3D printing news

In order to achieve a polished and refined surface on 3D printed parts, engineers use a broad range of industrial finishing techniques including coating, sandblasting and hand finishing methods. Although 3D printing allows for the production of intricate and complex…

In recent years, composite 3D printing has grown rapidly in popularity. In a composite material, at least two different materials are joined together with separate purposes. One material serves as the matrix and is intended to maintain the structure, while…

According to “The State of Women in 3D Printing” report, published by Sculpteo in 2020, the majority of women in the additive manufacturing sector are active in sales, marketing and R&D departments. In addition, there was a notable gap between…

3YOURMIND and Phillips Corp. Federal Division have recently announced their partnership with Marine Corps System Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell (AMOC) to enhance digital additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities. The collaboration aims to integrate 3YOURMIND’s part identification software with Marine Corps…

Over the past few years, 3D printing has increasingly become one of the strongest allies for the construction sector. Indeed, additive manufacturing opens up a wide range of possibilities for architecture, making it possible to imagine forms that are much…

One of the greatest challenges facing humanity in our times is no doubt climate change. Driven by excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere which is causing a greenhouse effect and heating the planet, the solution to this global warming…

Following the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age, we find ourselves in the Plastic Age. In the thought-provoking 2006 documentary “Plastic Planet,” director Werner Boote examines the pervasive presence of plastic in all aspects of our lives.…

Belonging to the sulfone family, polyethersulfone, or PESU, is a high performance material which has a unique thermal profile in the world of thermoplastics. Very heat resistant, it is an amorphous polymer which, while displaying interesting properties for many industries,…

Djokovic, Nadal, Sharapova and Williams – all four of these legends use a dampener on their tennis rackets. Dampeners, also known as shock absorbers, are small pads made of rubber or silicone that are clamped between the strings on the…

Get ready for an exciting lineup of this week’s top 5 videos! We kick off with a groundbreaking development in ocular prosthetics, where additive manufacturing technology is revolutionizing the creation of artificial eyes. Discover how the Herston Biofabrication Institute is…

Amidst the buzz surrounding the remarkable 3D printed characters of Disney Pixar’s “Elemental,” there’s an underlying cloud of skepticism lingering in the air. The film, set in the imaginary Element City, where fire, water, land, and air residents coexist, hit…

3D printing is revolutionizing the architecture and construction industry in various ways, offering unique designs, lighter materials, and the ability to create structures that were previously considered impossible using traditional methods. Today, we would like to introduce you to a…