3D printing news

It has been a particularly interesting week for additive manufacturing. Between the end of RAPID + TCT and the huge announcements that we saw (including Nano Dimension’s intention to acquire Desktop Metal in the coming months), there was so much…

A team of UC Berkeley researchers, spearheaded by Ph.D. student Taylor Waddell, has achieved a significant milestone in additive manufacturing with the development of the SpaceCAL 3D printer. Launched into suborbital space aboard the VSS Unity on June 8th as…

It seems that fast-food chain McDonald’s recently turned to 3D printing not to design new hamburgers, but to imagine the lighting fixtures for its restaurants around the world. For this, the multinational turned to Philips and additive manufacturing, after having…

Who has never seen the dreaded public health announcement from the USDA, “food recalled due to pathogens”? Whether E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Norovirus or any of the at least 31 pathogens known to cause foodborne illnesses, tracking and ensuring that these…

The collaboration between Makino and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has yielded a significant advancement in additive manufacturing: EHLA3D. This process, resulting from the integration of high-speed laser cladding technology with advanced five-axis CNC machinery, is transforming the…

The tumultuous merger discussions have once again come to a head. After hearing from Yoav Stern, Nano Dimension’s Chief Executive Officer, last week at RAPID + TCT 2024, it was clear that the company intended to move towards one goal,…

Have you been keeping up with all the news from RAPID + TCT? With a rapidly changing additive manufacturing landscaping, it can be hard to know what some of the most interesting technologies shown at the event were. That is…

Walking around the show floor at RAPID + TCT 2024, one fact quickly became clear: metal is increasingly important in the 3D printing world. Although polymers continue to dominate the market, metal additive manufacturing solutions and applications could be found…

As the Paris Olympic Games draw near, the city is witnessing an exciting development. Starting on July 18, a 400m² skatepark created using 3D concrete printing will be open to the public near the Bassin de Takis in La Défense.…

Lights, camera, action! One of the clear highlights this year at RAPID + TCT was the Hollywood Showcase. In this incredible zone, attendees were able to get up close and personal with some of their favorite characters such as Mike…

It goes without saying materials and additive manufacturing go hand in hand. Whether metals, polymers or ceramics, the right material is critical for ensuring that users can produce parts with the right properties and characteristics. This is especially the case…

Metal additive manufacturing brings its share of benefits to the industry, with several processes, all of which are suited for different needs and constraints, falling under its umbrella. While powder-based processes are mainly favored by professionals, others are gaining ground.…