3D printing news

One of the greatest advances we have seen in the additive manufacturing industry is the variety of applications it finds in the automotive industry. The customization of high-end vehicles is very important to many potential buyers in order to acquire…

A new 3D printing technique has been developed by the researchers from the University of California, Davis. The paper detailing the approach was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, one of the…

GE, COBOD and LafargeHolcim worked together to develop a 3D printed concrete base to support larger wind turbines, capable of reaching 200 meters in height to capture stronger winds, and therefore offer more efficiency. The goal of the partnership is…

Shapeshift 3D develops software to streamline and digitize the production process from 3D scanning to 3D printing of customized wearables. One of the main benefits of additive manufacturing is that it enables a great degree of design freedom, meaning that…

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a ground-breaking advancement in 3D printing for medical purposes – they have used motion-capture technology to 3D print directly onto expanding organs! This technology is usually used in film making to create…

It’s been a busy first half of the year for VELO3D: the company launched a new metal 3D printer, and raised $28 million in a Series D funding round. A few days ago, the company also revealed it had raised…

3D construction printing (3DCP) refers to various technologies that use additive manufacturing as a core method to fabricate buildings or construction components. We have already written about several 3D printed bridges and the 3D printed floating house project. The most…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive; but since today is World Music Day, we decided to select videos that are related…

The Chinese manufacturer INTAMSYS has just revealed a new industrial machine designed for printing flexible materials. Called FLEX 510, this is the new addition to the manufacturer’s range of machines focused on high-temperature additive manufacturing, capable of working with technical…

The use of additive manufacturing in the automotive sector is increasingly present today. In fact, many companies, such as Porsche, use this advanced technology to create customized parts and original seats for their sports cars. The new success story is…

The Italian medical implant manufacturer, REJOINT, announced it is using GE Additive’s Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology to additively manufacture knee implants. The medical company aims to offer a customized medical solution to patients. Both additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence…

Balance bike is a training bicycle that helps children learn balance and steering. It has no foot pedals, no chain, no gear and no gear shifters. The first balance bicycle was built in 1817 by a German inventor; now it’s…