3D printing news

The additive manufacturing industry certainly does not seem to be taking a summer vacation! Not long after the surprising news about Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension, now we have yet another unexpected announcement: Formlabs will be acquiring Micronics. At this…

Have you heard of 4D printing? Building off conventional 3D printing, 4D printing incorporates another dimension: time. This means that the final object does not stay static, rather it is able to change shape, color or size after receiving an…

In modern manufacturing, a variety of production technologies cater to different requirements. And two of the most popular are undoubtedly injection molding and additive manufacturing. Both processes offer unique advantages and can complement each other. To gain a deeper understanding,…

Last week, the city of Sydney, Australia, announced the launch of a new facility dedicated to recycling hard plastics from electronic waste into 3D printing filament. The facility, a joint venture between the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and…

The fact that 3D printing can contribute to groundbreaking innovations and progress in the aerospace industry is underpinned by numerous examples from recent years. NASA and ESA are constantly experimenting with exploiting the potential of 3D printing in space and…

After the Kaprun cable car fire in November 2000 and the fire in the sleeping car of the DB night train from Paris to Munich in 2002 (two of the worst train fire disasters in Europe), calls for flame-retardant parts…

It seems that every week, there is a new innovative use of 3D printing in the healthcare sector. Whether for implants, bioprinted organs, prostheses & orthoses, dentistry, or any of the innumerable applications for additive manufacturing in the wide medical…

In 2023, the average European consumed 64.2 kg of meat. Despite a five-year decline reported by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft, meat consumption remains disproportionately high amidst pressing environmental concerns, with beef farming notably contributing to climate change. This sustained demand drives minimal…

Additive manufacturing is increasingly gaining popularity in the worlds of art and cultural heritage. Indeed, the wider art sector, which has always been creative and in search of innovations and new conservation techniques, can benefit from 3D technologies in many…

Following its increased adoption of 3D printing, which has almost entirely replaced the company’s traditional methods for prototype manufacturing since April, McLaren Automotive has announced a multi-year collaboration with Divergent Technologies, a California-based leader in industrial digital manufacturing. This collaboration…

When it comes to 3D printing, many users find themselves facing a choice of either a high resolution or a high speed. It is indeed challenging to reconcile both without compromising. Printing nozzles with a small diameter enable intricate details…

Less than two weeks ago, RAPID + TCT, the largest additive manufacturing event in North America, took place. The event was a unique opportunity for many companies to showcase their latest innovations and products to the 3D printing community. Among…