3D printing news

The market for handheld 3D scanners is evolving rapidly, and SHINING 3D continues to innovate with its Einstar range. Founded in 2004, SHINING 3D is a major player in the 3D scanning field, with recognized expertise in both industrial metrology…

Japanese car manufacturer Honda recently revealed how it uses 3D printing to increase efficiency. The company’s technology of choice? Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). This metal additive manufacturing technology can create complex geometries that are impossible to achieve through casting…

In our Inside 3D Tour video series, we take a look behind the scenes as we go see the most important players in the AM industry. In the past, we visited the headquarters of Stratasys, XJET and EOS, among others. This…

One of the core aspects that makes RAPID + TCT more than just a trade show is its conference. This year, there will be more than 140 technical presentations divided into eight tracks, only accessible for attendees with a conference…

Thanks to its diverse benefits, 3D printing offers many opportunities for companies to break with their usual production routines and make them more efficient. But the technology does not come without its share of challenges. Many attempts fail due to…

Nikon Corporation (Nikon), known for its digital manufacturing and advanced selective laser melting (SLM) solutions, announced last week that it was selected as one of the organizations to implement the Space Strategy Fund (SSF) by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency…

Additive manufacturing is establishing itself as a valuable technology in many sectors. In the past, we’ve explored its impact in fields such as jewelry, the marine industry, art, sport and even the Olympics, through various infographics. Today, we turn our…

Hypersonic manufacturing is one of the most challenging areas of research in modern aerospace applications. Vehicles traveling at more than five times the speed of sound have to withstand extreme conditions, including temperatures of more than 2000°C and enormous mechanical…

Imagine what it was like when X-Rays were first introduced. Or CT scans, and MRIs. Think about how transformative that technology was, giving physicians the ability to see inside a patient’s body without opening them up. A whole new world,…

To a certain extent, doom and gloom characterized the additive manufacturing industry over the course of 2024. Between firings, bankruptcies, failed mergers and more, no one was feeling particularly optimistic about the 3D printing market. But could that be changing…

For this week’s Top 5, dive into a story about how one man 3D printed an electronic wakeboard! It might motivate you to start a project of your own. Then, meet the first family to move into a 3D printed,…

In this week’s #3DExpress, certification is in the spotlight. First, Materialise announced that it had gained EN 9100 certification for its metal AM processes. Now, the Belgian company is looking to help the aerospace sector identify and source flight-ready 3D…