3D printing news

The use of additive manufacturing (AM) in the military has been going on for a long time. From helmets to runway mats, the speed and flexibility of 3D printing has proven to be useful to armed forces the world over.…

While there are many additive manufacturing processes with a variety applications, and some can have certain similarities. For example, 3D printing technologies often overlap in areas such as materials used, the heat source used, printhead, etc. One example of this…

In Reims, France, a region perhaps best known for their champagne, Venture Orbital Systems (VOS), a start-up specializing in the development of micro space launchers and rocket engines, has launched the first French production site for rocket launchers. Additionally, the…

While 3D printing is used widely across various sports, cycling may be becoming the most prevalent. From printing ultra-lightweight bicycle parts to creating high-performance helmets for cyclists, additive manufacturing pushes the boundaries of performance obstacles when it comes to cycling…

This week, we’re exploring construction in the 3D printing industry. First, get a glimpse of ICON’s plans to build 100 3D-printed homes in their hometown of Texas. Next, take a look at some of the software that is helping the…

What began in 1857 in the Haughwout department store in New York has become an indispensable part of our lives: the passenger elevator. However, we realize that although we are in one almost every day, it rarely leaves a lasting…

As the Spain-based subsidiary of British luxury automobile maker Rolls-Royce, ITP Aero continues to innovate in the aeronautical industry, particularly as it pertains to engines. Now, ITP Aero has designed and created one of the main structures of the new…

The Swiss Bühler group specializes in the mechanical industry, particularly in the manufacture of machines for the food industry. In 2018, the company joined forces with Haas-Meincke, a Danish machine manufacturer that produces cakes and cookies of all kinds. Some…

ICON continues to make its mark on the 3D printing construction sector. The construction technologies company announced just this week that it has partnered with Lennar and BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group to make the largest community of 3D-printed homes to date.…

As additive manufacturing companies embrace the design freedom of 3D printing products and parts, they also have to overcome the obstacle of maintaining quality control. Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have uncovered a solution that will help companies achieve…

Scientists from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have made a breakthrough in the design of a titanium alloy. Thanks to additive manufacturing (AM), they were able to successfully create an alloy with superior mechanical qualities. The project arose…

Analysis from Bank of America posits that wireless infrastructure deployment cycles have traditionally lasted just about a decade. Meaning we are approaching 3 years into the current cycle, leaving more than seven years of 5G investment opportunities ahead. The use…