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Eco-Friendly 3D Printing: Study Examines Ocean Degradation of 3D Print Materials
An interesting study has investigated whether commonly used plastics, including 3D print materials, can naturally decompose in the ocean.
Researchers Unveil High-Speed 3D Printing with Liquid Metal
Researchers have developed a practical method for 3D printing liquid metal.
Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine
Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.
Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations
The CDC has issued a lengthy guide for 3D print safety, something that all 3D printers operators should read.
New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon
There’s been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.
4D Printing: Researchers Unlock Potential with Cost-Efficient Shape Memory Resins
Researchers have developed an effective way to 3D print shape memory objects.
3D Printing Promises Personalized Prosthetic Devices in Remote Areas
According to research at Loughborough University, led by Dr. Simin Li, the novel digital workflow significantly increases accessibility and production speed.
Reducing Animal Testing in Pharma: Edinburgh’s 3D Printed Organ Chips Offer New Solutions
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a 3D printed “body on chip”.
Boosting Construction 3D Printing: The Impact of Graphene Oxide
Some intriguing research might enable far stronger construction 3D printing materials.
Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing
More research on foam-based structural 3D printing shows a way to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
New Research Unlocks ‘Programming’ of Microstructures in Metal 3D Printing
There’s been a breakthrough in controlling the microstructures of metal 3D printed parts.
ETH Zurich Researchers Innovate with 3D Printed Ceramic Solar Reactor Core
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a 3D printed ceramic solar reactor core.
Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation
A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.
Essentium’s Annual Survey Sheds Light on Contract Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Essentium released additional findings from their annual additive manufacturing manufacturing survey.
Fraunhofer ICT Develops Advanced Foaming Filament Technology for 3D Printing
Fraunhofer ICT has developed a versatile printable filament approach that can “foam” in controllable ways.
Eradicating Microplastics: ORNL’s Solution to the Plastics Recycling Dilemma
There has been an incredibly important development in the field of plastics recycling.
ORNL Researchers Explore 3D Printing for Lunar Rover Wheels
Researchers at ORNL have been 3D printing prototype lunar wheels.
Breakthrough in Nano-3D Printing: AOSS Method Unveiled
Researchers have unveiled a new method of nano-3D printing that addresses current limitations, offering both speed and precision unprecedented in nanomanufacturing.
Lowering the Cost of Biosensors: The Advancement of 3D-Printed Electronic Skin
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print an “electronic skin”.
Innovative Technique Unlocks Ultra-High Resolution Resin 3D Printing
New research has developed a method for increasing resin 3D printing resolution.
Advancing Construction: PLA and Wood Fiber Composite for 3D Printed Concrete Molds
An interesting research paper proposes using 3D printed concrete molds made from PLA and wood fiber.
Eco-Friendly Innovation: Enzyme Discovery Offers Hope for PET Recycling
Researchers have found a way to decompose PET material.
Unlocking the Power of Peptides: Rice’s Innovative Approach to Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Rice University’s ongoing efforts to pioneer the use of self-assembling peptides as bioink for 3D printing.
Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing
A fascinating new research paper explores the complexities of 3D printing ceramic materials using the LPBF process.
Advancing Sustainability: Creating UV-Curable 3D Printer Resin from Foam
Researchers have found a way to recycle certain types of thermosets.
Combining Living Cells and Polymer 3D Printing for Water Purification
An interesting project at UCSD pairs living cells with polymer 3D printing.
Unleashing High Viscosity Resins: LSVP 3D Printing Breakthrough
Researchers have developed a new 3D print process “LSVP”, which can apparently handle highly viscous resins.
Analyzing Progress in the #SpeedBoatRace Challenge
What’s the latest on the #SpeedBoatRace challenge? We found out.
Thought 3D’s Study Sheds Light on the Science of Drying Nylon Filament
Thought 3D has published a very interesting study on drying nylon filament.
Flush of Innovation: 3D Printed Material Creates Self-Cleaning Toilets
Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printed material that is incredibly slippery, ideal for toilets.
BrightMarker: The Invisible Tracking Solution for 3D Printed Objects
A new technique might make it possible to more easily track 3D printed objects.
Taste the Future: 3D Printed Vegan Seafood Developed
You’ve heard about 3D printed steaks. How about 3D printed seafood?
Chitosan Revolution: How Insects Could Reshape the Future of 3D Printing
The future of 3D printing could be … insects?
A Safer Path to 3D Printing: New Research Signals Non-Toxic Resin Possibility
Could there be a path to truly safe, non-toxic 3D printer resin? New research indicates this could be the case.
AMGTA Demonstrates Sustainability of Metal Binder Jetting
Research from Yale School of the Environment shows reduction in GHG over traditional metal casting methods.
DLR’s ‘3D-LoCoS’ Project: Innovating Low Cost Space Components through 3D Printing
The German Institute of Materials Research at DLR has been working on ways to 3D print space propulsion systems.
Xometry Survey Reveals Medical Device Manufacturers Embrace Reshoring
Xometry released a survey with a rather incredible finding about offshoring.
Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A unique plasma nozzle could revolutionize FFF 3D printing.
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing on the Horizon: Could Mineral Plastics Be the Answer?
New research shows a potential path to significantly reduce petrochemical-based plastic use, possibly including in 3D printing.
VHAM: Advancing Volumetric 3D Printing for Larger Object Production
A new approach to volumetric 3D printing, VHAM, enables production of larger objects.
Inkjet 4D Print: The Future of Self-Folding 3D Objects?
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a way to 2D print 3D objects.
The Curved Advantage: 3D Printed Electronics for Space Applications
NASA announced a successful test of 3D printed electronics in space.
Researchers Uncover Remarkable Metal Crack-Sealing Ability
Researchers have discovered a way to provoke metals to automatically heal cracks.
Essentium’s Research Reveals 3D Printer Manufacturers’ Missed Opportunity
New research from Essentium points out a key marketing strategy that most 3D printer manufacturers are not using.
Incus and ESA Collaborate for Lunar 3D Printing: Recycling Scrap Metal for Moon Base
Incus has completed a project that verified the possibility of 3D printing metal objects from scraps on the Moon.
How Future 3D Printers Could Speed Up Rapid Prototyping
New research has identified an incredible approach for ensuring print quality for rapid prototyping.
Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties
A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.
3D Printing Flexible Objects with Variable Wavelength Lasers
Researchers have identified an unusual way to 3D print flexible materials.
Survey Highlights Growing Interest in Onshoring and 3D Printing for Manufacturing
Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.
Algorithmic Approach to Material Development: Implications for 3D Printing
A new research paper proposes an algorithmic approach for developing new materials, and some of them might be useful in 3D printing.
Innovative PET Recycling: Researchers Develop Electricity-Based Method
Researchers have developed a new approach for recycling PET thermoplastic using electricity.
Enhanced Conductive 3D Printing: Researchers Develop 4D Metallic Gel for 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printable gel that is not only metallic, but has 4D properties, too.
3D Printing Meets Sustainability: The Promise of Truly Recyclable Material
New research could result in a 3D print material that is truly recyclable.
New Metal 3D Printing Technique: Strengthening Parts with a Bimetallic Radial Approach
New research has developed an unusual and inexpensive way to dramatically strengthen metal 3D prints using a bimetallic radial approach.
Custom-Fit Healing: Advancements in Wound Dressings through 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new way to use 3D printing for wound dressings.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
Zortrax’s ESA Project: Exploring the Power of 4D Printing
Zortrax recently completed a project for ESA that involved significant use of 4D printing.
From Polymer to Metal: Aniwaa’s Chart Reveals the Diverse World of 3D Printing
Aniwaa has produced a massively comprehensive chart of known 3D print processes and providers.
Precise Drug Dosage Control: The Power of 3D Printed Pill Geometries
Researchers develop a novel approach to control drug release through complex 3D printed geometry.
Questions About NIR Multi-Material Resin 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an unusual approach for enabling multi-material resin 3D printing.
Enzymes to the Rescue: A Potential Solution for 3D Print Waste
New research on advanced enzymes may eventually lead to solutions for the 3D printing industry.
Wohlers Report 2023: Comprehensive Analysis of Additive Manufacturing Industry
Wohlers Associates has issued their annual report on additive manufacturing.
A-Lab: Accelerating Material Discovery for the Future of 3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to impact various aspects of society, and a new development in additive manufacturing—material design—is no exception.
Revolutionary 3D Printing Material Unveiled by University Student
A groundbreaking new 3D printing material has been developed by a university student, opening up a world of possibilities in the industry.
GRX-810: A Game-Changing 3D Printable Alloy for Harsh Conditions
Researchers have developed a new metal alloy that is not only 3D printable, but also can withstand very extreme environments.
Xometry and Forbes Survey Sheds Light on Manufacturing Trends and AI Integration
Xometry recently released the results of a survey conducted in collaboration with Forbes to gain insights into current manufacturing trends.
Integrated 3D Printed Sensors with Electric Poling Additive Manufacturing
Integrated 3D printed sensors could be coming soon as the result of new research.
MIT Researchers Discover Ancient Roman Secret for Durable 3D Printed Concrete
MIT has discovered something interesting about concrete that could affect construction 3D printing.
Bugging Out: Exploring Insect-Based 3D Printing Materials
New research has demonstrated the feasibility of using insects as a 3D printing material.
Riding the Wave of AM Progress: Essentium Survey Reveals Industry Adoption
Essentium released the results of their annual survey of manufacturing leaders.
Bridging Biology and 3D Printing: Researchers Create Groundbreaking Mesosurface Technique
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing highly unusual “mesosurfaces”.
New Metal 3D Printing Pen System: A Breakthrough in Manufacturing?
Researchers in Korea have developed a new metal 3D printing pen system for manufacturing.
Is it Possible to 3D Print PLA Bicycle Pedals that Meet CEN Standards?
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have been testing whether it’s feasible to 3D print key bicycle parts using common PLA material.
3D Printing in Kitchens: A New Research Paper Predicts Widespread Use
A new research paper predicts widespread use of 3D printers in kitchens to prepare food.
Major Problem Solved in Bioprinting: New Composite Scaffolds Show Promising Results
Researchers seem to have solved a major problem in bioprinting.
Exploring the Cooling Process of Metal 3D Printing Using Particle Accelerators
Researchers have now probed the mysteries of metal 3D printing with particle accelerators.
MIT Develops MechSense to Integrate Sensors into 3D Printed Devices
MIT has developed “MechSense”, a new way to integrate sensors into certain 3D prints.
NASA Announces New Research Institute Focused on Advanced Manufacturing
NASA announced the creation of a new research institute dedicated to advanced manufacturing.
Check Out Ampower’s Updated Comprehensive Overview of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Ampower has updated their comprehensive additive manufacturing technology overviews.
UC3M Engineers 4D Printer to Print Smart Biomedical Objects
Researchers at UC3M have developed a new 4D printer focused on the biomedical market.
3D Printing of Vividly Colored Mechanochromic Parts
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing mechanochromic parts.
MIT Researchers Create a 3D Printed Heart Model for Pre-Surgical Experiments
It’s a 3D printed heart, but not quite what you were thinking.
Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Green Fab Lab Network for 3D Printing Waste
I’m reading a paper analyzing the economic effectiveness of the Green Fab Lab Network concept.
Could PLA be Used to 3D Print Prosthetic Joints?
Could PLA be used for 3D printed prosthetics?
3D Print Limestone Objects with BactoInk
Researchers at EPFL Lausanne have discovered a technique to 3D print calcium carbonate using bacteria.
Sustainable Manufacturing of the Future: Reports from Dansk AM Hub and Kimya
Two reports on sustainability were issued this week by additive manufacturing organizations.
Reinforcing 3D Printed Aluminum with Titanium Wire – A Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
Chinese researchers have developed a way to reinforce 3D printed aluminum with titanium wire.
NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts
NVIDIA Researchers have developed an improved technique for automatically generating 3D models from text input.
Revealing the Possibilities of Interaction-Free Quantum Cameras
What are the implications for 3D printing from the development of an interaction-free quantum camera?
Investigating a Unique 3D Printing Technique on the International Space Station
An obscure experiment on board the International Space Station could be a path for a very unusual 3D printing technique.
Unlocking a New World of Possibilities with RM-3DP Printing Technology
Researchers from Cambridge have developed a new form of 3D printing called Rotational multimaterial 3D printing, “RM-3DP”.
Can Your 3D Printed Artwork Last 52,000 Years?
Researchers have analyzed the long-term durability of the most commonly 3D printed materials, PLA and ABS.
Examining 3D Printer Prices: Are They Increasing or Decreasing?
Are 3D printer prices rising or falling? It’s not an easy question to answer.