3D printing news

File preparation is an important step in the creation of parts using additive manufacturing. The slicer is the ideal tool for cutting models, configuring the 3D printing process and generating the necessary supports. Suppors particularly essential for complex designs or…

This week, we have five more videos about innovations in 3D printing. First up, we bring you an exclusive interview with the French company Lattice Medical, which 3D prints implants for tissue regeneration. Then, we have a video on how…

The defense and aerospace industries have used additive manufacturing in a variety of ways. While in its early days it was mainly used for prototypes and tools, we are now seeing more and more end parts in these industries being…

Astronauts must be prepared for a variety of health problems in space, because they have no direct access to comprehensive medical care in their isolated environment. Although medical equipment and medicines are available on board space stations, and astronauts can…

Sometimes, innovation can be born out of coincidence. When MIT researchers were 3D printing magnetic coils out of polymer filament doped with copper nanoparticles, they noticed an unexpected quality in the material: it had a high resistance to electrical currents,…

Being a woman is the biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer. Even though men are not immune to this type of cancer and around 1% are diagnosed with it every year, breast cancer was the most common cancer in…

You’re probably familiar with Swarovski, the famous jewelry manufacturer renowned for its work in glass crystal. The company has just signed a collaboration with an additive manufacturing player, xolo. This manufacturer has developed a volumetric 3D printing technology that allows…

The construction industry is one of the most innovative sectors, where new technologies and materials are continually being tested and fine-tuned to move toward more sustainable construction and solve long-standing problems. Additive manufacturing is one of the technologies being studied…

3D printed food is nothing new. Several companies, like Steakholder Foods and Forma Foods, have 3D printed meat and fish alternatives. Others have 3D printed chocolate and reconstituted fruits and vegetables. An international team of researchers at the University of…

In traditional manufacturing, metal is praised for its strength, corrosion resistance and durability, among other properties. And while that will never change, the rise of the use of additive manufacturing with high-performance polymers has brought about an astonishing development: the…

Luna Park Melbourne, a treasured amusement park in Australia, opened its doors in 1934. It welcomed visitors with the usual roller coasters and games, carousels and carnival treats, but the park had a “dark” side: The Ghost Train. Today, the…

Police vehicles are not like other cars. Although they may look much like normal vehicles on the outside, apart from their lettering and sirens, they are very different on the inside. In fact, patrol cars are specially equipped to carry…