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Bioinspired 3D Printing Should Be Standardized
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print strong cement structures, but why couldn’t this be used in all 3D prints?
Investing in the Future of 3D Printing Standards
ASTM International was recently awarded a $1.2 million investment set to help further standards.
What Is Project MAESTRO?
The EU is sponsoring an interesting 3D print technology project called “MAESTRO”.
FDA Awards Grants to Bioprinting Institutions
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers explore the US FDA’s grants forwarding work in bioprinting.
Could Morphogenic 3D Printing Be Coming?
New research from MIT hints at future possible approaches to 3D printing.
3D Printing Small Objects With A New Process
A research team has developed an unusual method for 3D printing small scaffold-like structures.
Fine Tuning 3D Printed Superalloys
New research shows how it may be possible to make 3D printed superalloys even stronger.
Reducing Pain Doesn’t Have to be a Pain
Assistive devices are typically small aids that make a big difference — and often at a big cost.
Quantum Dots and 3D Printing of Semiconductors
Steve Kelly and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss quantum dots and 3D printing.
3D Printing Waste Becomes Sustainable Concrete
Sustainability is a major issue in today’s world, and additive manufacturing may be able to help the concrete industry lower CO2 emissions.
MIT Developing Cellulose-Based 3D Printing Material
Researchers at MIT have been working on a practical method of 3D printing cellulose.
Could This Be The Future Of High-Temperature 3D Printer Nozzles?
I’m reading a scientific paper describing research on new high-entropy, high-hardness metal carbides and wondering how they could be used in 3D printing.
Does ANYONE Care About 3D Printer Emissions?
After reading more scary papers researching 3D printer emissions, I am baffled by the industry’s lack of response.
3D Printed Kapton: Now Possible!
Researchers have developed a practical method of 3D printing the powerful Kapton material.
Is 3D Knitting 3D Printing?
I’m seeing an increasing number of media stories talking about 3D knitting.
The Future Of 3D Printing: TwoCure
I have seen the future of polymer 3D printing, and it is called TwoCure.
3D Printing In And With Liquid
In a most bizarre 3D printing scenario, researchers have developed a way to 3D print liquids.
Progress in 3D Printed Batteries
Researchers have been able to 3D print an entire lithium-ion battery, but challenges remain.
The Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Origami Technique
Overcoming build volume limitations can be done with origami-like 3D printing approaches.
Photopolymer Curing Kinetics Monitored with SCRPR
A method has been identified to monitor how photopolymers cure during energy exposure.
3D Printed Object Monitoring, Sans Electronics
Researchers have found a way to monitor mechanical usage of a 3D printed object without requiring any electronics in the object.
Another Attempt to Trace 3D Prints
A report in Popular Mechanics describes research to identify the specific 3D printer used to print a given object.
Towards Self-Repairing 3D Prints?
New research from MIT shows a potential approach for producing self-repairing 3D prints.
Fraunhofer Institute Develops “Hard” Metal 3D Printing Filament
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have found a way to make much harder 3D prints in metal.
Folding Paper with 3D Printing
New research shows an interesting approach for producing mechanical paper devices with 3D printing.
Advanced 3D Printed Fiber Concept
A paper from the University of Surrey details a new materials concept, but perhaps this could be done with advanced 3D printers.
A Real Water 3D Printer?
Is it possible to 3D print water? While sounding entirely ridiculous, it may be possible to do so.
Paradigm Change in Construction 3D Printing?
New research from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore may signal a shift in how construction 3D printing is done.
Making 4D Prints Using 3D Tech
Researchers have developed a very interesting method of actuating 3D prints.
Underway: Developing a Practical Way to 3D Print Truly Functional Objects
Research is underway to identify ways to 3D print fully functional objects.
The Unusual Science of 3D Printed Motion
Researchers at MIT have come up with an ingenious new approach for motion studies using 3D printing.
New LCP Concept Could Provide Ultra-Strong Filament
I’m reading a paper describing a new way to 3D print with molecularly oriented liquid- crystal polymers.
Generating 3D Models from Video?
Have you heard of “continuous-time structure from motion”? You may hear a lot more soon.
NASA Testing Antibacterial 3D Print Materials, But Should You?
It appears that NASA is testing some antibacterial 3D printing materials for potential space use.
Desktop Metal to 3D Print Metallic Glass?
A research paper discusses methods of 3D printing metallic glass, and their findings are quite startling.
Using the Other Way to 3D Print Full Color Objects
I’m learning a lot more about how light and color actually work after reading a research paper on an experimental method for 3D printing colors.
NASA Hopped Up a 3D Printer in 2016
I wish I’d seen this earlier: A 2016 NASA project transformed a desktop 3D printer into one capable of 3D printing ULTEM.
Whitening Those SLS Prints: New Technique Opens New Possibilities
Researchers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method that may lead to full color SLS 3D printing.
Solving The Dilemma of 3D Printed Graphene Microstructures
Graphene is one of those wonder materials you hear about, but somehow can never be properly 3D printed.
On Demand Polymers For 3D Printing?
I’m reading a fascinating paper describing how one could make new polymers on the fly.
New Approach to 3D Printed Batteries
Researchers at CMU have developed an interesting technique for micro-printing electrodes for batteries.
It’s A New Category of 3D Printed Applications!
I’m having trouble getting my head around a new concept discovered by researchers.
Ultimaker Explores The Value of Manufacturing
Ultimaker published some interesting statistics today, leading to some interesting questions.
Finally: Functional Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings, Almost
I’m reading a fascinating report by Joel Simon on his work to “generate” the design of a school.
BMW’s Inflatable 3D Prints
A story on designboom talks about some very intriguing ideas from automaker BMW.
3D Printing Trends Updated
3D Hubs released their latest trends report today.
Cartilage Filament for Bioprinting Developed
Researchers at Penn State have developed an unusual way to bioprint cartilage.
Repairing Potholes with 3D Printers?
I’m watching an unusual video of a strange concept: fixing potholes with 3D printers on board drones.
Photochromic 3D Printing Under Development
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed what might be called “Photochromic 3D printing”.
Wohlers Issues 2018 Report
There are an increasing number of industry reports on the 3D printing industry, but one report is the most well known.
Fictiv’s View of 3D Printing
Fictiv released a survey of their community that sheds some light on 3D print practices.
Sculpteo Releases Annual 3D Print Survey Results
3D print service Sculpteo performs an extensive annual survey of the industry.
Finally: Automatic 3D Print Material Optimization?
New research may show a path towards completely automated tuning for 3D printing.
Yet Another Fascinating Approach Enabled by 3D Printing
I’m reading a story on how 3D printing technology enabled a new kind of product testing.
Finally: Automatic 3D Print Material Optimization?
New research may show a path towards completely automated tuning for 3D printing.
Breakthrough: Fine Detail Voxel 3D Scanning and Printing
Researchers from MIT have developed a new technique to enable highly detailed multimaterial 3D prints from 3D scanners.
Could Cheaper Carbon Nanotube 3D Printer Materials Be On The Way?
A new development might lower the cost of 3D print material that uses carbon nanotubes.
3D Printable Glass?
Research from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie suggests the possibility of cold 3D printed glass objects.
Could We Propose Thermoelectric Filament?
I’m reading some interesting research from MIT researchers, who have developed a substance with vastly improved thermoelectric properties.
BigRep Working on Unusual Extruder
According to insiders, it seems that BigRep is secretly developing a potentially revolutionary new 3D printer extruder.
Resin Print Recycling Method Invented: Is The Planet Saved?
A method has been discovered that allows moderate recycling of photopolymer 3D prints.
Union Tech’s Marking Experiment
There seems to be rising interest in 3D print marking schemes.
Thermorph: A New 4D Printing Concept
Researchers at CMU’s Morphing Matter Lab have developed a technique for 4D printing that could prove popular.
Trumpf’s Automated 3D Metal Printing Future
Automation is becoming very important for 3D printer manufacturers.
More Interesting Stuff in 3D Hubs’ Q2 Report
3D Hubs once again released their quarterly report today, and as always there are interesting observations.
Intelligent 3D Scanning Could Open Up New 3D Printing Applications
Some interesting research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 3D scanning may offer some very intriguing possibilities.
Wi3DP Releases Report on Diversity in 3D Printing
Diversity in the 3D printing industry has long been the focus of Women in 3D Printing.
The Materials World Just Opened Up Wide
I’m reading a paper that describes a new method of creating previously impossible metal alloys.
Soft Bonding: The Future For Soft 3D Prints?
I’m reading about an interesting new process for bonding soft materials that may have an application for 3D printing.
3D Printing and Casting In One Step
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA have developed an unusual method of combining two manufacturing processes.
Aurora Labs Seeking Dramatic 3D Metal Printing Speeds
Australia-based Aurora Labs has published their roadmap for ultra-fast 3D metal printing.
Could Supersonic Spray Become a Standard 3D Print Post Processing Approach?
I’m reading an interesting research report on Phys.org that describes a method of applying a surface finish to metal parts.
3D Printed Magnets!
Canadian researchers have discovered a method of producing unusual magnetic objects using 3D printing techniques.
About That Color Changing Technology
There seems to be lot of news surrounding MIT’s announcement of a color changing 3D printing technology, but how could you use it?
An Experiment in 3D Printed Security
I’m looking at an interesting experiment to provide a security mechanism for 3D prints.
The Tiny Lunar 3D Printers of the Future
I’m watching an interesting TEDx video on interplanetary architecture and realized something applicable to Earth-bound 3D printing.
How Long Does a 3D Printer Last?
3D Hubs released their quarterly report on 3D printing trends and it got me thinking about machine lifetimes.
Do Metalenses Have a Place in 3D Printing?
I’m reading about a new technology called “meta lenses”, and wondering how it might benefit 3D printing.
Recyclable BioPlastics Are Not Necessarily Energy Efficient
A research report puts doubt on the notion of “eco friendly” 3D printing.
3D Bioprinters Are the Latest in a Line of Medical 3D Printers
3D printers have quickly changed from new technology to manufacturing miracle to household toy — you don’t need much more than a printer and a computer to create amazing 3D items from plastic, metal or even glass.
It’s Not Just The Material That Counts In 3D Printing
A new research paper suggests there is much more to 3D printing than simply the choice of materials.
The Challenges Of The Volumetric 3D Printing Process
A research paper this week describes an incredible new and very rapid 3D printing process, but it seems there may be challenges in implementing it.
MIT’s Laser Powered 3D Printer: Is This The Speed We’ve Been Waiting For?
Researchers at MIT have devised a method of dramatically speeding up plastic extrusion 3D printing, but is it enough to make a difference?
New Algorithm Hopes to Speed Up 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Michigan have apparently developed an algorithm to speed up 3D printing operations.
That 3D Printed Key Project: Is This Concerning?
A project has published a method of generating 3D printed keys. Is this concerning?
The Q4 3D Hubs Report Gets More Interesting
Each quarter 3D Hubs publishes a fascinating report on 3D printer use, and this report is no exception.
Another Angle on Graphene 3D Printing?
I’m reading a fascinating report on a new way to work with miracle material graphene.
The Green Part Treatment for 3D Printed Glass?
I’m reading an article on Forbes describing a new process for 3D printing glass that could be quite useful.
HRL Laboratories Enables 3D Printing Impossible Metal Alloys
This is quite interesting: a new approach to enable 3D metal printing of metal alloys that were previously extremely difficult to use.
Incredible Breakthrough in 3D Face Scanning
UK researchers have developed a very effective method of producing reasonably accurate 3D models from a single, 2D image.
Analyzed: Remixing 3D Models on Thingiverse
Thingiverse was perhaps the first repository of 3D models dedicated to 3D printing and making. Now we know a lot more about it.
3D Printed Body Piercing Project Suggests Future Human Augmentation
A bioprinting project hopes to enable a new world of biodegradable human implants.
Controlling Support Structures in BioPrinting Applications
Researchers have developed a unique way of handling support structures in bioprinting.
The Deeper Truth of 3D Printing Particle Emission Analysis
New research offers additional information about 3D printer particle emissions and some hints on how best to reduce them.