Materials

3devo is a Dutch startup created in 2016 that has developed three machines to recycle plastic and transform it into 3D printing filament. Therefore, it offers a real office solution based on the concept of a circular economy that enhances…

At Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, a team of researchers announced they succeeded in 3D printing parts using a wood-based ink, perfectly imitating the ultrastructure of the natural material. This is good news for the industry, which wants to…

The Catalan technology centre, Eurecat, recently presented an innovative application of continuous 3D printing to personalise textile. Indeed, by adapting the Blackbelt machine, it can 3D print patterns on fabrics, and this in a seemingly infinite way. The 3D printer…

There is a reason why the most popular and widely used 3D printing material for FDM printers is PLA. It’s a very easy to print plastic compared to other materials, which makes it the ideal filament for amateurs. Also, there…

We have often reported on the advantages of high-performance materials such as PEEK, ULTEM or PEKK. Particularly in the medical field, some of these materials offer many benefits due to their biocompatibility. A while ago we reported on the first…

Biogelx is a spin-out from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, engaged in the development and production of synthetic bioinks for 3D cell cultures and bioprinting applications. When we talk about this sector and its progress, we often talk about…

In our last ranking about 3D printed orthoses, we shared with you some of the projects and products being enhanced by 3D printing technologies. The ability to customise these medical devices in order to offer a personalised solution for each…

EOS has released four new materials to open up new applications in metal additive manufacturing. The four new metal materials are EOS StainlessSteel CX, EOS Aluminium AIF357, EOS TitaniumTi64 Grade 5, and EOS Titanium Grade 23 and they should have…

Researchers in China are exploring the power of short carbon fibers combined with high performance materials like PEEK using the most affordable 3D printing technology, FDM. Outlining their results in “Flexural Properties and Fracture Behavior of CF/PEEK in Orthogonal Building…

Nefilatek is a young Canadian company that has just launched its range of 100% recycled 3D printing filaments. Founded in 2018 after a successful Kickstarter campaign, the startup aims to offer more environmentally friendly materials and make 3D printing a…

The research firm Ameco Research has just released a report on the global 3D printing filament market – they have predicted that from 2017 to 2024, the market will grow from $ 255 million to $ 1,189 million, which represents…

Last year we were telling you about the Cabin of Curiosities, a 3D printed building project a little out of the ordinary from the American company, Emerging Objects. This 3D printed hub is composed of 4,500 3D printed ceramic tiles…