3D printing news

For centuries, churches were built across Europe as an expression of devotion to God. Even today, these houses of worship remain at the heart of many towns and offer insight into history through their architecture and interior design. Building a…

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade are now taking battlefield adaptability into their own hands. After the Army retired the RQ-7B Shadow drone in March 2024, a team called Hawkeye Platoon, from the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment,…

In critical applications, fire safety is non-negotiable—and 3D printing is rising to the challenge. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in fire- and flame-retardant materials tailored for additive manufacturing, available as filaments, resins and powders. These materials are designed…

Bambu Lab, the commercial 3D printer manufacturer, has introduced a new crowdfunding feature on its collaborative 3D model platform, MakerWorld. Called MakerWorld Crowdfunding, the tool enables users to financially support 3D printing projects they want to see come to life.…

Avimetal, a Beijing-based subsidiary of Jingcheng Electromechanical, recently announced the expansion of its additive manufacturing operations with a new facility in the Xuzhou Economic Development Zone. The 8,000 square meter plant will increase production of Avimetal’s metal 3D printers and…

As we know, some parts of the world lack access to clean drinking water. One approach to providing people with drinkable water is the treatment of seawater. Desalination plants are often used for this purpose. However, they consume a large…

As we know, the additive manufacturing market is very dynamic. Numerous companies want to position themselves with their approach and offer high-performance hardware and software to overcome challenges in AM. As a result, there is now a wide range of…

Engineers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have recently developed a 3D printed titanium alloy that is not only stronger than the current industry standard but also significantly cheaper to produce. Titanium alloys are already heavily present within the aerospace…

Oftentimes, art and culture are reserved for the social classes who can afford to access them. LITO aims to break down these barriers and create art for everyone, making art more accessible and demonstrating new possibilities in the field of…

This summer, the University of Texas at Austin published an exciting innovation in 3D printing, which has the potential to revolutionize the next generation of medical devices and flexible electronics. Researchers at the university, funded by the US Department of…

Reducing construction time and costs is the goal of the Japanese company Lib Work, based in Kumamoto Prefecture. 3D printing in construction is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become a fundamental part of the industry. From office buildings…

A new collaborative pilot project at the U.S Army’s Detroit Arsenal, located in Warren, Michigan, is set to showcase how large-scale 3D printing can be utilized to upgrade aging infrastructure with minimal disruptions. The project will bring together the National…