3D printing news

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have created a new ecological ink that is made from one of the main building blocks of plant material, cellulose. Thanks to their research, their ink may be the development…

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While the automobile and aerospace industries have typically been the dominate leaders in 3D printing technology, new industries are beginning to take notice of this technology’s capabilities. The sporting industry is now a contender within the 3D printing technology race, bringing us a…

This week, 3D printing service company, Sculpteo, unveiled their third edition of “The State of 3D Printing 2017”. This report delves into the 3D printing industry, following the trends, strategies and insights, to see just how much the world of…

3D printing technology has certainly found its place within the automotive industry, such as seen with major brands BMW and Audi, long time users of additive production for rapid prototyping. Just like any technology, 3D printing has changed a once…

Many of you are familiar with the innovations made in 3D printed food, such as with chocolate and cake molds, an exciting innovation for the foodies around the world. But now MIT’S Tangible Media Group is bringing us the next…

The University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada is leading the way for educational institutions with their latest investment in 3D printing technology. On Wednesday May 24, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) announced their investment of $8.9 million,…

Chizzle is a new tool that makes it easier than ever to create objects from clay, thanks to a connected modeling surface and a 3D scanner. The startup has recently started its crowdfunding campaign, hoping to give a solution to…

A new selection of the best 3D printing videos of the week, just for you! Find our TOP 5 videos of the week below and tell us what your favorite video is in a comment or on our Facebook and Twitter page.…

Just over two years ago, the California based startup ‘Rocket Lab’ announced that they had developed the world’s first battery-powered rocket. This same Electron rocket is now here, and incorporates a 3D printed Rutherford engine with with the aim of…

There has been a recent trend in the construction of parts for satellites and other spacecrafts using 3D printing, and Thales Alenia Space is just another example of this increasing trend. Heading into the future at full speed, the company…

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (Tu/e) in the Netherlands have used 3D printing technology to create a new innovation for the future of pediatric medicine. Their creation: a 3D printed biodegradable stent that grows within the pediatric patient. For…