NewsBlackstone Resources 3D-Prints More Efficient Battery CellsFounded in 1995, Swiss company Blackstone Resources specializes in battery production, using additive manufacturing to design lithium-ion battery cells with a 20% higher density. Thanks to its patented Thick Layer Technology process, the company intends to develop batteries that Archive
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NewsBlackstone Resources 3D-Prints More Efficient Battery CellsFounded in 1995, Swiss company Blackstone Resources specializes in battery production, using additive manufacturing to design lithium-ion battery cells with a 20% higher density. Thanks to its patented Thick Layer Technology process, the company intends to develop batteries that 
PrintersRAYSHAPE Talks Mass Manufacturing of High-Performance Parts Using DLP TechnologyNowadays, more and more companies are using 3D printing, not only for prototyping but also for the production of final parts. This is thanks to the numerous benefits of additive manufacturing technology, including cost and manufacturing time reduction, manufacturing locally,&hell
PrintersLuyten Plans to Build Structures on the Moon With Its Platypus Galacticus 3D PrinterIt seems lately that the space race has been reignited. In recent years we have seen major moon projects from companies all over the globe — such as the Griffin lunar lander from Agile Space Industries, ICON, which is set…
PrintersTop 5 Videos: Custom 3D-Printed Bicycle Seats From DQBD & StratasysIn this weekly video compilation, we will see how DQBD has implemented Stratasys 3D printing technology to create more comfortable, 3D-printed bicycle seats that are adapted to athletes. We will also be able to see the new test carried out…
News14Trees Plans to Make 52 3D Printed Houses in KenyaAccording to many estimates, the world will face a significant housing shortage by 2030. With a growing global population, increasingly difficult to acquire building permits and necessary environmental standards, many countries are looking for solutions to this worldwide problem.
NewsFlo Mask Gives Kids The Perfect Fit with 3D ScanningIn order to make personalized products, scanning is probably one of the most efficient and reliable methods. Especially since today 3D scanners are more precise than ever. Whether it is to create adapted anatomical models, glasses, or personalized shoes, 3D…
Printers3Dnatives Lab: Testing the Sigma D25 3D Printer from BCN3DFounded in 2012 by three students from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (also known as BarcelonaTech), the manufacturer BCN3D has become one of the key players in the FDM 3D printing market over the years. Though initially focused on kit…
ApplicationsSarco, a 3D-Printed Suicide Capsule, Has Been Approved in SwitzerlandIt is a topic that has been the subject of heated debate for decades: euthanasia, otherwise known as assisted suicide. Yet the legal situation is different in every country. Anyone who wants to gain an overview of the applicable regulations…
MaterialsSANDHELDEN Turns to Binder Jetting and ExOne for its Sustainable, Sand ProjectsSand binder jetting is increasing in popularity when it comes to end-use parts. This is due to a variety of factors. For one, binder jetting is one of the fastest additive manufacturing technologies and sand binder jetting, in particular, is…
MaterialsBMF and 4D Biomaterials Make Micro-Scale Geometries with Bioresorbable MaterialsOne area in which micro 3D printing has been steadily gaining interest is in the medical sector. Thanks to the ability to create smaller and smaller parts, 3D printing enables customized medical devices for patients. Now, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF)…
SoftwareWhat Are the Trends in 3D Software for Additive Manufacturing?Last week, Formnext Digital Days commenced, with the aim of reaching a wider audience beyond the phsyical Frankfurt expo. Virtual attendees were able to enjoy networking sessions and engaging panels led by industry experts from additive manufacturing. It was certainly…
PrintersProdways Introduces the ProMaker P1000 S to Democratize SLS for Industrial ProductionThe French manufacturer Prodways introduced its brand new 3D SLS printer, the ProMaker P1000 S, at Formnext Digital Days. Designed to make SLS additive manufacturing more accessible, this new industrial solution is reliable, ergonomic, flexible and adapted to industrial productio