NewsDetecting Keyhole Pores in Laser Powder Bed FusionScientists 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&heArchive
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NewsDetecting Keyhole Pores in Laser Powder Bed FusionScientists 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&he
NewsUniversity of North Dakota to 3D Print Nuclear Reactor ComponentsAdditive manufacturing is known for producing complex parts that are subject to many safety and efficiency requirements. In the case of nuclear reactors, the importance of detail is paramount, and 3D printing has proven itself in the past. For example,…
MaterialsAll You Need to Know About Wood 3D PrintingWhen we talk about additive manufacturing and materials, we often think of plastics or metals. However, the current offering has grown significantly over the years and we can now produce parts with a wide variety of materials, from ceramics to…
ApplicationsConcept Revealed for Carbon Neutral, ‘Invisible’ 3D Printed YachtOn the scale of luxury, 3D printed products can range from simple jewelry pieces all the way to opulent fashion and high-end motors. Today we are observing the latter end of the scale: Italy-based designer Jozeph Forakis has designed a …
ApplicationsCould 3D Printing Be Used to Treat Brain Aneurysms?When it comes to medical issues, very little can be as scary as those affecting the brain. This is especially the case for brain aneurysms. Defined by the Mayo Clinic as a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in…
NewsTop 5 Videos: Unlimited Tomorrow’s Prosthetic Arms for UkraineHello, and welcome to our top 5 3D printing videos of the week. We have an exciting selection of videos for you, from Unlimited Tomorrow’s 3D printed prosthetic arms for Ukrainian war victims, to McLaren’s use of additive manufacturing for…
ApplicationsWith AML3D, the US Navy is Bringing Additive Manufacturing to SubmarinesThe defense sector, particularly in the U.S., has increasingly been adopting 3D printing for different applications. Moreover, though this is generally happening across all branches of the military, it is true that one of the areas where additive manufacturing is…
NewsMummy Research Used 3D Printing to Reveal Archaeological SecretsIn 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…
NewsCarbon and Kú Cycle Are Working Together to Improve the Performance of TriathletesIn sports like triathlon, what matters most is being the fastest. And though of course the athlete is largely responsible for the speed, high performance equipment is also paramount to going as fast as possible. Due to this, companies are…
GuidesThe Most Promising 3D Bioprinting ProjectsBioprinting is a method that makes it possible to manufacture cellular structures from bioinks loaded with stem cells: layer by layer, the biomaterial is deposited to design skin, tissue or even an organ. Imagine a 3D printed heart, ear, lung…
ApplicationsWith the RDRE, NASA Has Demonstrated That Engines Made With AM Are Suitable for Deep Space MissionsWe are still barely into 2023, but already the year has shown to be a promising one for additive manufacturing in space. Earlier this week we told you about the ESA which has included 3D printed parts on a rover touching…
GuidesAectual Offers Circular Interior Design Using 3D Printing3D printing has a wow factor; it appeals as a unique selling point for the production of many kinds of pieces, both industrial and consumer, and for a range of applications from art and design to engineering. One example of…