NewsNike’s FlyWeb: A New 3D Printed Material for High-Performance GarmentsOn June 12, Nike unveiled FlyWeb, a new 3D-printed sportswear material. Faith Kipyegon, three-time Olympic champion and 1,500-meter world record holder, will debut FlyWeb in her attempt to be the first woman to break the 4-minute mile. FlyWeb was created…Archive
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NewsNike’s FlyWeb: A New 3D Printed Material for High-Performance GarmentsOn June 12, Nike unveiled FlyWeb, a new 3D-printed sportswear material. Faith Kipyegon, three-time Olympic champion and 1,500-meter world record holder, will debut FlyWeb in her attempt to be the first woman to break the 4-minute mile. FlyWeb was created…
News“Mission Critical:” Alloy Enterprises Additively Manufactures Cooling Solutions for AI Data CentersThese days, it seems like AI is everywhere you look. With its use skyrocketing, the demand for AI data centers is growing, too. AI data centers house the IT infrastructure responsible for training and delivering AI. They require high-performance computing…
ApplicationsNew 3D Printed Gummies Combat Nutritional DeficienciesImagine having a gummy made just for you, with the right amount of iron, vitamin D or any other nutrient your body needs. A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), in collaboration with the University of…
Applications3DExpress: World’s First 3D Printed Femur Transplant for Child With Bone CancerThis week’s 3DExpress is full of exciting developments. First, we cover the world’s first femur transplant that succeeded with the help of a 3D printed femur. Then, we take a look at new collaborations: Women in 3D Printing is joining…
MaterialsEverything You Need to Know About 3D Printing ZirconiaZirconia, or zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), is a crystalline ceramic material renowned for its excellent resistance to impact and wear, as well as for its aesthetic qualities. Most often machined, notably for dental applications, zirconia can also be 3D printed to…
NewsHow AM is Helping an Ancient Craft: Harris Tweed & 3D PrintingFor centuries, the inhabitants of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland have been weaving beautiful fabrics that are now known worldwide as Harris Tweed. The intricate craft has been passed down from generation to generation and has even been enshrined in…
News10 Reasons to Use Artificial Intelligence in 3D PrintingArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing many industrial sectors, and additive manufacturing is no exception. In the context of 3D printing, AI makes it possible to automate processes, optimize parameters, predict failures and improve the quality of final parts. From design to&
NewsAerial Additive Manufacturing: Architecture with 3D Printing DronesTypically, standard 3D printing is limited by a maximum print volume. 3D printing with robotic arms offers somewhat of a solution, with a greater range of motion and volume, but even here, the technology has a restricted capacity. A research…
ApplicationsCustomized, 3D Printed Breast Prostheses Promise Affordability and ComfortAside from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States. In 2025 alone, an estimated 42,170 women are expected to die from the disease. However, ongoing advances in screening, prevention, and…
Materials“Sustainable is Beautiful” – Eburo on Vegan Ivory for 3D PrintingIvory is considered one of the most precious materials in the world and has fascinated mankind since time immemorial. It is the substance from the tusks of elephants or mammoths, although nowadays it is mainly the tusks of the African…
ApplicationsLyten Aims to Transform Motorsports with 3D Printed Parts3D printing continues to gain ground in the world of motor racing. In recent years, its use has become widespread, particularly in Formula 1 and other motorsport disciplines, where it enables parts to be produced more quickly, optimizing performance and…
ApplicationsRubble to Rockets: Utilizing Scrap Metal and Machine Learning for On-Demand 3D PrintingLast week, we explored how the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing, and the momentum is not slowing down. On June 4th, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) announced a $6.3 million grant from…