NewsORNL Develops Novel Extrusion System for Single-Stream, Multi-Material 3D PrintingWe’ve been talking a lot about multi-material printing lately, and for good reason. The technology is advancing rapidly on both the maker and professional sides, from Bambu Lab’s and Prusa’s latest multi-material desktop systems to more experimental approaches. Now, researchers&hArchive
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NewsORNL Develops Novel Extrusion System for Single-Stream, Multi-Material 3D PrintingWe’ve been talking a lot about multi-material printing lately, and for good reason. The technology is advancing rapidly on both the maker and professional sides, from Bambu Lab’s and Prusa’s latest multi-material desktop systems to more experimental approaches. Now, researchers&h
ApplicationsA 3D-Printed System Allows Genes Responsible for Cranial Malformations to be “Silenced”What if cranial malformations could be treated without surgery, directly at their genetic source? An Italian research team has developed a promising therapeutic strategy to address craniosynostosis, a condition characterized by premature fusion of the skull sutures in infants. Th
ApplicationsHarvesting the Moon: Transforming Regolith Into ElectronicsLunar regolith—the loose dust and rock covering the Moon’s surface—is far more than just dirt. It is comprised of approximately 40-45% oxygen. Since 2019, the company Metalysis has collaborated with both the UK and European Space Agencies to extract this…
MaterialsHow 3D Printing and Polysaccharides are Building “Active” Cancer Immunotherapy PatchesIn late December 2025, a research group in China published a comprehensive review on an emerging material in the microneedle landscape: natural polysaccharides. While these “complex carbs” are derived from simple plant, animal, and microbial sources, their potential f
PrintersExtrudeX: A DIY Machine for Turning Your Plastic Waste into Printing FilamentWhile 3D printing saves material by only depositing it where it is needed, it still generates waste. What do you do with failed prints, filament scraps, or parts you want to throw away? The young company Creative3DP, led by Priyank…
MaterialsNew Nitrides for Mass Production: The C1000 FLEXMATIC Reaches an Industrial MilestoneCeramic additive manufacturing is no longer limited to prototyping and is gradually establishing itself as an industrial production solution. Designed to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements, today’s ceramic AM processes now leverage advanced materials suited f
ApplicationsFirst Twilight Rideshare Mission Carries In-Space 3D Printing TestOne small step for man, one giant step for 3D printing in free space: SpaceX launched its first Twilight rideshare mission of 2026, including an experiment testing whether a structure can be manufactured directly in space using 3D printing. The…
MaterialsFast or Slow? LLNL Studies How Laser Speed Controls Microstructure in High-Entropy AlloysImagine being able to tune the properties of metal, making it either resistant to force but brittle, like a ceramic tile, or yielding yet bendable, like a paperclip. Achieving this level of control requires precise manipulation of a material’s internal…
NewsTùr House: A House of the Future 3D Printed with Sand?What if a house could be built from sand? At first glance, the idea may seem implausible, and to some extent, it is. However, the Tùr House project is aiming to come remarkably close. Developed by Barry Wark Studio, this…
PrintersThe XXL FDM 3D Printers Under $5,000Large-format FDM 3D printing has moved well beyond niche or experimental use, with a growing number of manufacturers now offering machines capable of producing substantial parts in a single print without stepping into industrial price ranges. In this context, large-format…
MaterialsIs Additive Manufacturing Really Ready for Injection Molding?Can additive manufacturing be relied on for injection molding when it comes to small-to-medium series production? Molds manufactured via 3D printing often show short life spans when subjected to excessive stress, whether from heat or pressure. Nano Dimension has challenged&hellip
ApplicationsCould Bioprinted Liver Tissue Become an Alternative to Transplants?A research team at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh received $28.5 million in funding from ARPA-H to carry out the LIVE (Liver Immunocompetent Volumetric Engineering) Project. The goal? To manufacture functional liver tissue for patients with acute liver failure using&hel