3D printing news

3D printing could now treat color blindness according to a study conducted by Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology (UK). Otherwise known as color vision deficiency, this condition is an inherited eye disorder in which one or more…

Once again, doctors are turning to 3D printing to solve unique issues in the field of medicine. In this case, engineers and doctors at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities used the technology to develop a unique light-sensing medical device…

The infrastructure of the Czech capital Prague covers a length of 142 kilometers, on which about 991 vehicles are on the road every day, transporting both residents and tourists. Accordingly, the transport company of Prague, which operates the tramway and…

Trade shows are still an excellent for additive manufacturing users to meet and learn about personalized solutions. 3D Print Paris, a key event for the 3D printing industry, is now back for its second edition, taking place on October 19th…

At Washington State University, a team of researchers is working on the issue of upcycling, that is to say this method which consists in transforming products or matTurning PLA waste into 3D printing resin materials that are no longer used…

What if living on Mars was possible by using 3D printing? That’s the question researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have asked themselves. Recently, they succeeded in making a solid, high-performance material that could be used to 3D print tools…

At the end of 2018, HP announced its intention to enter the metal additive manufacturing market. Four years later, its machines are finally available commercially, after being tested by several companies carefully selected by the American manufacturer. This is highly…

This week, people from around the world are flocking to Chicago for the 33rd edition of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2022 is already underway, taking place…

Today, more and more companies are developing composite materials for additive manufacturing, enabling the design of lighter and stronger parts. However, these materials can have a negative impact on the environment as they are often made from a plastic matrix.…

In the world of sports, cycling and 3D printing have been proven time and again to be a winning duo. This is especially the case in areas in which technology can play a key role in improving performance. One such…

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic,  more than ever we are aware of how harmful and easily transmissible bacteria and other microbes are on surfaces. The mats that adhere there, some of which are slimy, are called biofilms and are…

While more and more companies are opting for additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing is still the most widely used method in industry. Meanwhile, 3D printing is currently mainly used to complement subtractive manufacturing methods. However, as the name suggests, unlike additive…