3D printing news

Can 3D printed components meet the strict standards required for nuclear energy applications? That’s the question being explored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The lab has just reached a significant milestone by successfully testing…

Picture yourself stretching a material, say, a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the thinner it becomes. A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow designed a material that does the opposite: plastics that grow wider when pulled.…

The BMW Group has taken another major step toward a circular economy. At its Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, southern Germany, the company has begun to recycle waste powder and end-of-life components into new 3D printing materials. The process supports…

Just over a decade ago, renowned chemist Dr. Joseph DeSimone introduced a groundbreaking technology that would form the foundation of the company Carbon, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO. This technology, known as Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), transformed resin 3D…

Additive manufacturing has once again demonstrated its agility in the construction sector, this time in Singapore! The country recently opened a multi-story house with 3D printed walls. The project was called QR3D and it was designed by architectural firm Park…

As extrusion-based 3D printing continues to gain popularity, so too do concerns about its potential health risks, particularly related to the release of ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds. Numerous research teams have examined this issue, and the findings are…

Primary Weapon Systems (PWS) is a firearms manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, that has expanded its metal 3D printing capabilities with the Nikon SLM500. This marks a significant shift towards scaling additive manufacturing for its BDE suppressor line. The system…

Summer started a few weeks ago, and with it, its long-awaited vacations and periods of relaxation. Whether you’re at the beach, by the pool or with friends around a barbecue, there’s no better way to enjoy the summer weather. But…

There are so many applications for additive manufacturing in the art and cultural heritage sector. We have covered them in our recent infographic about art and 3D printing, and also wrote a dedicated article about cultural heritage preservation. To learn…

High-degree burns often cause injuries to the respiratory tract. To treat inhalation injuries, cuts must be repaired and damaged tissue removed so that the healthy tissue can be reconnected. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), alongside C2iTech and…

Imagine a device capable of extracting drinking water from the atmosphere, providing a feasible remedy to the global water crisis we are experiencing. Indeed, more than 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water, and 14…

Maya is one of the most popular software solutions for 3D modeling and animation. Developed in 1998 by the American company Autodesk, now recognized as the world’s leading software company, Maya stands out for its comprehensive functionality. Very popular in…