Most 3D printers today are sold as ‘plug-and-play’ systems—either fully assembled or semi-assembled and ready to print out of the box. However, this wasn’t always the standard. The industry’s roots can be traced back to the RepRap project, launched by…

Metal additive manufacturing is no longer a technology in waiting. The global metal AM market is projected to grow from $6.02 billion to $7.02 billion in 2026 alone (Research And Markets). According to the 2026 Wohlers Report, metals revenue (including…

Can 3D printing bring extinct birds back from the dead? Colossal Biosciences is betting on it. Last week, the Dallas-based biotech firm announced it had successfully hatched 26 healthy chickens using highly complex artificial eggs: a critical proof-of-concept for their…

The Singaporean startup Castomize has developed a 4D-printed cast that addresses the drawbacks of conventional casts: itching, sweating, irritation, and the inability to get wet. Their solution leverages the properties of smart thermoplastics, allowing the cast to be molded precisely…

Sheyn means “beautiful” in Yiddish. Aesthetics are at the heart of Nicolas Gold and Markus Schaffer’s work, so much so that they chose this word as the name for their design studio. Their approach blends architecture and design to reveal…

As major athletic brands continue expanding their use of additive manufacturing, the 3D-printed footwear market is shifting beyond aesthetically driven lifestyle shoes toward high-performance athletic applications. TPM3D announced that it has reached a significant milestone with the industrial-scale integration of…

Metal additive manufacturing has long been associated with high costs and complex infrastructure, keeping the technology out of reach for all but the largest industrial players. A new generation of manufacturers is now working to change that. Among them is…

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease worldwide. For many patients, standard drug treatments are not sufficient. Researchers at Penn State University may have found a potential solution in a small bioelectric implant made using…