3D Materials

Metal 3D printing is one of the fastest-growing advanced manufacturing technologies at industrial level. In fact, according to a report published by Grand View Research, the global market for this process was valued at $6.36 billion in 2022. What’s more,…

Widely used in different industries, latex is the most flexible material known so far. It has a natural origin and is composed of long polymer chains rolled into water-dispersed nanoparticles. Although, in general, latex is very well known, little has…

Today’s additive manufacturing sector is characterized by a wide variety of materials, from plastics and metals to ceramics and concrete. If we look at the family of polymers, the diversity is great, with many thermoplastics that are more or less…

With global concern for fast depleting natural resources and environmental pollution growing, sustainable economy has been a hot topic in recent years. More and more companies are starting to feel the need to invest in circular economy development, and the…

At the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ETH), a doctoral student in the process engineering and mechanics department developed an additive manufacturing technique to create objects containing magnets in one go. Kai von Petersdorff-Campen dubbed his process ” Embedded magnet printing ” and made…

When we talk about 3D printing, we often think of the benefits that the technology generates towards the environment: less waste material compared to traditional manufacturing, the possibility of recycling some waste, local production resulting in less physical exchanges and…

SmarTech Publishing is an American research company specialising in industrial additive manufacturing. This week they have published their second report on the growth of ceramic 3D printing. According to the study, it is expected that within 10 years it will generate $…

After a previous article on how to choose a 3D printer, we continue today with our series of “Expert Advice”. This time focused on how to choose your filament. Learn more about the elements to take into account when choosing…

Cannabis has over recent time been a growing topic of debate. As it is discussed in various ways for its medical uses, environmental benefits and sustainable abilities, it is only natural that Hemp 3D printer filament would also come up…

3DEO are a unique new metal 3D printing company that are combining scalable aspects of traditional manufacturing, and applying them to 3D printing. Though they don’t currently sell their own 3D printers, 3DEO’s technology allows them to create parts at…

Austin, capital of Texas, is now home to its first 3D printed house. This house was created specifically to show how concrete 3D printing can help developing countries create affordable housing. This project, a collaboration between charity New Story and…

3D printing is a rapidly growing technology with many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. It however has its problems, including that 3D printing cannot be effectively used for mass production, and is limited in speed and accessibility. Another manufacturing technique for…