3D Materials

It is no secret that 3D printing is becoming more and more popular and is expanding its field of application to diverse areas. Already established in the verticals of aerospace, the automotive sector and the medical field, additive manufacturing is…

We are back with #3DEXPRESS to show you all the highlights of the news from the additive manufacturing sector this week! First up, Eplus3D presents its new metal 3D printer, incorporating 36 lasers with the capability to add an additional…

The aerospace industry thrives on pushing the boundaries of innovation. However, NASA‘s recent licensing of a revolutionary superalloy, GRX-810, not only marks a significant step forward in the development of future aerospace technology, but will have significant benefits on the…

When most people think about 3D printing, the material that comes to mind is usually plastics. Though there are, of course, other materials, including metal and ceramic, polymers still make up the majority of the market for 3D printing materials.…

German startup ASM GmbH has officially launched its vapor smoothing solution for 3D printed polymer parts, named VX1. The company first presented the solution at Formnext 2023, and after being tested by its first customers, it is now available on…

Once you’ve chosen your first 3D printer, it’s time to tackle another crucial choice: the printing material. Whether you use an FDM printer or a resin printer, the material you use is the key element that will determine the quality…

Higher, further, faster – these are not only the demands placed on modern society, but also science, industries, applications and technology. Whether in the automotive, aerospace or medical sectors, the general aim is to push boundaries, expand existing possibilities and…

As defined by Merriam-Webster, if a material is flame retardant, it is “made or treated so as to resist burning.” Or in simpler words, in contrast to flame resistance, where something can operate as normal within fire conditions, anything that is…

In the industry of neutron science, unlocking the secrets of materials at the atomic level hinges on precise tools. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a breakthrough in this domain by developing a novel approach to designing…

High-performance plastics for additive manufacturing are seeing significant demand at the industrial level. Many companies are already taking advantage of 3D technologies and advances in materials to produce parts with higher mechanical properties. One such company is Shanghai Electric, a…

Why is 3D printed 316L stainless steel prone to pitting corrosion in seawater? That is the question researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been diligently trying to answer. Their thorough study of this metal, utilized in naval applications, aims…

Every week, we offer you an overview of the latest news from the field of additive manufacturing. In this #3DExpress, learn more about the world’s first emission-free steel powder from SSAB. Next, we tell you Sintratec, which is gaining a…