3D printing news

The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first by successfully demonstrating 3D printing aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This marks a considerable milestone in military innovation, showcasing the shift towards additive manufacturing within the defense sector. The…

Glass is one of the oldest materials on Earth, worked by humans more than 100,000 years ago. It was used to make tools and weapons, and over time, its applications multiplied. Looking around us today, glass is everywhere and exists…

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), which has been the parent company of 3Dnatives since 2023, announced today that their Board of Directors has voted to join forces and merge with the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS). This union of two…

Did you know that in Spain, around 1,144,214 animals are used every year for scientific experimentation? This practice has always been and will always remain controversial. Although animal models are used in medicine to test treatments for diseases, they don’t…

3D printing is already finding numerous applications in traditionally craft-based and artistic fields. At the intersection of design, technology, and innovation, it is playing an increasingly important role in creative disciplines, including, of course, higher education of those disciplines. The…

Polymers remain at the heart of additive manufacturing, and their role is rapidly expanding. Once used mainly for prototyping, they’re now powering end-use parts and large-scale industrial applications. That’s why we’re bringing them back into focus at the third edition…

How often do you see a 3D printer sitting on a store shelf? Chances are, you haven’t. Most consumer 3D printing sales still happen online. Bambu Lab is looking to change that with the launch of what it calls the…

Firehawk Aerospace, a defense company specializing in advanced energetics and propulsion, has just secured investment from Presto Tech Horizons (PTH), a defense and resilience tech fund created through a partnership between European venture capital firm Presto Ventures and global industrial…

With 3D printing expanding and advancing daily, new jobs are constantly emerging. Have you ever thought about working in additive manufacturing? Or are you already an expert and are searching for a new challenge? Either way, we have collected five of…

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new aluminum alloy, called RidgeAlloy, that could transform how recycled scrap is used in the automotive industry. By turning low-value post-consumer aluminum into structural materials, the innovation could reduce energy…

Crest Robotics, in partnership with Earthbuilt Technology, has unveiled a six-legged robot named Charlotte that could transform both housing on Earth and future construction in space. The spider-like machine is essentially a mobile 3D printer, designed to build a full…

Tires play a crucial role in automobile performance, and much of that comes down to their treads. These intricate patterns on the tire’s surface influence not only driving comfort but also safety on the road. Yet creating tire molds that…