NewsUCLA’s 3D-Printed Zinc-Ion Battery Stores 7 Times More EnergyA UCLA-led research team has used 3D printing to build a porous carbon electrode that pushes a hybrid zinc-ion battery to store more than seven times the charge of comparable devices, while retaining 82% of that capacity after 1,500 charge…Archive
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NewsUCLA’s 3D-Printed Zinc-Ion Battery Stores 7 Times More EnergyA UCLA-led research team has used 3D printing to build a porous carbon electrode that pushes a hybrid zinc-ion battery to store more than seven times the charge of comparable devices, while retaining 82% of that capacity after 1,500 charge…
ApplicationsAlpine and Lacoste Use 3D-Printed Lattice Structures in One-Off A290 Rallye SeatsFrench automaker Alpine and apparel brand Lacoste have unveiled a one-off version of the Alpine A290 Rallye, called Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye. Inside, the rally seats incorporate parts produced using 3D printing by ERPRO, marking…
MaterialsWhich Companies Are Manufacturing 3D Printing Filament in the United States?3D printing filament is a fundamental component of fused deposition modeling (FDM) and other extrusion-based 3D printing processes. Whether you’re a hobbyist, engineer or manufacturer, selecting the right filament is crucial to achieving strong, high-quality prints. Factors
MaterialsFlame Retardant Plastic Materials for Additive ManufacturingIn critical applications, fire safety is non-negotiable—and 3D printing is rising to the challenge. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in fire- and flame-retardant materials tailored for additive manufacturing, available as filaments, resins and powders. These materials ar
PrintersHeyGears G1 Series Goes Live on Kickstarter: Pricing, Rewards, and Print ShowcasesAfter weeks in pre-launch, HeyGears has set a date. The HeyGears G1 Series goes live today on Kickstarter, with the campaign opening at 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT, 4:00 PM GMT, 6:00 PM CEST). The launch brings the G1…
NewsMIT Researchers Find a Way to Reuse Resin 3D Printing SupportsIn resin 3D printing, support structures make it possible to produce complex geometries, overhangs, and very thin features that would otherwise collapse during printing. However, they also increase material consumption, require manual removal that can leave marks on the part’s&he
SoftwareMeshy’s 3D Agent Turns Photos and Prompts into Print-Ready 3D ModelsEvery 3D printed object starts as an idea. But before that idea can become a physical part, figurine, or prototype, it first needs to become a digital 3D model. For many makers, that’s often the hardest part of the process.…
SoftwareMeshy Raises Nearly $400 Million in Series B, Valued at $1.5 BillionWe just wrote about Meshy’s 3D Agent, which turns photos and prompts into print-ready 3D models, and now, we have another update: the AI 3D model generator announced today that it raised nearly $400 million in a Series B round…
News3D Printed Autonomous Flying Umbrella That Follows You AutomaticallyYou read that right. This 3D printed umbrella takes flight and follows you around, keeping you protected from the rain while leaving your hands free. To make it possible, John Xu, creator of the YouTube channel I Build Stuff, used…
Printersugee Enters 3D Printing with the Funbox, a Fully Enclosed FDM Printer Built for Kids and Beginnersugee, known for its drawing tablets and digital creation tools, is moving into additive manufacturing. The company’s first 3D printer is built specifically for kids aged 4 to 12, though it’s really aimed at anyone who wants a machine that…
Applications8 Reasons Why Additive Manufacturing Is Becoming Essential to DefenseDefense organizations are rethinking how they manufacture, maintain and adapt military equipment. Supply chains are under pressure. Operational demands are changing. Additive manufacturing is one of the tools helping them respond. Here are eight reasons why it is becoming essenti
NewsThe Complete Guide to Laser Powder Bed Fusion in 3D PrintingLaser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a group of metal additive manufacturing methods that use a powder bed and a laser to fuse metal powder together, layer by layer, into a solid part. The best-known example is direct metal laser…