3D printing news

On August 10th, Northrop Grumman plans to launch its 16th commerical resupply service mission. As the name suggests, the Cygnus spacecraft will be carrying crew supplies, scientific research, and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. As part of this mission, supplies…

If you’re curious about the different applications of 3D printing, you are probably aware that several companies have been producing footwear using additive manufacturing. Adidas, Reebok, and New Balance are some of the largest companies to use 3D printing to…

Architects and engineers from ETH Zurich, in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects and Incremental3D, among others, have designed a 3D printed bridge made of unreinforced concrete. The 12 x 16-meter arched bridge is being installed in a park in Venice…

This week, we present to you the different 3D printers and technologies that have been helping SpaceX automate rocket production. Then, we take you to Lyon, where Dr. Marquette and his team are leading the BLOC-PRINT project, which aims to…

In a further attempt to move to focus only on 3D printing, 3D Systems has announced that they have sold their medical simulation business, Simbionix. The $305 million USD sale of the simulation business was to Surgical Science Sweden AB,…

The various applications of additive manufacturing have become increasingly broad. For instance, 3D printing is now used in aeronautics, automotive, fashion, food, even in the world of sports. Now, for the first time in its history, additive manufacturing is coming…

In recent years, several initiatives to develop 3D printed meat have emerged. Among these projects is Redefine Meat, an Israeli startup founded in 2018. Using a patented 3D printing technology, the company designs alternative meat from plants and other sustainable…

Shapeways has announced that they have entered an agreement to be Armor Bionics’ exclusive 3D printing manufacturer. The leader in digital manufacturing, known for its on-demand manufacturing in industries as vast as medical, robotics, architecture, jewelry and gaming, will be…

Once again, 3D printing is making its mark on the field of cycling! Like Canadian start-up Kupol, which 3D printed modular bicycle helmets, many companies are using additive manufacturing to design sports equipment. And it is clear these initiatives are…

In the music industry, the use of additive manufacturing is growing quite common. Indeed, 3D technologies make it possible to improve the experience of musicians and music lovers by pushing the limits of geometries and harmonies. It’s now possible to…

Fabric8Labs, an additive manufacturing (AM) startup from San Diego, has announced the closing of a $19.3 million Series A financing round. The startup hopes that the money will help to accelerate commercialization of its proprietary AM process, allowing them to…

In this weekly compilation of videos on 3D printing, we will focus on several industries that have adopted additive manufacturing methods. We will start with the food and beverage sector, as 3D technology is increasingly being implemented in food production…