3D printing news

A joint venture between software company NVIDIA and researchers at Curtin University in Western Australia has seen the recreation of the wreck of a shipwreck using photogrammetry and 3D printing technology. The exhibition, at the WA Maritime Museum, was developed…

In recent years, 3D printing has become growingly everpresent. From medicine, aerospace, to design, and construction — every day there’s news about breakthroughs, innovations, and developments in the additive manufacturing industry. However, in one particular industry, it’s still pretty quiet…

It is more than obvious that medicine has benefited particularly from additive manufacturing within the last few years. In addition to the production of facial masks, prostheses, orthoses or even educational material, there has also been increasing investment in the…

Created in China, in Jinhua, in 2011, Flashforge is a historical player in the desktop FDM/FFF 3D printer market, with many recognized models to its name including the Creator, the Finder and the Dreamer. More recently, the brand has also…

When it comes to 3D printing, as with any manufacturing process, it goes without saying that users will not always be completely satisfied with the results. It can often happen that, due to different circumstances, the 3D printed part does…

With 1 in 3 American adults living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, a painful and difficult-to-treat condition, medical advances are essential for improving their quality of life. The Fraunhofer Institute, a German research organization with 76 bases across the country, has worked…

Increasingly, it seems as if the sky’s the limit for applications in 3D printing. We have already seen parts made for everything from rocket engines to sneakers. Though when it comes to consumer goods, particularly for sports, 3D printing has…

Another week has come to an end which means it is, of course, time for our weekly top 5 3D printing videos of the week! First, Lexus shows off its new 3D printed car, produced jointly with Carbon and adidas,…

3D printing in movies is an exciting application of the technology. Movie buffs will probably have seen Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, already popular all over the world despite having hit the screens only a short time ago. If you have…

It is becoming increasingly evident that additive manufacturing has a pivotal role to play within the medical sector. This is largely due to the ability to create and customize solutions tailored to each individual. From bioprinting projects for tissue development…

Though ICON may be well known for its 3D printed construction projects here on Earth, the company is also reaching for the stars. Literally in this case. In a recent press release, the company has announced that NASA has awarded…

This year, we have already seen a number of projects within the construction industry that have used additive manufacturing. Whether remarkable for its height, quantity or sustainability, these types of projects can benefit significantly from the advantages of 3D printing.…