3D printing news

When the industry talks about regions that are a hotspot for additive manufacturing, often we mention the USA, Western Europe and, of course, China and India. But there is another part of the world that has become one of the…

Glass is remarkable because as long as it isn’t contaminated, it can be infinitely recycled without properties changing. That’s part of the appeal of its use in additive manufacturing, and compared to traditional glass casting, AM methods may allow for…

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the polymer 3D printing market is growing, with a calculated value of $1.7 billion in 2023 and an estimated $4.4 billion by 2028. Among the most widely used thermoplastics in the manufacturing industry is…

As with every week, we are taking a look back at the 3D printing videos that we most enjoyed. This time, IMTS 2024 may have wrapped up last week, but if you missed it, don’t despair! The event has put…

This week, we take you on a little trip into space with SpaceX: the company has reportedly signed a licensing and support agreement with metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D. This is good news for Velo3D, which had been struggling for…

In late August, a fuzzy kittiwake chick hatched in an artificial nesting structure off the coast of Suffolk, England. Its neighbors? 3D printed kittiwake decoys. Since 2020, renewable energy company Ørsted has been working on the Hornsea Project, an initiative…

With the increasing availability of hybrid and electric vehicles, the automotive industry is increasingly turning towards sustainability and away from fossil fuels. As the sector is known for its constant innovation, electric cars and recent projects showcase advances in manufacturing,…

How can you 3D print faster, with a wide choice of materials, while maintaining good part quality? That’s what a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has set out to do. They have developed a new approach…

The additive manufacturing industry has seen some turbulence over the last several months. We have seen layoffs, Shapeways declared bankruptcy, and Nano Dimension has announced its intention to acquire Desktop Metal. Amidst this change, however, comes positive news: Canadian company Mosaic…

There is a constant race for even faster production, parts meeting higher demands and to surpass our current accomplishments. To achieve this, the products we manufacture have to be optimized in one way or another, so that they perform even…

As research into 3D printing materials progresses, more and more innovative projects are emerging in a multitude of sectors. This time, we want to highlight a medical application linked to additive manufacturing that was carried out by researchers at the…

As online shopping interfaces become increasingly popular, new solutions to support this technology must be developed. That’s why Walmart built an extension to their store in Athens, Tennessee that’s dedicated to online delivery and pickup services. However, this building is…