3D printing news

This week’s 3DExpress starts with a breakthrough in Hong Kong, where a team of engineers created the smallest 3D printed sub-micron optoelectronics to date. This could mean that integrating multi-functional micro-nano devices will become a lot easier. Then, we get…

As Japan’s aging population and shrinking construction workforce put growing pressure on the industry, Shimizu Corporation is turning to a new kind of 3D printing. The company has developed a spray-based system designed to fabricate large, curved, and reinforced concrete…

For manufacturers considering an investment in industrial 3D printing, the transition from laboratory testing to high-stakes manufacturing can be a significant hurdle. While prototypes may perform well in controlled environments, scaling production often brings new challenges, such as repeatability, machine…

3D printed implants have already demonstrated huge potential in the surgical space. These implants are customized for patients, can reduce operating times by hours, and improve overall operational success. Today, we’re featuring a company entering that space: OsseoLabs. A finalist…

Billed as a global stage for innovation, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) returned to Las Vegas this year, taking place from January 6-9. The event brings together technology experts, decision-makers, media, and buyers from across the tech ecosystem, with the…

3D printing is gaining momentum in the sports equipment sector, particularly in cycling. The Dutch brand PRO unveiled its first saddle featuring 3D-printed components: the Stealth 3D. This model uses additive manufacturing to improve rider comfort, optimize pressure distribution, and reduce…

AMUG 2026 is on the horizon! As an organization, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) continues its mission to “educate and advance the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies.” This upcoming event will take place March 15th – 19th,…

In October 2025, Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, marked a world first with the successful transplantation of a fully 3D bioprinted corneal implant, created entirely in the lab from living human cells. Developed by Precise Bio, the implant was…

This week’s 3DExpress takes us to India and the United States. First, we cover a “Food Street” at Ashoka University with 3D printed kitchens. Then, we touch on the expansion of dental 3D printing at an Alabama Air Force base.…

In an oil or gas refinery, a leak, damaged pipe, or faulty valve can lead to colossal losses. The rule is simple: respond quickly, repair correctly, and avoid shutdown. But in an environment where corrosion, pressure, and hazardous substances are…

When it comes to spending time outdoors, preparation matters. Whether hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting, having the right equipment on hand can make a real difference. Because this gear must be carried (and often, over long distances), it needs to be lightweight,…

You learned it in science class: water is the foundation of life. The renewable resource is often taken for granted, since for many of us, it is easily accessible with a turn of the tap. However, the infrastructure that delivers…