Materials

Technical ceramics, as opposed to artisanal or artistic ceramics, are materials that have been used for centuries in many industrial sectors. They are renowned for their temperature resistance, hardness and mechanical properties. In the additive manufacturing sector, ceramics are less…

At MIT, a team of researchers has developed a composite material from a synthetic polymer and cellulose nanocrystals. Designed in the form of a gel, it was used to 3D print different shapes, including a tooth, in order to demonstrate…

German company Infinite Flex has developed a copper powder for laser-based 3D printing processes, specifically for powder bed fusion. It is 99.5% pure copper, which is particularly interesting for the additive manufacturing market, which is more used to using alloys.…

Since its arrival on the additive manufacturing market in 2018, Nanoe has been working to democratize the use of ceramic and metal FFF 3D printing with an accessible and easy-to-implement process. While its filaments have made their way into laboratories…

The classic FDM 3D printing process consists of creating layers by depositing a molten material, usually in the form of plastic filament. Recently, however, a new way to use this manufacturing technology is emerging, moving away from coils to the…

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…

One area in which micro 3D printing has been steadily gaining interest is in the medical sector. Thanks to the ability to create smaller and smaller parts, 3D printing enables customized medical devices for patients. Now, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF)…

Sand binder jetting is increasing in popularity when it comes to end-use parts. This is due to a variety of factors. For one, binder jetting is one of the fastest additive manufacturing technologies and sand binder jetting, in particular, is…

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…

Around Formnext, we always expect a flurry of announcements from companies in the additive manufacturing sector. Leading German supplier for industrial 3D printing EOS is no exception. Recently, the company announced the addition of a new material, EOS Aluminium Al2139…

In the dental industry, 3D scanner technology has become an integral part of patient care. From hardware in labs to software solutions, 3D dental scanners allows dentists to make better parts for their patients thanks to customization and speed. In…

During Formnext 2021, we met with the team from Arkema, one of the leading chemists on the market. The French company develops material solutions for additive manufacturing and covers several technologies: resin, powder and extrusion. This year, it unveiled its…