3D printing news

International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8th. According to the United Nations, it is a global day that celebrates the achievements of women around the world as well as the progress that has been made up to…

This week, Trumpf talks to us about metal additive manufacturing and more particularly about its TruPrint 5000 solution which incorporates particularly interesting features for the aerospace industry. Thanks to a reduced residual stress, the parts produced benefit from better geometric precision.…

Scientists at Canadian McMaster University and the University of Waterloo recently used 3D printing to look at the impact of cannabis on human lungs. In order to do this, they created an open-source 3D printed device that “breathes” like a…

Today, AM Ventures announced the launch of a 100 million euro, first-of-its-kind, venture capital fund solely devoted to industrial 3D printing. The fund’s central focus revolves around reinforcing the foundations and early growth stage of hardware, software, materials, and applications…

World Housing has been fighting homelessness since 2013, seeking sustainable and viable solutions to ensure that everyone can have a roof over their heads. It recently formed a partnership with Twente Additive Manufacturing (TAM), a Dutch manufacturer of 3D concrete…

At times, metal additive manufacturing can run into a number of hurdles in the production process of certain parts. We already saw how one study analyzed metal fracturing in 3D printing due to narrow vapour depressions, known as “keyholes”. In addition, metal manufacturing…

Carbon has announced that its innovative 3D printing technology, the Carbon Design Engine software, is now available to all of its subscribers. This design generator allows users to automate the process of creating performance-orienting 3D printed lattices, saving time and…

At the INCLIVA Health Research Institute of the Hospital Clínico de Valencia in Spain, a research team has used 3D technology to learn about the behavior of certain tumors that cause childhood cancers. Specifically, they analyzed the application of digital…

Rocket Lab USA has just announced that it will become publicly traded in after entering into a definitive merger agreement with Vector Acquisition Corporation. The well-established end-to-end space company is a global leader in the launch, space systems and space…

Digital Metal, a subsidiary of Höganäs AB, is a manufacturer of industrial metal 3D printers which rely on a powder binding process. The company has just added pure copper to its range of materials compatible with the DM P2500, thus…

Abeye is a young French company supported by Atol Les Opticiens. The medtech startup manufactures electronic glasses intended to improve everyone’s well-being. After the success of its first pair, Spectalert, which detects falls in the elderly, Abeye is now launching…

Last January, Protolabs 3D Printing Service announced the acquisition of 3D Hubs online manufacturing service. Launched in 2013, the service has undergone a number of developments over the past few years, starting with a 3D printing platform where customers could…