Research

Scientists from the University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a method to detect and prevent the formation of structural defects known as ‘keyhole pores’ which can result in additively manufactured parts with poor…

In ancient Egypt, preparation of the dead was an important occasion, one which would allow the person to pass into the afterlife. Embalmers performed mummification of deceased people, protecting the body from the decay of the human or often animal…

Additive manufacturing has already been used for a few years by NASA and ESA in space research, and 3D printing can be expected to be used more and more in space exploration. According to Smartech, the value of the printing…

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University have taken inspiration from nature to develop a rather surprising 3D printing method.…

Our interview today is truly unique: we have interviewed artificial intelligence (AI)! We wanted to test the now well-known ChatGPT and thought we would interview it as we would a 3D printing expert. ChatGPT (short for Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is…

Materials used in electrical engineering or electronics must conform to high demands. This is especially the case since these materials must have properties such as flame resistance. It is well known that in this case plastics meet the necessary flame…

A group of researchers at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, or Skoltech, say they have developed a new bronze-steel alloy using additive manufacturing. They turned to direct laser deposition to produce different parts composed of these two metals,…

The popularity of meat products has declined significantly in recent years. The reasons for this include the increasing awareness of animal suffering and negative effects on our environment due to high greenhouse gases, for example. To minimize the aforementioned consequences,…

Research and Markets began 2023 with the release of a study on the global additive manufacturing market. The firm estimates the industry will be worth $44.03 billion by 2027, up from $16.83 billion this year, representing an annual growth rate…

Research has been carried out with 3D printing which could change the way we tackle climate change and lead to the development of novel techniques for the benefit of society. A team led by Prof Shizhang Qiao, an Australian Laureate…

International collaboration is a cornerstone of almost all scientific research; the opportunity to share techniques, expertise, and ideas is essential to discovery and development. To no surprise, 3D printing is no exception to this rule. In a recent example of…

Both plastic and metal are key materials within many 3D printing processes and applications. When combined to make plastic-metal composites, the properties are modified to apply to a number of fields as the final product has metal and plastic integrated…