ApplicationsNASA and KULR to 3D print batteries in spaceBy now it is quite well-known that additive manufacturing is widely used in the aerospace sector. From fully 3D printed rockets by Relativity Space to tiny 3D printed satellites ready to be launched into orbit, we constantly learn about more and…Archive
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ApplicationsNASA and KULR to 3D print batteries in spaceBy now it is quite well-known that additive manufacturing is widely used in the aerospace sector. From fully 3D printed rockets by Relativity Space to tiny 3D printed satellites ready to be launched into orbit, we constantly learn about more and…
MaterialsMulti Material Jetting system combines different materials into a single AM partAt the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) in Germany, researchers have developed a Multi Material Jetting system that is capable of additively manufacturing parts that integrate multiple materials, including high-performance materials such as ceramic
NewsAdvanced metal AM enables microturbines to be 40X more efficientA microturbine has historically been a simplified version of a gas turbine, suitable for a variety of applications: they are used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to charge the batteries that drive motors, as range extenders, or in hybrid UAVs…
NewsPost-processing trends report reveals current methods and challengesPostProcess Technologies has just released its annual report on post-processing trends in additive manufacturing. This second edition highlights the main methods available in the industry, and the challenges AM users face regardless of the additive manufacturing technology they u
NewsFormnext 2020 will only take place virtuallyFormnext, undoubtedly the largest professional additive manufacturing fair in the world, will only take place virtually this year, has announced Mesago Messe Frankfurt. Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 infections around the world, the organizers been forced to cancel…
News3D printing sustainable structures using local soilThe construction industry is currently facing two major challenges: the demand for sustainable infrastructure and the need to repair deteriorating buildings, bridges and roads. While concrete is the material of choice for many construction projects, it has a large carbon…
GuidesHenkel discusses 3D printing material development, and moreFounded in 1876, Henkel is a multinational company active both in the consumer and industrial sectors. While the company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, more than 80 percent of its employees work outside of Germany. In 2016 the company entered the…
NewsThermwood develops a process for large format vertical 3D printingLarge-format 3D printer manufacturer Thermwood Corporation has unveiled a new approach to XXL 3D printing: the creation of parts vertically, rather than horizontally like all machines on the market. This development will allow the company to further increase its printing…
ApplicationsResearchers create 3D printed artery to monitor blood pressure remotelyAt the University of Wisconsin-Madison, scientists have developed 3D printed blood vessels that enable patients to monitor their blood pressure remotely. This is promising research given that today, when surgeons replace part of a blood vessel, the grafted vessel is…
NewsA 3D printed dress that can extract data from the brainA 3D printed dress that can reflect the thoughts of the person wearing it – not just a science fiction fantasy anymore. EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Anouk Wipprecht, a…
NewsTop 5 Videos: Aerogel microstructures using 3D printingThis week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you&hell
NewsUS Air Force sponsors the development of a 3D printed runway matITAMCO (Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Companies) has been working with a Purdue University professor, Pablo Zavattieri, to develop a unique 3D printed runway mat for Expeditionary Airfields for US Air Force. Last year the team was competing in Phase 1 of SBIR…