3D printing news

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is no stranger to additive manufacturing. They have used AM to produce everything from hypersonic weapons to 3D printed barracks, and just this October, they awarded $4.5 million to ceramics 3D printing development.…

3D printing has transformed manufacturing in a variety of industries, enabling everything from the production of prototypes to the creation of complex biomedical structures. Among current technologies, digital light processing (DLP) has become especially popular for its speed and accuracy.…

Oceans are key to the planet’s health, and that is why humans must protect them. Several companies have leveraged 3D printing technology to aid ocean conservation in recent years, and their work has been nothing short of innovative. Some common…

A few weeks ago, we took a look at the applications of additive manufacturing in the railway industry, and now it is time to take a closer look at the impact of 3D technologies on the maritime sector. This sector…

At a time when climate change is becoming an increasing threat to our planet, it is critical to start adopting sustainable energy sources and technologies. The project Stored Energy in the Sea (StEnSea) was developed in 2012 for that reason.…

Bringing 3D printing into your home or office opens the door to endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re looking to create custom parts, gadgets, figurines, or unique decor, 3D printers offer a diverse range of applications for both utility and fun.…

3D printing is becoming increasingly important in medicine and has now also taken on an important role in ophthalmology. One example is 3D-printed glasses, which can be perfectly adapted to the needs and wishes of patients. But it’s not just…

Formnext is an annual trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing. For several years now, it has brought together thousands of players and participants in Frankfurt over four days. Last year, for example, the show attracted 31,851 visitors and 148 conferences…

Directed energy deposition (DED) is one of the more versatile metal additive manufacturing technologies. Used for everything from large metal parts to repairs, the process is gaining popularity in different sectors. One area where we are particularly seeing a growing…

Additive manufacturing has been playing an increasingly important role in endangered animal conservation. Earlier this fall, 3Dnatives reported on 3D printed bird decoys to encourage nesting among endangered seabirds, and now, just last week, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory revealed…

3D printing continues to transform the medical sector, and its influence now extends to the ophthalmology sector, particularly in the manufacturing of lenses. This is the case of startup Lensy Medical, which manufactures contact lenses using 3D technologies. Its approach…

The flexibility in design and customization, the elimination of casting molds and the low material consumption paved the way for metal 3D printing and ultimately ensured its successful entry into various industrial applications. Nevertheless, metal additive manufacturing is not immune…