3D printing news

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…

When it comes to driving new technologies forward, strategic partnerships between companies can be the key to success. In the world of additive manufacturing, we can also see the emergence of such collaborations with other industrial companies, or partnerships with…

In the sports world, Carbon has proven time and again that it can provide valuable services to this industry. For example, in partnership with Adidas, the American company helped create more than 100,000 pairs of FutureCraft 4D, a sneaker from…

Engineers from the University of Maryland have used additive manufacturing to develop a 3D-printed robot hand capable of playing one of the most famous video games from Nintendo. Although it may seem like science fiction, the project is already a…