3D printing news

A new 3D printing process for quartz glass developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is currently causing quite a stir. The team around Dr. Jens Bauer has succeeded in producing a variety of nanometer-scale quartz glass structures by…

The Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad “Ciudad Salud”, in Mexico, is using 3D printing as a tool to improve surgical planning in patients. This adoption by the health center, in addition to making interventions more efficient, also is expected to…

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is a thermoplastic polymer based on a mixture of polystyrene and polybutadiene rubber. Many popular materials in 3D printing are particularly characterized by their resistance to chemical solvents. However, in the case of HIPS, the solubility…

3D printing has come a long way since its origins in the 1980s. Though originally used almost exclusively for rapid prototyping, over the past few years we have seen additive manufacturing technologies rapidly industrialize and be used for end-use parts…

For this week’s top 5 videos, we’re taking you to one of the world’s most famous automotive events, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We had the opportunity to interview Hendrick Motorsports to learn about their use of 3D printing…

The TCT Awards 2023, sponsored by HP, celebrated the remarkable achievements and contributions in the field of 3D printing. The event took place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham and witnessed over 200 industry professionals gathered to honor the…

News and innovations about AI (Artificial Intelligence) have become more and more common in recent times. The latest innovation in the field that has caused no small stir is Paragraphica. What is it? A decidedly atypical “camera” with no lens!…

Designing is the first step in any 3D printing process and plays a critical role in ensuring that the final part will come out correctly. However, this stage can be difficult even for those accustomed to design for additive manufacturing…

Decathlon, in collaboration with HP and the Lonati Group, has introduced a groundbreaking sports shoe created through 3D printing technology. This partnership combines HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology with Lonati’s knitting machinery to design a pair of shoes that revolutionizes…

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process in which thin layers of material are deposited one on top of the other to form an object. There are several printing techniques available today, grouped into seven main families…

When the skin is cut, the body is able to react on its own, sending healing mechanisms to the wound such as clotting elements and white blood cells to prevent infection. However, when the wound is more extensive, an intervention…

As you probably know, the first ever edition of ADDITIV Medical World took place on June 6th, 2023. The half-day event was an opportunity to bring together the worlds of 3D printing and healthcare and discuss and learn with leading…