Ilios 3D Improves SLA 3D Printing with New Thermal Masking Technology

Cyprus-based 3D printer manufacturer Ilios 3D got its second wind shortly after a December announcement that it would shut down, coming back with renewed determination and a new 3D printer, the Ilios...

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Students Use 3D Printing Technology to Interact with Ancient Greek Artifacts at Victoria University of Wellington's Classics Museum

One of the most important rules that children have drilled into their heads before museum field trips is to not touch the exhibits. But in recent years, 3D scanning and 3D printing technology has...

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High-Strength 3D Printing Sees Roboze Named Among World's 500 Most Innovative Deep-Tech Startups

Italy’s Roboze has recently had the great privilege of being selected by Parisian non-profit Hello Tomorrow as one of the top 500 most innovative startups in the world in their annual challenge....

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Why Drug Testing May Be the Most Important Application of 3D Bioprinting

3D bioprinting is, needless to say, great cause for excitement. Usually, most people’s minds go immediately to one idea: the idea that in the future, we may be able to 3D print working human...

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Telescoping 3D printed robots developed to help in search & rescue

3D printing has been used to help create a program for exploring the possibilities of objects that can be extended and compacted at will. As a deployable feature that can be added to a variety of shapes the technique has great potential across mechanical and civil engineering to make structures and innovative machines. In robotics, […]

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3D printed safe-cracking robot steals show at DEF CON, taking just 30 mins to crack SentrySafe

An open source 3D printed robot created by Nathan Seidle, founder of Colorado-based hardware company SparkFun, has wowed DEF CON attendees by cracking a SentrySafe safe in just half an hour. The week before last, we ran a story about a 3D printed open source robot that could crack a safe in as little as 15 minutes. The device was developed by SparkFun’s Nathan Seidle, and only costs around $200 to make. It's now back in the headlines thanks to its appearance at a major global event.

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Scientists 3D print complex ceramic microsystems for organ-on-a-chip biomedical research

A joint team of researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid and ceramic 3D printing company Lithoz GmbH have developed complex 3D printed ceramic microsystems which could advance labs-on-chips and organs-on-chips. The joint team says its 3D printed ceramic device marks a breakthrough in the biomedical field.

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3D Printing Educator Spotlight On: Phil Hall, Product Design Teacher, UK

3D printing is making its way into educational curricula around the world. As more students gain access to technological training early in their educations, the younger generations will be more...

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3D printed smart hearing aid monitors wellness

University of California at Berkeley’s engineers have created a smart, wearable 3D printed device that is worn on the ear. The project was appropriately nicknamed the ‘earable, and is designed to track core body temperature using an IR sensor. Two in one – hearing aid and wellness monitor Though temperature sensors can be found in […]

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Ilios says its Thermal Masking 3D printing tech results in 90% cheaper SLA printing

Cypriot 3D printer manufacturer Ilios has lifted the lid on its Thermal Masking technology, which can purportedly be used to 3D print Stereolithography (SLA) models at 1/10 the normal cost. The technology has been incorporated into the forthcoming €250 ($294) Ilios Nano SLA 3D printer.

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World's Top Producer of Lacrosse Helmets Turns to 3D Printing to Improve Prototyping Capabilities

I didn’t play any full-contact sports in school, like football or rugby, but I still came home with my fair share of minor injuries from marching band practices and competitions (playing the...

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Protect Your Original Designs With GROW’s Patented Security Solution

The digital age has its fair share of headaches. Putting up your work on a network leaves it open to alterations and tampering. This problem plagues many in the industry, which is why GROW has come up with a way to tackle these security issues. Their new security solution allows users to ensure that their […]

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Next generation of Iron Man flying suit will be 3D printed

As the co-founder of technology startup Gravity, Richard Browning is known as the real life Iron Man. Together with a dedicated team in the UK, Browning has invented and patented a jet engine powered flying suit, designed to “re-imagine manned flight.” In the latest update – this time from San Diego’s Comic-Con – Browning speaks to […]

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TTP introduces FormaJet, a multi-color 3D bioprinting platform

TTP Plc, a UK-based technology and product development company, has unveiled its new FormaJet liquid handling platform which reportedly enables high throughput and multi-color digital 3D bioprinting. The company is currently seeking partners for the platform’s development and go-to-market strategy.

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DEWA Visits Dubai's 3D Printed Laboratory, Now 87% Complete

The government of Dubai has made it known to the world that they intend to accomplish some grand plans involving 3D printing – and they’ve been steadily delivering on those plans, neatly...

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Disney Research animates 3D printed models with cable-driven mechanisms

Disney Research has developed a technique for creating cable-driven mechanisms that could be used to animate 3D printed models of popular Disney characters. The mechanisms can also be used to make simple mechanical systems such as a gripper or robotic hand.

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Israeli Designer Gives Customers the Ability to Custom-fit Their Own 3D Printed Jackets Online

Danit Peleg is a fashion designer with a keen eye for the future. While implementing 3D printing into fashion is nothing new, the consumer model she is using on her website is immensely clever. On the website, users can design their own jacket and have it printed, fitted and delivered in just a few clicks. Peleg […]

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Founders of Arduino Take Back Their Company, Musto Replaced as CEO

Whether you dabble in 3D printed electronics or are passionate about numerous, intricate projects, you are likely familiar with Arduino. Begun as a project in 2003 for Italian students, the...

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The Better Call Saul special effects team is using 3D printing to make incredible props

No one can deny that 3D printing is a versatile technology: it has applications in a broad range of fields including medicine, engineering, arts and design, gastronomy, and more; it has even made the reach onto our screens through such films as Ghost in the Shell and TV shows like Westworld and Game of Thrones. Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul has also taken up 3D printing, though some viewers may not have caught what it was used for.

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Peer-Reviewed Bioprinting: EnvisionTEC 3D-Bioplotter Series Now Featured in Over 200 Research Papers

EnvisionTEC is often mentioned in the same sentence as jewelry and dental 3D printing, and that’s fair, as the company does supply a good selection of 3D printers and materials for those...

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GE additive expert tells 3Ders about Syracuse Universitys multi-metal DMLM 3D printing breakthrough

Mechanical and aerospace engineering students at Syracuse University have developed a DMLM powder deposition system for multi-material 3D printing. GE’s Joseph Vinciquerra, who worked with the students on the project, explained to 3Ders what the metal 3D printing system is all about.

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European Commission backs 3D printed clean energy project Cell3Ditor

The Cell3Ditor project is developing a hybrid inkjet/SLA ceramic 3D printer for the mass production of low emission Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). As an alternative to carbon-based energy generation, the project has been backed by the European Commission within the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU). Over the next three and half years the commission will support Cell3Ditor […]

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Robo 3D reports a transformative phase, anticipating strong next quarter

Robo 3D has reported financial results for the quarter ending June 2017. The latest financial statements show the ASX listed company generated AUD$1M for the 3 month period. Within these numbers are AUD$553k of sales made in June, the first full month where the Robo R2 3D printer was available for sale. This is a […]

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CUR3D Maker Edition: Now on Steam

On July 26, 2017 the Bochum Company RUHRSOURCE GmbH released CUR3D Maker Edition on Steam with a launch discount of 33% (till Augst 2, 2017). This special version of the first 3d printing prepress software targets, like the name says, the Makers. And the Maker Edition is packed with everything the maker’s heart deserves: The […]

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Lizard-like telescoping 3D printed robots developed to help in search & rescue missions

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have used 3D printing to create telescopic structures that can bend and twist. Their new technique was used to create collapsible robots shaped like lizards and octopuses.

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Proto Labs to make largest ever investment, expanding 3D printing business

Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) has announced a €4 million investment in new manufacturing technology and upgrades to their facilities. The news follows last week’s announcement that the rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturer made record revenues for the second quarter of 2017. Proto Labs most recent financial results show that the company generated $82.0 million in revenue. […]

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Shining 3D to launch AutoScan-DS-EX dental 3D scanner in September 2017

Shining 3D, one of China’s leading 3D printing companies, is preparing to launch its latest product. Geared towards the dentistry market, the new AutoScan-DS-EX 3D dental scanner will be launched on September 1, 2017.

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QUT’s tunable 3D printer ink presents the future of pharmaceuticals

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, argue that 3D bioprinters could lead “the next pharmaceutical revolution”. Eradicating the need for animal testing, and providing humans more reliable and effective drug treatments. The statement is supported by the team’s recent research, conducted in collaboration with the University of South Australia, University of Freiburg and RWTH Aachen […]

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FlyPi: an open source 3D printed microscope that can be made for €100

Those of us who were fortunate enough to attend well funded schools might take for granted that laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, are actually quite expensive. This, of course, means that most schools around the globe do not have access to scientific equipment which can be used to teach, train, and research.

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PHYTEC 3D Prints PCB Prototypes in One Day with Nano Dimension's DragonFly 2020 3D Printer

As beta testing recruitment for the Nano Dimension’s DragonFly 2020 3D printer ended recently, we gained some insight into a few of the companies that have been working with Nano Dimension, and what...

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Microsoft and Shawn Hunt team up to create Transformation Mask, a 3D printed robotic HoloLens art piece

Vancouver-based artist Shawn Hunt has collaborated with Microsoft’s local maker space The Garage to develop an experiential sculpture at the crossroads of 3D printing, robotics, and holographs. Drawing on Indigenous imagery, ‘Transformation Mask’ functions both as a personal artistic expression of Hunt’s identity, and an exciting new showcase of what’s possible with Microsoft’s wearable augmented reality device, the Hololens.

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Meet Your Soul Mate in 3D Printed Miniature, Courtesy of Match.com

I know several people who use online dating websites like Match.com and OkCupid, and the results of their adventures have been…mixed. I’ve heard plenty of hilarious horror stories from...

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The R&D Aspects of 3D Printing Pharmaceuticals

With the release of the first 3D printed and FDA approved drug last year, pharmaceutical companies from all around are investing in 3D printing technologies. It has proven to be an efficient way of...

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Airwolf materials strength test: What is the strongest 3D printer filament?

There are many different 3D printing materials available to the 3D printing hobbyist and professional alike, and they can vary wildly in terms of their key properties. As the technology grows in popularity and accessibility

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ITSUGAR 3D printed Trump gummies will make America sweet again

We’ve reported before on the increasing popularity of 3D printed confectionery, which is enabling tasty candy creations in all kinds of interesting shapes. The candy pioneers at IT'SUGAR have now jumped on this bandwagon, with a product that is sure to divide opinion. A 3D printed gummy bear-sized sweet in the shape of Donald Trump is available on the website, and at IT'SUGAR retailers all over the U.S.

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Solidscape Unveils S500 For High Integrity Wax Printing

Solidscape’s wax based printing method is a godsend to jewellery manufacturers everywhere. The lost wax process provides accurate and detailed prints from wax positive molds than are meant for various metal casting applications. This unique method is, once again, a staple of their latest device: the S500. This machine bears a lot of similarities to […]

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Simusolar and Sculpteo Use 3D Printing to Bring Solar Energy to Tanzania

Between three countries – Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania – is Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. On its shores, the people of Tanzania depend on the fish that come from its waters....

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3D Printing News Roundup: BASF, 3D Bio Pen, metal 3D printing market, 3Dmate design mat, Dassault Systemes

For those of you who don’t want to miss a single 3D printing development, here’s another quick roundup of recent stories. There have been plenty of goings-on in the industry, with IDTechEx publishing a report analyzing market trends in metal 3D printing, a handheld 3D bio-printer being nominated for a major award in Australia, and much more besides.

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LightFab: Selective Laser Etching, Subtractive 3D Printing with Transparent Materials

The LightFab 3D printer is for makers and inventors who are involved in more complex projects, aspiring to work with glass as well as etching. The Germany-headquartered company has created a...

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Metal 3D Printing Company COSM to Design Electron Beam System for NASA Space Manufacturing Program

The future of human space exploration depends on our ability to manufacture in space – and we’re making good progress in that area, with 3D printers installed on the International Space...

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Comparison of Metal 3D Printing -- Part Two: Directed Energy Deposition

Metal 3D printing is a burgeoning area at the moment. Many companies are investing in metal 3D printing systems and the market is growing quickly. There are a number of different metal 3D printing...

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3D printing brings 1940s Curta calculator back to life

Maker Marcus Wu has built a 3D printed Curta calculator, a mechanical calculator that can make calculations with the turn of a handle. The device was originally developed by concentration camp survivor Curt Herzstark in the 1940s.

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Disney Research uses 3D printing to bring animations into the real world

Disney Research has developed a method to bring animated characters into the physical world. The researchers used 3D printing to create a number objects which were animated by mechanized cables and joints. To demonstrate the technique, the research created a puppet-like character, an animatronic hand and a gripper. Titled ‘Designing Cable-Driven Actuation Networks for Kinematic […]

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This Week in 3D Printing on Kickstarter: A New SLA 3D Printer, 3D Pen Drawing Aid and 3D Printed Sunglasses

It’s hard to keep up with all the Kickstarter campaigns out there, and more and more crowdfunding campaigns are showing up featuring 3D printers or 3D printing-related projects. We like to try...

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Chemical Giant Increases Focus on Additive Manufacturing with Creation of BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH

Global chemical giant BASF isn’t new to 3D printing. The company has been increasingly involved in high-profile partnerships in additive manufacturing, including significant work with...

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Tech company HeyGears Technology to open $148M 3D printing R&D facility in China

Chinese tech company HeyGears Technology will reportedly be spending one billion RMB (~$148M) to establish a new 3D printing research facility. The new 3D printing center, ultimately aimed at advancing China’s national 3D printing industry, will be located in Foshan, a city in China’s Guangdong province.

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Dassault Systèmes 3D software revenue up 13% for first half 2017

Dassault Systèmes (EPA:DSY) has delivered revenue results for the second quarter of 2017. The financial statements show positive growth across the company’s principal solutions for 3D design and simulation (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS) and product life cycle management (ENOVIA) available as part of the 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio. Total software revenue is up 7% on the same period in 2016, […]

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Buy your own 3D printed garment online: Danit Peleg releases first custom 3D printed jacket on her website

3D printing is starting to have a serious impact on the world of fashion, and we reported a few years ago on the work of Israeli fashion designer Danit Peleg, whose five-piece graduation collection for the prestigious Shenkar College of Design was entirely built using a desktop 3D printer.

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From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor: Professor John Hart Tells Us About MIT's Upcoming Additive Manufacturing Course

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is well known for living up to its name as a center of technological education and research, and additive manufacturing is one of the myriad areas of...

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BASF establishes dedicated 3D printing company – BASF 3D Printing Solutions

German chemical company BASF, the largest chemical producer in the world, is set to form a dedicated 3D printing company. The wholly owned subsidiary, BASF 3D printing Solutions GmbH, is set to be launched September 1st 2017. The company will be headquarted in Heidelberg, Germany at the InnovationLab GmbH research facility. Industrial application BASF will be […]

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3D Printing Goes Ready to Wear as Danit Peleg's Bomber Jacket Becomes the First Commercially Available 3D Printed Garment

The only fashion shows I’ve ever attended have featured 3D printed collections, with talented designers turning to 3D printing to create wearable art ready to walk down the runway at RAPID....

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Purdue scientists developing SurfNet AI system that turns 2D images into 3D models

A team of scientists from Purdue University in Indiana has developed a novel process which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform 2D images into 3D models. The technology, called SurfNet, could have applications in the advancement of self-driving vehicles, as well as virtual and augmented reality.

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Cell3Ditor uses ceramics 3D printing to improve production of energy efficient solid oxide fuel cells

The positive effects that 3D printing technology can have on the environment are well known, with its potential for using fewer resources and the recyclability of many of the materials used working towards securing a smaller carbon footprint and a better environmental impact for the manufacturing industry.

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$100 3D printer SparkMaker SLA reaches Kickstarter goal in 20 minutes

After launching on Kickstarter 27 July 2017 the SparkMaker desktop SLA 3D printer exceeded its $20,000 goal. As of the time of writing this article, the project has a total of 749 backers, a pledge fund of $145,732, and still 44 days to go. So what’s with all the fuss? A sub $100 desktop SLA […]

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VECTARY: Google Fonts now in 3D

VECTARY becomes the first free, online 3D modeling tool to integrate Google Fonts, enabling its community of designers and makers to easily transform any type of font from over 800 font families available on Google’s database into great-looking 3D text. The latest addition to VECTARY’s growing list of plugins, Google Fonts can be activated with […]

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U.S Army explores 3D printing on the frontline

The U.S Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) has revealed its use of 3D printing to create crucial functional parts. At ARDEC, engineers are researching the possibility of deploying a 3D printing laboratory onto the frontline to fabricate essential parts. The Rapid Fabrication (R-FAB) system would enable soldiers to manufacture spare parts or […]

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3D Printing at Northern Ireland’s Nerve Centre

This is an article in our new series looking at how 3D printing is used around the world and reporting on ways to get involved in 3D printing. 3D Printing at Northern Ireland’s Nerve Centre By John Peto An exciting new project in Northern Ireland is bringing 3D Printing to new users in schools. The […]

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China first 3D Printing Cultural Museum opens in Baoshan, Shanghai

China is sending a clear message that it’s taking its national 3D printing culture very seriously, with the opening of the country’s first ever 3D Printing Cultural Museum earlier this week in Shanghai. Since opening festivities kicked off in the Wisdom Bay Industrial Park of Baoshan, Shanghai, the impressive cultural institute has already proved itself a force to be reckoned with.

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FATHOM 3D Prints a Device to Solve a Great White Shark Mystery

Happy Shark Week! Next year will be the 30th anniversary of the Discovery Channel’s shark-centered programming week, and its staying power is a testament to how much people love sharks. Most...

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3D Printing News Roundup: Proto Labs, Group Gorgé, Renishaw, 4WEB Medical, Dubai's 3D printing lab

3D printing developments show no sign of stopping, so here’s another roundup of recent events to keep you up to speed. We have stories on the world's first 3D printed lab, which is due to be completed in Dubai, and some financial results from a number of key players in the 3D printing world.

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3D Printed Lateral Spine Truss System Used in First US Surgeries

Metal 3D printing is flying high with recent high-profile use in aerospace systems such as GE’s Advanced Turboprop Engine, which is equipped with one-third of its parts made via additive...

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Up Close and Personal with GE's 3D Printed Advanced Turboprop Engine

We’ve heard a lot about GE’s in-progress 3D printed turboprop engine, which was first announced a year ago. The engine, which will contain multiple titanium and steel 3D printed parts,...

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SparkMaker launches $129 desktop SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter, triples fundraising goal in hours

Simple, affordable, 3D printing is now available to anyone thanks to SparkMaker. The Hong Kong-based company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the SparkMaker, an LCD based SLA 3D printer that prints in high-resolution yet has a price that makes it affordable for everyone.

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3D Printing News Sliced: 3D Hubs, Sintavia, German RepRap, Tomsk Polytechnic University

In this edition of Sliced, we feature: 3D Hubs, Prusa, Zortrax, Aurora Labs, Sintavia, EOS, German RepRap, Oberle, Lulzbot and Tomsk Polytechnic University. 3D Hubs releases its Q3 trends report Online 3D printing platform 3D Hubs has released its trends report for Q3 2017. The group has changed the way it collects its data over previous […]

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US Army new R-FAB system allows soldiers to 3D print stopgap solutions in the field

Engineers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) have developed a 3D printing kit known as “R-FAB” for making specialty tools, spare parts, and other components that would function as stopgaps solutions to part breakages.

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3D Printing Educator Spotlight On: Joshua Pearce, PhD, Associate Professor, Michigan Tech

As the global population continues to expand massively, with an estimated 7.5 billion people alive today, sustainability is becoming an ever-more-pressing concern. It takes a lot of energy to support...

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Ceramic 3D printing steps forward to end animal testing

A ceramic device for disease diagnosis and drug testing has been 3D printed by a team of scientists in Madrid and Vienna. According to the researchers, the chip is “one of the most remarkable examples” of its kind. It opens up the potential of ceramic materials for use in organ-on-a-chip testing devices that can be […]

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Appeals Court Rules That Stratasys' Hyping of MakerBot 5th Generation Replicator 3D Printer is Still Not Fraud

Just when you thought it was over…it’s baack. About a year ago, it appeared that the lawsuit filed by shareholders against Stratasys and MakerBot had finally been put to rest, but in the...

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3D Printing and R&D Tax Credits for the Oil & Gas Industry

The current fossil fuel glut is resulting in sustained low prices and an increased need to reduce costs. Numerous 3D printing solutions are under development within the oil and gas industry. Many...

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Disney Research develops new method for designing and 3D printing flexible, compliant mechanisms

Entertainment giant Disney has been at the forefront of research for 3D printing and soft robotics, which is hardly surprising when you consider that it is one of the largest and most powerful media companies in the world.

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AM Ceramics | Program | Sneak Preview

3D-printing | technologies & materials for AM of high-performance ceramics Ceramic additive manufacturing has the potential to radically change the industry. Available additive manufacturing systems for ceramics have already reached an advanced level. In Addition to prototyping of components, they represent a tangible alternative to conventional manufacturing methods or offer a viable supplement. 3D-printing manufacturers […]

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An inside look at GE new 1,300-horsepower 3D printed ATP aircraft engine

GE (General Electric) has provided an inside look at a 3D printed ATP turboprop engine with 13 3D printed components—one third of its total parts. The 1,300 shaft horsepower engine will power Textron Aviation’s forthcoming 10-person business aircraft, the Cessna Denali.

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3D Scanned Objects Help Robots to "See" the Way That Humans Do

Robots and humans don’t see things the same way. That’s not exactly a shocking statement, but some robots operate so efficiently and smoothly that it’s easy to forget that their...

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3D Hubs: 3D Printing Trends Q3 2017 Offer New Categories & Industry Insights

There are certainly plenty of reports within the 3D printing realm—or any industry for that matter—that are pretty dry reading. 3D Hubs manages to make hardware, materials, and geography darned...

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Proto Labs reports continued 3D printing revenue growth for second quarter 2017

Rapid manufacturing company Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) has announced record revenues for the second quarter of 2017 with 3D printing revenue up 11.9%. The Minnesota-based company reported total revenue for the second quarter as $82.0 million, up 9.4% over the same period in 2016. Proto Labs’ manufacturing processes include injection molding, CNC machining and 3D printing. […]

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Class action against Stratasys and MakerBot dismissed as “mere puffery”

A class action brought against Stratasys by the company’s shareholders has been quashed in the United States Court of Appeals. Initially brought to court in Minnesota, the case was a securities fraud action, taken in response to a line of desktop 3D printers that left shareholders feeling shortchanged. Stratasys acquire MakerBot In August 2013 Stratasys acquired MakerBot […]

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Renishaw reports record turnover, outlook positive for additive manufacturing

Earning season for the 3D printing industry continues today with the UK’s Renishaw reporting financial data for the year ended 30th June 2017. Renishaw is a global technology company with core skills in measurement, motion control, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. During the reported period Renishaw introduced the RenAM 500M metal additive manufacturing machine, updated their […]

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A closer look at GE’s 3D printed ATP aircraft engine

GE has given an inside look into its 3D printed advanced turboprop (ATP) engine. The ATP engine is set to propel Textron Aviation’s upcoming Cessna Denali business aircraft. With 1,300 horsepower, the engine will undergo testing later this year before flight testing in 2018. GE is currently showcasing a mock-up of the engine at the EAA […]

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Future Fruit Simulator: A fun customization interface for 3D food printing

If the fruit section at your local grocery story does not meet your aesthetic needs or if round peaches and apples are not exciting enough for you, this recent project by a team of Australian researchers will certainly grab your interest. Called “Future Fruit,” the project consists of a 3D food customization interface which allows users to pretty much design their own futuristic fruit and 3D print it.

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Groupe Gorgé 3D Printing revenue up 18% for first half of 2017

Groupe Gorgé has reported numbers for the first half of the year. The French company runs several divisions focused on high technology, of these 3D printing is the best performer according to the latest financial data. This continues a trend of increasing revenue from 3D printing at the company. Total revenue for the first 6 […]

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Rocket Crafters Receives DARPA Contract for 3D Printed Rocket Engine

This week, Rocket Crafters, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $542,600 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to build and test a large-scale hybrid rocket engine...

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3D Printing Keeps German Shoe Company a Step Ahead with Shoe Lasts 3D Printed In-House

The savings in terms of cost and time that 3D printing provides can provide lasting benefits, as one German shoe company is seeing through in-house 3D printing of shoe lasts. Oberle – Gesunde Schuhe,...

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3D printing News Roundup: Boeing extends partnership with Dassault Systemes, GROW gets patent for 3D printing software solution, more

Here's another roundup of some recent 3D printing news, for those of you who might not be able to keep up with the pace of developments that have been happening in the 3D printing world. Stories include Boeing extending its partnership with Dassault Systemes to make use of its 3DExperience design platform, Rocket Craft Inc getting a contract from DARPA to build a rocket partly using 3D printing technology, and more besides.

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University of Wollongong Researchers 3D Print Brain Tissue From Human Stem Cells

When it comes to treating disease and injury, the brain might be the most difficult organ in the entire body. Everything else in the body is controlled by the brain, so damage or malfunction within...

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Archimedes principle helps researchers create water 3D scanning technique that beats laser scanning

A team of computer scientists and engineers from around the world has used Archimedes' ancient principle of water displacement to develop a new 3D scanning technique. The method can reconstruct hidden parts of an object that 3D laser scanners cannot capture.

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Stratasys cleared of fraud charges over comments about Makerbot Replicator 3D printers

3D printing giant Stratasys breathed a sigh of relief recently as it was fully cleared of some potentially damaging charges. After some deliberation, a court in Minnesota ruled that the company was not guilty of having committed fraud.

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3D Printing and Recycling in Space Among New NASA and Freelancer.com Design Challenges

It’s become obvious over the last several years that NASA loves a good contest. The agency is enthusiastic about crowdsourcing ideas and inventions from the general public through design...

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Zortrax 3D prints Photon robot for kids

Polish 3D printing company Zortrax has revealed its role in the development of the Photon educational robot. In Photon’s early stages of development, Zortrax 3D printed 25 versions to help refine the design. Teaching kids programming The purpose of the Photon is to encourage children to learn programming and engage in robotics. Photon was launched […]

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Disney makes nature’s machines using a 3D printer

Prototyped on a 3D printer, new toys from Disney Research demonstrate the use of a digital design tool to generate compliant mechanisms. The mechanisms take inspiration from natural tendon and cartilage structure. Considered to be “the nuts and bolts of organic machines” the joints can be applied to add another degree of flexibility to mechanical toys […]

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Why Would We Think About 3D Printing Pharmaceuticals?

A few months ago coming home from a conference, the cardiac physician queued alongside me to board the flight back to the US was skeptical about the merits of 3D printing pills. Why, he asked, would...

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3D printing helped make the adorable Photon learning robot a reality

A key part of inspiring kids to get engaged with STEM learning is providing them with fun and hands-on ways to learn the material. As we’ve seen, 3D printing technologies have played an important role in this, but so have a number of other unique projects.

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University of Wollongong researchers use 3D printing to create brain-like tissue from stem cells

Researchers at Australia’s University of Wollongong have found a way to 3D print human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) using a special bioink. The technique could be used to print “any type” of bodily tissue, including brain tissue.

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Disney Research Uses 3D Printing to Design Bendable Machines

In the construction world, certain characteristics like strength, stiffness and rigidity are highly valued for the integrity and stability of structures. In nature, however, those characteristics are...

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3D printed nerve cells are the next step toward an artificial brain

A team at the University of Wollongong, Australia, has used a 3D printer to create nerve cells found in the brain. The research, led by Dr. Jeremy Crook, is an important step toward synthetic tissues that could one day be used to treat conditions including schizophrenia, epilepsy and depression. “The brain on the bench” The research at […]

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The Age of 3D Printed Construction and Buildings is Fast Approaching

It’s no secret that 3D printers are getting bigger and bigger. For a few years now, even the bigger desktop 3D printers have even grown to a size where that term seems to be a misnomer. With this increase in size, newer applications are also being brought to the forefront. Perhaps the most exciting development […]

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The R&D Tax Credit Aspects of RepRap 3D Printers

Modern 3D printing has been decades in the making, but only in the past decade have we seen the proliferation of the technology into the hands of hobbyists, makers, and manufacturers. This has been...

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Machine learning SurfNet creates 3D models from 2D images

New research has developed AI technology that can transform 2D images into 3D content. The method, called SurfNet, has great potential in the field of robotics and autonomous vehicles, as well as creating digital 3D content. The research was led by Purdue University’s Donald W. Feddersen Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Karthik Ramani. SurfNet The technology utilizes machine […]

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HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Goes Production-Scale as Forecast 3D Opens 3D Manufacturing Center

Back in March, California-based Forecast 3D announced that it would shortly be receiving two of HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers, making the founding partner one of the first companies to...

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Iglidur I150 Tribo filament by Igus approved for 3D printing food

German 3D printed plastics manufacturer Igus has officially forayed into the world of 3D food printing. The Cologne-based company has just announced the official certification of their iglidur I150 Tribo filament for use in the food industry, according to EU regulations.

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DARPA grants Rocket Crafters research grant for 3D printed rocket fuel engine

Florida-based space company Rocket Crafters Inc (RCI) has been granted a $542,600 research contract by DARPA to develop its 3D printed rocket fuel engine. With the eight month-long agreement, Rocket Crafters will be enlisted to design, build, and test the hybrid rocket engine. RCI was granted a patent for its 3D printer-based hybrid rocket engine […]

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Forecast 3D make substantial investment buying 12 HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers

California 3D printing service provider Forecast 3D has opened a new 3D Manufacturing Center to offer full-run, large-scale production using HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. The new facility, opened at Forecast 3D’s Carlsbad headquarters, is equipped with twelve HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printers and is believed to be the first to offer MJF […]

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Missing millions. What happened to 3D printing startup MatterFab?

Founded in 2013, Seattle’s MatterFab had a promising pitch – a low-cost 3D metal printer. After hearing about GE’s use of additive manufacturing Matt Burris and Dave Warren were inspired to try their hand at building a 3D printer. Initially ordering components from ebay the duo began constructing what they intended to be a laser […]

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3D printing news Roundup: 3D printed submarine wins award, Creaform gets ISO accreditation, more

Another 3D printing news summary, just in case anything has passed you by recently. The latest developments in the 3D printing world include Creaform's lab getting ISO accreditation, a major award for a 3D printed submarine, and more besides.

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X350pro 3D Printer Save Time and Money

Oberle Specialty Manufacturing’s State-of-the-Art Orthopedic Shoe Technology: New Manufacturing Procedures with the German RepRap X350pro 3D Printer Save Time and Money The history of the Oberle shoe company began more than 150 years ago. In 1859, the great-great grandfather of Oberle’s current General Manager, Achim Oberle, opened a cobbler’s shop in Ettenheim that made shoes for […]

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Simplify3D Releases Version 4.0, Featuring User-Friendly New Features for More Options in 3D Printing

It’s been over a year since Simplify3D released a new version of its popular 3D slicing software program. Version 3.1 offered a host of new features as well as compatibility with more than two...

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Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Soars with Billion-Dollar Boeing Partnership, Educational Adoption for Tomorrow's Aerospace Workforce

In 1986, aviation powerhouse Boeing turned to CATIA software from Dassault Systèmes for the design and manufacture of new airplanes. A few decades on, 3D technologies have become a staple tool in...

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EOS M 400 Metal Printer

The EOS M 400 is a giant metal printer made for the production of large metal parts. The EOS M 400 prints with metal powders using a 1 kW laser. While not stated specifically in the promotional materials, the printer most likely uses DMLS technology (a staple of EOS’ systems). The EOS M 400 is […]

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Low-cost 3D printed sensors can detect early signs of forest fires or chemical leaks

Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have demonstrated how 3D printing can be used to manufacture low-cost, disposable sensors that give early warnings for such hazards

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Want to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables? 3D Print Them a Mushroom Octopus

Getting kids to eat healthy foods like fruit and vegetables – especially vegetables – is a task that parents have struggled with for ages. Some parents have had to get creative to get...

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Simplify3D announces version 4.0 of professional 3D printing software

Simplify3D launches today Version 4.0 of its popular 3D printing software as the company enters its fifth year. Known for innovative features such as the Dual Extrusion Wizard, interactive print simulations, customizable supports, and a lightning-fast slicer, Simplify3D continues to work hard to deliver the best 3D printing software available.

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InstantCAD plug-in supercharges existing CAD software

Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Columbia University have developed a new CAD software plug-in that optimizes the 3D modelling process. The main concept behind the InstantCAD software, hence the name, is ease and speed of use. The paper cites the fact Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is a multi-billion dollar […]

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How liquids flow in microgravity? Toronto students to study effects of microgravity on 3D printing process

A group of engineering students from the University of Toronto have recently been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, due to their pioneering research project in a previously unexplored niche of physics. They are investigating a phenomenon known as the ‘liquid rope coil’ effect

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Taking the Unconventional Route to 3D Printing

Growing up in a household with a father in engineering and mother in mathematics, I was destined to be in the science and engineering world.  However, I didn’t see it that way until I grew up a...

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3D Printing News Sliced: HP, LPW Technology, Facebook and Microsoft Paint

This week in the Sliced 3D printing news digest: Perfected3D, Proto Labs, Union Tech, Sculpteo, HP, Creaform, Superfeet, LPW Technology, Solidscape, EOS, Sintavia, Source3, Facebook and Microsoft Paint. Perfected3D launches free beta of auto-modeling software Newcastle based startup company Perfected3D has launched a trial program enabling users to repair, enhance and optimize digital models for 3D printing. […]

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Columbia researchers AirCode system uses 3D printed air pockets for physical object tagging

Columbia University researchers have developed “AirCode,” a new way of embedding information within a 3D printed part. Patterned air pockets, which could form QR codes and such like, are printed under the surface of an object, and are readable using computational imaging methods.

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IAAC Demonstrates On Site Robotics 3D Printing Construction Method in Barcelona

In May, experts from the construction industry met in Barcelona at the 20th annual Barcelona Building Construmat, a conference that promotes innovation in construction. The Institute for Advanced...

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Boeing signs $1 billion contract with Dassault Systèmes for 3DEXPERIENCE software

French 3D software company Dassault Systèmes has announced the signing of an extensive new contract with aerospace company Boeing. The agreement is primarily concerned with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE software platform and is hoped to provide a digital edge over competitors Airbus. According to French newspaper Le Figaro, the contract is worth $1 billion over a period […]

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3D Printed Nose Models Show What to Expect from a Rhinoplasty

Each year, several hundred thousand people in the United States undergo rhinoplasties, or, as they’re more commonly known, nose jobs. Why are these procedures so common? It’s...

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New Jersey Man Receives 3D Printed PEEK Skull Implant

3D printing is in the news so often today that it is not uncommon now for it to come up in conversation with just about anyone. And while the naysaying has abated quite a bit due to the sheer amount...

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Advanced 3D printed fruit simulator could hold key to food security

While many stories about 3D printing food raise a smile, a fruit simulator may have important applications. The rate of food waste, even before a product reaches the home, is one of the key factors driving up the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables in stores. In cold chain supply, fresh produce keeps its quality […]

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VECTARY Integrated MyMiniFactory

New York and Bratislava, July 13th, 2017: VECTARY, the free, browser-based 3D modeling tool recently announced its partnership with the 3D printing platform MyMiniFactory to further facilitate their users’ access to creating and sharing of 3D printable designs.   The new partnership comes in the shape of two integrated plugins – for both export and […]

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Sintratec: distribution partner in Czech Republic

Sintratec is expanding its distribution network – bringing the Czech machine tool distributor Tecnotrade s.r.o. on board. This reseller partnership is a major step for the Swiss high-tech company towards opening up the market in Eastern Europe. Brugg, 25 July 2017 – tool machine supplier Tecnotrade is now a distribution partner of Sintratec AG. The […]

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MIT, Columbia researchers develop InstantCAD plug-in for rapidly optimizing 3D printable designs

Researchers at MIT and Columbia University have developed “InstantCAD,” a tool for interactively editing, improving, and optimizing CAD models with an intuitive workflow. The tool takes the form of a plug-in, and can be used with existing CAD software.

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Students to Study Corn Syrup in the Sky for a Better Understanding of 3D Printing in Microgravity

If you’ve ever squeezed honey or syrup out of a bottle, you may have noticed that the thick, sticky liquid does a curious thing when it’s poured – it coils, like a snake or a rope....

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Insole maker Superfeet treads new ground with custom 3D printed ME3D insoles

Insole manufacturer Superfeet is entering the custom 3D printing insole market with its new ME3D products. The printed insoles are personalized and manufactured using HP Inc.’s 3D scanning and Jet Fusion 3D printing technology.

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Simplify3D Announces Version 4.0 of Professional 3D Printing Software

Simplify3D, a mainstay in the workflow of additive manufacturing professionals worldwide, launches Version 4.0 of its popular 3D printing software as the company enters its fifth year. Known for innovative features such as the Dual Extrusion Wizard, interactive print simulations, customizable supports, and a lightning-fast slicer, Simplify3D continues to work hard to deliver the best […]

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Simplify3D version 4.0, new features for 3D printing

Simplify3D is one of the most popular 3D printing software tools available and used by many to optimize models for printing. Earlier this year, the Cincinatti based company were shortlisted by our readers for the 2017 3D Printing Industry Awards. Now, version 4.0 of Simplify3D is available. The software streamlines the 3D printing workflow and […]

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Simplify3D Set to Launch Version 4.0 of Their Professional Printing Software

No doubt, astute readers have heard of Simplify3D, even if they’ve never used their software. They cemented their place as one of the most famous producers of slicing software with innovative features like the Dual Extrusion Wizard and Interactive Print Simulations as part of their own eponymous software. Simplify3D are now looking to wow print […]

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MIT Lab Creates InstantCAD Plug-in For Faster & Easier Design

MIT’s Computer Science and AI Lab has just introduced a new computer aided design software that could revolutionise the way we design 3D models for functional vehicles and aircrafts. InstantCAD is a marvellous plug-in application that lets users control the specific geometries of the models they are dealing with. It is a means of simplifying […]

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Argentinian surgeons change woman’s life with 3D printed trachea

Doctors in Argentina have enlisted a 3D printer to reconstruct a patient’s trachea. The novel procedure took place at the Hospital Centro de Salud in Tucumán, Argentina. Antonia Albarracín underwent the surgery 8 months ago and now doctors have released the full details of her successful recovery. Remarkably, the woman can now breathe, eat and talk […]

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3D printing vegetables could lead to healthier children, new study suggests

We’ve seen countless times how the use of 3D printing can lead to pioneering new discoveries in science, and bring about major advances and innovations in sectors like architecture, aviation, and even space travel.

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Discovering opportunities for biopolymers in 3D printing

Driven by the progress of 3D printing technology, printable thermoplastics have been developed to meet the wide range of possible applications, such as functional prototyping, molds and tooling, and final part production. However, the few printable thermoplastics made from biological materials have limited applications, leading to concerns over environmental issues similar to those faced in […]

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3D Printing News Roundup: Proto Labs, Michelin Thailand, Daniel Defense, GE, Flam 3D & Family of the Future project

Here's another round-up of what's been happening recently in the 3D printing world, including news about Proto Labs announcing its biggest investment yet to keep up with demand for 3D printing, Daniel Defense launching its first 3D printed standalone suppressor, and other things you might have missed.

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DragonFly 2020 3D printer transforms PHYTEC PCB production

In November 2016, Israel’s Nano Dimension (TASE: NNDM) announced that PHYTEC, one of the largest PCB manufacturers in the world, was to be one of the first recipients of a DragonFly 2020 3D printer. Now a new video demonstrates how 3D printing is integrated within PHYTEC’s product development cycle. Nano Dimension shows how the 3D-printed […]

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Adopting Additive Manufacturing: Financing as a Barrier to Entry in 3D Printing

One of the major advantages of 3D printing often touted in marketing literature is its cost-cutting capability as compared to traditional manufacturing techniques. As material is built up in additive...

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Stanford University Creates Soft Robot That Grows Like a Vine

Stanford University is home to some of the most advanced research and respected scientists in the world, and what’s especially impressive about the work coming out of the university is that...

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The R&D Tax Aspects of Ramen Noodles and 3D Printing

Cups of noodles are one of the most popular food items among children and college students. From a quick meal in between play dates to some extra fuel on those long nights of endless studying,...

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Life size 3D printed Corto Maltese statue to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Italian comics series

Metropole, an event management and 3D printing company based in Paris, has 3D printed a life-size replica of Corto Maltese, the titular character of Hugo Pratt’s Italian adventure comic Corto Maltese. The 3D printed sea captain was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the comic.

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Fall Creators Update to Windows 10 will replace 3D Builder app with Paint 3D and Print 3D

Microsoft’s recent announcements regarding the latest updates for Windows 10 had some news that might be interesting for 3D designers and 3D printing hobbyists.

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Family of the Future: Unprecedented Collaboration Brings 29 Partners Together to Advance Additive Manufacturing

No single company will propel 3D printing technology to its full potential; the industry around additive manufacturing will have to come together for a realizable future. The necessity of...

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3D printing with air pockets for physical tagging: Aircode

Researchers from Columbia University in New York have developed an innovative method of embedding physical tags into 3D printed objects. Coined ‘AirCode’, the method uses air pockets to contain information in a 3D printed part. Physical tags The research paper refers to the presence of digital tags such as barcodes and QR codes and explains […]

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Argentinian woman can talk, eat and breathe normally again thanks to 3D printed trachea implant

An Argentinian woman has been given a new lease on life thanks to a 3D printed trachea implant. The woman, who could not speak or eat comfortably due to complications from peritonitis, says that she is now able to do these normal everyday activities with ease again.

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Tech-Art 4.0 in Germany

By Alexander Lohberg and Peter Petersen of 3D Druckzentrum Ruhr. This is an article in our new series looking at how 3D printing is used around the world and reporting on ways to get involved in 3D printing. Alexander Lohberg and Peter Petersen are artists interested in the use of 3D printing for contemporary art. […]

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FreeFAB 3D Printing Technique Comes to Life in the Crossrail Project

The largest construction project in Europe right now involves digging a new railway system, running east to west across London. Called Crossrail, the ambitious project will result in a railway that...

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3D Printed Sensors Could Offer Earlier Warning of Wildfires and Chemical Leaks

A forest fire can spread unbelievably fast, which means that early detection is critical. The current systems in place for detecting the spread of forest fires, however, aren’t perfect. Watch...

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Belgian non-profit Flam3D working on collaborative AM project

Belgian non-profit Flam3D is set to unveil a new 3D printing technology demonstrator program later this year. Using 3D printed mannequins, the project will present innovative 3D printing technology spanning from ceramics to 3D printed electronics. The ‘Family of the Future’ project has brought together 29 companies and research institutions, all from the Flemish region of […]

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MIT CSAIL Introduces InstantCAD, a Plug-In to Make 3D Design Faster and Easier

A lot of fascinating research goes on at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). Just recently, we learned about the group’s work on the development of...

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Tomsk-TPU-120: Russias first 3D printed satellite to be deployed from ISS next month

Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to launch Russia’s first 3D printed satellite into space. The Tomsk-TPU-120 satellite was sent to the ISS in March 2016, and will be deployed on August 17, 2017.

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Singapore Additive Manufacturing Cluster gets $13.2M medical facility

Singapore’s National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the country’s Economic Development Board have invested $13.2 million in a new specialist biomedical facility. The National University of Singapore Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) has been opened to strengthen Singapore’s international position in the field of 3D printing. It is already […]

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AprintaPro Launches Range of 3D Printing Filaments

AprintaPro, known through its 3D-printing adhesion spray PrintaFix, now extends its product offering by affordable, high-quality filaments produced in Europe. AprintaPro, the producer of accessories and adhesives for 3D printing, now also offers a range of high-quality and affordable filaments branded PrintaMent. The availability of PrintaMent in a multitude of materials and colours, makes it […]

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Facebook Building 8 files patent for a mysterious 3D printed modular smartphone

Building 8, an innovative research lab operating under Facebook, recently published a patent application it filed for a “modular electromechanical device.” In other words, a modular, multipurpose smartphone. The best part? It could feature a 3D printed chassis.

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Blind Teaching Aids

Working in the 3D printing industry, one can become accustomed to consistently being surprised and impressed by new, innovative applications of the technology. But every so often an application comes along that truly stands out, both as a demonstration of the power of the technology to do good as well as testament to creative problem-solving. This particular story […]

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CP Glass Turns to 3D Printing to Expand Their Glass Packaging Designs

3D printing has such a long reach in industry today that it is impossible to predict what will happen next. All you can do is sit back and enjoy the ride—and marvel at the changes that are being...

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How 3D printing could save consumers millions in toys and games

According to a new study, 3D printing is already impacting the toys and games market which – by 2020 – is “projected to be [worth] US$135 billion.” By 3D printing free object designs from MyMiniFactory, the research evaluated the quality and cost in comparison to similar consumer products. The researchers used an FDM 3D printer […]

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3D printing helps bring the underground Crossrail to London

Crossrail, a £14.8 billion project to expand London’s underground train network, is using 3D printing in the construction of its tunnels. Competing alongside leading contractors including SKANSKA, BAM Nuttall and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, UK privately owned construction company Laing O’Rourke is using the technology to get the edge on tunnel building. Europe’s largest construction […]

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CRP USA at 2017 SmallSat Conference

The AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites is internationally recognized as the premier conference on small satellites. For the third year in a row CRP USA will be attending the Small Satellite Conference and Exhibit at Utah State University from August 5th to August 10th. The event will be held at the Taggart Student Center, and […]

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Introducing Geeetech new cloud connected GiantArm D200 3D printer

Geeetech’s has just launched its new GiantArm D200 cloud 3D printer on the market. Boasting versatility and agility, the new GiantArm brand is engineered with the vision of embracing the bold ideation and creative passion of all 3D printing users.

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3D scanning objects by dipping them in water

New research has identified a novel way of 3D scanning objects by submerging them in water. The researchers based their method on Archimedes’ ancient principle of displacement. By measuring changes in water volume, the team can reconstruct the shape of 3D objects. In contrast to laser 3D scanning, the water dipping method is able to […]

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How a fly trapped inside a 3D printer became the first 21st century fossil

3D printing has been called the way of the future, and the dawn of a new era in manufacturing – but what about a time capsule of the present? Thanks to an unlikely incident with a common house fly, the Internet is now exploding with conjectures about the possibilities of 3D printing as a 21st century fossilization technique.

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London massive new Elizabeth line (Crossrail) the first commercial building project to use 3D printing

If you live near London, you’ve probably heard of the Crossrail initiative. Already several years in the works, this massive expansion of the London underground is rapidly making history: as the first full underground line to be constructed in 3 decades

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3D Printing Business News for Your Weekend: Whispering Gibbon Launches Rebranded Technology, Sigma Labs Publishes Patent

It’s officially the weekend, and we know you’re ready to kick back and relax. So, we’ve taken the liberty of putting some of the latest 3D printing business news for you here, in...

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The New Kid on the Bloc -- Reactive Inkjet Printing

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) has a potential to revolutionize almost every aspect of human endeavor. Currently there are a handful of techniques that allow us to form objects via addition of...

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3D printed gun files are selling for $12 on dark web, new report reveals

We all know of the benefits that 3D printing technology can offer and the potential that it has to revolutionize manufacturing and even save lives, but less frequently discussed are the inherent dangers.

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3D Printing News Roundup: Sigma Labs, Perfected3D, Dremel, Airwolf 3D, CP Glass, China XD Plastics

Here’s another quick round-up of all the most recent happenings in 3D printing technology, because we know it’s getting harder and harder to keep up with everything. Just recently the 3D printing world saw Sigma Labs patenting a new 3D printing quality control system, Airwolf 3D launching a new membership program, and much more besides.

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3D printed submarine built with ORNLs BAAM 3D printer suggests additive future for Navy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has partnered with the Navy’s Disruptive Technology Lab to develop the military’s first 3D printed submarine hull. The 30-foot carbon fiber demonstrator was 3D printed on ORNL’s Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) 3D printer over the course of a few days.

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3D Printing News Briefs: July 21, 2017

As usual, the 3D printing world has been busy over the last several days. For this week’s second edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re covering everything from business and 3D...

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National University of Singapore Opens New Additive Manufacturing Center

Additive manufacturing centers are popping up all over Singapore these days. Just a couple of months ago, the country saw the opening of its first metal additive manufacturing center, and today the...

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US Navy and ORNL Team Up to Develop the Military's First 3D Printed Submarine Hull on the BAAM

3D printing technology is used often in the military these days: the Marine Corps created a 3D printed surveillance drone and are learning to use the technology to solve on-site problems, and the Air...

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It's a Smartphone! It's a Speaker! It's...3D Printed! Facebook Files Patent Application for Intriguing Modular Device

Anywhere you go, you’re likely to see people staring at their phones, and there’s a good chance that what they’re staring at is Facebook. It’s an all-too-easy habit to slip...

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3D Printing News Sliced: Virginia Commonwealth University, Microsoft, Renishaw, Olaf Diegel

In this edition of digestible 3D printing news, we feature: Virginia Commonwealth University, Staffordshire Precision Engineering, Eclipse AM, Renishaw, Olaf Diegel, Microsoft, and Shawn Hunt. Senate bill to invest $20 million into additive manufacturing  A senate bill has outlined plans to invest $20 million into additive manufacturing. The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations […]

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Are you up to the 2017 Purmundus challenge? Push the limits to win.

Since 2012, German rapid prototyping company cirp GmbH has held the annual purmundus challenge. Open to entries from across the globe, the competition invites designers and engineers to push the limits of 3D printing. Fusion – 3D printing intelligently combined This year’s brief is “Fusion – 3D printing intelligently combined”. An excerpt from the full tender […]

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3D Printing Toys Isn't All Fun & Games: Michigan Tech & MyMiniFactory Discuss New Study Detailing 3D Printed Disruption

3D printing is a disruptive technology making its mark across several industries; this is no longer a projection, but an in-process matter of fact as additive manufacturing comes into play in...

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This 3D printed open source robot can crack a safe in as little as 15 minutes

Nathan Seidle, the founder of Colorado-based open source hardware supplier SparkFun, has demonstrated how a 3D printed robot he built and programmed was able to crack a safe in just 15 minutes. The DIY safe-cracking robot only cost about $200 to make.

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Researchers Combine 3D Printing, Microcomputers, and Simple Electronics to Make Small, Inexpensive Laboratory System

We’ve heard of open source 3D printer filament, open source software, open source designs, and of course, open source 3D printers. But what about open labware? Researchers from the University...

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Is Facebook 3D printing a modular smartphone?

A recent patent suggests Facebook is developing a modular smartphone with 3D printing. The patent refers to a ‘modular electromechanical device’ which could have many different forms with components slotting into a 3D printed frame. The patent was filed by Facebook’s Building 8 group. Building 8 is concerned with developing hardware products at scale and […]

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The Growing Trend of 3D Printed Toys & What it Means for Manufacturers

A recent study points out that, 3D printers have enabled parents to save anywhere from 40 to 90% on children’s toys. The study also highlights how this trend is cutting down on manufacturer’s profits. Additionally, desktop 3D printers have given prosumers the ability to create a manufacturing hub. As a result, home entrepreneurs are taking […]

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Bodycotes new Powdermet technologies combine metal additive manufacturing with near net shape

Bodycote, a British provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has released Powdermet, a group of additive manufacturing processes for the production of complex components using powder metallurgy.

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Keep an Ear on Your Core Temperature with 3D Printed Earables

The core temperature of the human body can reveal a number of things about a person’s health. The presence of a fever is the most obvious one, but changes in the core temperature can also...

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Robots bridge the gap in 3D printed construction at Tongji University

As one of the most impressive feats of civil engineering, bridges have become the ultimate goal of a number of projects in architectural 3D printing. Last year, the 3D printing industry saw the construction of a reinforced concrete bridge made by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC). This year, TU Eindhoven have also risen […]

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Singapore launches $13M 3D printing center with focus on medical research

A new 3D printing center with a focus on healthcare research was inaugurated in Singapore this morning. Called the National University of Singapore Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS), the new facility is initially being funded by a grant of S$18 million (around $13,208,102) provided by NUS, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

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Dremel Introduces DigiLab Suite with 3D45 Printer for More Advanced 3D Printing in STEAM Education

First known for its rotary power tools, and then for being one of the first nationally recognized brand names to adopt 3D printing, Dremel continues to impress with its focus on education. Recently,...

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Techmer PM Materials Design Know-How "Vital" in 3D Printed Habitat Challenge Success

Early last week, NASA announced the winners of the second level of the second phase of the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, a multiphase competition that began in 2015 and challenges participants to 3D...

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3D printed Skeletor microphone by Olaf Diegel borrows Ozzy Osbourne aesthetic

A Swedish engineering professor is pioneering the development, design, and manufacture of 3D printed musical instruments.

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The future is bright for 3D Printing Industry

3D Printing Industry has a new look, and some new features. Since we began reporting in 2012 our site has gone through a number of changes, but one thing has always stayed the same – a focus on bringing you the latest news. This year we’ve hosted the 3D Printing Industry Awards, bringing together leaders […]

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Oak Ridge release details of the U.S. military’s first 3D-printed submarine

In a partnership with the Navy’s Disruptive Technology Lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has made the military’s first 3D printed submarine hull.  At 30 feet long, the hull is the Navy’s largest 3D printed asset. It has been made to demonstrate the ability to meet on demand vehicle production as a response to special operations missions. […]

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Responding to disasters with 3D printed drones

Japanese team Yuki Ogasawara and Ryo Kumeda, known as Team ROK, have created a disaster response drone with 3D printing. Combining generative design software and a 3D printer to create the X VEIN device, the pair believe they have provided a customizable solution to disaster relief. Saving lives The drone has been designed for use in […]

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Renishaw uses 3D printing & conformal cooling to blast away Karcher's pressure washer bottleneck

3D printed cooling cores made by British engineering firm Renishaw have helped jet washer manufacturer Kärcher cut the cooling time of its molding process by 55 percent. Kärcher can now produce more pressure washer casings in a shorter space of time.

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DIY 3D printed toys are taking $60 million a year from major manufacturers, according to recent study

We’ve reported before on the ways that 3D printing is shaking up the toy industry, with giants like Lego and Hasbro making use of the technology to speed up their prototyping process and inspire designers’ creativity. However, a recent study carried out by engineers from Michigan Technological University

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3D Printer Reviews: July

With so many 3D printers available, first-hand experiences via reviews can lead to informed decisions when in the market for a new machine. This aggregation provides a look into some of the most...

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toolcraft and IFW Turn to Concept Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology to Create a Better Bone Drill

By now, we all know that 3D printing technology has many applications in the medical field, from manufacturing medical devices and prosthetics to printing patient-specific organ models and conducting...

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3DVinci Creations Helps Dubai Hospital Save a Patient's Life with a 3D Printed Model

There may not be any location we cover more frequently in the 3D printing world than Dubai. 3D printing is becoming deeply integrated into just about every facet of society in the UAE city-state, and...

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Shapeways enters the fight for net neutrality

3D printing marketplace and service provider Shapeways has filed formal comments in defense of net neutrality with the United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Dated July 17, 2017, the document has been filed following a National Day of Action in the United States to help prevent Internet Service Providers’ (ISPs) control over data shared by […]

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AFRL Researchers Inspired by Newsprint Use 3D Printing and Perovskites to Fabricate Cost-Efficient Solar Cells

A friend told me once that it was possible to make an inexpensive, working solar oven just by painting a big cardboard box black and lining the inside with tinfoil, then dragging it out into the yard...

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Solar cells could soon be 3D printed for a fraction of the price, says AFRL team

Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) are taking a 3D printing-inspired approach in making solar cells more cost efficient, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Advanced Energy Materials. Along the way, they’ve found a wealth of untapped application potential, says lead author Dr. Santanu Bag.

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Sculptural 3D Printed Glasses Produced by Safilo, Materialise and Francis Bitonti

Many people have to get glasses at an early age, even in young childhood. For a child, having to get glasses can be traumatic – the fear of being labeled a nerd or four-eyes is a big one. What...

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NDSU makes progress towards fully self-replicating 3D printer for space exploration

One of the most interesting applications for 3D printing that is currently being researched is self-replicating robotics. A 3D printer should eventually be developed that will effectively be able to 3D print another version of itself, as well as all kinds of other products and components. (Not an ordinary RepRap, but something more complete and complex.)

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How 3D printing toys and games saves users $60 million a year

Research from Michigan Technological University expects 3D printing toys and games to save consumers significant money in comparison to buying commercial products. The study was ...

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Shayne Denston, President, Superior 3D Solutions

Growth is rarely linear, whether in business or personal professional development; that’s not to say, though, that that growth cannot be highly focused. Few participants in the additive...

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Microwave welding could make inter-layer bonds in 3D printed parts stronger, say Texas A&M researchers

Researchers at Texas A&M University say they have discovered a way to make 3D printed parts stronger and more useful for real-world applications. The method involves bonding layers of a 3D printed part in a microwave using carbon nanotube-polymer composites.

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The Huge Opportunity For Color In 3D Printing

I think there is tremendous opportunity for color in 3D printing. Here’s why. “For digital (2D) printing, the big tipping point was affordable color. I think the same will be true for 3D....

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Materialise 3D prints glasses with Italian designers Safilo

Belgian 3D printing specialist Materialise has revealed its latest collaboration with Italian glasses company Safilo. Safilo has enlisted Materialise to 3D print complex designs, which they ...

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Mars colonies could benefit from bacteria that turn CO2 into 3D printable biopolymers

An ongoing synthetic biology project at Harvard Medical School is using bacteria to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into more useful compounds, such as plastic. The innovative process, while still in its early stages, could one day be used to create building materials on Mars (where the atmosphere is composed mainly of CO2), which could in turn be 3D printed into structures.

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World's First Robotic 3D Printed Modified Plastic Footbridges on Display at Tongji University

When we talk about 3D printed bridges, they’re usually made out of heavy construction materials, like concrete or steel. But recently, Tongji University’s College of Architecture and...

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3D printing and generative design get Team ROKs lifesaving X VEIN drone up in the air

Japanese duo Yuki Ogasawara and Ryo Kumeda, aka team ROK, have used generative design and 3D printing to build X VEIN, a drone made for disaster conditions and search-and-rescue missions. The drone has a lattice structure that resembles dragonfly wings.

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EIT's 3D Printed Cellular Titanium Spinal Implants Receive FDA Clearance

3D printing has brought advancements to the medical industry across the board, but one area that has been especially affected is the treatment of spinal conditions. 3D printing has allowed for the...

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Bodycote Launches Powdermet: Metal Printing & Net Shaping Hybrid Process

Recent developments in metal printing technologies come in many forms. While the most notable ones are printers and printing technologies, sometimes processes go beyond simply printing. Case in point, Bodycote’s new Powdermet technology. Powdermet is a process that uses metal 3D printing, net shape and near net shape techniques to create high quality metal prints. […]

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Italian eyewear brand Safilo introduces ultra-modern, 3D printed OXYDO sunglasses collection

Italian eyewear giant Safilo Group has taken a leap into the future of eyewear-making with its new OXYDO SS 2017 sunglasses collection. Manufactured in partnership with Belgian 3D printing company Materialise, the collection features a number of avant-garde (and eye-grabbing!) 3D printed frames.

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Powering 3D printed micromotors with E. coli bacteria

Researchers from the Sapienza University of Rome have created 3D printed micromotors that can be powered by E.coli bacteria. The group created micromotors using a custom-built two ...

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NIAR Increases Capabilities with New Metal 3D Printer, Industrial X-Ray CT

This spring, 3DPrint.com was on site when Airbus and Dassault Systèmes became official residents of the Innovation Campus at Wichita State University (WSU) in Kansas, with a combined goal of...

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Airbus to 3D Print Polymer Serial Flying A350 XWB Parts

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing has been chosen by Airbus to produce 3D printed polymer parts for use on A350 XWB aircraft. The company will print non-structural parts such as brackets, and other parts used for system installation, on Stratasys FDM production 3D Printers using ULTEM™ 9085 material. The project will help Airbus achieve greater supply chain […]

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VSHAPER Supports Bottle Production in CP Glass

CP Glass S. A. is a subsidiary to CAN-PACK S.A. and a part of Can-Pack Capital Group – one of the biggest packaging manufacturer in Europe. Together with its subsidiaries it is a manufacturer of wide assortment of the highest quality glass packgagings used in the beer and spirits industries. The company bases its research […]

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UBC researchers 3D print sensors to revolutionize water industry

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have used 3D printers to make sensors for water distribution networks. The tiny devices are capable of detecting ...

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New mobile app Qlone turns your smartphone or tablet into a high-resolution 3D scanner

Getting a 3D scan of an object was, up until quite recently, a specialized process requiring high-end expensive technology and mostly used for things like engineering or industrial quality control. The 3D tech market is changing rapidly

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Tiny 3D Printed Devices May Have Big Effect on Water Quality Everywhere

There are few things more important in this world than water, and access to it – particularly clean, safe water. Unfortunately, there are few things that are harder to come by in many parts of...

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3D Printing News Roundup: Spirit AeroSystems, Norsk Titanium, Emerging Implant Technologies, Sodick, NoMatterWhat, more

Here's a quick roundup of recent 3D printing news, to let you catch up on what you might have missed. A lot has been going on, with Sodick announcing new in-process correction technology for hybrid metal 3D printer, EIT getting FDA approval for its 3D printed spinal products, and more besides.

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JeeQ Data Reveals Bestselling 3D Printers Online for Q2 2017

While 3D printer guides from the likes of 3D Hubs and Pinshape are useful in terms of giving useful details and tips about the most popular 3D printers available right now, sometimes there is nothing...

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Air Force Research Laboratory creates 3D printed solar cells

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has published research into 3D printed solar cells. Using Optomec's aerosol jet technology, the AFRL intend to develop a ...

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3D Printing a Thyroid: 3D Bioprinting Solutions Research May Enable Future Organ Bioprinting

The thyroid is a tiny organ, but it can cause some big problems if it malfunctions – and there are quite a few ways in which it can malfunction. It’s also especially problematic because...

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3D Printing Remains Popular on Kickstarter: Quickly-Funded Obsidian 3D Printer, Eco-Friendly adorn3d 3D Printed Jewelry

It seems like these days, just about everyone is turning to crowdfunding campaigns on sites like Kickstarter to get their 3D printing-related products off the ground, whether it’s 3D printable...

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Wave3D Introduces the Accessible Industrial SLA Wave3D Pro 3D Printer

3D printers, particularly desktop 3D printers, are becoming less expensive overall. With desktop 3D printers on the market for just a couple hundred dollars, in some cases, it’s becoming much...

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3D printed earable sensor can measure and track your bodys core temperature

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have created a 3D printed device that is worn on the ear and which can measure the user’s core body temperature with infrared sensors. The small “earable” gadget can provide real-time detection of core body temperature changes, enabling users to keep track of their physical state more closely.

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NDSU study shoots for the moon with self-replicating 3D printer

North Dakota State University (NDSU) has a project dedicated to making self-replicating robots that could one day populate the Moon or Mars. In the most recent ...

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UBC researchers say 3D printed water testing sensor can reduce risk of unsafe drinking water

A research team from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus has developed a 3D printed quality sensor device that is capable of monitoring drinking water. The small device, which gives feedback in real time, was designed to reduce the risk of waterborne illnesses, such as E. coli infections.

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“3D Printing” - What’s in a Name?

I devoted a section of the first chapter of my book, , to what I call “The Name Game.”  My premise: “3D printing” is the best name for layered manufacturing.  As I explained,...

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Bridge over river Shanghai: Tongji University unveils China's 1st 3D printed pedestrian bridges

The School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Shanghai’s Tongji University has unveiled China's first 3D printed pedestrian bridges. The two bridges are made of plastic, and measure four meters and 11 meters, respectively.

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Boeing president – 3D printing now standard for production

Boeing has given more details about how 3D printing and other advanced manufacturing techniques are changing the dynamics of satellite production. Boeing Satellite Systems International President ...

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Olaf Diegel Goes Heavy Metal with Nylon 3D Printed Skeletor Microphone

“Multitalented” is a good word to describe Olaf Diegel, but it may be a bit of an understatement. The design engineer works as a professor of product development at Sweden’s Lund...

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L.A. startup introduces Mira Prism, a $99 augmented reality headset

Los Angeles startup Mira has launched a pair of easy-to-use and affordable augmented reality glasses. Dubbed Mira Prism, the AR glasses are now available for pre-order for the low cost of $99. At that price, Mira is aiming to fill a gap in the AR headset market, which is currently dominated by either low-end (e.g. Google Cardboard) or high-end models (the $3,000 Microsoft HoloLens being the most obvious example).

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Pinshape Partners with Mold3D Academy, Turns to Virtual Sculpting for Avatar 3D Design Contest

It’s high time for another unique 3D design contest from 3D printing community and marketplace Pinshape, which is currently in the middle of judging its Mechanical Design Challenge. This time...

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Survive the heat with Kitronics 3D printed USB desk fan

Educational electronics specialist Kitronic has released its latest educational electronics kit: a 3D printable USB desk fan, perfect for students who will have to face the dying embers of summer heat when school returns.

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GE Set to Release Massive Metal 3D Printer in 2018

General Electric is a company that has made a mark on 3D printing despite coming into the game a short while ago. Regardless of their short time in the business, they’ve invested in other firms and developed their own machines. One of these machines was announced last month at the Paris Air Show, a massive […]

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Disaster Inspires Japanese Designers: Generative Design & 3D Printing Create Relief Effort X VEIN Drone

The benefits of drones in efforts at disaster relief are well documented. The democratic nature of 3D printing and the growing numbers of people who have been educated, either self or through...

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New Wave3D Pro SLA 3D printer promises industrial printing with simplicity of a desktop

Wave3D, a Toronto-based 3D printer manufacturer, has just unveiled its first commercial stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer: the Wave3D Pro. The new printer was specifically developed for professional applications such as rapid prototyping and design.

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Robots with a Mission: 3D Printed Garbage Collectors Prepare to Descend on Beaches

In 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, killing more than 15,000 people and injuring and/or displacing hundreds of thousands of others. The effects of the tsunami were felt on the...

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Spirit Aerosystems partners with Norsk Titanium to 3D print titanium aircraft parts

Aerospace manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems has announced a commercial partnership with Norsk Titanium for its proprietary 3D printed titanium technology. Norsk Titanium's 3D printing method is known ...

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WAVE3D launching large volume SLA 3D printer

Toronto based industrial 3D printer manufacturer WAVE3D is set to launch the Wave3D Pro SLA machine. Aiming to be the "world’s most financially accessible" industrial 3D ...

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Baby Slice O by Tomovision converts 3D ultrasound scans into STL format files for 3D printing

Having a baby is one of the most profoundly emotional experiences that it’s possible to have, and new mothers and fathers have for the longest time wanted to keep a record of their spawn’s development in its earliest years.

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Beamler Uses the Cloud to Disrupt Manufacturing

The Amsterdam-based software company, Beamler, has had an exciting week. They were selected by ASML to speak at the IMPACT Summit in Eindhoven last week, featured on Business Nieuws Radio for 13 minutes, they’ve also hit #15 on the list of Top 40 Crowdfunding Campaigns and they reached their 150.000 euro crowdfunding goal in 7 […]

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3D Printing News Briefs: July 18, 2017

We’re diving headfirst into some 3D printing legal and business news for today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to an additive manufacturing competition and a new additive...

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Techniplas Opens New Additive Manufacturing Center in California

One long-established company that has been determinedly pursuing 3D printing technology lately is Techniplas, an automotive injection molding company that recently established a new digital business...

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Behind the AM Conference: Added Scientific General Manager Sophie Jones Discusses Expertise in 3D Printing

The International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing brought together nearly 300 industry participants from a variety of academic and industrial operations last week in the UK....

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3D Printing News Roundup: Stratasys to 3D print aircraft parts for Airbus, Techniplas opens AM center, more

Before packing up for your summer vacation, be sure to check out these updates from the 3D printing world. From company partnerships to new initiatives, this hot July week is shaping up to be a good one for the industry.

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Take Quality 3D Scans with Your iPhone Using the New Qlone App

3D scanning is still intimidating to many people, and that’s understandable. No matter how simple the scanner is to use, there’s a lot that goes into creating a 3D model from a scan....

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EIT 3D printed titanium cage portfolio receives FDA approval

3D printed Cellular Titanium® spinal support implants are now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Made by German medical device firm Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH ...

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The future of 3D printing is in another dimension

4D printing is a method created to push the boundaries of what is possible with a 3D printer. The term was first coined in a TED ...

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3D Printing News Sliced: BigRep, Höganäs, Russian Institute of Aviation Materials

In this edition of Sliced 3D printing news, we feature: BigRep, Griffith University, Höganäs, the Russian Institute of Aviation Materials, Manufacturing Technology Centre, and HP. BigRep names Moshe ...

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Light-driven bacteria propel 3D printed micromotors in Sapienza University study

Physicists from the Sapienza University of Rome have used free-swimming, light-driven E. coli bacteria to propel tiny 3D printed micromotors in a process that resembles how running water rotates a watermill. Bacteria, unicellular microorganisms that are essential to global ecology (but which can also cause disease in living things), have traditionally had a bad rap with humans.

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Ilaria Guicciardini, Marketing Director, Roboze

Roboze is a manufacturer of boundary-breaking 3D printers, founded and headquartered in Italy, but also with offices in New York. Their Marketing Director, Ilaria Guicciardini, has a strong...

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Adopting Additive Manufacturing: Skills Shortage in 3D Printing Leaves Many Wondering How to Educate, Upskill, Fill Jobs

Driving a successful industry is a successful workforce; that workforce, though, has to come from somewhere. In terms of additive manufacturing, lately we’ve been seeing an increasing call...

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Australias Griffith University invests millions in 3D printing with Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute

Australia’s Griffith University is planning to build a multimillion-dollar Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute (AdAM). The facility will be used to for several 3D printing purposes, and could be built as early as 2019.

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3D printed wall-climbing robot emulates gecko by walking upside down and underwater

Researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea have created a 3D printed wall-climbing robot. The quadruped robot is intended to ...

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Kitten with mobility problems gets 3D printed wheelchair made by 8th grade students

A group of dedicated eighth-grade students from Portsmouth, New Hampshire has 3D printed a wheelchair for a kitten with mobility problems. The six-month-old cat, a Maine coon named Ray, was born with eyes too small to see and a spinal condition that makes it impossible for him to move his hind legs.

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Adorable Japanese Camera Drone with 3D Printed Parts Will Save Astronauts Time on the International Space Station

There are 3D printed drones that can fly up into the air from underwater, 3D printed heat-resistant drones that could potentially withstand the punishing conditions inside a volcano, and NASA has...

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Middle School Students 3D Print a Wheelchair for a Special Kitten

As the owner of a one-eyed cat, I have a soft spot for animals that some might consider flawed or, well, a bit odd. So do the people at the Odd Cat Sanctuary, a rescue in Salem, Massachusetts that...

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Mid-range $3k - $25k 3D printers seeing popularity surge, says market research firm CONTEXT

Market research firm CONTEXT says worldwide shipments and revenues in the 3D printing industry increased during the first three months of 2017. CONTEXT notes a rise in the popularity of mid-range 3D printers situated between desktop and industrial models.

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Singapore researchers create 3D printed flower that blooms when exposed to light

A team of researchers from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has created a 3D printed flower that actually blooms when it is exposed to light. The 3D printed structure integrates a shape memory composite and photoresponsive substances which enable this reaction.

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JellyBOX Easy-Build Review

Imade3D is an American education company using 3D printers for hands-on technology education. They launched their first kits in May 2016 and since then they got 4 Editor’s Choice Awards from Maker Magazine, won the category ‘Best For Schools’ and was rated between 10 best printers in Make Magazine’s 3D Printer Guide for 2017. I’ve tested […]

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Charles Darwin University Acquires LightSpee3D Metal Printer

It’s been a big year for metal printing. Multiple companies popping up all over the place along with new printers left, right and centre. While many companies are rushing to make their mark in different ways, cost is still a core factor in kick-starting the metal printing revolution. Metal prints are not as resource or […]

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Looking for 3D Printed and Industry 4.0 Solutions: Third Cycle of Dubai Future Accelerators Officially Launched

About a year ago, the biggest accelerator initiative in the world was launched in an area seeking to become the 3D printing capital of the world – the Dubai Future Accelerators program. The...

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Mid-market heats up with increase in worldwide 3D printer shipments

A report published by market research firm CONTEXT shows that 3D printer shipments and revenue in the first quarter of 2017 are up 16% on the ...

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DUS Architects teams with De Meeuw to develop recyclable 3D printed building façade

Dutch construction company De Meeuw has teamed up with DUS Architects to develop a 3D printed building façade that is 100% sustainable and entirely recyclable.

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Pinarello creates 3D printed bikes for Tour de France riders Chris Froome and Geriant Thomas

Pinarello, a bicycle company based in Italy, has used metal 3D printing to create a unique handlebar design for Tour de France cyclists Chris Froome ...

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First-time maker 3D prints working replica of Aperture Science sentry turret from Portal games

Fans of Valve’s innovative and unique video game series Portal should check out a recent Instructables page published by a user called Stephen Gioiosa. As part of a maker course at the University of Florida, the Portal enthusiast 3D printed a replica of Aperture Science sentry turret

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A Closer Look at Sonova's 3D Printed Titanium Hearing Aids

Most industries have been touched by 3D printing in one way or another, but few have been affected as much as the hearing aid manufacturing industry. The entire industry turned to 3D printing several...

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Australia Has Big Hopes for a New Metal 3D Printer: LightSpEE3D Coming to CDU Thanks to Government Grant

We’ve definitely been seeing a lot of 3D printing innovation coming out of Australia recently, from 3D printed fashion, medical implants and 3D bioprinting to a virtual 3D world of dinosaurs...

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Proto Labs Launches Metrology Lab and On-Demand Manufacturing for Injection Molding

Proto Labs has become well-known in the 3D printing industry, but the company, which was established in 1999, has actually only been in the 3D printing business for a few years. Before that, it was...

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3D Print Abrasive Materials More Quickly: 3DVerkstan Releases New Sizes and Geometries for Olsson Ruby Nozzle

Back in December, 3DVerkstan, a distributor of leading 3D printer brands like Ultimaker and Formlabs in the Baltic and Nordic regions, released its unique Olsson Ruby ruby-tipped nozzle and,...

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency releases first images taken by 3D printed Int-Ball robot camera on ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) is now the home of an adorable 3D printed robot designed for taking photographs. Called the JEM Internal Ball Camera (or Int-Ball), the partially 3D printed robot was developed and sent to the ISS by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Excitingly, JAXA has just released the camera-bot’s first images and videos from the ISS.

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NIST addresses metal 3D printer challenges with digital thread strategy

For its value to the efficiency of manufacturing, 3D printing has become a key component of Industry 4.0 aka the fourth industrial revolution. [caption id="attachment_104080" align="aligncenter" ...

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Pinarellos 3D printed bicycle cockpits propel Froome & Thomas in Tour de France time trials

Italian bicycle company Pinarello has used 3D printed cockpits on some of its latest bikes. The titanium 3D printed components were used by riders Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas during the opening stage of this year’s Tour de France in Dusseldorf, Germany.

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New Metal 3D Printing Technology Pays Off: Desktop Metal Receives $115 Million in Series D Funding

In April of this year, Desktop Metal introduced its long-awaited Studio System and Production System, two metal 3D printing systems unlike anything the 3D printing industry had seen before. The...

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High-schoolers set Guinness record for biggest 3D printed sculpture display with 35 sq m model of Hong Kong harbor

It seems that a new 3D printing record is being broken almost every week, from the biggest 3D printed fidget spinner to the least dense 3D printed structure. This week, a team of students from Hong Kong has broken the world record for the biggest 3D printed sculpture display. The sculpture, which depicts Hong Kong’s harborside in miniature, comprises 1,214 3D printed parts, and spans an impressive 35 square meters.

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3D Printing Patent Landscape

The field of 3D printing has been growing rapidly for years.  It has applications in many areas of life and the economy, such as healthcare, aerospace, and parts replacement.  3D printing also...

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Japanese space agency 3D prints floating space drone

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released the first footage from its floating 3D printed space drone, the Int-Ball. The JEM Internal Ball Camera ...

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Successes and Challenges: The Industry Around 3D Printing Meets in Nottingham

Who doesn’t love a good success story? Hearing about triumphs in business can motivate, spurring additional developments to build on proven methodologies, bolstering the mood of an industry. On...

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