3D Technologies

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a 3D-printed robotic hand with touch sensors that can determine the identity of an object with just one grasp. This technology is becoming increasingly important, especially with the aging population…

The various additive manufacturing technologies available today can seem endless, though they often fall into one of about seven categories, but not all of them. Take, for example, cold spray additive manufacturing. Cold spray is a technique which involves the…

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most widely adopted 3D printing technology. In this explanation, we will delve into the origins of this technology and how it operates. The FDM 3D printing process was conceived…

Metal is one of the most widely used materials, along with plastic, in additive manufacturing. The properties of this material make it suitable for the most demanding markets including for high-performance applications. In this article, we are comparing two of…

The startup of the month for March is Axtra3D, a young company born from the mind of Gianni Zitelli, an experienced Italian inventor on the AM scene. Based in the US, in Charlotte, NC, the company has its R&D hub…

Additive manufacturing can be used in a wide range of fields and applications. Bioprinting in particular has shown real promise in the medical field. In this process, cellular structures are produced from a bio-ink to create skin, tissue and organs.…

One of the sectors where additive manufacturing has had an increasing role in recent years is energy. Already, we have told you about the many applications for 3D printing in Oil & Gas, but did you know that it is…

Today, metal 3D printing is primarily aimed at professionals, opening up new avenues for them in various industries. Indeed, a study by Grand View Research while the market value in 2022 was already $4.06B, this value is already forecast to…

Scientists from the University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a method to detect and prevent the formation of structural defects known as ‘keyhole pores’ which can result in additively manufactured parts with poor…

Italian startup SphereCube made a name for itself last year thanks to the Formnext Startup Challenge where it was one of the winners of the annual competition. The startup, which came out of the Marche Polytechnic University, has made its…

The UK government is currently consulting on proposals which would offer law enforcement agencies more power to tackle serious crime, including 3D printed weaponry. They are considering the criminalization of the ‘making, modification, supply and possession’ of ‘articles for use…

FDM technology is one of the most widely used processes in the 3D printing industry, favored in particular for its ease of use and accessibility. Many companies have had an impact on this market, and among the most influential players…