3D printing news

Once again, the American military has shown its interest in using 3D printing. This time, United States Army researchers have collaborated with academic partners from the University of Central Florida (UCF) to work to optimize the additive manufacturing process. The…

Compared to traditional production methods, additive manufacturing (AM) offers the advantage of producing little or no waste. However, it is no secret that there is still room for improvement for 3D printing in terms of sustainability. In particular, the direct…

As winter gives way to spring the newly bloomed flowers and warm weather bring with them dust, unperceived by most but an anguish to those suffering from respiratory diseases. For them, this year and last, tainted by Covid-19, has amplified…

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has just announced separate contracts with two companies, both specialising in 3D printing, Inkbit and BotFactory. While still of interest, the news comes as no surprise as the U.S. Air Force has already demonstrated their…

In early March of this year, the 3D Factory Incubator completed its second year in operation. It is the first European high-tech 3D printing incubator, housing the most promising initiatives and projects committed to disruptive technologies as the basis of…

For centuries, gears have been used in a variety of everyday objects. However, they can be difficult to make. To ensure that as little friction loss as possible is generated during the transmission of power, special attention must be paid…

This week, discover DyeMansion ‘s new post-processing solutions: the PowerShot Performance series. The new range allows faster cleaning and coating of 3D printed parts, regardless of volume. Our second video focuses on the 3D printed parts involved in the production…

After the decision to once again turn to 3D printing for its manufacturing processes, Ford has joined forces with HP. The pair are set for an industry first, turning used 3D printed parts and powders into injection molded auto parts.…

Stratasys, a historical player in additive manufacturing, has announced that it is officially entering the powder bed fusion market with a new patented process called Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF). This is a first for the Israeli-American giant, which until now…

DyeMansion have just announced the addition of three new systems to its Powershot product portfolio, during an interactive-online event hosted from their HQ in Munich. During the event the company also demonstrated its new products live, as well as hosted…

It has been an extremely busy year for the additive manufacturing industry. Though it’s only the end of March, already we have seen some major acquisitions as well as a number of companies going public. This despite the fact that…

Research and Markets recently released its latest report on the Global High-Performance Materials in Additive Manufacturing Market. Entitled ‘The Global 3D Printing High-Performance Plastic Market’, it analyzes the place and evolution of high-performance polymers such as PA, PEEK, PEKK, PEI and…