3D printing news

One of the largest 3D printing structure to date in the UK is finally opening. In Glasgow, the Sighthill Bridge has opened over the M8 freeway, one of the busiest roads in Scotland. To clarify, this structure is not entirely…

Starting the journey to get a 3D printed part usually means creating a 3D model, which is the essential first step in the process. While pre-made models are readily accessible on platforms such as Thingiverse, Yeggi, Printables, MyMiniFactory, and others,…

A recent case report published in Cureus journal highlighted the use of a novel 3D-printed titanium mesh cage to treat an infected tibial shaft ‘non-union’, a medical term for fractures that takes an extended period of time to heal. The…

As you know, more and more additive manufacturing is playing an important role in the world of sports, where it allows for the design of custom-made equipment. Cycling is undoubtedly one of the sports where 3D technologies are most widely…

D-Shape is the brainchild of Pisan Enrico Dini, an engineer, inventor and CEO of the company that aims to offer and create technologies to construct less expensive and more “beautiful” buildings. Their most important project? 3D printing artificial reefs to…

Scientists at Swansea University in Wales have developed a solution that they believe will transform the future of plastic surgery. They have developed an additive manufacturing technology capable of creating 3D printed artificial cartilage. This project aims to change the…

Something interesting is brewing at the University of Michigan! A team of researchers and architects have been studying concrete 3D printing in order to develop a construction process that is more efficient than traditional solutions. They claim to have designed…

Did you know, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) surveyed 1,000 US adults and found that 77% of Americans have experienced foot pain? Now, 3D-printed insoles are set to provide relief. The new development by researchers at the Swiss Federal…

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most widely adopted 3D printing technology. In this explanation, we will delve into the origins of this technology and how it operates. The FDM 3D printing process was conceived…

At the University of Florida, a team of researchers is attempting to reproduce precise blood vessels in the brain using silicone 3D printing. To do this, they have developed a process called AMULIT, or additive manufacturing at ultra-low interfacial tension:…

For many years, the amount of plastic waste in the world has been rapidly growing. This growing accumulation has a significant impact on global warming. In the construction and architecture sectors, many projects propose to use recycled plastic, as this…

It has been fifty years since the last crewed moon landing, but that does not mean that humanity’s desire to reach for the stars (or planetary bodies) has lessened. In fact, in recent years it seems that we have seen…