3D printing news

Materials in additive manufacturing are a key component of the process, giving the final part its own chemical properties and mechanical characteristics. Today, the market has a wide choice of materials, from polymers to metals, ceramics and organic inks. If…

Once again the American military is turning to additive manufacturing (AM) for innovative applications to help them in the field. This time, Marine Corps System Command’s (MCSC) Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell (AMOC) has helped to develop a 3D printed metal…

BASF’s Chemovator business incubator alum Replique has partnered with Miele, a premium home appliance manufacturer based in Germany, for an additive manufacturing network deal. With this partnership, Replique will have the exclusive right to produce and ship 3D-printed Miele products…

On June 30th, BASF Forward AM will hold the final of the Forward AM Innovation Award contest, awarding one of the startups using Additive Manufacturing to develop sustainable and innovative products. During a 100% virtual event, the four finalists will…

In December 2018, carmaker Volkswagen announced the opening of a dedicated additive manufacturing center at its main production site in Wolfsburg specifically to test HP’s technology. The German company is now integrating the metal binder jetting process, with the goal…

Even with the advances made in recent years, women continue to be disproportionately unrepresented across STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries, and in leadership positions in the technology sector. In 1970, women made up a mere 8% of STEM…

What may still sound like science fiction to some is actually becoming more and more likely in reality: the colonization of another planet. Various projects are actively working on the implementation of ideas that are supposed to bring about the…

While many wish to explore their musicality by taking up a skill like playing an instrument, oftentimes the prohibitive costs of acquiring and maintaining instruments, such as the clarinet with its different accessories and variations, can keep many from taking…

This week, find out how 3D printing can be used for racecars. Students have set out to develop electric and autonomous racecars using additive manufacturing. Whether used to make prototypes or finished parts, AM allows the cars to be more…

Next Monday, June 21st is the Fête de la Musique (also known as World Music Day), an international celebration that gives artists the opportunity to take to the streets to showcase their musical talent. In recent years in the music…

3D printer manufacturer Microlight3D is the winner of the European FET-Open program, Future Emerging Technology with its microstructured concrete that would allow buildings to cool naturally. Thanks to its micro-printing technology, and more specifically its two-photon polymerization technology, the company…

Spanish startup Pangea Aerospace and the company Aenium have signed a partnership to develop and industrialize advanced 3D printed combustion devices made from innovative materials. Together, they have designed a 3D printed aerospike nozzle rocket engine that should be 15%…