3D printing news

The German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research recently launched a research project to develop an innovative 3D printing method for composite materials. The goal is to produce components reinforced with bio-based and sustainable fibers such as cellulose fibers. The…

It is not easy today to provide a universal definition of a consumer good: from basic necessities such as food that we purchase more regularly, to durable products such as cars or electronic devices, the list is long. One thing…

In 2010, as part of the Reprap movement, a team of Dutch enthusiasts decided to build their own FDM printer, the Elserbot, in a Fablab. A year later, in 2011, this same team founded the company Ultimaker by commercializing the…

Stratasys has added to their line of dental materials with the release of TrueDent, a clear, realistic dental resin, Stratasys’ first FDA cleared product. It is designed to be used exclusively with the Stratasys J5 DentaJet 3D printer and GrabCAD…

For the past decades, the global population has been steadily increasing, which means that these people have to be accommodated somewhere. Consequently, with this increasing number, the amount of accommodation must also increase. Essential for its construction are cementitious products…

Late last year, French manufacturer 3DCeram Sinto has announced the launch of a new ceramic 3D printer, the C101 EASY, which is designed for the easy and rapid development of prototypes and parts for universities, research centers and industry. Presented…

Additive manufacturing is known for producing complex parts that are subject to many safety and efficiency requirements. In the case of nuclear reactors, the importance of detail is paramount, and 3D printing has proven itself in the past. For example,…

Scientists from the University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a method to detect and prevent the formation of structural defects known as ‘keyhole pores’ which can result in additively manufactured parts with poor…

Italian startup SphereCube made a name for itself last year thanks to the Formnext Startup Challenge where it was one of the winners of the annual competition. The startup, which came out of the Marche Polytechnic University, has made its…

When it comes to medical issues, very little can be as scary as those affecting the brain. This is especially the case for brain aneurysms. Defined by the Mayo Clinic as a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in…

On the scale of luxury, 3D printed products can range from simple jewelry pieces all the way to opulent fashion and high-end motors. Today we are observing the latter end of the scale: Italy-based designer Jozeph Forakis has designed a …

When we talk about additive manufacturing and materials, we often think of plastics or metals. However, the current offering has grown significantly over the years and we can now produce parts with a wide variety of materials, from ceramics to…