MaterialsCould Self-Sensing Materials Be the Future of 3D Printing?What if 3D printed materials could detect problems before it was too late to solve them? Engineers at the University of Glasgow are working on making that possible by creating a system capable of modeling the physics of self-sensing 3D…Archive
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MaterialsCould Self-Sensing Materials Be the Future of 3D Printing?What if 3D printed materials could detect problems before it was too late to solve them? Engineers at the University of Glasgow are working on making that possible by creating a system capable of modeling the physics of self-sensing 3D…
MaterialsCan 3D Printed Tungsten Withstand Extreme Conditions in Nuclear Reactors?In a nuclear fusion reactor, temperatures exceed 150 million degrees Celsius—more than ten times hotter than the core of the Sun. Tungsten, a rare metal, can endure such extreme temperatures, making it promising for use in nuclear reactors. However, the…
NewsTop 5 Videos: How is 3D Printing Done in Space?For this week’s installment of Top 5, we’re including our #3DInterview with Ahmed Mahil, CEO and Global President of the 3D printing company Luyten. He dives into how 3D printing is done in space, the origins of his company’s name,…
MaterialsDoD Awards $4.5 Million to Ceramics 3D PrintingThe United States pioneered the use of additive manufacturing in the defense sector, and their Department of Defense (DoD) continues to fund additive manufacturing research to this day. Through the Office of Naval Research (ORN), the DoD awarded a $4.5…
ApplicationsExactech Performs First Ankle Surgeries with 3D Printed Tibial ImplantsIn recent years, 3D printing has taken off in the medical sector, bringing innovations in a variety of fields. From the creation of custom-made prostheses and orthoses to the personalization of drug treatments, this technology is transforming healthcare. Today, we…
SoftwarePrint&Go Acquires Astroprint in Order to Improve User ExperienceThe additive manufacturing market is constantly changing. This can be shown by the fact that one of the most prominent trends in recent years includes the merging of organizations and the signing of collaboration agreements and even the purchase of…
Guides#Working3D: Six Questions for a Footwear EngineerWe have seen in numerous projects how 3D printing is being used to make shoes. This is especially the case for the consumer goods sector, where we are seeing particularly fashionable examples, but also sports shoes, which enable greater performance…
PrintersThe Top Hybrid 3D Printers on the MarketAdditive manufacturing has become a production tool that more and more companies and manufacturers are embracing. It often complements more traditional manufacturing methods such as machining or injection molding. But what if there was a machine that could combine two…
ApplicationsTPM3D Brings Simplicity and Efficiency to Major Industries Through SLS 3D PrintingSLS 3D printing is increasingly growing in popularity. And when it comes to certain solutions, the benefits can be even clearer. For example, Chinese SLS 3D printer manufacturer TPM3D has clearly shown how its machines can be used to help…
Applications3D Printed Spinal Devices Approved by FDANo longer are 3D printed medical implants a thing of science fiction, as our readers know. Now, two companies, Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, have co-developed the first 3D printed PEEK Interbody System, consisting of devices for spinal…
NewsWhat Can You Expect at ADDITIV Polymers World?The 2nd edition of ADDITIV Polymers World is only a week and a half away! The high-anticipated virtual event delving into the worlds of polymers and 3D printing will be taking place on Thursday, October 10th at 9:00AM – 1:30…
ApplicationsChilean University Improves the Manufacturing of High-Frequency AntennasThere would be no exchange of information in modern communication without one key device: antennas. Antennas are designed for the transmission and reception of signals in communication systems. Their design and development, complex as it is, continue to evolve to…