NewsFormnext 2025 Finalists Highlight Cutting-Edge 3D Printing InnovationsThe shortlist for the Formnext Awards 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing some of the most innovative applications and technologies in additive manufacturing. This year’s finalists reflect the industry’s growing emphasis on speed, sustainability, and education, with new 3D printinArchive
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NewsFormnext 2025 Finalists Highlight Cutting-Edge 3D Printing InnovationsThe shortlist for the Formnext Awards 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing some of the most innovative applications and technologies in additive manufacturing. This year’s finalists reflect the industry’s growing emphasis on speed, sustainability, and education, with new 3D printin
GuidesRaplas Technologies Offers Accuracy, Repeatability, and Flexibility in SLA 3D PrintingRaplas Technologies is quietly redefining industrial 3D printing from its base in the UK. Founded by Richard Wooldridge and Paul Freeman, who each bring over 30 years of experience, the British manufacturer provides resin additive manufacturing solutions that deliver consistent&h
ApplicationsWhich Automotive Manufacturers Are Using 3D Printing in the United States?3D printing has become an increasingly essential technology in the automotive industry, transforming how vehicles are designed, prototyped, and even produced. From lightweight components to complex, custom geometries, additive manufacturing enables carmakers to innovate faster an
NewsBambu Lab Launches Trust Center to Address Security ConcernsBambu Lab announced the launch of its new Trust Center, a platform aimed at improving the transparency around data security and privacy for its users. This initiative comes just months after the company faced community backlash over its firmware changes…
Printers3D Printing Brings Ancient Fossils Back to Life in TürkiyeIn central Türkiye’s Kayseri province, researchers are turning to 3D printing to help restore fossils that date back 7.7 million years. The remains, discovered near the Yamula Dam by a goat herder in 2017, include saber-toothed cats, giraffes, elephants, mammoths,…
MaterialsMIT Engineers Use Machine Learning to Develop Ultra-Strong Aluminum Alloy for 3D PrintingCreating alloys means combining two or more metals to achieve new and improved properties, such as greater strength or resistance to corrosion. Traditionally, researchers test countless combinations to find the perfect formula, a process that can take months or even…
NewsCanadian Innovator Improves Accessibility Through 3D PrintingIn the city of Warman, Saskatchewan, located in Western Canada, one maker is using 3D printing technology to help create practical solutions that improve accessibility and independence for people with disabilities. After experiencing a life-altering car accident in 2020, Nicolas&
PrintersA Print Head Built for Medicine: The vipro-HEAD Medical Grade SeriesIn medical additive manufacturing, much attention is paid to biocompatible materials and regulatory approvals. Yet another factor plays an equally critical role in the success of these innovations: the printhead. As the component that comes into direct contact with the…
ApplicationsRock Island Arsenal Uses 3D Printing to Reinvent Military ManufacturingRock Island Arsenal in Illinois is blending centuries-old forging traditions with modern 3D printing technology to keep the U.S. Army’s supply chain strong. Inside its historic foundry, workers still pour molten steel into molds, much as they did more than…
NewsWEBINAR: Patterns on Wheels—3D Printing in the Tire Mold IndustryTires play a crucial role in automobile performance, and much of that comes down to their treads. These intricate patterns on the tire’s surface influence not only driving comfort but also safety on the road. Yet creating tire molds that…
NewsAbu Dhabi Partners with Archireef to Use 3D Printing for Coral Reef RestorationThe United Arab Emirates recently announced an exciting partnership that embraces cutting-edge 3D printing technology to help protect the country’s fragile marine ecosystem. The UAE is home to the largest coral reef in the region, called the Ras Ghanadah protected…
GuidesThe Best 3D-Printed Masks for HalloweenThis Halloween, take your costume to the next level with a unique, 3D-printed mask. Whether you’re going for spooky, stylish, or something in between, 3D printing gives you the freedom to create a look that’s entirely your own. Our collection…