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Researchers Unveil HDSP: A High Speed 3D Printing Process Based on Sound Waves

An entirely new and incredibly fast method of 3D printing has been developed that is based on sound: HDSP.

3D Printed Meat: Edible but Lacking Flavor, WIRED Review Finds

An article in WIRED describes the experience of eating 3D printed meat.

New Research Identifies Promising Solutions to 3D Printing’s Microplastic Waste Problem

Two new research papers suggest there are possible ways to help solve the microplastic crisis.

MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction

MIT researchers have developed a method to use sustainable glass as a structural building material.

Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer

SPEE3D just did something that shouldn’t normally be possible.

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Researchers have identified an effective way to “iron” non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.

New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible

Researchers have proposed a method of 3D printing high temperature PEEK material using DLP technology.

New MVAM Technology Uses Microwaves to Overcome Volumetric 3D Printing Limitations

Researchers have developed a novel method of volumetric 3D printing using microwaves that could speed up resin 3D printing considerably.

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.

3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives

Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.

Innovative 5-Color 3D Print on Prusa XL Showcases Advanced Dithering Techniques

This has to be one of the most unusual 3D prints I’ve ever seen.

Researchers Use Multi-Material 3D Printing to Customize Food

Incorporating edible and nutrient-rich ingredients to construct aesthetically pleasing meals.

New Volumetric Heating Technique Revolutionizes 3D Printing of Glass Materials

There’s been an important development in the ability to 3D print glass.

Solid Knitting: How Researchers Are Weaving the Future of 3D Objects

Researchers have developed an amazing new fabrication process they call “Solid Knitting”.

Introducing RAD: Energy-Efficient Metal 3D Printing Process with No Heat Involved

Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process they call “RAD”.

Microplastic Pollution: Study Shows High Concentrations in Human Brain Tissue

A new report highlights the current microplastic pollution: there are significant amounts of microplastics inside all of us.

Graph Theory Applied to 3D Printing: New Research Enhances Toolpath Optimization

Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.

New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

AI-Driven Polymer Discovery Improved by New Research

AI is being used to identify new, powerful polymers for 3D printing.

New AI-Powered Technique Enhances 3D Scans by Accurately Filling Missing Data

Researchers have developed a powerful new method for hole-filling for incomplete 3D scans.

New 3D Printed Blood Vessels Could Transform Heart Bypass Operations

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels.

Slice-100K: How a New Dataset Could Revolutionize AI in 3D Printing

Researchers have developed “Slice-100K”, a dataset that could enable much more AI use in 3D printing.

New Study Shows Enhanced Concrete Strength for 3D Printing Using Cellulose Nanofibrils

New research has shown a method to greatly increase the strength of 3D printed concrete.

New 3D Printing Guidelines aim to Improve Lattice Designs

Novel design parameter dubbed “enhancement factor” helps minimize structural defects.

Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.

Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology

New research shows a method of performing voxelated bioprinting. Hold on, what does that mean? Voxelated printing is a somewhat rare capability implemented only in certain 3D printing processes. The idea is to control the specific material by location in the object. Just as a 2D image is made from pixels, a 3D object can… Continue reading Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology

New Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Ice 3D Printing:

Ice 3D printing has been explored by researchers, and it’s far more complex than one may think.

AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly

Researchers have developed an unusual “adaptive nozzle” for 3D printing.

Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique

The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process from the University of Missouri enables the production of complex devices with materials including plastics, metals, and semiconductors.

Innovative Method Enables Room Temperature 3D Microprinting of Nickel

A new study has developed a method of 3D micro printing of nickel material at room temperature.

VoxelMatters Unveils Unique 3D Printing Market Study Focused on Consumer Products

Our friends at VoxelMatters have developed a very different market study for 3D printing.

Introducing QuickCurve: The Slightly Nonplanar 3D Printing Slicer

I’m reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.

Study Reveals FFF 3D Prints Can Be Food Safe with Proper Cleaning

Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.

AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators

AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.

Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison

We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.

Engineered Living Systems: Integrating Polymers with Living Cells for Innovative 3D Printing Materials

I’m reading about a new material category called “engineered living systems”, (ELiS), which involve integrating polymers with living cells.

#3DBenchy in Space: NASA Tests Volumetric Process in Weightless Environment

A report describes a NASA experiment to 3D print in space using a volumetric process.

ESA’s Experiment Proves Feasibility of Metal 3D Printing in Weightless Conditions

There’s metal 3D printing taking place in space!

Chip-Based 3D Printing: Volumetric Printing With No Moving Parts

Researchers have developed an entirely different form of 3D printing they call “chip-based”.

UTA Explores 3D Printing Homes with Cork and Concrete

Led by Professor Shadi Nazarian, the research aims to provide affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in rural Alaska.

“High Resolution” 3D Printer Resins Exposed: Do They Really Work?

An interesting video popped up, exposing the marketing buzz around “high resolution” 3D printer resins.

ORNL’s Electron-Beam 3D Printer Opens Tungsten Possibilities

Oak Ridge National Laboratory just did something amazing: 3D printed a complex object in tungsten.

Robotic Mobile 3D Printers Printing During Transit?

A new research paper proposes a design for an unusual “mobile 3D printer”.

New Algorithm Enhances Strength of Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printed Parts

Researchers have developed a new way to use continuous carbon fibers in 3D prints.

ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components

Using internally developed EB-PBF technology for applications that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints

There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.

What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository?

After publishing “Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition”, I wondered which printable 3D model repositories were most popular.

Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints

Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.

New 3D Printing Material Sourced from Biodiesel Fuel Waste

A new form of 3D print material has been sourced from biodiesel fuel.

Advances in 3D Printed Drugs: Personalized Treatment and Controlled Release Mechanisms

A new research paper explores the idea of personalized 3D printed drugs.

Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo

Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.

Fully Recyclable Resin Developed by University of Birmingham Researchers

Researchers have developed a new type of resin for 3D printing that can be fully recycled.

Exploring FAAM, Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing

A new research paper investigates a category of 3D printing I didn’t even realize existed: Field-assisted additive manufacturing, or FAAM.

New Study Simulates 3D Printing with UAV Swarms

A new research paper explores the concept of 3D printing using UAVs.

Makerverse Report Reveals Limited AI Adoption Among European Manufacturers

Makerverse has issued a report on AI intentions for European manufacturers.

Breaking Down Plastics with Bacteria: Could This Work For 3D Printing?

Researchers have developed a unique way to decompose specific plastics: with embedded bacteria.

Researchers Develop Rod-Based 3D Printing Process for Radial Objects

A new research paper proposes an unusual 3D printing process that uses a rod instead of a flat print plate.

Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers

New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.

Introducing Force Controlled Printing: Real-Time Flow Adjustment for FFF 3D Printers

Researchers have developed a framework for continuously tuning flow control on FFF 3D printers.

3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices

Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called “3DPFIX”.

Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology

Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.

Virginia Tech Researchers Aim to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Sustainability Through 3D Printing

Researchers at Virginia Tech have taken on a big challenge: making wind turbines sustainable.

Researchers Develop System to Detect and Sanitize Steganography in 3D Models

Researchers have developed a method of cleaning 3D model files of hidden messages.

From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints

A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.

Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects

Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.

How to Optimize Shot Peening Parameters to Enhance Fatigue Performance

New research systematically compares effects of different shot peening parameters, including surface roughness, residual stress and strain profiles.

VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification

Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.

Automatic Tuning Breakthrough: The 3D Printer That Adapts to Any Filament

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough: a 3D printer that automatically tunes itself.

Researchers Strengthen 3D Printed Cellulose Aerogels with Carbon Nanofibers

Researchers have identified a method of 3D printing cellulose aerogels with greater strength.

Forensic Experts Test Lethality of 3D Printed Weapon in BBC Video

The BBC presented a video in which a 3D printed weapon was tested by forensic researchers.

Sandia’s SWOMP Technology Paves the Way for Faster, Stronger Resin 3D Printing

Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new resin 3D printing process they call “SWOMP”.

3D Printing Used to Realistically Replicate Human Ear

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering offer the promise of grafts with well-defined anatomy and the correct biomechanical properties.

MIT Analyzes AI’s Potential in Manufacturing Innovation

MIT has released a very interesting paper analyzing the potential of using AI to generate part designs for industry.

Study Demonstrates Complete Natural Breakdown of Bio-Based Polymer

A study proves certain bio-based polymers can complete degrade in the natural environment.

Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts

A breakthrough in corrosion prevention has been made by metal 3D printing researchers.

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material

Researchers have made a 3D printing material that is entirely made from recycled wood, but there are some significant issues.

Researchers 3D Print Hyper-Realistic Organ Models

The Nottingham Trent University researchers created the heart and lung models that can beat, bleed, and breathe like real organs to help surgeons train.

VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing

VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.

Stratasys To Test Materials on the Lunar Surface in 2025

Stratasys announced a deal to send their 3D prints to the lunar surface.

VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market

Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.

Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing: NAMP Significantly Increases Part Strength

Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process that vastly increases the strength of 3D printed parts.

NASA Evaluating Volumetric 3D Printing for Space Missions

An interesting reveal at NASA: they been testing a volumetric 3D printer in a weightless environment.

MIT Engineers Pioneer Advanced 3D Printing Technique for High-Performance Solenoids

There’s been an interesting development in how functional solenoids can be directly 3D printed.

Microscale 3D Printing Strength Measured Accurately for the First Time

There’s been a breakthrough in the ability to properly measure the strength of microscopic 3D prints.

Innovative Research Offers Hope for Recycling 3D Printing Materials

There’s been another development in the science of recycling polymers that could affect 3D printing.

Chameleon-Inspired Breakthrough: Researchers Develop Multicolor Resin 3D Printing Method

Researchers may have developed a way to perform multicolor resin 3D printing.

Deep Learning Paves the Way for On-Demand Metamaterial Designs in 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a powerful method to use AI to generate metamaterial designs that could be 3D printed.

Innovative 3D Bioprinting Technique Paves Way for Engineering Human Cartilage

Researchers have used 3D print technology in an innovative manner to enable human cartilage tissue engineering.

Ice 3D Printing: A Cool New Approach to Developing Artificial Blood Vessels for Organ Bioprinting

Researchers have developed a unique way to use “ice 3D printing” to help produce artificial human organs.

The Core Polymer AM Market Generates $5.6 billion Yearly

VoxelMatters’ new report confirms forecasts, as combined hardware, materials and service revenues are now expected to top $45 billion yearly by 2032.

Revolutionary Enzyme-Based PLA Recycling Method Discovered, Transforming 3D Print Waste Management

A surprise breakthrough could enable easy recycling of PLA, the most common 3D printable material.

Eco-Friendly Construction Printing Advances with New Nanocellulose Material

Researchers have developed a new eco-friendly material that might be useful for construction 3D printing.

How 3D Bioprinting Offers Hope Against Climate-Induced Extinctions

A unique research project hopes to 3D print critical chemicals at risk of extinction.