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LS2N Publishes Raw-Earth 3D Printing Dataset For Construction AM
A French lab has posted a raw-earth 3D printing dataset that could push construction 3D printing closer to robust automation.
MIT Improves Alloy Modeling With Smarter AI Sampling
MIT researchers say they have found a more efficient way to train machine learning models that predict how complex metal alloys will behave.
3D Printing Inconel 939 Without Cracking
A new research paper examines what actually works when attempting to 3D print turbine-grade parts in Inconel 939.
DLR Develops LPBF Aluminum Alloy From Scraps
Researchers at DLR say they have identified a LBPF aluminum alloy made from scrap that prints crack free with low porosity.
Glass Bead/Fiber PA12 Material For MJF
A new research paper proposes a hybrid glass bead and glass fiber PA12 material specifically for the Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) process.
Two Photon Printing Without Support Structures
Researchers say a simple surface treatment could let two photon polymerization print working micro mechanisms without supports.
Deep Learning Spots 3D Print Defects In Process
A new study explores deep learning for image-based defect detection during 3D printing, looking to catch bad builds.
Low Cost FFF Digital Twins From In Situ Imaging
Researchers demonstrated a low cost, camera driven way to build a high resolution digital twin of every FFF print layer.
Review Maps 3D Printed Concrete For Space Habitats
A new research review lays out how 3D printed, regolith based concretes could enable lunar and Martian structures — and where the toughest engineering gaps remain.
RIT Unveils Multi-Nozzle Molten Metal Jetting Printhead
RIT researchers unveiled an eight nozzle Molten Metal Jetting printhead that promises much higher metal AM throughput without sacrificing feature resolution.
Researchers 3D Print Magnetoelectronics For Self Aware 4D Mechatronics
Researchers report fully 3D printed magnetoelectronics that let printed parts sense their own motion and state, enabling interactive appliances and self aware 4D mechatronics.
Researchers Develop LSAM Foaming Of TPE With Microspheres
Researchers in Germany have shown how to 3D print foamed thermoplastic elastomers at large scale using thermally expandable microspheres.
Gum Arabic Binder For Rice Husk Paste Extrusion
A new paper evaluates gum arabic as a natural binder for paste extrusion of rice husks, pointing to a low cost and bio based path for additive manufacturing.
Orthopedic AM To Bioprinting: A 2030–2050 Outlook
A new academic roadmap lays out how orthopedic 3D printing could evolve into clinical bioprinting by 2050 — and what must happen along the way.
EPFL Demonstrates Overprinting With Tomographic Volumetric AM
EPFL researchers have shown fast, accurate overprinting in tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing, placing new features around real parts and inside sealed chips using open-source software.
Researchers Optimize Multi-Head FFF Bonding
A new study examines how to make multiple FFF printheads build the same part without creating weak seams — a critical step toward “collective” printing.
Study Probes PLA and Wood Dust FFF Composites
Researchers evaluated how wood dust affects PLA parts printed by FFF, and the results could change how makers and manufacturers approach bio-filled filaments.
Neural Shape Optimization Could Cut 3D Print Supports
A new neural field-based optimization method aims to reshape parts to reduce overhangs and, in turn, minimize the need for 3D printing support structures.
Study Probes 3D Printed Gyroid Implants For Bone
A new study evaluates the mechanical and biological behavior of 3D printed gyroid implants aimed at improving bone integration.
Interpretable FFF Model Predicts Print Time And Filament
A team has proposed an interpretable machine learning approach that predicts print time and filament use for FFF, potentially sharpening quotes, schedules, and configuration decisions before you slice.
Friction Stir Welding Boosts LPBF Copper Performance
Researchers show friction stir welding can join LPBF CuNiSiCr copper alloy while nearly eliminating porosity and lifting strength, hinting at a workable path to larger, higher performing thermal hardware.
Paper Proposes Multifunctional 3D Robot For Kitchen Waste
A new research paper describes a multifunctional “3D robot” aimed at kitchen waste recycling.
Single Screw Extruder Targets ABS Carbon Kevlar Filament
A new paper describes a single screw extruder concept for producing ABS composite filament reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers, a combination that could deliver tougher, stiffer feedstock for FFF users.
Chemnitz Team Uses AI To Control FFF Flow
Chemnitz researchers just showed a low cost, vision and AI approach that models and controls Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) extrusion to improve accuracy without endless slicer tweaks.
Multiscale 3D-Printed Knits Show Tunable Mechanics
A new research paper reports multiscale 3D printed knits that use entanglement to deliver programmable mechanical responses.
Study Flags FFF Filament Uniformity For Electrodes
A new study digs into how Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) changes the performance of carbon-loaded plastics used as 3D printed electrodes.
Study Tests Recycled FGF Polymers For Dental Models
A new paper proposes that pellet-based Fused Granular Fabrication using recycled polymers, which could make dental and orthodontic models cheaper and greener.
Recyclable Resin Could Bring Sustainability To High Resolution SLA
Researchers have developed a recyclable photopolymer resin that can be printed, melted, and printed again.
NTU 3D Prints Self-Sensing Soft Continuum Robot
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have 3D printed sacrificial molds to create a self-sensing soft continuum robot that reconstructs its shape with machine learning.
Phase Light Modulators Could Make Volumetric 3D Printing Far More Practical
Researchers have shown a much more efficient holographic approach to volumetric 3D printing.
DIW vs DLP: Tuning Strength In Ceramic Honeycombs
New research directly compares DIW and DLP for alumina honeycomb substrates, showing how nozzle and layer choices control strength and accuracy.
Researchers Propose AM Framework for Kaaba Kiswah Embroidery
A new research paper proposes a practical framework for using additive manufacturing in the sacred gold thread embroidery of the Kaaba’s Kiswah.
Researchers Map The Path To AI Guided 3D Food Printing
A new research paper lays out how extrusion 3D food printing and AI could deliver truly personalized, plant-based meals.
Researchers Successfully 3D Print Living Cornea
A report said that researchers have been able to successfully 3D print a living cornea.
Modal Analysis Of 3D Printed Layered Composite Beams
A new study maps how 3D printed layered composite beams behave under vibration and lists ways to tune stiffness and damping.
Study Maps FFF Tolerances Across Scale, Infill, Materials
A new study delivers a tolerance catalog for FFF parts and shows why scaling STL files can hurt inclined feature accuracy.
IR Nozzle Preheat Lifts PEI FFF Strength, Stability
Researchers report an IR nozzle preheating method that boosts PEI extrusion strength and cuts warping while avoiding a 200C chamber.
AI Post-Slicing GCODE Lowers FFF Material Use
A new research paper shows AI and curvature-aware post-slicing can cut FFF material use by about a quarter without touching CAD or the slicer.
LPBF Modular Fan Blades Target Quieter HVAC
German researchers used laser powder bed fusion to create modular metal fan blades that slash the cost and time of aeroacoustic experiments.
Study Maps Reuse Paths For SLS Waste Powder
A new study looks at something many SLS operators already know oh too well: old powder piles up.
Microplastics May Be an Even Bigger Problem Than We Thought
New research adds a troubling new dimension to 3D printing waste: it may be contributing not only to pollution, but also to climate change.
Researchers Prototype 3D Printed Pediatric Knee Joint
A research paper describes the “Pedi-knee”, a 3D printed prototype of a pediatric knee joint.
Rice Husk Biochar Helps PLA Slide Better
Researchers may have found a useful role for rice husk waste in 3D printing: making PLA parts slide better and wear less.
Robot Assembled Voxels Could Challenge Concrete 3D Printing
A new MIT study suggests robot assembled voxels may be better than 3DCP for sustainability.
Researchers Map Speed To Resonance In Desktop FFF Printers
A new open-access paper proposes a verifiable mapping between toolhead speed and vibration frequency on desktop FFF machines, aiming to make input shaping easier and improve high-speed print quality by targeting mechanical resonances more directly.
Researchers Explore Two Very Different Routes To Plastic Breakdown
Two new polymer studies explore methods to biologically dismantle plastic.
Computer Vision And ML Defect Detection In Concrete AM
A new research review looks at how computer vision and machine learning could be used to spot defects in 3D printed concrete.
Researchers 3D Print Cubic Microbubbles With Ultra-High Aspect Ratios
Researchers have demonstrated 3D printed cubic microbubbles with enclosed, ultra-thin walls and extreme aspect ratios.
WIM Enables Traceable, Adaptive WAAM
RWTH Aachen researchers turned WAAM traceability into active control that roughly triples build endurance.
How Digital Image Correlation is Improving 3D Printed Polymers
A new research paper examines how Digital Image Correlation is changing fracture testing of 3D printed polymers.
i-Tac Inverse Design Tunes 3D Printed Elastomers’ Optics And Haptics
A research team has introduced i-Tac, an inverse-design workflow for 3D printed tactile elastomers that could streamline how designers prototype soft touch surfaces.
AI And Digital Twin Manufacturing Architecture For Small Businesses
Researchers described a practical AI and Digital Twin architecture to enable SMEs to use closed-loop small-batch additive manufacturing.
Researchers Examine Circular Paths For Bio Derived 3D Resins
A new research paper looks for possible ways for bio derived photopolymer resins to make resin 3D printing more sustainable while keeping print speed and part quality intact.
Researchers Boost SLA Resin Conductivity With PEDOT:PSS
A research team designed a photopolymer resin loaded with PEDOT:PSS and nano-graphite to achieve 3D printable electrical conductivity.
Muscle-Inspired Magnetic Actuators For 3D Printed Soft Robots
Researchers developed 3D printed, muscle-inspired magnetic actuators that push, pull, crawl, and grasp.
Rotational 3D Printing Can Create Programmable Shape Morphing Lattices
Researchers developed a rotational 3D printing method that builds lattices with programmable shape morphing, an advance that could quickly advance 4D printing.
Wavelength-Dependent SLA: 3D Printed Action Plots
Researchers have introduced “3D printed action plots” to map how resin cure responds to different wavelengths, offering a new tool for dialing in vat photopolymerization.
Hybrid Inkjet Electrodes On 3D Printed Parts
A new study shows inkjet-printed electrodes built directly on 3D printed parts, pointing to faster, cheaper custom electrochemical devices.
Hollow Spiral Lattice Design Marries Thermal And Mechanical Performance
Researchers propose a hollow spiral lattice architecture that improves both heat transfer and load bearing, a combination AM operators need.
Researchers Automate Calibration For 3D Printer Swarms
A new research paper describes an automatic calibration method that lets multiple robotic 3D printers work together on the same build with less setup and better alignment.
LPBF Aluminum Alloy Adds Heat Resistance And Ductility
Researchers unveiled an LPBF aluminum alloy that stays strong and creep resistant up to 400C with no heat treatment.
Hybrid Filler Composites Boost 3D Print Heat Flow
A new research paper looks at hybrid-filler polymer composites that raise thermal conductivity while remaining printable.
AM And AI For Wind Turbine Blades At Scale
A new review maps how additive and AI could reshape wind turbine blade production, and what still stands in the way of scaling up.
Researchers Embed Working Strain Sensors In LPBF Titanium
Researchers have embedded working multilayer strain sensors inside LPBF titanium, suggesting that self-monitoring metal parts are getting closer.
Microgravity System Recycles SLA Resin And Enables Casting
A new research paper describes a closed-loop installation to recycle SLA resin and support injection casting in microgravity.
Southeastern Researchers Demo Support-Free Five-Axis Robotic FFF
Researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University demonstrated a six axis robotic FFF approach that uses non planar slicing and five axis paths to print support free parts.
IIT Guwahati Targets Earthquake-Resistant Construction With Integrated 3DCP Approach
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have published a detailed study suggesting that 3D printed concrete walls can be made far more earthquake-tolerant by combining a ductile printable material with a reinforcement method designed specifically for the realities of the printing process.
New Review Clarifies FFF Parameters And Performance
A new research survey examined which FFF settings, materials and controls truly matter for the best part performance.
Vitamin E Enhanced PLA Filaments For 3D Printing
Researchers report on PLA filaments infused with vitamin E and their behavior in FFF printing.
VisiPrint Brings WYSIWYG Previews To FFF Printing
MIT researchers have built a fast preview tool that predicts how an FFF print will actually look, aiming to cut down on wasteful reprints.
Admixtures Tune Geopolymer Concrete For 3DCP
Researchers evaluated barium chloride, tartaric acid, sucrose, and sodium tripolyphosphate to tune the printability and mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete for extrusion 3D printing.
Mobile AM Robots to Roam Factory Floors
Researchers unveiled a closed loop, obstacle aware control framework that lets mobile additive manufacturing (AM) robots print while navigating dynamic factory floors.
Silence Mode Claims To Fix Weak Layer Bonds
A research team now claims your noisy workshop may be sabotaging print strength.
Thin-Film DLP Achieves Sealed Voids, Multi-Material Parts
Researchers unveiled a vat-free thin-film DLP method that can print sealed cavities and clean multi-material parts.
High-Speed Laser DED Delivers Robust Inconel 718
Researchers validated a high-speed laser DED process that prints Inconel 718 quickly while keeping key properties stable.
Predictive Low Power DED Nails 316L Repeatability
Researchers have shown a data-driven, low-power Directed Energy Deposition (DED) approach for 316L stainless steel that delivers sub‑5% porosity, forged‑level microhardness, and a clear path to repeatability.
LPBF Prints Zinc–Silver–Copper Alloys For Biodegradable Implants
Researchers used Laser Powder Bed Fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys and report promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable implants.
PiGRAND Brings Physics Informed Graph Diffusion To AM
A new research model called PiGRAND merges physics guidance with graph neural diffusion to predict and control AM processes.
DreamPartGen Brings Part Aware Text To 3D
A new research model called DreamPartGen could make text generated 3D models far more usable for printing and assembly.
Study Probes Long-Term Degradation of AM Polymers
A new research paper looks at how 3D printed polymers degrade over time and what that means for real-world part reliability.
Study Compares CNC, SLM, Extrusion For UAV Part
A new study measures the environmental and economic tradeoffs of making a VTOL UAV component by CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, or metal extrusion.
Digital Twin Aims To Speed Automotive Additive Manufacturing
Researchers have proposed a digital twin framework to make automotive additive manufacturing more agile and predictable.
New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing
A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.
Deep Learning Co-Optimizes LPBF Titanium Gyroid Lattices
A new paper demonstrates a deep learning framework that co-optimizes Laser Powder Bed Fusion settings and titanium gyroid lattice design to boost printability and performance.
Why Apple’s LiTo Research Could Matter To 3D Printing
Apple’s new LiTo research is not about 3D printers — at first glance, but it could point toward a more 3D print friendly content pipeline if the company ever decides to connect image based 3D capture, asset generation, and physical output into one ecosystem.
Vision Transformers Boost Real Time FFF Quality Monitoring
Researchers propose a Vision Transformer approach that detects FFF surface defects in real time with on-demand explainability.
SLS Prints Programmable Bonded Magnets
Researchers at Auckland University of Technology’s Additive Manufacturing Research Centre report a field-assisted selective laser sintering approach that 3D prints bonded magnets with locally programmable pole patterns.
New MIT AI System Designs Structurally Sound 3D Printable Objects
MIT researchers have developed a system to generate 3D models that can better function in real life when printed.
SLM Titanium Metamaterials Show Bioinspired Energy Gains
Researchers 3D printed bioinspired titanium lattices that absorb more energy and fail more gracefully than many prior designs.
How Could Large Scale Slurry Ceramic 3D Printing Work?
A new Open Ceramics research paper examines how sand binder jetting already supports series production and what it will take to industrialize slurry-based ceramic 3D printing.
NiTi TPMS Sheet Lattices Promise Lightweight Performance
Researchers report laser powder bed fused NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics that could reshape energy-absorbing and compliant structures.
Researchers Explore Use of Digital Twins For Resin 3D Printers
Researchers have developed a method of using digital twins to significantly improve resin 3D printing results, but there’s some challenges in doing so.
Robotic Arm 3D Food Printing Targets Kitchen Automation
Researchers examined the idea of using robotic arms for 3D food printing and what it would really take to automate kitchens.
Green Additive Manufacturing For Circular Medical Devices
Researchers detailed a roadmap for a greener additive manufacturing of medical devices and explain how circularity could change from merely an idea to a regular practice.