NewsUnilever Turns to 3D Printing to Make Better Plastic BottlesOne less-discussed area where we have seen the growth of 3D printing in recent years is in the packaging industry. With the market valued at $1.21B in 2023 and expected to rise to $2.56B by 2023, according to Future Market…Archive
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NewsUnilever Turns to 3D Printing to Make Better Plastic BottlesOne less-discussed area where we have seen the growth of 3D printing in recent years is in the packaging industry. With the market valued at $1.21B in 2023 and expected to rise to $2.56B by 2023, according to Future Market…
ApplicationsL’Oréal 3D Prints Human Skin in Partnership With University of OregonResearchers at the University of Oregon have partnered with scientists from the renowned French skincare company L’Oréal to pioneer the first successful development of an artificial skin model closely resembling natural human skin. This collaborative effort aims to address 
GuidesSuperfici Talks Using 3D Printing for the Shipbuilding IndustryAmong the industrial sectors currently reaping the benefits of additive manufacturing is the maritime industry. High standards, high surface quality, attention to detail, durable materials and customized design are just some of the sector’s requirements that 3D printing can
SoftwareAll You Need to Know About nanoCAD, the Free Software From NanosoftWhile the various 3D printing processes work differently, they all start in the same way: first, a 3D digital model of the part must be produced. And this can be done in a number of different ways. Probably the most…
ApplicationsPurdue Propels Hypersonic Research with 3D Printed Scramjet PrototypesAs aerospace technology advances, Purdue University‘s research continues to push the boundaries of hypersonic travel. Leveraging cutting-edge 3D printing technology, researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) have successfully produced fully functional supe
NewsTop 5 Videos: The History of 3D PrintingWelcome to our compilation of this week’s top 3D printing videos. We kick off this week’s edition with a thorough exploration of the history of 3D printing. Next, we’re shown how the United States Marine Corps is integrating 3D printing…
News#3DExpress: ICON Unveils 3D Printer to Make Multistory BuildingsThis week in our 3DExpress, we take a look at ICON, a company that has developed a new concrete 3D printer to quickly and easily enable the construction of multistory structures. Called Phoenix, it measures over 20 meters and can…
MaterialsResearchers Use New Compound, MXene, and 3D Printing to Improve Satellite Communication3D printing is gaining ground in many areas, including aerospace and defense. Already, additive manufacturing has been used to produce parts for Boeing’s combat helicopters and satellite antennas in space. In addition, research projects on the subject of 3D printing…
ApplicationsVolvo Embraces 3D Printing With Titomic’s Cold Spray TechnologyRepeatedly, we’re exposed to the groundbreaking applications of 3D printing within the automotive and transportation industries, showcasing the immense potential of this technology. Numerous car manufacturers have embraced additive manufacturing in their production processe
NewsPainting vs. Dyeing: Which Coloring Method to Choose for 3D Printing?A wide variety of technologies can be found in the field of additive manufacturing including those able to directly 3D print parts in color. However, this is not the cast for all and most of them tend to create parts…
PrintersThe Top Crowdfunded 3D PrintersCrowdfunding platforms can be real gas pedals for many projects, and 3D printing is no exception. In fact, did you know that some of the most popular 3D printer brands were launched on Kickstarter? American manufacturer Formlabs, for example, launched…
MaterialsNew Study Reveals Cause of the Formation of Bubbles Materials in DED ProcessA 3D printing process that is particularly relevant for the repair or coating of metal objects such as damaged jet aircraft turbine blades is directed energy deposition (DED). It is widely used in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, shipping and…