3D printing news

At a time when climate change is becoming an increasing threat to our planet, it is critical to start adopting sustainable energy sources and technologies. The project Stored Energy in the Sea (StEnSea) was developed in 2012 for that reason.…

Bringing 3D printing into your home or office opens the door to endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re looking to create custom parts, gadgets, figurines, or unique decor, 3D printers offer a diverse range of applications for both utility and fun.…

Formnext is an annual trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing. For several years now, it has brought together thousands of players and participants in Frankfurt over four days. Last year, for example, the show attracted 31,851 visitors and 148 conferences…

Directed energy deposition (DED) is one of the more versatile metal additive manufacturing technologies. Used for everything from large metal parts to repairs, the process is gaining popularity in different sectors. One area where we are particularly seeing a growing…

Additive manufacturing has been playing an increasingly important role in endangered animal conservation. Earlier this fall, 3Dnatives reported on 3D printed bird decoys to encourage nesting among endangered seabirds, and now, just last week, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory revealed…

3D printing continues to transform the medical sector, and its influence now extends to the ophthalmology sector, particularly in the manufacturing of lenses. This is the case of startup Lensy Medical, which manufactures contact lenses using 3D technologies. Its approach…

The flexibility in design and customization, the elimination of casting molds and the low material consumption paved the way for metal 3D printing and ultimately ensured its successful entry into various industrial applications. Nevertheless, metal additive manufacturing is not immune…

This week, we have five more videos related to the 3D printing industry! First, watch an exclusive interview with the French company MB Therapeutics which 3D prints personalized medication. Second, be sure to tune into our webinar with Stratasys, where…

If you are an additive manufacturing and 3D printing enthusiast, you’ve heard of Thingiverse. It is an online platform with millions of 3D files, designed by a growing community of users. These models are exportable in STL format, allowing you…

In a historic milestone for construction in Chile, the country’s first 3D printed house has been inaugurated in the Biobío region. The project, known as Casa Semilla, marks a significant advance in the adoption of new technologies in the housing…

Times move forward and society evolves and adapts to new changes. The same phenomenon can be seen with technology, a little more than a decade ago we could not even imagine the technology that we have today at our fingertips.…

Steel is a well-known metal in the industrial production and 3D printing sectors. It is an alloy based on iron (Fe) and other elements, mainly carbon (C), but also materials such as zinc (Zn) or silicon (Si). These alloys modify…