3D Technologies

As you may know, several initiatives to promote the use of additive manufacturing in the tooling sector which have been launched. And recently, another more project along these lines has been developed. Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D, based in California,…

Italian manufacturer Sharebot has announced a new update for its SLS SnowWhite2 3D printer that will allow users to mix two materials during a single print. Specifically, they will be able to design parts with two polymer powders from the…

While many developments in the additive manufacturing sector are dedicated to large-format printing, microfabrication, i.e. the process of creating micro-sized structures and also known as microscale 3D printing, is also at the heart of several research efforts. The German company…

Already present for 10 years on the FDM printer market, BCN3D has reached a turning point today with the unveiling of a new technology. After 3 years of research and development, the Barcelona-based manufacturer will be releasing its “Viscous Lithography…

Whether it is FDM, SLA, DLP, MJF, SLS or any other printing process, fine particles are emitted during the additive manufacturing process. Studies conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Fraunhofer WKI have shown that more than 200 types…

Post-processing solutions manufacturer PostProcess Technologies has released the third edition of its Annual Additive Post-Printing Survey: Trends Report 2021. This year’s report confirms what was already announced last year, namely the desire to shorten this time-consuming step, to improve the…

Founded in 1995, Swiss company Blackstone Resources specializes in battery production, using additive manufacturing to design lithium-ion battery cells with a 20% higher density. Thanks to its patented Thick Layer Technology process, the company intends to develop batteries that are…

It seems lately that the space race has been reignited. In recent years we have seen major moon projects from companies all over the globe — such as the Griffin lunar lander from Agile Space Industries, ICON, which is set…

Last week, Formnext Digital Days commenced, with the aim of reaching a wider audience beyond the phsyical Frankfurt expo. Virtual attendees were able to enjoy networking sessions and engaging panels led by industry experts from additive manufacturing. It was certainly…

Research firm IDTechX recently published a new report examining micro-trends in additive manufacturing materials for 2022. Materials are a key component of the AM market, which has been heavily impacted by the pandemic, though, the market continues on a growth…

Educators are continuously researching new teaching methods to implement in the classroom in order to keep students engaged and reduce the monotony of learning. And what better way to keep the attention of pupils than to incorporate interesting new technologies…

As one of the largest French industrial groups, Safran is constantly implementing new innovations in order to meet the demands of their global clients. Like many international brands, such as BMW and Volkswagen, Safran has a center dedicated solely to…