MaterialsEverything You Need To Know About Silicon Nitride in 3D PrintingOne of the strengths of additive manufacturing is its compatibility with a wide range of materials, from polymers to metals, including concrete and even food pastes. The technology is also increasingly being used with ceramics, especially in their technical variants.…Archive
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MaterialsEverything You Need To Know About Silicon Nitride in 3D PrintingOne of the strengths of additive manufacturing is its compatibility with a wide range of materials, from polymers to metals, including concrete and even food pastes. The technology is also increasingly being used with ceramics, especially in their technical variants.…
SoftwareMIRA3D Simplifies and Optimizes Additive Manufacturing WorkflowIndia is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world for 3D printing. It is in this context that MIRA3D was born, a company that has developed innovative solutions to simplify and optimize the 3D printing workflow, particularly in industries…
Applications3D Printing and Physiotherapy Help Children with Disabilities Regain Their IndependenceA new Spanish project is showing how 3D printing technology can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities. The initiative was developed by the San Juan de Dios Comillas University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy (EUEF) in Madrid. In…
SoftwareAssembrix’s Software for Secure and Scalable Additive ManufacturingIn recent years, 3D printing hardware has advanced rapidly. However, 3D software hasn’t kept pace with this development. As a result, there has been a lack of solutions that meet growing demands for security, scalability, and network integration. This is…
NewsSelf-Monitoring Plastics? Glasgow Researchers 3D Print Auxetic MaterialsPicture yourself stretching a material, say, a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the thinner it becomes. A group of researchers from the University of Glasgow designed a material that does the opposite: plastics that grow wider when pulled.…
News3D Printed Capsules Withstand Nuclear Reactor TestingCan 3D printed components meet the strict standards required for nuclear energy applications? That’s the question being explored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The lab has just reached a significant milestone by successfully testing&helli
ApplicationsJoseph DeSimone on PinPrint, Carbon and Advice for AM InnovatorsJust over a decade ago, renowned chemist Dr. Joseph DeSimone introduced a groundbreaking technology that would form the foundation of the company Carbon, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO. This technology, known as Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), transformed re
MaterialsBMW Advances Recycling with 3D Printing at Additive Manufacturing CampusThe BMW Group has taken another major step toward a circular economy. At its Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, southern Germany, the company has begun to recycle waste powder and end-of-life components into new 3D printing materials. The process supports…
PrintersWhy Should You Invest in a 3D Printer Enclosure?As extrusion-based 3D printing continues to gain popularity, so too do concerns about its potential health risks, particularly related to the release of ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds. Numerous research teams have examined this issue, and the findings are&hell
NewsThe QR3D House: Four Floors of Futuristic DesignAdditive manufacturing has once again demonstrated its agility in the construction sector, this time in Singapore! The country recently opened a multi-story house with 3D printed walls. The project was called QR3D and it was designed by architectural firm Park…
GuidesHi.Stories on 3D Printing for Cultural HeritageThere are so many applications for additive manufacturing in the art and cultural heritage sector. We have covered them in our recent infographic about art and 3D printing, and also wrote a dedicated article about cultural heritage preservation. To learn…
PrintersPWS Adopts Nikon SLM500 for Additive Manufacturing of SuppressorsPrimary Weapon Systems (PWS) is a firearms manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, that has expanded its metal 3D printing capabilities with the Nikon SLM500. This marks a significant shift towards scaling additive manufacturing for its BDE suppressor line. The system…