3D printing news

It’s not been that long since RAPID + TCT 2022 closed its doors, but trade show season is just starting in the 3D printing world. And now, you have another one to look forward to. From June 8th to 9th,…

According to a press release, researchers at the University of Bath have succeeded in making PLA even more degradable. Essentially, they have found that by incorporating sugar units into the polymers, they can be degraded more easily when exposed to…

Another week is over and like every Sunday, we have put together a top 5 list of videos related to additive manufacturing for you to enjoy! Our weekly top 5 starts off with a closer look at FDM technology, the…

Early last year, we introduced Thinking Huts, an American nonprofit organization that’s main goal is to help children gain access to education in underprivileged areas in the world. To make that possible, the organization, which was founded in 2015, relies…

Yes, you read that right. The world’s best tiramisu can now be made using 3D printing. This incredible dessert was recreated as an exact replica of the winner the latest edition of the Tiramisù World Cup (TWC). This time, the…

Anyone eager to start their own 3D printing project knows that it always begins with step one: choosing or developing a 3D model. However, many 3D printing enthusiasts underestimate the gravity of the entire work process that comes before the…

For the past few years, it has been clear that 3D printing is growing more mainstream as a technology. Now, that acceptance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become clear thanks to a recent YouGov survey. It found that…

British brand Mythos has introduced a new, 3D printed bicycle stem, called Elix, which is now available on the market for £500. The stem is the spare part of a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the fork steerer tube.…

When we discuss industries using additive manufacturing, one that always comes to mind is aerospace. Since the advent of 3D printing technologies, the sector has strived to adopt and integrate AM thanks to benefits like weight optimization and cost reduction.…

A few weeks ago we introduced you to Shining 3D’s new 3D scanning solution. The so-called FreeScan UE Pro is a portable 3D scanner with a number of more advanced features than its predecessor, the FreeScan UE. Broadly speaking, this…

What if it was possible to turn a plastic bottle into filaments for 3D printers and thus participate in reducing plastic waste? To be able to do just that is the idea behind the open-source Polyformer machine, which was created…

3D printing in the automotive industry is no longer a new topic. The sector has rapidly adopted 3D technologies for not just prototyping and R&D, but also the production of end-use parts in everything from electric cars to luxury vehicles.…