Revitalizing the Historic RL10 Rocket Engine with 3D Printing
The RL10 rocket engine, a stalwart in space exploration for nearly sixty years, is undergoing a significant upgrade via additive manufacturing. Aerojet Rocketdyne,... read more »
3D Printing News
Bringing you the latest 3D printing news from industry, academia and government projects all around the world. From press releases to research papers - come join us, and learn about the hottest trends in additive manufacturing.
Studio RAP’s Knit-Inspired 3D Printed Facade
Studio RAP, a Dutch architecture firm, recently completed a facade for an Amsterdam boutique using 3D printed ceramic tiles. The company is also... read more »
Accelerating Robotics: 3D Printed Wheels and Drone Motors
Padmalaya Rawal, a robotics maker, has developed a high-speed robot wheel using 3D printing and a modified drone motor. His design addresses the... read more »
Immensa Scores $20 Million Series B Funding for Digital Warehouse
Immensa, a leader in additive manufacturing in the MENA region, recently raised $20 million in Series B funding. This move is significant in... read more »
Prusa Introduces Binary G-code Format for Enhanced Space Efficiency
Prusa has introduced a new binary G-code format, .dubbed “bgcode”, aimed at improving space efficiency in 3D printing. Traditional G-code, though widely used... read more »
Researchers Create Temperature-Responsive Polymer Composite for Robotics
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with the University of Houston, have developed a novel 3D printed polymer composite. This... read more »
MAN Truck & Bus Adopts Digital Inventory for 3D Printed Spares
MAN Truck & Bus has adopted digital inventory management for spare part manufacturing, particularly for parts no longer in production. This approach was... read more »
SOLIDWORKS 2024 Released: What’s New?
Dassault Systèmes has released SOLIDWORKS 2024, the latest incarnation of its 3D design and engineering software (and this writer’s go-to CAD platform). The... read more »
A Closer Look at HyperLok™ – KPD’s High-Temp Bed Adhesive
There are many factors affecting the adhesion of FDM prints to a print bed, be it incorrect print settings, dodgy filament, or warping... read more »
Mechnano and Tethon3D’s ESD Resin Passes NASA Outgassing Tests
Mechnano, in collaboration with Tethon3D, has announced that their C-Lite vat photopolymerization resin has passed NASA's ASTM E595-77/84/90 outgassing tests. This high-temperature resistant... read more »
Maker Demonstrates 3D Printing Spheres Without Supports
A recent demonstration by “DaveMakesStuff” on Hackaday has showcased an efficient method for 3D printing spheres, a typically challenging shape for filament printers.... read more »
OMIC and Daimler Team Up for Moldmaking With Wire-Fed DED
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) and Daimler have collaborated to explore wire-fed Directed Energy Deposition (DED) for large injection mold tooling. Their... read more »
Enhanced Digital Twin Features Added to AM Explorer Software
Interspectral, a company based in Norrköping, Sweden, has integrated the EOSCONNECT Core module into its AM Explorer software. This enhancement provides EOS customers... read more »
Alpitude Unveils Superleggero Ti Bottle Cage
Alpitude has introduced the Superleggero Ti, a set of titanium bottle cages claimed to be the lightest globally. These cages, exclusively available in... read more »
Taiwanese Institute Prints Country’s First Jaw Prosthesis
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (KVGH) have jointly developed the country's first 3D printed prosthetic jaws, specifically... read more »
3D Printed Dress Shines at Miss Universe Pageant
At the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, a 3D printed dress designed by South African Gert-Johan Coetzee captivated the audience. The dress, worn by... read more »
Eplus3D Expands to the US with a New Houston Office
Eplus3D, a key player in metal additive manufacturing, recently inaugurated a subsidiary in Houston, Texas. This move on November 16, 2023, extends their... read more »
Researchers 3D Print Bioreactors for Bioprocess Development
A recent study has showcased a 3D printed, single-use bioreactor, enhancing upstream bioprocess development by enabling real-time growth monitoring. This bioreactor, detailed in... read more »
Kazakhstan Receives First Industrial Metal 3D Printer
Kazakhstan's educational and manufacturing landscapes are witnessing a sea change with the arrival of the HBD 350, the first industrial metal 3D printer... read more »
Researchers Advance Soil Monitoring with Biocompatible 3D Printed Seeds
The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genova, Italy, has developed the Acer i-Seed, a soft robot designed for environmental sensing. This biocompatible,... read more »
