Lunar regolith—the loose dust and rock covering the Moon’s surface—is far more than just dirt. It is comprised of approximately 40-45% oxygen. Since 2019, the company Metalysis has collaborated with both the UK and European Space Agencies to extract this…

In late December 2025, a research group in China published a comprehensive review on an emerging material in the microneedle landscape: natural polysaccharides. While these “complex carbs” are derived from simple plant, animal, and microbial sources, their potential for 3D…

While 3D printing saves material by only depositing it where it is needed, it still generates waste. What do you do with failed prints, filament scraps, or parts you want to throw away? The young company Creative3DP, led by Priyank…

Ceramic additive manufacturing is no longer limited to prototyping and is gradually establishing itself as an industrial production solution. Designed to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements, today’s ceramic AM processes now leverage advanced materials suited for demanding environments. In…

Imagine being able to tune the properties of metal, making it either resistant to force but brittle, like a ceramic tile, or yielding yet bendable, like a paperclip. Achieving this level of control requires precise manipulation of a material’s internal…

One small step for man, one giant step for 3D printing in free space: SpaceX launched its first Twilight rideshare mission of 2026, including an experiment testing whether a structure can be manufactured directly in space using 3D printing. The…

Large-format FDM 3D printing has moved well beyond niche or experimental use, with a growing number of manufacturers now offering machines capable of producing substantial parts in a single print without stepping into industrial price ranges. In this context, large-format…

What if a house could be built from sand? At first glance, the idea may seem implausible, and to some extent, it is. However, the Tùr House project is aiming to come remarkably close. Developed by Barry Wark Studio, this…