3D printing news

Rapid + TCT 2025 is opening its doors today! Once again taking place in Detroit, the event will bring together the leading voices in additive manufacturing over three days of innovation, networking and expert-led conferences. But with over 400 exhibiting…

3D printing continues to be a key tool for many industries, enabling the creation of parts with complex geometries and advanced materials. In the case of metals, advances in this technology have opened up new possibilities in a multitude of…

The development of a sustainable presence in space, particularly on the moon or Mars, requires extensive infrastructure, such as power and communication networks. This is understood by the British architecture firm Foster + Partners, which, in collaboration with NASA and…

The skin is the largest organ we have in terms of surface area and whatever we apply to it is able to affect the body directly via the various layers. There it can fulfill its purpose, for example relieve pain…

This week has been full of news in the field of additive manufacturing. We’ll start this latest edition of #3DExpress by talking about the new Advanced Manufacturing Strategy unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence before turning to the newest…

Artificial skeletal muscles are particularly important for the development of in vitro models for disease research or for use in biohybrid robots. However, there are some difficulties in the traditional production of these muscles, as 2D muscle monolayers often peel…

In the past few years, China’s status in the 3D printing industry has gone from being known mostly for polymer, B2C printers, to becoming a real powerhouse with many manufacturers of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, including those using metal. But…

The number of 3D printers on the market has increased exponentially in recent years, giving anyone access to machines of different brands and price ranges available, making a wide range of printing technologies accessible, including FDM, SLA, SLS, and PBF.…

Metal additive manufacturing has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, making it possible to create complex shapes with enhanced performance and quality. The processes that offer these possibilities are numerous: powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting,…

Bioprinting has been used for medical purposes since around 2000. But, it has its limitations, particularly when it comes to drug development, where costs remain high. However now, thanks to financial support from Versus Arthritis, researchers at Newcastle University have…

If you are interested in resin 3D printing, you have probably heard of Carbon. The company has made quite a name for itself with its innovative DLS process that includes a pocket of air to ensure easier and faster printing.…

Can we rely on our five senses to know if fruits and vegetables are fresh or not? In most cases, it is enough to observe, smell or touch the food to realize that we can eat it. In these cases,…