3D printing news

One thing is certain: Desktop Metal has gone through several phases in recent months. If you follow industry news, you are already aware of all the upheavals the manufacturer has experienced and the difficulties it has faced. In fact, this…

Most people have probably never heard the term caustics, yet we encounter this phenomenon every day. You can see it in the dancing patterns of light at the bottom of a swimming pool or on shiny metal surfaces. But behind…

Copper, sand, alumide… we have already discussed many materials used in additive manufacturing. Today, we are focusing on titanium. It is a transition metal that is never found in its pure form in nature. To extract it, minerals such as…

As the industrial additive manufacturing (AM) landscape continues to grow and evolve, one of the biggest revelations in recent years has been ceramic additive manufacturing. Technical ceramics offer unparalleled properties, from extreme heat resistance to exceptional corrosion protection. When combined…

3D printing in the automotive industry has long been celebrated for its role in prototyping. Designers are able to iterate quickly, engineers can test fit and form, and the industry can experiment without cutting steel. However, with Toyota Europe’s latest…

In this week’s 3DExpress, we are covering some positive industry news: first, Boeing reports that it is using 3D printing to create solar array substrates—a decision that will cut production time in half. Second, we touch on ORNL’s new research…

Today, there is a wide range of CAD software dedicated to the digital design of physical objects. In the context of 3D printing, the design phase is essential before starting manufacturing. BricsCAD stands out as professional CAD software offering a…

In the construction industry, additive manufacturing is being widely used today. Whether it’s to build houses, schools, or even bridges, 3D technology offers great benefits. In terms of structures and walkways of urban architecture, 3D-printed bridge projects have multiplied in recent years.…

What if your 3D printer had eyes and a brain? That is the idea behind GRACE, a printing technique developed by a team at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. It is a workflow that combines volumetric printing with artificial intelligence,…

A completely unique concept with just one person at the helm, that is Print a Drink, a young company attracting a lot of attention at events. What exactly is behind the concept? The answer is simple: printable liquids. Or maybe…

Placentas are a small but mighty organ, with many unique traits. It’s the only organ that is “disposable,” and a new one begins to form each time a fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus. Then, they grow rapidly in…

Our lives are becoming increasingly connected, faster, more customizable, and adaptable to our individual wishes and needs. This phenomenon is evident in our communication, professional life, consumption, and in healthcare. Modern medicine aims to provide customized solutions that focus on…