3D printing news

Building on the moon and distant planets may sound like a distant dream (although we have seen a few projects already), but research is already well underway. As part of the five-year AM-IMATE project, researchers at Delft University of Technology…

You have almost certainly already heard about plastic and metal 3D printing. But did you know that sand is also a potential 3D printing material? Indeed, it can be a cost-effective solution for a wide range of sectors, and is…

Whether as a result of a heart attack, a disease like diabetes, smoking, drugs or an accident, damage to the heart is slow to heal by itself and often requires surgical intervention to prolong lifespan. But what if it was…

Based in Lingenau, western Austria, start-up VENOX Systems has come up with a 5-axis 3D printer capable of printing a wide range of thermoplastics, including continuous fibers. Its special feature is a head-changing system that gives access to several tools…

Last year, we hosted ADDITIV Polymers World, a virtual event dedicated to exploring the role of polymers in additive manufacturing. And suffice to say it was a huge success! With over 800 registrants, 15 speakers and a number of partners…

Increasingly, it seems like additive manufacturing could be changing the face of modern warfare. Already in Ukraine, we have seen how 3D printing can be used to create not just tourniquets for those who are injured but also weapons. And…

Now that another week has come to an end and the next one is starting, once again we want to showcase the best 3D printing videos that came out. This time, start with a 3Dnatives original as we take a…

On Friday, July 26th, 2024, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially opened! And since then we have seen incredible feats of prowess from athletes the world over in about 40 sports. But of course, not everyone can make it…

Futurewave, a Belgian company with a team of 25 designers and engineers, known for its innovative products in the fields of transport, electronics and furniture, recently presented its new bicycle. Called Alyx, it was partly manufactured by 3D printing. Another…

We are back with the #Working3D series in which we get to know first-hand the different professions in the 3D printing sector. On this occasion, we will learn about the day-to-day life of an additive manufacturing innovation engineer. Closely related…

The leading cause of death is heart disease, responsible for almost a third worldwide. This is notably the case in the USA where one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease according to the CDC and in the UK…

Amidst the excitement of the Olympic Games, ASICS has announced a new partnership with French software manufacturer Dassault Systèmes. As athletes from around the world strive for gold, ASICS and Dassault Systèmes are setting new standards in footwear technology and…