3D printing news

In this weekly video compilation, we will see how DQBD has implemented Stratasys 3D printing technology to create more comfortable, 3D-printed bicycle seats that are adapted to athletes. We will also be able to see the new test carried out…

In order to make personalized products, scanning is probably one of the most efficient and reliable methods. Especially since today 3D scanners are more precise than ever. Whether it is to create adapted anatomical models, glasses, or personalized shoes, 3D…

According to many estimates, the world will face a significant housing shortage by 2030. With a growing global population, increasingly difficult to acquire building permits and necessary environmental standards, many countries are looking for solutions to this worldwide problem. And…

It is a topic that has been the subject of heated debate for decades: euthanasia, otherwise known as assisted suicide. Yet the legal situation is different in every country. Anyone who wants to gain an overview of the applicable regulations…

Founded in 2012 by three students from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (also known as BarcelonaTech), the manufacturer BCN3D has become one of the key players in the FDM 3D printing market over the years. Though initially focused on kit…

Last week, Formnext Digital Days commenced, with the aim of reaching a wider audience beyond the phsyical Frankfurt expo. Virtual attendees were able to enjoy networking sessions and engaging panels led by industry experts from additive manufacturing. It was certainly…

One area in which micro 3D printing has been steadily gaining interest is in the medical sector. Thanks to the ability to create smaller and smaller parts, 3D printing enables customized medical devices for patients. Now, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF)…

Sand binder jetting is increasing in popularity when it comes to end-use parts. This is due to a variety of factors. For one, binder jetting is one of the fastest additive manufacturing technologies and sand binder jetting, in particular, is…

Research firm IDTechX recently published a new report examining micro-trends in additive manufacturing materials for 2022. Materials are a key component of the AM market, which has been heavily impacted by the pandemic, though, the market continues on a growth…

What if you were told that 3D printing is getting closer and closer to revolutionizing science? A team of researchers at Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is rising to the challenge. Recently, they developed a microbial ink or…

The French manufacturer Prodways introduced its brand new 3D SLS printer, the ProMaker P1000 S, at Formnext Digital Days. Designed to make SLS additive manufacturing more accessible, this new industrial solution is reliable, ergonomic, flexible and adapted to industrial production.…

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new polymer that can be used to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jetting. In their study, “Additive manufacturing of strong silica sand structures enabled by…