Researchers at Chalmers University (Sweden) have developed a biodegradable material for 3D printing made from baker’s yeast, wood cellulose fibers, seaweed alginate, vegetable glycerol, and water. The end result aims to be an alternative to construction materials such as plastic,…

The wait is officially over: the World Cup kicks off today! As the world’s biggest football tournament gets underway, it’s time to bring that electric stadium energy into your home and show off your team pride like a true maker. We’ve…

The countdown to Formnext 2026 is officially underway. On June 9, the event’s vice presidents, Sascha F. Wenzler and Christoph Stüker, gathered in Paris to present the upcoming edition, which will take place in Frankfurt from November 17 to 20.…

Today, Formlabs announced the release of a new large-format SLS ecosystem that delivers same-day production-quality parts at 50% lower cost and 3x the throughput of competing systems. The ecosystems are being sold starting at $84,999, and are currently available for…

Anyone who has swapped traditional braces for clear dental aligners knows the appeal: aligners are much more comfortable and inconspicuous, compared to wires in your mouth. As this consumer preference for a more discreet orthodontic experience drives a massive market…

We’ve all shaken a jar to mix something. Now imagine doing it 60 times per second, at forces of up to 100G, applied to some of the most advanced materials used in additive manufacturing. This is Vertical Resonant Oscillatory Mixing…

The 2026 Roland-Garros Tournament kicked off last week, and we can’t pass up the chance to highlight Novak Djokovic’s entrance. The Serbian player arrived wearing a jacket featuring a 3D-printed wolf and real clay from the legendary Parisian court. The…

For decades, hardware design has been dictated by a stubborn reality: the battery is a block. Whether designing a drone or a smartphone, engineers have had to build around the rigid, heavy constraints of traditional cylindrical or prismatic cells, compromising…