Materials

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…

Glassomer is a German startup that has developed a 3D glass printing technology. A method that we had already discussed in the case of an MIT project. As a result, this young company based in Freiburg, Germany, has decided to…

While 3D printing affects many industrial sectors, it also has a significant impact on construction, a market in which it now offers clear advantages over traditional methods. Manufacturers of concrete 3D printers are starting to present innovative and promising projects…

Second Nature is a new project from The New Raw that aims to raise awareness of the environmental issues of plastic pollution and the corresponding challenges of wildlife preservation caused by abandoned fishing nets. Once again, The New Raw is…

The origin of the use of ceramics goes back to ancient Greece, initially created for the creation of pots or plates for food, and based on clay cooked at temperatures of up to 500ºC. Later, around the 19th century, the…