3D printing news

This past summer, we informed you of Stratasys‘ involvement in the Prince shoe tribute that would be on display in an exhibition at the legendary musician’s recording complex. The exhibition has been extended through 2022, so if you happen to…

In this weekly video compilation, we will get to see how Porsche is using 3D printing to manufacture full-shell bodyform seats to improve driver comfort. Next, we invite you to discover the role 3D printing plays in the Hyperloop capsule…

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Idaho (U of I) was given $4M USD to develop technology that will turn Idahoan wood waste into a more sustainable building construction material. Ultimately the goal is to use the material…

As the leaves slowly change to their autumnal hues, it is undeniable that spooky season is finally upon us, ultimately culminating with Halloween. Celebrated each year on the 31st of October, the origins of the popular holiday are still relatively…

It’s become a fact of life: your beloved piece of furniture gets worn down or breaks, but no spare part is available on request from the manufacturer. Annoying when the entire furniture would then need to be replaced—which is no…

By the end of this year, Zortrax is expected to send a 3D-printed electrical circuit, made on their Endureal printer, to be tested onboard the WISA Woodsat CubeSat space mission. Ultimately, the goal of this mission is to reach low…

Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has entered a five-year endorsement deal with global 3D printer manufacturer and dental solutions provider SprintRay. This venture promises to bring big plans to the island nation of Jamaica, starting with…

When it comes to the quality of additively manufactured components, one thing above all makes a difference: the material used. For binder jetting, HP’s Multi-Jet Fusion technology or selective laser sintering (SLS), this means that the powders used are critical…

A few weeks ago, we brought the 3D printed replication of Michelangelo’s Statue of David at the Dubai World Expo to your attention. However it does not stop there, additive manufacturing is continuing to make news in the art world.…

Artificial Intelligence, and more specifically, machine learning, is finding its way through various applications in the additive manufacturing industry. This time, researchers from MIT have applied the data-driven nature of machine learning to automate the process of discovering new 3D…

Pleko is a new pair of shoes, made largely through 3D printing with composite materials. The structural part of the shoe, namely the insole, midsole, spikes and ribs, was designed with carbon fiber using selective laser sintering (SLS). The resulting…

Companies in the skincare sector have been creating innovative solutions by applying various 3D printing technologies. From cosmetics to bandages, to actual bio-printed skin that can be used to eliminate the need for testing products on animals, the 3D printing…