3D printing news

Despite the continued dominance of polymers in additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing has also increased significantly in recent years with a faster growth rate than many other AM product segments. This is especially the case when it comes to desktop…

In this week’s top 5 videos, we take a look at the slickly-design 3D printed porta-potty (portable toilet) from Spanish studio Nagami. The project is more sustainable as it was designed from recycled plastic and able to compost solid waste.…

‘Tis the season to eat chocolate—or however that saying goes. Dashing into this holiday season, the Sugar Lab is back with another jolly collection of 3D-printed treats. The chefs at the world’s first digital bakery have whipped up some 3D-printed…

If you follow additive manufacturing news, you have undoubtedly already heard of the Wohlers Report, a study published annually by Wohlers Associates, which has been part of ASTM International since November this year. The report is a benchmark for the…

Optimization of printer parameters is an area in additive manufacturing that is currently experiencing a surge of innovation. This is because in order for companies to scale production and add additional printers to their fleet, consideration must be given to…

Educators are continuously researching new teaching methods to implement in the classroom in order to keep students engaged and reduce the monotony of learning. And what better way to keep the attention of pupils than to incorporate interesting new technologies…

After the success of the Revopoint POP 3D scanner, a cost-effective 3D scanner that is remarkable for its many features, Revopoint has now launched a Kickstarter for their latest scanner: the new Revopoint POP 2. The new scanner is set…

You have certainly already heard of Revo Foods, the Austrian startup that has taken the country by storm with its innovative 100% plant-based 3D printed smoked salmon. Now, Revo Foods has officially expanded their presence in Europe, making the leap…

How can additive manufacturing help patients in the medical industry? Well, for one UK patient we may have our answer. Recently, Steve Verze from Hackney, UK, became the first person in the world to receive a fully 3D printed eye…

As one of the largest French industrial groups, Safran is constantly implementing new innovations in order to meet the demands of their global clients. Like many international brands, such as BMW and Volkswagen, Safran has a center dedicated solely to…

Additive manufacturing in the oil & gas industry is continuing to grow. AML3D has announced that they have made the largest, verified, metal oil & gas high-pressure piping component using 3D printing. It was created using AML3D’s Wire Additive Manufacturing…

MatterHackers, the largest US-based retailer of desktop 3D printers and materials, has announced that the company was awarded a 5 year NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) Tier 1 Additive Manufacturing System Contract by the US Navy. Over the course of…