3D printing news

U.S.-based Printpal has announced the official release of PrintWatch, a software and API that can detect printing errors during the part manufacturing process and take appropriate actions. The solution can stop printing in progress, warn the user of a defect…

With construction and environmental issues at the heart of 3D printing today, U.S.-based Azure Printed Homes has developed a solution to address both issues. In Culver City, California, the company announced the opening of its new 15,000-square-foot factory, which will…

We have seen time and again that the additive manufacturing market is rapidly industrializing. However, industrial applications are not the only way that we can use 3D printing. This was recognized by Canadian company, Little You, who allow children to…

The growing adoption of additive manufacturing is accompanied by more frequent and increased recruitment policies, as companies seek to strengthen their teams to go even further. But finding the right fit is not always easy, especially in a market that…

It is well-known that additive manufacturing is being used in space, but did you know that it also has applications underwater? ecoSUB Robotics, a manufacturer of underwater vehicles, has turned to 3D printing for the creation of key parts. The…

There are hardly any industries left in which additive manufacturing is not used in at least some way. In medicine in particular, 3D printing has proven itself as a manufacturing method, launching helpful applications for both patients and doctors. Whether…

At MIT, a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has developed a method to “lock” information into a physical object. Using 3D printing and a camera that uses the infrared (IR) range, he can…

Spanish company Iberdrola specializes in electricity and natural gas, offering distribution and marketing solutions. Recently, it collaborated with the manufacturer Hyperion Robotics and Peikko to 3D print the foundations of its green energy transmission networks. Specifically, they envisioned an pad…

Additive manufacturing is now an integral part of the production process in many industries. From fast and cost-effective prototyping to the production of final components, 3D printing offers companies a flexible manufacturing process with numerous advantages. These include, for example,…

As we do every Sunday, today we present the most exciting videos from the world of additive manufacturing in the top 5 videos of the week. That’s because 3D printing is now present in a wide variety of sectors with…

The new year continues with launches from some of the leading brands of additive manufacturing. This time, Carbon, has announced the launch of its new M-series printers, the M3 and the M3 Max, which it claims will leverage the next…

While we are used to seeing 3D printing associated with plastic and metal, more and more initiatives are combining the technology with natural materials. London-based design studio Blast Studio recently developed a 3D printing method using mycelium, also sometimes called…