3D printing news

3D printing continues at a frantic pace, but the processes behind this technology are still unclear to some. After our articles on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technologies, we now present Material Jetting. This process is…

The Chinese sportswear brand Peak Sports recently made a hit in the shoe market. The company introduced its new pair of sneakers, designed and manufactured thanks to 3D printing technologies. They are called the Future Fusion PEAK3D and 600 pairs…

The Catalan technology centre, Eurecat, recently presented an innovative application of continuous 3D printing to personalise textile. Indeed, by adapting the Blackbelt machine, it can 3D print patterns on fabrics, and this in a seemingly infinite way. The 3D printer…

There is a reason why the most popular and widely used 3D printing material for FDM printers is PLA. It’s a very easy to print plastic compared to other materials, which makes it the ideal filament for amateurs. Also, there…

Piotr Krzyczkowski is a young Polish designer who wanted to create his own brand of electric motorcycles, Falectra. He wanted to offer city dwellers a comfortable, economical and more environmentally friendly solution. In order to convince various investors, he designed…

Anisoprint is a Russian 3D printer manufacturer that has developed a 3D printing solution for continuous fiber composites. Based on the principle of melt deposition, its Composer machine makes it possible to reinforce any 3D printing plastic with composite fibres…

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! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we…

While the Chinese brand PEAK recently announced the manufacture of fully 3D printed shoes for the general public, we met with designer Annie Foo who designs high-end shoes using 3D technologies. By combining 3D scanning and additive manufacturing, it is…

F-elia is a young French brand of 3D printed optical jewelry that gives a second life to the glasses we know. Indeed, these accessories combine aesthetics, practicality and new technologies! The use of 3D printing in the creative process produces…

We have often reported on the advantages of high-performance materials such as PEEK, ULTEM or PEKK. Particularly in the medical field, some of these materials offer many benefits due to their biocompatibility. A while ago we reported on the first…

The European Space Agency (ESA) is currently working on a process for bioprinting human tissues from cells to better treat astronauts on mission to Mars – who have left for years of travel. In collaboration with the Dresden University of…

The search for personalisation is a key issue in the fashion industry and 3D printing could well answer it more effectively. There are many examples, from Iris van Herpen’s collection to Julia Daviy’s skirt: 3D technologies offer a unique look…