3D printing news

For some years now, the aerospace industry has been turning to additive manufacturing in the hope and expectation of conquering space. The technology is being used to build rockets, engines or even houses to live on the moon. NASA has…

It is safe to say, that additive manufacturing and aerospace are increasingly being seen to go hand in hand. This is especially the case when it comes to space. Though it may seem like science fiction, 3D printing has quickly…

Founded in 2004, SHINING 3D is a Chinese manufacturer of both 3D printers and 3D scanners. With a particular focus on the medical and dental sectors, the brand has grown internationally in recent years and now has offices in China,…

The devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic left almost 7 million people deceased worldwide, and led people from all walks of life to pull together to help each other. In recent recognition of this community spirit, the University of Southern Florida…

Our interview today is truly unique: we have interviewed artificial intelligence (AI)! We wanted to test the now well-known ChatGPT and thought we would interview it as we would a 3D printing expert. ChatGPT (short for Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is…

As the topic of sustainability continues to grow in importance, 3D printing is increasingly at the center of the debate about greener production. One example of this comes from a possibly surprising source. Krill Design’s projects may in fact be…

Materials used in electrical engineering or electronics must conform to high demands. This is especially the case since these materials must have properties such as flame resistance. It is well known that in this case plastics meet the necessary flame…

January 15th saw the finale of Miss Universe, an international beauty pageant which draws 15 million viewers annually. In the pageant, women compete in a number of categories and clothing styles, and are then ranked on their looks and personalities.…

A group of researchers at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, or Skoltech, say they have developed a new bronze-steel alloy using additive manufacturing. They turned to direct laser deposition to produce different parts composed of these two metals,…

3D printing is an emerging technology in the field of construction and building, offering a more efficient workflow and the ability to construct on command. We’ve seen houses, offices, resorts, but soon will see another first: the world’s only 3D…

When it comes to automobiles and especially motorsports, speed is key. As such, teams and manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to optimize weight on their vehicles. Enter 3D printing. Additive manufacturing is quickly being adopted in the automotive sector,…

Once again Sunday is here and everyone can start to get ready for the week ahead. As we do every week, we have presented below five of the top 3D printing videos. Start off with a video that shows how…