3D printing news

Cockroaches are usually the last creatures anyone wants to encounter. But researchers at Nanyang Technological University and Waseda University have turned them into unlikely rescue tools, fitting living insects with 3D-printed underwater suits that let them navigate flooded environments. It…

The plastics landscape is shifting rapidly, and with it, the boundaries of industrial production. For companies in the additive manufacturing sector, the intersection between traditional plastics processing and 3D printing has become a core strategic alignment. As the global manufacturing…

Known for its reddish-orange hue, copper is a popular metal due to its exceptional physical properties. These characteristics have made it a key material in a variety of industries, from electronics to the creation of end-use parts. With advances in…

A UCLA-led research team has used 3D printing to build a porous carbon electrode that pushes a hybrid zinc-ion battery to store more than seven times the charge of comparable devices, while retaining 82% of that capacity after 1,500 charge…

French automaker Alpine and apparel brand Lacoste have unveiled a one-off version of the Alpine A290 Rallye, called Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye. Inside, the rally seats incorporate parts produced using 3D printing by ERPRO, marking…

3D printing filament is a fundamental component of fused deposition modeling (FDM) and other extrusion-based 3D printing processes. Whether you’re a hobbyist, engineer or manufacturer, selecting the right filament is crucial to achieving strong, high-quality prints. Factors such as strength,…

In critical applications, fire safety is non-negotiable—and 3D printing is rising to the challenge. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in fire- and flame-retardant materials tailored for additive manufacturing, available as filaments, resins and powders. These materials are designed…

After weeks in pre-launch, HeyGears has set a date. The HeyGears G1 Series goes live today on Kickstarter, with the campaign opening at 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT, 4:00 PM GMT, 6:00 PM CEST). The launch brings the G1…

In resin 3D printing, support structures make it possible to produce complex geometries, overhangs, and very thin features that would otherwise collapse during printing. However, they also increase material consumption, require manual removal that can leave marks on the part’s…

We just wrote about Meshy’s 3D Agent, which turns photos and prompts into print-ready 3D models, and now, we have another update: the AI 3D model generator announced today that it raised nearly $400 million in a Series B round…

Every 3D printed object starts as an idea. But before that idea can become a physical part, figurine, or prototype, it first needs to become a digital 3D model. For many makers, that’s often the hardest part of the process.…

You read that right. This 3D printed umbrella takes flight and follows you around, keeping you protected from the rain while leaving your hands free. To make it possible, John Xu, creator of the YouTube channel I Build Stuff, used…