3D printing news

In Rotterdam, Netherlands, the first 3D printed pedestrian bridge is being built, and should be installed before the end of 2020. Currently, it’s a wooden footbridge that exists in the Kralingse Bos, soon to be replaced by a lightweight 3D…

When it comes to product development, additive manufacturing has an important role to play, allowing for quicker iterations, leading to shorter production times. Many design offices have equipped themselves with 3D printing solutions to accelerate innovation and bring to the…

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…

It is not an exaggeration to say that in the last two years the world has seen some extraordinary advances in alternative production methods of meat. If a decade ago phrases like “3D printed vegan meat” or “meat 3D printed…

By now we already know that one of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is that it allows almost limitless freedom of design. And who is enjoying it the most if not fashion designers? Finally having an opportunity to create…

At Rice University, in order to print complex 3D shapes, researchers use not polymers or metals but sugar! An ingredient that could have a particular impact on the medical sector and the understanding of our cells: indeed, with powdered sugar,…

Damascus steel is a type of steel originally used for sword blades. In Germany, a team from Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology have developed a process that allows this type of steel to be…

Additive manufacturing applications are rapidly evolving. Manufacturers are moving from rapid prototyping to small or even large series production. Their objective is to leverage the benefits of additive manufacturing such as the ability to design custom-made, complex and durable parts…

As we know, the global pandemic caused by Covid-19 has mobilized the additive manufacturing community to seek rapid and efficient solutions to combat the virus. Today, a couple of months after the pandemic reached its peak, it is time to…

A few weeks ago, we presented the first house with 3D printed walls erected in the Czech Republic, not just any house as it is floating! As you probably know, 3D printed houses are more and more a reality that…

In the world of additive manufacturing, there is no shortage of 3D printing service providers. However, when you have no experience with 3D printing technologies you might find that the market is somewhat opaque, and choosing the right service to…

Additive manufacturing is starting to play a very important role in the construction industry. Concrete 3D printing keeps gaining more and more popularity among architects and construction firms for two main reasons – it is cheaper and faster than the…