3D printing news

ICON is a construction technologies company based in Austin, Texas. With the help of proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON mainly focuses on solving problems in the construction industry, by making it more cost-effective, among other things. The…

DyeMansion, manufacturer of additive manufacturing finishing systems, is developing technology to turn 3D printed raw parts into high value products. It all started in 2015 when the company released the first industrial coloring solution for powder bed fusion (PBF) parts.…

MakerOS, a startup based in New York City and Detroit, launched a collaboration platform for 3D printing businesses back in 2015. Given the challenges 3D printing companies were facing when managing various client projects at the same time, the MakerOS…

Founded in 2019, Headmade Materials is a startup that develops materials and processes for metal 3D printing. The company is known for developing a sinter-based metal additive manufacturing process called Cold Metal Fusion (“Metal SLS”). This innovative process enables additive…

Obtaining a 3D file for printing can be done in many ways: free or paid download from a dedicated platform, modeling from an adapted CAD software or 3D scanning via a 3D scanner. Today there are a multitude of solutions…

Over recent years, metal additive manufacturing experienced greater growth than other plastic 3D printing processes such as FDM or SLS. Mainly used for prototypes, tooling, and replacement parts, the industry also witnessed this technology being used for production runs of…

The applications of 3D printing are extremely diverse: from food to automotive parts, this technology is used to create a wide variety of shapes from various materials. The world of filmmaking is another area where 3D printing shows its full…

A few weeks ago, the car manufacturer Porsche presented 3D printed pistons for the engine of its famous model 911 GT2 RS. Additive manufacturing allowed Porsche to reduce the overall weight of the part as well as the production lead…

In recent years, the use of high-performance thermoplastics has become increasingly important in the 3D printing industry, as the technology moves away from rapid prototyping to the production of finished parts. As a result, the requirements for 3D printing materials…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you…

Today there are many different types of 3D modeling software for different types of users depending on their needs, from beginners to professionals. CATIA (Computer-Aided Three dimensional Interactive Application) software is a complete multi-platform solution for computer-aided design, manufacturing, engineering,…

The treatment of an orthopaedic bone fracture can be very complex, and usually requires a metal rod or plate to be placed in the body to stabilize the bone. Scaffolding materials encapsulated in powders or paste are then injected into…