3D printing news

At MIT, a team of researchers has developed a composite material from a synthetic polymer and cellulose nanocrystals. Designed in the form of a gel, it was used to 3D print different shapes, including a tooth, in order to demonstrate…

Research and Markets recently released its report on the composite additive manufacturing market. Previously, the report estimated that the technology will be worth more than $28 billion by 2028, representing a 28% annual growth since 2020. However, due to the…

It’s that time of the week again! As with every Sunday, here you will find the top 5 3D printing videos that we found from the week. First check out the Nike x Acronym Blazer sneakers and their 3D printed…

Drones are small aircraft without a pilot or passengers that are controlled remotely or automatically. They serve several purposes in the modern world, including for surveillance, reconnaissance, photography, among other applications.. They are also popular with individuals who use them…

In a week of continued advancements in the additive manufacturing industry, the launch of a new metal 3D printer has come from a perhaps slightly less expected source. The famed Japanese conglomerate, Mitsubishi Electric, has announced that on March 1st…

Only two months into the year and the additive manufacturing industry continues to show its vitality and growth. Already, we have seen launches and more from leading companies in the sector and we now have a new one to add…

A group of researchers has made a low-cost 3D printed microscope to detect microplastics in the seafloor. The project was carried out by the Microplastics Detection Assistant (MIDAS) team with the participation of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Navantia, S.M.E…

UK-based Bentley Motors Limited, a manufacturer of luxury cars and SUVs and a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1998, has announced a £3 million investment in its 3D printing facility, based in Crewe, England. The ultimate goal of the…

Since the early 1990s, BMW has been using 3D printing technology to design its vehicles more efficiently, faster and lighter. Starting from the idea of a car or motorcycle to prototypes and finished spare parts – AM offers a wide…

While we are now used to seeing 3D printed houses, bridges or even pop-up stores, as far as we know, no religious building has yet been designed using additive manufacturing. Though that is all about to change as according to…

3D printing makes it possible to realize challenging design projects in a cost-effective and sustainable way. For architects and industrial designers in particular, this technology offers unimagined possibilities, with virtually no limits to creativity. And it doesn’t stop at fashion…

Whether it is FDM, SLA, DLP, MJF, SLS or any other printing process, fine particles are emitted during the additive manufacturing process. Studies conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Fraunhofer WKI have shown that more than 200 types…