3D printing news

Desktop Metal, one of leading providers of metal and carbon fiber 3D printing solutions, has announced its official acquisition of the ExOne Company. The deal was originally announced over the summer but was only successfully completed this week after approval…

With its eyes set on Formnext 2021, Spanish company BCN3D has taken the opportunity to launch the Metal Pack 3D printing solution. Intended for the Epsilon series 3D printer line, the Metal Pack opens up a new array of applications…

Recently, partnerships between artists and 3D printing companies have been on the rise. At the end of September, Zellerfeld partnered with artist and designer Heron Preston to develop the HERON01, a fully 3D printed shoe. And examples of this type…

In our everyday lives, we encounter Micro-electro-mechanical devices (MEMS) throughout our daily routines—from mobile phones to various electronics. Research on advancing MEMS technology is focused on reimagining traditionally bulky mechanical systems as miniature components and products that are high-performing and mass-producible.…

In 2019, Asian 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting took a big leap into industrial additive manufacturing with the launch of different professional technologies, including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Two years after this launch and after an extremely positive reception of the…

Next Tuesday, Formnext 2021 will open its doors in Frankfurt, and will welcome, after an 18-month absence, the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem, between exhibitors, researchers and visitors. More European players are expected to be there this year due to the…

French luxury fashion brand Dior enlisted the construction expertise of Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) to showcase their latest collection. Dior’s innovative new pop-up store is located on the Jumeirah beach in Dubai. The pop-up’s two…

Today, there are many materials compatible with additive manufacturing, from thermoplastics to metals, ceramics and photosensitive resins. They offer a wide range of properties to meet the requirements of multiple sectors such as aerospace, automotive, or medical. Looking at the…

Ohio-based chemical company, Lubrizol, was founded in 1928 and has a strong international presence thanks to its industrial, transportation and life science solutions. The company also has launched a 3D printing division, called Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions, where the company…

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) research team is testing the production of modernized wind turbine blades with highly-engineered, 3D-printed designs that use a thermoplastic resin system. Wind turbines are promoted for their ability to decrease humanity’s collective carbon footprint…

Under the motto “Innovations in progress”, the Purmundus Challenge is taking place for the ninth time this year. The competition aims to honor the most innovative projects from the fields of medicine, biotechnology, 4D printing, VR, robotics, renewable energy, mechanical…

This past summer Raise3D, a leading actor in FFF additive manufacturing, unveiled its new range of professional machines, the Pro3 Series as well as the E2CF 3D printer designed for the production of carbon fiber parts. And to ensure the…