3D printing news

The US Air Force continues to invest in 3D printing technologies. In addition to forming partnerships with leading AM manufacturers such as GE and developing materials themselves, as it was the case with reinforced ceramics for 3D printed sensors, the…

Additive manufacturing has infiltrated almost all industries, including food! In fact, 3D printed food was first studied by NASA in 2006: the space organization was researching how to feed astronauts during longer space missions. Fourteen years later, researchers are still…

According to the report by a consulting and market research firm, QY Research, the dental 3D printing industry is expected to reach $930 million by the end of 2025. In other words, the market is estimated to grow at an annual…

Material extrusion, also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology is still the most widely used technology in the AM market. In recent years, this segment of AM has undergone many changes: in particular, there has been an increase in…

The architecture and construction sectors have been enjoying the benefits offered by 3D printing technologies for a while now. From houses 3D printed in just a few days to military structures to bridges, additive manufacturing is being embraced by more and…

The dental sector has kept reinventing itself since the introduction of 3D printing technologies! And one company that caught our eye is LightForce Orthodontics. Based in Boston, it provides a digital platform to orthodontists to fully personalise 3D printed dental…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you…

Nexa3D is a California-based  startup that manufactures industrial grade 3D printers and develops materials, mainly resins. Lately, the company has been rather active on the additive manufacturing arena expanding its portfolio of products and forming strategic partnerships. For instance, earlier this year,…

Very popular in North America, and practiced all over the world, ice hockey is a rather rough sports game – playing it often results in injuries, be it during a game or practice. Therefore, protective equipment is essential and needs…

3D printing technologies can also have an impact on lingerie: Dutch designer Lidewij Vera Arí van Twillert used Artec 3D scanning solutions and 3D printing to design made-to-measure bras, fully adapted to each woman’s morphology. She started from the observation…

There is a lot going on with 3D printing materials! Recently, a team of researchers has succeeded in 3D printing with silica aerogel, the most insulating material of all. Known for being rather brittle, this material is often reinforced with…

We have seen by now how additive manufacturing can inspire designers to create shapes and forms that were impossible to make with conventional manufacturing methods. New designs are emerging not only in fashion, but also architecture. With the ever increasing…