3D printing news

The British aerospace company Orbex regularly launches small, micro and nano satellites into accurate low Earth orbits. Until now, the company had not drawn much attention to its additive manufacturing activities or developments. However, they recently revealed that they have…

While 3D printing is gaining ground in the industrial sector, it is also present on a smaller scale in homes, open spaces or even parks and streets. We have noticed more and more 3D printed furniture for example. From chairs,…

The German manufacturer, EOS, producer of systems for the additive manufacturing of components in metal and polymers has announced the acquisition of Vulcan Labs. Vulcan Labs spun out of Stratasys last year. The spin-off from Stratasys specialises in powder bed…

Dremel, better known for its wide range of multifunctional tools designed for manufacturers can nevertheless, boast about having nearly 5 years of experience in the 3D printing industry. In 2014, the company released its first FDM machine, the Idea Builder…

Dutch designer, Iris van Herpen, is probably one of the most influential designers when it comes to mixing fashion and 3D printing. Many of her collections include 3D printed elements, from dresses to accessories. This time, the designer unveiled 3D…

Xerox, the printer and photocopier manufacturer, announced during its 2019 Investor Day that it has acquired Vader Systems. Vader System is a New-York based metal additive manufacturing company. This acquisition should enable Xerox to offer low-cost metal additive manufacturing with…

We found the TOP 5 videos of the week about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping and changing our society. Ford 3D prints largest metal automotive part in history, ghost gun printing remains a divisive issue, Nervous…

The modular all-in-1 desktop robot arm project from Hexbot Robotics based in Philadelphia was fully funded on Kickstarter in less than 5 minutes. Kickstarter is an American crowd-funding platform focused on creativity and merchandising. The company’s stated mission is to…

Researchers at the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering, have developed a 3D printing material that repairs itself on its own after being fractured or punctured. These materials could be game-changing for many industries such as the shoe,…

The manufacturer Carbon has announced the arrival of their new large-scale 3D printer, the L1. The L1 comes after the launch of their two previous printers, the M2 and M1. As a matter of fact, based on the same technology,…

Spectroplast provides a SLA silicone additive manufacturing service in order to produce functional parts for mass markets. The startup spun out of ETH Zurich after a few years of research and development in silicone resins. The company was created by…

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, developed a new 3D printer that uses a special light-sensitive resin that solidifies into objects in a matter of minutes. The researchers nicknamed their machine the “Replicator” after the Star Trek device that…