3D printing news

The automotive industry is increasingly moving towards sustainable solutions, with 3D printing playing a key role in this transition. The Aether concept car was created with this in mind. This next-generation electric vehicle incorporates advanced technologies, such as digital modeling…

3D printing is often associated with plastics and metals, but today we’re looking at something quite different: food. 3D printers are capable of creating pastries, chocolates or even meals. These devices offer great freedom and creativity in the kitchen, and…

In the world of manufacturing, the integration of new technologies has been a pillar to maintain competitiveness in the increasingly demanding and dynamic global market. The adoption of new tools often seeks to improve efficiency, reduce time and costs, and…

3D printing has been revolutionizing medicine for years: from 3D-printed custom drugs to bioprinted replicas of human tissue, the technology promises to change how treatments are administered, offering an unprecedented level of personalization. Now, researchers at Caltech have minuscule robots…

Reverse engineering is a method of analyzing a finished product to understand its design and manufacture. By deciphering the structure and composition of an object, this technique offers the possibility of reproducing it, improving it or drawing inspiration from it…

For much of his career, Russ Maines has been dedicated to designing bombs with cast, forged or pressed metals. However, these bombs were expensive and not scalable. So, as a Test and Evaluation Division Director at the Naval Surface Warfare…

In the medical field, in addition to applications such as the creation of prostheses or the optimization of surgical procedures, 3D printing is also opening up new perspectives for research. For example, it can be used to design replicas of…

A team of researchers at Oregon State University, led by Devin Roach, has developed a revolutionary technique for 3D printing materials that can change shape. The material is programmed and once printed, it moves like muscles. These materials, known as…

PETG, or polyethylene terephthalate glycol, is a thermoplastic that is one of the most widely used polymers in additive manufacturing. Notably, it is a popular choice for filaments and fused deposition modeling because it combines both the simplicity of PLA…

E-bikes have become a popular form of transportation in recent years, and even more powerful models are now being launched on the market, including those made with additive manufacturing. One interesting example of this is the Möve Avian e-bike, which…

For this week’s Top 5 Videos, we feature videos on diverse topics, from healthcare to space exploration. First, check out our exclusive interview with Naomi Nathan, Head of Medical at Mobility Goes Additive, to learn how you could take advantage…

In this week’s breakdown of additive manufacturing news, learn more about the validation of Meltio’s technology for use on a US Navy ship, the USS Somerset. In addition, PUMA has opened a creative center with additive manufacturing facilities and machinery,…