3D printing news

At MIT, a team of researchers is currently working on 3D printing neural implants as soft and flexible as rubber. Traditionally, brain implants are made of metal – this new method would allow for the brain implant to better adapt…

Founded in San Francisco, Gantri is the digital manufacturer of designer lighting. These modern lights are created by its team of designers and made on-demand using 3D printing technologies. Additionally, the company is dedicated to producing lighting that is made…

For a long time additive manufacturing was considered a technology for rapid prototyping. However, AM technologies have been increasingly employed for series production of parts that need to be customized or require designs impossible to manufacture using traditional methods. In…

The German company Hyperganic, which we met last year, recently presented its 3D printed rocket engine prototype, designed entirely by artificial intelligence. The entire part was designed as a single block, integrating both the combustion chamber and the surface channels.…

As you might have heard, nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs are needed to collect samples for COVID-19 testing. More precisely, NP swabs are flexible sticks with a bristled end that are inserted into the nose of a person before being placed in…

CAD MicroSolutions is dedicated to helping mechanical and electronic customers ensure they are realizing the greatest value from their technology investment. The company offers design automation software, training, and consulting to help clients innovate, disrupt, design, and succeed. Hargurdeep Singh…

As the weeks pass, more and more countries are affected by COVID-19, and a huge number of people are in self-quarantine. 3D printing has been playing an important role in helping medical staff and the healthcare sector in recent weeks.…

The COVID-19 crisis has introduced a lot of uncertainty for many industries around the world. Whilst the crisis is resolving in China, where it started, in other parts of the world this is far from being the case. Governments have…

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,…

Every year, the American firm, Wohlers Associates, Inc. unveils its industry-leading report on additive manufacturing. At the beginning of the week we told you about its 25th edition, containing wide-ranging data on the latest developments and trends in the AM…

In September 2017, the Japanese manufacturer Mimaki, a specialist in 2D printing, revealed a 3D machine capable of creating parts with 10 million colours. The 3DUJ-553 met many professional requirements, especially in the design industry. Three years later, Mimaki has…

Large format 3D printing has found use in a wide range of applications. From making true to scale car panels, aerospace prototypes or billboards, many companies are interested in this type of 3D printing. Naturally, one of the key components…