NewsIncreasing the interlayer adhesion of 3D printed parts to enhance their strengthResearchers at Texas A&M University and Essentium scientists have developed a method to enhance the interlayer adhesion of a 3D printed plastic part. By integrating carbon nanotubes and plasma science directly into the manufacturing process, they would be able to…Archive
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NewsIncreasing the interlayer adhesion of 3D printed parts to enhance their strengthResearchers at Texas A&M University and Essentium scientists have developed a method to enhance the interlayer adhesion of a 3D printed plastic part. By integrating carbon nanotubes and plasma science directly into the manufacturing process, they would be able to…
NewsHENSOLDT and Nano Dimension create 10-layer 3D printed circuit boardSensor solutions provider HENSOLDT together with the one of the leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) providers, Nano Dimension, has achieved a major breakthrough on its way to utilizing 3D printing in the development process of high-performance electronics components
PrintersMETHOD Carbon Fiber Edition, the carbon fiber 3D printer from MakerBotThe manufacturer MakerBot has just launched a new professional machine capable of printing carbon fiber reinforced nylon, also developed by the manufacturer. Named METHOD Carbon Fiber Edition, this solution is based on the METHOD platform developed in December 2018 but…
PrintersWhat are the risks associated with FDM and metal 3D printing?In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has just published several guidelines concerning FDM and metal additive manufacturing, the objective being to protect users who handle these technologies. For example, it lists all the…
Guides3DBiotech, additive manufacturing in regenerative medicine3D bioprinting has revolutionized the medical sector by providing advanced treatments that improve the quality of surgical interventions. In fact, we already analyzed the advantages of additive manufacturing for personalised medicine, and saw the various 3D printing technologies 
ApplicationsUS Air Force and GE’s collaboration on metal AM reaches first milestoneIn mid-2019, GE Additive and GE Aviation approached the US Air Force to propose a metal additive collaboration program to address its specific sustainment, readiness and affordability needs. It’s the US Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) that is in…
NewsTop 5 Videos: Artificial intelligence and 3D printing …This 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
PrintersLLNL is able to reduce metal powder spatter during fabricationAt the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a team of researchers has developed a technique to reduce the defects that can occur during the metal 3D printing process, particularly during laser powder bed fusion. Using a computer model, they were…
NewsOpenFlexure, an open source microscope to 3D printProfessional microscopes used in laboratories are usually very expensive, therefore many educational institutions cannot afford them. Along with the DIY trend, we find a new culture of collaboration and sharing that is growing every day. This is the case of…
ApplicationsAre 3D printed drugs the future of personalized medicine?Personalized medicine tailors treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. One of the technologies that enables tailor-made treatments is additive manufacturing. In the medical sector, 3D printing technologies have already been used to create custom-made prostheti
NewsA 3D printed and recycled wood cabinWhat if we reuse wood waste to make small houses and other constructions? That’s the idea behind Ashen Cabin, a cabin imagined by the HANNAH design studio: using emerlad-ash-borer-infested wood (a species of beetle insect), the American company used 3D printing…
NewsSketchfab: The Platform To Visualize And Download 3D ModelsSTL files are a key part of the 3D printing process, and today Many websites exist today to download them for free. The Sketchfab platform is one of the best known, mainly because of its wide variety of content and…