News

Steel is a well-known metal in the industrial production and 3D printing sectors. It is an alloy based on iron (Fe) and other elements, mainly carbon (C), but also materials such as zinc (Zn) or silicon (Si). These alloys modify…

Although there are many steps in 3D printing, one of the most critical is, without a doubt, slicing. In this stage, software platforms known as slicers are used to convert the 3D model into a series of thin layers, the…

Who could have imagined it? While the industry is bustling with news about the upcoming Formnext in Frankfurt with daily updates about new products and announcements, it is Formnext Chicago 2025 instead that is causing a stir. The Chicago trade…

It would not be hyperbole to say that the U.S. Navy has quickly become one of the main adopters of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. We have heard time and time again about successful uses of 3D printing for…

Metal additive manufacturing is finding its way into more and more industries, from aerospace and marine to electronics and automotive. It enables the design of more complex, lightweight and durable parts. Copper’s excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, resistance to atmospheric…

Advances in 3D printing for medicine are booming, and researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have just successfully designed a 3D-printed femur model. This project could provide doctors with a new tool to better prepare bone reconstruction surgeries…

Concrete is a popular material for 3D printing, especially in the construction sector. It’s a composite material of aggregate—usually geological materials such as gravel, sand and crushed rock—that is bonded by fluid cement and hardened over time. In recent years,…

The additive manufacturing sector continues to advance thanks to the talent and motivation of the people who are driving the technology forward and, with it, the industry as a whole. It is therefore essential that all these ideas receive the…

When someone has sleep apnoea, their breathing stops repeatedly during sleep. Physiologically speaking, the front wall of the pharynx falls onto the back wall and closes the airways. Then, the body reacts to this emergency with an adrenaline rush, causing…

The Kickstarter campaign for Swapmod, an automation kit for the Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer, has come to a successful close, raising $51,785 from 661 backers, well above its initial $5,391 goal. The aim of this ambitious project is…

Lithoz is committed to delivering high-performance solutions for technical ceramics. The company’s innovative developments – including powerful ceramic materials, LCM technology and the CeraFab System series – are proof that Lithoz is living up to these promises. Now, just in…

We’re back with this week’s selection of the Top 5 videos on additive manufacturing. First, watch our Formnext 2024 teaser to get excited for the world’s largest additive manufacturing event. Then, see how a car shop 3D prints parts for…