3D materials

Artificial Intelligence, and more specifically, machine learning, is finding its way through various applications in the additive manufacturing industry. This time, researchers from MIT have applied the data-driven nature of machine learning to automate the process of discovering new 3D…

As 3D printing technologies gain prominence in different application sectors, more and more companies are considering taking advantage of the benefits offered by the manufacturing process. The main method they tend to opt for is the fused deposition modeling (FDM),…

Combat helmets are one of the oldest pieces of battle armor, however, this vital piece of personal equipment is long overdue for re-design and improvement. The United States military has been harnessing the power of additive manufacturing to innovate and…

In 2020, a team of scientists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) launched ArchiREEF, a startup on a mission to restore marine life in the coral reefs near Hong Kong. We previously covered ArchiREEF’s 3D-Printed terracotta tiles but there…

Based in Germany, our startup of the month is ING3D which has developed a mineral 3D printing process inspired by powder sintering, called Mineral Direct Laser Sintering (MDLS). Thanks to this unique process, it is possible to design very light…

Can you imagine using a filament for your 3D printer that is made from coffee? Well, this is what one 3D printing enthusiast has figured out after reusing coffee grounds and mixing them with PLA. In this compilation of weekly…

At Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), a team of researchers has developed a new 3D-printable ink made from sunflower pollen. More environmentally friendly, durable, and affordable, this bio-ink could be used to manufacture parts for tissue engineering or drug…

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and the Caltech Institute of Technology in California have developed 3D-printed structured fabrics capable of supporting 50 times its own weight. Inspired by chainmail, it could stiffen on demand and…

In recent years, composite 3D printing has become increasingly popular. One of the youngest branches of 3D printing, this technology is now used by many players in additive manufacturing, such as Impossible Objects, a company specializing in the field. In…

Paradoxal Surfboards is a project led by a young Frenchman who wants to make surfing more respectful of our environment. Jérémy Lucas has imagined 3D printed surfboards designed with greener materials, not those that come the oil industry. Namely, from…

For several months, Desktop Metal has been making acquisitions. After buying EnvisionTEC this past January, the American firm announced a few months later the acquisition of Forust Corporation, a company specializing in wood additive manufacturing. Now the list continues to…

In the aerospace industry, additive manufacturing is increasingly prevalent. Many companies are now using metal 3D printing to create rocket components, as well as rocket engines. Companies, such as Relativity, for instance, have notably developed additive manufacturing centers entirely dedicated…