3D Materials

One of the core aspects that makes RAPID + TCT more than just a trade show is its conference. This year, there will be more than 140 technical presentations divided into eight tracks, only accessible for attendees with a conference…

Among those who drink coffee daily in the United States, over 80 percent drink two or more cups a day. At a minimum, that means 14 cups of coffee per week, or 728 cups of coffee a year. In total,…

Among the different 3D printing materials, technical ceramics generate the most curiosity and interest. This can be seen by the fact that the market for ceramic 3D printing is growing year by year as it finds its place in different…

The Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies (IAPT) is known for its sustainable innovations in additive manufacturing. Now, the group is studying sealing technology and offering opportunities for industry members to participate. Seals are important components in mechanical engineering, the…

Bioprinting, which involves 3D printing living tissue models, holds incredible promise for medicine and biology. The technology helps researchers develop personalized medicine, engineer tissues and test drugs and cosmetics. Another application, while far-off, would be 3D printing functional human organs—a…

A plastic is a material made from synthetic or semi-synthetic compounds that is malleable (capable of changing its shape). Most plastics on the market are entirely synthetic and are commonly derived from petroleum chemicals. However, given the growing concern for…

When you purchase resin for vat photopolymerization, do you ever think about where that resin came from? Even if there’s a brand name on the label that coincides with the printer you are using, there is a chance that the…

Thanks to machine learning and 3D printing, researchers at the University of Toronto have developed nano-architected materials that combine the strength of carbon steel with the lightness of polystyrene foam. 3D printing, which facilitates the creation of such innovative materials,…

Sometimes, you may want a part to be transparent for aesthetic reasons, and other times, transparency is a functional necessity. In either case,  3D printing’s flexibility in terms of design, materials and processes makes it possible to create parts with…

Concrete, construction 3D printing’s favorite material, is getting an upgrade thanks to research from the University of New Mexico (UNM). There, researchers patented a bendable concrete material design specifically formulated for 3D printing. This was not the only research project…

When it comes to strong parts, one of the most important choices that can be made is the material. Although the process of course plays an important role, the material used is what determines many of the characteristics of the…

In recent years, many university research projects have been developing multifunctional materials through additive manufacturing. In the medical field, for example, it is important to create fabrics capable of regenerating organs or bone structures and design advanced biomedical devices. At…