3D printing news

Nikon Corporation (Nikon), known for its digital manufacturing and advanced selective laser melting (SLM) solutions, announced last week that it was selected as one of the organizations to implement the Space Strategy Fund (SSF) by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency…

Additive manufacturing is establishing itself as a valuable technology in many sectors. In the past, we’ve explored its impact in fields such as jewelry, the marine industry, art, sport and even the Olympics, through various infographics. Today, we turn our…

Hypersonic manufacturing is one of the most challenging areas of research in modern aerospace applications. Vehicles traveling at more than five times the speed of sound have to withstand extreme conditions, including temperatures of more than 2000°C and enormous mechanical…

Imagine what it was like when X-Rays were first introduced. Or CT scans, and MRIs. Think about how transformative that technology was, giving physicians the ability to see inside a patient’s body without opening them up. A whole new world,…

To a certain extent, doom and gloom characterized the additive manufacturing industry over the course of 2024. Between firings, bankruptcies, failed mergers and more, no one was feeling particularly optimistic about the 3D printing market. But could that be changing…

For this week’s Top 5, dive into a story about how one man 3D printed an electronic wakeboard! It might motivate you to start a project of your own. Then, meet the first family to move into a 3D printed,…

In this week’s #3DExpress, certification is in the spotlight. First, Materialise announced that it had gained EN 9100 certification for its metal AM processes. Now, the Belgian company is looking to help the aerospace sector identify and source flight-ready 3D…

With 3D printing expanding and advancing daily, new jobs are constantly emerging. Have you ever thought about working in additive manufacturing? Or are you already an expert and are searching for a new challenge? Either way, we have collected five…

Mardi Gras is quickly coming up! Taking place this year on Tuesday, March 4th, the holiday is most associated with New Orleans, where the party does not stop between January 6th and the actual day. But there is another aspect heavily associated…

3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, the event organized by Dassault Systèmes that brings together thousands of professionals, designers, engineers, makers and creatives each year, has ended. This year it was held in Houston, Texas, February 23-26. 3DEXPERIENCE World is an opportunity to…

Nature never ceases to surprise us. It is also a great source of inspiration for the additive manufacturing market, as demonstrated by a recent study published by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It highlights a new 3D printing method, called…

3D printed heart valves have been around for years. In fact, in 2023 the Cureus Journal of Medical Science published Trends and Challenges in the Development of 3D-Printed Heart Valves and Other Cardiac Implants: A Review of Current Advances, which…