, a joint venture between Safran and GE, has taken orders for 1,658 LEAP and CFM56 engines at this week’s Paris Air Show. Valuing the ...

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Founder of EOS hands over leadership to Dr. Adrian Keppler

Dr. Adrian Keppler, managing director of industrial 3D printer company EOS, has been appointed the company's new CEO and Speaker of Corporate Management. Dr. Keppler is ...

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Additive manufacturing and cyber security: How to protect 3D printers from cyber attack

North Dakota State University's (NDSU) Jeremy Straub has published two recent papers discussing the cyber security threat to 3D printers. The two papers present the ...

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Metal 3D printing unlocks 3D graphene foam from a mixture of sugar and nickel

Research led by the James M. Tour Group at Rice University, Texas, has developed an automated metal powder 3D printing method to make free-standing 3D graphene ...

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The future of 3D printing by Eujin Pei and Giselle Loh, Brunel University London, UK

In this article looking at the future of 3D printing Eujin Pei and Giselle Loh, of Brunel University London, UK discuss how material properties and ...

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Two of 3D Printing's Biggest Lies

“Complexity is free” and “the cost is flat” are two of the biggest lies in 3D printing. Neither is true, and I’m going to prove it. Right now. MARKETING AND SALES Say you open...

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How Volkswagen Autoeuropa is using 3D printing to cut back on costs and lead times

Volkswagen Autoeuropa, a Volkswagen-owned automobile manufacturing facility based in Portugal, has seen the benefits of using Ultimaker 3D printers for the production of custom tools and parts. According to the car manufacturing plant, the desktop 3D printers have enabled it to manufacture custom parts more quickly and at a lower cost than using traditional manufacturing methods.

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Full STEAM Ahead in Russia as FabLab Polytech Scientists Create 3D Printing DFKits for Schoolchildren

3D printing is a technology most adults are mesmerized and awed by. Many children today, though, already take it for granted as an accepted process for creating things. Both its simplicity and...

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New Certified Material Developer Program to Expand Desktop 3D Printing Options -- A Few Questions For: NVBOTS

New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS) defines its mission as making 3D printing “as easy as printing on paper.” While easy and advanced are often seen as mutually exclusive, that’s not...

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3D printing news roundup: Oerlikon signs MoU with GE, Print The Future to file for IPO, more

We’re at the halfway point in the week, and today is all about the business side of 3D printing: Oerlikon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GE, Print The Future says it will be filing for a Regulation A+ IPO with the SEC, and Additive Industries has news that will fuel your imagination.

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Additive Elements Shares Details on New Eco-Friendly, High-Speed, Low-Cost 3D Printing Polymerization Process

Munich-based Additive Elements has been working on their 3D printing material system for some time now and, following two and a half years of intensive research and development, is now announcing...

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Manufacturing Demonstration Facility's New BAAM 3D Printer Gets a Multi-Material Upgrade

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see a Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine in person. The BAAM in operation at Additive Engineering Solutions in Akron is one of only 13 in...

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Yamazaki Mazak opens new 3D printing solutions center in Singapore, rolls out smart factory tech

Japanese machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has announced the expansion of its production facilities in Singapore, where it has had a presence for 25 years. As part of the expansion, the company has launched a new Additive Manufacturing Solution Centre and will be rolling out its Mazak iSmart Factory, a new smart factory technology that is expected to increase the company’s manufacturing capacity and efficiency.

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Additive Elements receives start-up award and launches AE12 binder jetting material system

German company Additive Elements has announced the launch of its AE12 binder jet material system developed with Voxeljet industrial 3D printers. The announcement was made at this ...

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Volkswagen saves $160k in tooling costs using desktop FDM 3D printers

Since 2014, the Volkswagen Autoeuropa factory in Portugal has been using 3D printers to produce tooling components for use on the assembly line. Volkswagen has ...

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Amsterdams OLVG hospital successfully implants Netherlands first 3D printed hip bone

A hospital in Amsterdam is making headlines today for being the first institution in the Netherlands to successfully implant a 3D printed hip bone in a patient. Orthopedic surgeon Melinda Witbreuk oversaw the tricky procedure at the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG) hospital, which facilitated the implant of a 3D printed titanium plate onto the hip of a 13-year-old girl. With the goal of correcting a fault on the the patient’s hip officially achieved, the girl is now the first person in the Netherlands to have a 3D printed implant that improves her mobility.

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The New Era of Digital Manufacturing: Inside 3D Printing Seoul 2017

3D printing technologies are advancing in both capabilities and profile around the world, and lately Asia has been in the spotlight. One week from today, Inside 3D Printing Seoul will kick off in...

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Laser 3D printing helps Rice, Tianjin researchers create atomically thin graphene

Nanotechnologists from Rice University and China’s Tianjin University have used laser 3D printing to fabricate centimeter-sized objects of atomically thin graphene. The research could help create industrial quantities of bulk graphene.

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New research shows promise of high strength FDM 3D prints

Researchers from Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University have collaborated with 3D printing company Essentium Materials. The study shows how an FDM 3D printer coupled with ...

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GE Additive and Oerlikon Team Up to Advance Industrialization of 3D Printing

2017 has been the year of partnerships for Oerlikon. The Swiss company has been pursuing additive manufacturing with new intensity over the past six months or so, opening a new advanced materials...

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How to achieve optimal 3D printer productivity at a MakerSpace, Fab Lab or 3D printing bureau

3D printer labs in schools, universities, MakerSpaces, Fab Labs and bureaus face an every day challenge of fulfilling the demand with multiple print jobs. Noticing ...

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GE, Concept Laser and Arcam EBM sign deal with Oerlikon

At the Paris Air Show today, GE announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland’s Oerlikon. The deal will see GE Additive and 3D printing ...

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Daimler Buses Looks to 3D Printing for Replacement Parts

Mechanical parts for large machines like cars can be hard to come by. There are so many intricate bits that need to accounted for. While many companies keep these parts on hand, it’s not always possible to keep them in stock. To solve this discrepancy, Daimler buses is turning to 3D printing. The company has […]

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Additive Industries' MetalFAB1 Metal 3D Printing System Hits the Racetrack with Sauber F1 Team

The MetalFAB1 has been in development for some time, as Netherlands-based Additive Industries first announced their intent to create an industrial solution to bring metal 3D printing ‘from lab...

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Stratasys 3D printer used to build working prototype of TransRoPorter for German Space Exploration Mission to Mars

The pioneering work of Stratasys Ltd has been having a serious impact on the 3D printing world for almost as long as the technology has been around, and now its latest contribution will be expanding its sphere of influence even further, beyond our own planet into outer space.

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The Incredible Shrinking Antenna: 3D Printing Reduces 100 Components to 1

One thing that 3D printing is particularly good at doing is making things smaller. I’m not just talking about high-resolution 3D printers capable of 3D printing on the nanoscale, although those...

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3D printed Timekeeper machine predicts the soundtrack of your future using Spotify data

Domestic Data Streamers, Spotify, and Sónar+D have joined forces to create a 3D printed, Minority Report-esque machine that tells you what song you’ll listen to at a future moment of your life. ‘The Timekeeper’ was trialled at last year’s Sónar+D technology event in Barcelona, part of the Sónar festival. Well here’s one of the creepier 3D printing projects you’ll see this year. You know how some of your most cherished memories are soundtracked by particular songs or albums?

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3D Printing and Virtual Reality Improve and Highlight Water Issues Around the World

New technologies available today such as 3D printing and virtual reality offer potential in so many ways—and when it comes to improving the lives of those struggling in developing countries, the...

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Insights into how Create Orthotics and Prosthetics uses 3D printing and VR for medical devices

It is arguable that the expected uptake of VR has been slower than expected. This may in part be due to cost of the necessary ...

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Stratasys FD 3D Printing Supports German Space Exploration Mission to Mars

Stratasys announced that the German Aerospace Centre (Das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.) is using Stratasys FDM 3D printing for the production of a fully-working prototype of ‘TransRoPorter’ (TRP). TransRoPorter, built at the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics (Institut für Robotik und Mechatronik), is an exploration robot designed for unmanned flights to Mars […]

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3D printing in water for medical use and faster 3D prints

Why would you want to 3D print in water? New research into materials shows a novel technique with applications for 3D bioprinting. Materials scientist Shlomo Magdassi, ...

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Petrochemical company PTTGC developing 3D printing materials for automotive industry with NTU Singapore

Thailand's leading petrochemical company PTT Chemical Group (PTTCG) has announced a partnership with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) to develop materials for 3D printing automotive ...

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The future of 3D Printing by Franco Cevolini, CEO CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica

How will 3D printing foster a revolution in both manufacturing and product development? In this article looking at the future of 3D printing, the CEO ...

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3D Printing News Briefs: June 20, 2017

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re covering 3D printers and 3D printing pens, materials, software, business, and…the nuclear future of the Philippines? Mosaic Manufacturing launches...

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Carpenter Technology begins production of 3D printing “industry first” titanium powder

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) has announced the production of CARTECH® PURIS 5+™ titanium powder for metal 3D printing. The custom alloy was created to achieve maximum ...

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Optisys reducing antenna parts by 99% with 3D printing and simulation software

Utah-based startup Optisys is rethinking metal antenna production using a Concept Laser 3D printer. By doing so, Optisys states it has managed to reduce: number of ...

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HP's Expansion Takes Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing to Japan

HP wants to have the 3D printing technology heard ’round the world, and with their spate of recent expansions the company is making major headway across the globe. Just a week ago, HP followed...

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NTU Singapore joins forces with Thai petrochemical giant PTTGC to develop new materials for 3D printing cars

With 3D printing frequently being hailed as the future of car manufacturing, a new Singapore-Thailand partnership is already planning ahead. Announced earlier today, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Thai petrochemical giant PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) have joined forces to develop advanced 3D printing materials for the next generation of the automotive industry.

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EOS Introduces EOSTATE Exposure OT, First Commercial Optical Tomography System for Additive Manufacturing

Nearly a year ago, EOS completed the successful pilot testing for its new EOSTATE MeltPool Monitoring solution. The technology allows manufacturers to monitor the quality of 3D printed parts while in...

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Is aerospace additive manufacturing ready for takeoff? Examining FAA attitudes towards 3D printing

3D printed aircraft components are regularly in the news, but a recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that additive manufacturing is being involuntarily grounded by a cautious Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). So is 3D printing in the aerospace industry ready for takeoff or not?

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Recycled Filament Without Compromising Quality

Gartner suggests that there will be 6.7 million 3D printers sold by the year 2020. Assuming that 50% of these printers are desktop, material extrusion (FFF) 3D printers, and each printer uses 1...

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Antenna producer Optisys redesigns 100-piece antenna as single 3D printed part

Major antenna producer Optisys is keen to show the world just how advantageous 3D printing is in the world of radio frequency (RF). Earlier today, the global communications manufacturer publicly released a demonstration showing the benefits of 3D printed metal antennas as compared with those made by traditional manufacturing. The results were indisputable: using additive manufacturing processes, what was once a complex, clunky antenna with a hundred components was re-designed into a single, integrated assembly, with drastically reduced weight and production costs.

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GE Additive to Introduce ATLAS: World's Largest Laser-Powder Additive Manufacturing System

Last year at formnext, GE introduced GE Additive. Set for formal unveiling at formnext 2017, GE today introduced its development project, ATLAS. With a build envelope of one cubic meter, the machine...

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GE Additive to unveil ATLAS, worlds largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine, later this year

GE Additive, the 3D printing arm of General Electric, is at the forefront of developments in industrial 3D printing. Later this year, the company is due to release the world’s largest laser-powder 3D printing machine. The groundbreaking machine, which was announced at the Paris Air Show, is specifically designed for the aerospace industry, and will be unveiled in November at the Formnext Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

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3D Printing Partnerships Dominate News from Norsk Titanium

There are few companies that have been busier lately than Norsk Titanium. In the last few days, the additive manufacturing company and creator of Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) technology made a slew...

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AbilityMate 3D prints shoes for kids with cerebral palsy

A young toddler with cerebral palsy in Sydney, Australia has taken her first independent steps thanks to a pair of 3D printed "Magic Shoes." Eve Darcy was diagnosed with the pervasive physical disability when she was only a few weeks old, making walking extra difficult for the youngster. A walking frame was required for Eve’s baby steps, which were limited to a few small steps at a time.

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3D printing news roundup: Dassault Systèmes working with Airbus on AM production, Parker opens 3D printing facility, more

Today’s 3D printing news roundup includes the latest from Dassault Systèmes, which is working with Airbus APWorks on additive manufacturing for serial production, as well as news from PyroGenesis, Norsk Titanium, AddUp, and others.

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International Paris Air Show: Safran Announces First EASA Certification for 3D Printed Auxiliary Power Unit Part

French aerospace firm Safran Power Units, which is part of the international high-technology group Safran, specializes in designing and manufacturing power systems for civil and military aerospace....

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Blurring reality as artist’s 3D model tricks national identity card issuer

3D modeling software has successfully been used to convince an issuer of national identity cards that the digital model is a photographic representation of a ...

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GE announces development of ATLAS world’s largest powder bed metal 3D printer

GE has announced it is building the world's largest laser based powder bed metal 3D printer. The metal additive manufacturing machine, which is currently known ...

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Dassault Systèmes Partners with Airbus APWorks to Advance 3D Printing for Production in Aerospace & Defense Industry

Dassault Systèmes‘ 3DEXPERIENCE platform has been leveraged by a variety of clients across a range of industries, from shipbuilding to defense and more. One notable client is the Airbus Group,...

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What To Look For Before You Invest in a 3D Printing Kickstarter

The Internet age gave us amazing speeds, worldwide communication, e-business and more cat memes than any sane person ever wanted. However, it has its downsides. For all the unregulated communication, users have to navigate the net with an air of skepticism. The truth is: everyone wants your money. It’s no secret that the net has […]

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R&D Tax Credit Aspects of Automobile and Truck Parts

The automobile and truck is industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Companies are always looking for the next best thing to stay ahead in the competition and breakthrough the...

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Launch of UAE’s first-ever 3D printing facility with Immensa Labs

Continuing its 3D printing mission, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of its first-ever 3D printing facility by way of Immensa Labs. The ...

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New details emerge about Siemens online 3D printing platform

Back in April, technology company Siemens announced that it would be launching an online platform for on-demand 3D printing. The company has now released further details about the platform, which is due to launch in mid-2018. When Siemens recently announced plans to develop a web-based collaborative platform that would enable on-demand product design and 3D printing production across the global manufacturing industry, many within the 3D printing industry took note.

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Co-founder of think3D tells us more about $6 million 3D Printing facility for medical devices

A $6 million state-of-the-art 3D printing facility is planned for the the city Visakhapatnam in India. Also known as Vizag, the city is the financial ...

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Researchers Develop New Water-Soluble Photo-initiators for 3D Printing

Medical 3D printing has made great strides, but there’s still a very long way to go before we reach the day when we can actually 3D print working organs and transplant them into humans. One...

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Reactive Polymer Ink Jetting Combines Droplets to Create Complex Structures

While inkjet most prominently refers to traditional printing technology, it has made its way into additive manufacturing as well. In fact, it has branched off into various techniques within the field. HP’s ink jet or polyjetting have generated quite some success, recently. Similarly, a new technology looks to upend them at their own game. Reactive […]

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Safran certifies 3D printed turbine nozzle for use in helicopter engines

A metal turbine nozzle, 3D printed by French aerospace and defense company Safran (EPA:SAF), has been certified for flight by the European Aviation Safety Agency ...

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Norsk Titanium ramps up metal 3D printer capacity by 60% in Plattsburgh, New York

At its Plattsburgh facility in New York, Norwegian company Norsk Titanium has announced it will add 12 new metal 3D printers to its existing arsenal ...

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The future of 3D printing by Dean Piper, CEO mUVe 3D

In this latest thought leadership article from our series looking at the future of 3D printing, the CEO of an Open Source 3D printing company ...

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Dassault Systèmes and Airbus APWorks announce additive manufacturing plans for large-scale production

Additive manufacturing will be used for large-scale production in the aerospace and defense industry under a newly announced collaboration between Dassault Systèmes and Airbus APWorks. Dassault ...

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Andrew Anagnost "So Excited to be Autodesk's Next CEO"; Other Interim Co-CEO Departs the Company

“Our products are the products everyone wants to use,” says new Autodesk President and CEO Andrew Anagnost. Following the announcement of longtime CEO Carl Bass’ resignation back in...

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think3D Tapped by Provincial Indian Government to Open 3D Printing and Design Facility in Medical Device Park

India-based think3D, the largest desktop 3D printing platform in the country, has been around since 2014. Since it opened its doors, the organization, which is a subsidiary of Singapore-based think3D...

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3D printing news roundup:Immensa launches first 3D printing factory in Dubai, Robo 3D to receive major investment, more

Developments in 3D printing technology are showing no signs of slowing down, and it's getting easier to lose track of what's going on out there in the world of additive manufacturing. Here's today's second brief roundup of recent news.

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TU/e and BAM Infra Get to Work on 3D Printed Concrete Bicycle Bridge

About a year ago, the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) introduced a gigantic 3D printer capable of 3D printing concrete. Now, the university has used that 3D printer to begin printing a new...

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First 3D Printing Facility Launches in Dubai: Immensa Technology Labs

Since the multi-tiered Dubai 3D Printing Strategy was launched in 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we’ve seen all...

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Louisiana Board of Regents awards $150k to FDM 3D printer material research

University of New Orleans assistant professor Damon Smith has been awarded a grant for research to expand the range of materials available for 3D ...

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$799 Palette+ lets you mix 3D printing materials on a single-extruder 3D printer

Mosaic Manufacturing, a 3D printing specialist based in Toronto, Canada, has today introduced Palette+, a 3D printing device that enables multi-material printing in single-extruder FDM 3D printers. Palette+ is an upgraded version of Palette, Mosaic’s flagship product. 3D printers with multiple extruders are becoming increasingly common these days, as more and more makers look to benefit from the many advantages of multi-material printing: printing soluble support structures, printing multicolor objects, and printing structures with both flexible and rigid areas (to name just a few).

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3D Printing News Sliced Ricoh, EnvisionTEC, ITRI, Concept Laser, Autodesk, GE, EOS and more

Sliced in today's 3D printing news digest: EnvisionTEC, ITRI, Materialise, Ricoh, Concept Laser, Autodesk, GE, Cooksongold, BMC Gioielli, EOS, ProPhotonix, Mazak, 3DCeram, 3D Matters, Model Solution ...

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3D Printing: Spotlight on Educators

As the 3D printing industry continues to advance, certain themes are arising that inform the roadmap ahead. Education represents one of the most significant keys to the future of additive...

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AMTZ, think3D announce $6M medical device 3D printing facility in India

Indian 3D printing platform think3D, a subsidiary of Singapore-based think3D Labs Pte Ltd., has announced it will be establishing a $6 million 3D printing facility in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India. The center is being realized in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), a special-purpose entity formed by the Indian government and the Andhra Pradesh provincial government with the goal of advancing medical device manufacturing in the country.

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Speed up 3D Printing with Fiberflex 40D

Everyone who has tried to print with flexible filaments knows how challenging this can be. Now they can stop complaining. Fiberflex 40D from Fiberlogy is available on the market. The material is not standard TPU or TPE. However, the information is not officially provided. One thing is sure. Compared to standard flexible filaments that are […]

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Toddler Learns to Toddle with Help from 3D Printed Magic Shoes

Eve Darcy has magic shoes. Bright silver and sparkly, they certainly look magical – but their power comes from the carefully designed and 3D printed orthotics inside them. Eve was diagnosed...

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3D printing news roundup: Norsk Titanium tests part for Thales Alenia Space, NanoSteel introduces steel AM powder, more

It’s been a busy start to the week in 3D printing, with Norsk Titanium completing testing of a 3D printed component for Thales Alenia Space, NanoSteel launching a 3D printable tool steel powder, and SLM Solutions agreeing a long-term cooperation agreement with a high-profile Italian customer.

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Royal BAM Group use 3D printer to make concrete bicycle bridge with TU Eindhoven

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU Eindhoven) is 3D printing a concrete bicycle bridge in collaboration with construction group BAM Infrastructure (Royal BAM Group). The bridge ...

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Stratasys Introduces New Aerospace 3D Printing Solution to Produce Aircraft Interior Parts

The International Paris Air Show at the Exhibition Center of Le Bourget is currently in full swing, and runs through this Sunday the 25th. A lot of big names will be exhibiting at the Air Show this...

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New EOSTATE Exposure OT tool from EOS offers real-time monitoring for metal 3D printing

EOS, a leader in metal and industrial 3D printing solutions, has announced the release of EOSTATE Exposure OT, the latest tool in its EOSTATE monitoring suite. Reportedly the first commercial system for optical tomography, EOSTATE Exposure OT offers users real-time camera monitoring of metal prints on the EOS M 290 system. The tool therefore enables users to visualize each part as it is being 3D printed, layer by layer.

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NanoSteel Introduces New Tool Steel Material for Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing

There’s been quite a bit of talk about steel in the 3D printing world lately. It’s not among the most common 3D printing materials yet, but its profile and potential are rising as...

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University of New Orleans researcher awarded $150K to advance FDM 3D printing materials

A researcher from the University of New Orleans has obtained a grant of $150,000 from the Louisiana Board of Regents to conduct research related to 3D printing materials. Damon Smith, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, will use the funds to improve FDM 3D printing filaments through the addition of nanoparticles.

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Johnson & Johnson Announces New Collaborations to Develop Biomedical Innovation and Advance 3D Printing Technology in Healthcare

Using 3D printing technology to manufacture custom health solutions is not a new idea, and there are many companies that work hard to solve medical problems with ideas that involve 3D printing. The...

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Dutch cyclists to enjoy benefits of 3D printed concrete bridge following TU Eindhoven, BAM collaboration

The Technical University in Eindhoven in the Netherlands has started 3D printing an 8 m bicycle bridge in Gemert, near the city of Eindhoven. The university is carrying out the first-of-its-kind concrete 3D printing project with the Royal BAM Group, a Dutch construction company founded in 1869. If there’s anywhere in the world that needs a 3D printed bridge (or two), it’s the Netherlands.

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Why a new approach to printing architectural models is required

There’s been a lot of excitement about the research taking place into printing habitable buildings. But these projects are just part of the picture. A select group of forward-thinking architecture bureaus are also using 3D printing to innovate behind the scenes. Their architects have been exploring the different ways 3D printing can deliver dynamic, colourful […]

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International Conference on Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing 'Steers Clear of the Hype', Announces Full Speaker Lineup

3D printing technology and the industry that has sprung up around it continues to grow with a momentum that seems never-ending. If you have been wondering about its staying power or future as a true...

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Robo 3D to scale up production with $1.8 million funding

Californian desktop 3D printer manufacturers Robo 3D has announced raising AUD$1.8 million (USD$1.37 Million) in a recent funding round. Robo 3D was listed on the Australian Stock ...

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3D Printed Concrete Canoe Wins 1st Place in Design Innovation in German Competition

Germany’s biennial Concrete Canoe Regatta competition sees many entrants partake in a 2 day trek through the Rhine river. Every other year, the entrants come up with various designs and showcase them at the race. Among the many prizes that teams compete for, the design innovation award is one of the highest accolades. While there were […]

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Stratasys unveils aerospace certification solution and technical partnership with Boom Supersonic

Minnesota-based 3D printing company, Stratasys has announced a new aerospace 3D printing certification solution. Referred to as the Fortus 900mc Aircraft Interiors Certification Solution, the ...

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PyroGenesis launches 3D printer materials spinoff for metal powders

Canadian plasma specialist PyroGenesis (OTCQB: PYRNF) has announced a new 3D printer materials division under the name PyroGenesis Additive. First proposed in 2016, the launch ...

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3D Web Fest supports CODAME and brings 3D printing and scanning to San Francisco event

Artists working across a range of digital media, including 3D printing, will take part in the 3rd annual 3D Web Fest on Friday 30th June ...

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3D scanning in the production of molds

FQS Mechanical Engineering company (Italy), which is involved in engineering and manufacturing, was looking for an opportunity to speed up the process of molds creation for production of carbon fiber parts. Сarbon fiber parts are durable and reliable while being light in weight. In addition to their physical properties, they bear aesthetic value.For this purpose […]

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Spanish scientists make advances in 3D printing bone and cartilage tissue

Spanish researchers are now one step closer to creating 3D printed bone and cartilage for patients, after the tissues were recently synthesized using the technology for the first time. This sees Spain keeping pace with developments we’ve previously reported on in various other places around the world, where 3D bio-printing is beginning to move out of the laboratory and become implemented more and more for transplants and other important surgical procedures.

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Boom Supersonic and Stratasys to Improve Speed of Development for Supersonic Aircraft With 3D Printing

Stratasys and Boom Supersonic announced a significant technical partnership to bring the commercial airline industry one step closer towards routine supersonic travel. Aimed at shaping the future of high-speed aviation, this three-year agreement was signed to help Boom accelerate production of advanced tooling and production-grade aircraft parts based on Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology. By […]

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SLM Solutions signs deal for major purchase of 3D printers

3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions Group AG, based in Lübeck, Germany, has announced a deal with Italy’s BeamIT. BeamIT are a leading contract manufacturer and work ...

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A1 Filament launches kickstarter for 3D printer filament

U.S. 3D printing material company A1 Filament has launched its first ever Kickstarter. The Vermont-based company claims not to be just another filament manufacturer and ...

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3D Printing the next 5 years by OSHWA’s Alicia Gibb and Michael Weinberg

In this article looking at the future of 3D printing, Alicia Gibb and Michael Weinberg from the Open Source Hardware Association review the importance of ...

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South Korean Researchers Develop New Method of 3D Printing Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes were first produced in the early 1990s. They’re exactly what their name suggests – tubes of carbon created on the nanoscale. Although they’re small –...

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R&D Aspects of 3D Printed Prosthetics

A prosthetic is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part. The most commonly known type of prosthetic is limb prostheses, but other types such as craniofacial prostheses and intra-oral...

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Gender fluidity meets 3D printing with ingenious motorized bathroom sign

When it comes to LGBT issues and ideas of gender fluidity, 3D printing technology has traditionally had, at best, a neutral stance. As useful as additive manufacturing processes can be for various industries, they’re definitely not the first thing you think of as agents of social progress.

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Get your daily cat animation fill with this 3D printed Zoetrope Fidget Spinner

As you’ve probably noticed, fidget spinners are all the rage right now, with everyone from makers to startup CEOs to 3D printing enthusiasts jumping on the fidgeting bandwagon. It’s not hard to see why: these fun little handheld toys are thought to help users stay attentive, focused, and calm. An upgrade on more traditional models such as stress balls, tangles, or widgets, the increasingly trendy fidget spinner looks like it just got another serious upgrade.

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Brazilian architect Guto Requena 3D prints '53 Love Stories Collected' as exquisite mandalas

Most of us know what it feels like to be in love, but how does this sensation actually affect us? To what extent does it transform our bodily experience? Previously limited to the realm of poets, philosophers and, well, romantics, the sensory experience of being in love has been given a new mode of expression: the unlikely path of 3D printed data models.

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Print+ Releases New DIY Headphone Kits: 3D Print the Parts at Home or Order Through 3D Hubs

I hate earbuds, as I don’t relish the idea of having to jam a tiny piece of plastic into my ear in order to talk on the phone or listen to music…and, just like my distaste for chocolate...

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Thermwood Corporation Demonstrates Effectiveness of LSAM with 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Parts

Thermwood Corporation has been busy lately. Last year, the Indiana company introduced LSAM, or Large Scale Additive Manufacturing, a combination 3D printer and CNC router system designed for...

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3D Printing News Briefs: June 16, 2017

3D printing awards, technology, programs, printers, partnerships, and new facilities – the 3D printing hive is abuzz with news on this lovely Friday! Desktop Metal was chosen by the World...

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3D Printing and an Adjustable Shoe: University Student's Plan to Make Refugees' Journeys a Bit Easier

The Syrian refugee crisis is heartbreaking, and anyone with any humanity at all can’t help but be devastated by stories of families separated or images of children washed up on shores....

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The Torlo: Clock Designer Releases New 3D Printed Model With Simple Oscillating Motor

Born in India but now working in Beijing, Ekaggrat Singh Kalsi is an architect and designer who also meets the very definitions of maker and tinkerer—as well as clockmaker. We have been following his...

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Making a Difference: Mumbai Students Design, Develop, and 3D Print a Sanitary Pad Dispenser for School Project

We’re going to talk about something that makes lots of people pretty uncomfortable, even though in my opinion it really shouldn’t. Take a deep breath – are you ready? Menstrual...

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PyroGenesis Announces New 3D Printing Division: PyroGenesis Additive

Last year, Montreal company PyroGenesis, a developer and manufacturer of advanced plasma processes, announced its intention to create a new business specifically dedicated to additive manufacturing....

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U.S. Marines launch Nibbler drone made on combat zone 3D printer

Within the next few weeks, the U.S. Marines are set to launch a 3D printed drone as part of their combat operations. Named “The Nibbler”, ...

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Prodways gives 3D Printing Industry more details about new metal 3D printing method Rapid Additive Forging

French 3D printing company Prodways, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorge, has revealed the development of a new metal 3D printing process they are called Rapid ...

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3D Printing News ICYMI: EnvisionTEC partners with Ricoh, Desktop Metal gets new reseller, more

It’s Friday: you’ve had your bowl, you’ve had cereal, now it’s time to get your 3D printing news roundup. Today sees EnvisionTEC announcing a partnership with Ricoh Japan, Desktop Metal forming an alliance with Fisher Unitech, and more.

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Joanne Moretti, SVP & CMO, Jabil; GM, Radius Innovation & Development

We’ve heard a lot lately from Jabil as the global contract manufacturer has been prioritizing digitization among its operations and offerings. The company, previously content to operate...

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Techniplas Moving Towards Digitization, Establishing New 3D Printing Business Unit for Rapid Tooling Development

Automotive injection molder Technicplas LLC, headquartered in Wisconsin, provides custom injection molding for customers all over the world, and the company recently made a big step in its move to...

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