3D printing news

It is once again time for #3DEXPRESS, where we give you some of the most interesting tidbits from the 3D printing news of the week. We start off today with Formlabs’ new resin 3D printer, the Form 4, which the…

World Book Day is celebrated annually on April 23rd (except in the UK and Ireland where a similar event is observed in March). And as it is coming up fast, so we thought there was no better occasion to present…

In the unassuming border town of Mae Sot, Thailand, near Myanmar, a transformative effort is quietly underway, revolutionizing prosthetic care for amputees. With meticulous care, Aung Tin Tun, a dedicated 3D printing manager, oversees the creation of plastic prosthetic arm…

Technological progress in energy production, free from reliance on fossil fuels, is undergoing exponential growth, facilitated by the emergence of new energy sources and cleaner processes. Today, we showcase a prime example of such innovation: plasma, a field that has…

According to the World Health Organization, estimates for the year 2022 reveal an alarming increase in cancer cases, with 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths recorded, double the figures for the year 2020. Indeed, in the US, cancer…

Bryson DeChambeau, nicknamed ‘The Mad Scientist’ for his unconventional approach to the game of golf, has ignited the 2024 Masters Tournament, capturing the attention of fans and experts alike in the sport. While his stellar performance on the course has…

The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition’s third edition, held in Bastrop, Texas, served as a global gathering of teams aiming to revolutionize tunneling. This dynamic event, blending innovation and speed, attracted 130 participants from five countries, forming eight teams. Among them were…

Higher, further, faster – these are not only the demands placed on modern society, but also science, industries, applications and technology. Whether in the automotive, aerospace or medical sectors, the general aim is to push boundaries, expand existing possibilities and…

Consider a shoe that reflects the diverse personalities of individuals. Whether you’re a bookworm, a connoisseur of luxury timepieces, or a fan of fantasy movies, what would such a shoe entail? Nike pursued this vision with its Nike A.I.R. project,…

In response to the relentless quest for environmentally-friendly production processes, several research initiatives have sought to improve existing 3D printing materials or develop new ones, but printing these can still be a challenge. To resolve this obstacle, researchers from MIT’s…

It seems a major ongoing intellectual property saga in the 3D printing world may be coming to an end. A jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has reached a verdict in a patent lawsuit first…

In the rugged, harsh terrains of combat zones, traditional means of delivering aid often fall short, posing a significant risk of severe injury and death. Amidst this challenge, U.S. Air Forces Central engineers believe they have found a lifesaving solution…