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Although 3D printing offers makers an incredible way to fully unleash their creativity, there’s a growing number of cases where it’s being used for criminal purposes. 3D-printed firearms remain a controversial topic, especially as their use continues to rise, as…

Cobalt-chromium (or cobalt-chrome) is a metal alloy that has gained prominence in a variety of industrial applications, particularly in additive manufacturing. With its unique combination of strength and durability, cobalt-chrome is ideal for creating parts that require high precision and…

Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have introduced an impressively versatile yet lightweight robotic technology: an elephant robot made with 3D printing. The 3D-printable lattice structure is made from simple foam, but it can be…

Yes, that’s a watch you’re looking at! Its design is especially innovative, featuring a highly organic shape that breaks away from the traditional round or square watch faces typically seen on the market. What makes it even more interesting is…

One of the strengths of additive manufacturing is its compatibility with a wide range of materials, from polymers to metals, including concrete and even food pastes. The technology is also increasingly being used with ceramics, especially in their technical variants.…

CurifyLabs is a Finnish healthcare company specializing in the development of solutions for the production of personalized medicines in pharmacies and hospitals. Thanks to 3D printing and the inks it has developed, the company offers a complete package for producing…

In recent years, 3D printing hardware has advanced rapidly. However, 3D software hasn’t kept pace with this development. As a result, there has been a lack of solutions that meet growing demands for security, scalability, and network integration. This is…

A new Spanish project is showing how 3D printing technology can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities. The initiative was developed by the San Juan de Dios Comillas University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (EUEF) in Madrid. In…

India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world for 3D printing. It is in this context that MIRA3D was born, a company that has developed innovative solutions to simplify and optimize the 3D printing workflow, particularly in industries…

Can 3D printed components meet the strict standards required for nuclear energy applications? That’s the question being explored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The lab has just reached a significant milestone by successfully testing…

Picture yourself stretching a material, say, a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the thinner it becomes. A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow designed a material that does the opposite: plastics that grow wider when pulled.…

The BMW Group has taken another major step toward a circular economy. At its Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, southern Germany, the company has begun to recycle waste powder and end-of-life components into new 3D printing materials. The process supports…