3D printing news

Humanity has always dreamed of conquering space, and every technological advance brings us a little closer to this goal. Among these innovations, 3D printing has emerged in recent years as a major asset for the space industry. But contrary to…

Metal 3D printing continues to advance, particularly in the reinforcement of parts for the aerospace and automotive industries. Recently, researchers highlighted a discovery in 3D-printed aluminum alloys: atomic structures called quasicrystals. These quasicrystals are unusual. Unlike conventional crystals, such as…

The aerospace industry is growing steadily, thanks in particular to advances in additive manufacturing. To accelerate this evolution, numerous collaborations are formed every year. Recently, Nikon Corporation formalized a funded research partnership with Advanced Powders and Coatings Inc (AP&C) and…

In this issue of #3DExpress, we once again present five exciting news items from the world of 3D printing that have caused a stir this week. First up: the 3D-printed facial implant that the University Hospital Basel has produced and…

Additive manufacturing is widely used in the automotive industry, from the exterior and interior design of a vehicle to improvements in production processes. This is because complex components can often be produced more easily with additive technologies than with conventional…

A laser engraver is a machine that reproduces a shape (symbol, photo, logo, etc.) on a variety of materials using a heat source – a laser in this case. In concrete terms, the laser heats up wood, metal, leather or…

In recent years, the rapid development of additive manufacturing technology in healthcare has led to significant advances in research, drug development and the production of prostheses, implants and medical devices. In the latter case, metal 3D printing in particular has…

Designing custom 3D-printable parts – like jigs, fixtures, or product-specific tooling – often requires manual modeling by experienced CAD users. This is a time-consuming process and is difficult to scale, so it often becomes a bottleneck in additive manufacturing workflows.…

Protolabs has been making a name for itself in the manufacturing industry for many years. The company has not only mastered traditional production processes such as injection molding, but is also an expert in additive manufacturing, using a wide range…

It should be clear by now, applications were the star at RAPID + TCT. This was especially the case when it comes to demanding sectors: for example, aerospace, defense and automotive. Although we already knew these fields would have a…

While at RAPID + TCT 2025, one thing that was very obvious was the prevalence of applications on the show floor and in conference sessions. This follows a trend that we have seen for quite some time now, with companies…

Additive manufacturing is no longer just an emerging technology, it has established itself as a key tool to transform the industry. In this context, training future professionals in 3D printing is not an option, rather a necessity. Technological training centers…