3D Materials

Researchers at the University of Arizona have received a $1.2 million grant from the Office of Naval Research’s Defense University Research Instrumentation Program to  develop 3D printing materials capable of withstanding hypersonic speeds: Mach 5 or higher – five times…

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated communities all over the world, and we are still feeling the social and medical effects today. One aspect which sometimes goes unmentioned is the excess of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) waste: this includes masks, gloves, and…

The German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research recently launched a research project to develop an innovative 3D printing method for composite materials. The goal is to produce components reinforced with bio-based and sustainable fibers such as cellulose fibers. The…

For the past decades, the global population has been steadily increasing, which means that these people have to be accommodated somewhere. Consequently, with this increasing number, the amount of accommodation must also increase. Essential for its construction are cementitious products…

As we have seen on numerous occasions, choosing the right material is a fundamental step in additive manufacturing. This is especially important in resin 3D printing, a process in which photosensitive materials are cured layer by layer until the final,…

3D printing in housing is usually done with concrete materials, but this produces homes which, while well-insulated, can be sometimes expensive and with interior temperatures which are difficult to regulate. Furthermore, concrete is not a particularly environmentally friendly material; according…

When it comes to 3D printing materials, polymer filaments still reign supreme worldwide with the market expected to be worth $8.1B by 2030 according to a report from Market Research Future. However, in a world increasingly aware of the impact…

Nowadays, sustainability and environmental issues are increasingly topical, given the challenges we face in reducing global warming and consumption of non-renewable resources. This trend impacts every sector, regardless of the activities performed or the industry in which it operates. Additive…

Nylon, as we already know, is a synthetic polymer belonging to the polyamide (PA) group. In additive manufacturing, we can find it in filament form (PA6) for FDM technology, or in powder form (PA11 and PA12) for technologies such as…

GH Induction has announced the creation of the largest 3D printed coil made of pure copper, made using electron beam melting (EBM). This is a key component used in electromagnetic induction technology to heat metal parts as efficiently as possible.…

The value chain of additive manufacturing consists of multiple steps before having a final part. There is, of course, the printing phase, but also the modeling phase, which is start of any project. But once the 3D printer has finished…

More and more companies are deciding to bet on additive manufacturing technologies, as it has been clear for some years now that it is the future of manufacturing. When we talk about 3D technologies, we are not only referring to…