Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed a new 3D printing method called “growth printing” that operates at speeds of 1 millimeter per second. The process, detailed in the journal Advanced Materials, creates polymer parts...
Hero Forge, known for its custom 3D-printed miniature figurines, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for personalized gaming dice. The company is expanding its customization services to include dice ranging from d4 to d20, utilizing specialized 3D printing technology....
Hero Forge, known for its custom 3D-printed miniature figurines, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for personalized gaming dice. The company is expanding its customization services to include dice ranging from d4 to d20, utilizing specialized 3D printing technology....
Hero Forge, known for its custom 3D-printed miniature figurines, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for personalized gaming dice. The company is expanding its customization services to include dice ranging from d4 to d20, utilizing specialized 3D printing technology....
Creality has officially launched the Hi Combo, making high-quality multicolor 3D printing more accessible than ever. While multicolor 3D printing has been around for some time, cost has been a barrier for many enthusiasts. The Creality Hi Combo aims to change that by...
Korean researchers have developed a new method to create high-resolution 3D printed microstructures using MXene, a two-dimensional nanomaterial. The team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute achieved a printing resolution of 1.3 micrometers, which is 270...
A new manufacturing process developed by U.S. startup Elve has reduced the production time of traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) from more than a year to several weeks. The process, called Layered Additive Multi-Material Manufacturing – Digitized (LAM3D), was created with...
Xiaomi plans to incorporate 3D printed metal frames in its upcoming flagship smartphone, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The Xiaomi 16 Pro, expected to launch in late 2025, will feature a metal mid-frame manufactured using 3D printing...
The U.S. Army is implementing 3D printing technology to address vehicle maintenance challenges through its Battle Damage Repair and Fabrication (BDRF) process. This initiative combines computer-aided design with additive manufacturing to produce temporary replacement...
Purdue University researchers have developed a new method for fabricating microfluidic devices using vat photopolymerization (VPP) technology. The patent-pending process allows for the creation of transparent devices with channels as small as 100 microns wide and 10...
Newport News Shipbuilding has installed its first 3D-printed valve manifold assembly on a new aircraft carrier under construction. The component, weighing 1,000 pounds and measuring approximately 5 feet in length, was placed in a pump room aboard the Gerald R....
Irish medical device manufacturer LCS has developed a custom 3D printed wheelchair cushion featuring an integrated ventilation system. The new WheelAir Custom Cushion combines a 3D-printed lattice structure with active airflow technology to help regulate temperature...
SCG Cement Co., Ltd., a prominent construction materials provider in Southeast Asia, is driving sustainable construction forward with its innovative 3D printing mortar. This advancement is exemplified by the creation of Southeast Asia’s first 3D-printed commercial...
A new 3D printed methane flare burner, developed through collaboration between Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M), has demonstrated 98% efficiency in eliminating methane emissions during oil production. The device addresses a...
Chinese regulators have approved the first laser 3D-printed total knee implant, developed by Naton Biotechnology. The approval follows new research that addressed key challenges in manufacturing metal implants using laser powder bed fusion technology. A team led by...
GE Aerospace has received FAA certification for its new Catalyst turboprop engine. The certification process, conducted under FAR Part 33 requirements, involved testing of 23 engines and more than 190 components. The engine completed over 8,000 hours of operation...
A new exhibition at the AlUla Arts Festival showcases biodegradable 3D-printed pots that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. The collection, titled “Alwadiya: The Living Pots,” was created by TECHNOCrafts in collaboration with LAMÁQUINA and Micaela...
A new AI-powered laser repair system for mining equipment is being developed through an international collaboration led by Fraunhofer ILT. The project, known as AI-SLAM (Artificial Intelligence Enhancement of Process Sensing for Adaptive Laser Additive Manufacturing),...
Satellite operator SES has contracted Swissto12 to develop large aperture electronically steered antennas for customer user terminals. The partnership marks Swissto12’s first antenna contract with SES, as announced on February 27. The new antennas will be designed to...
Australian additive manufacturing company Titomic has acquired a 59,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama for $7.2 million. The site, designated as the Innovation Center for Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing, is scheduled to begin operations in the second...
A new open-source star tracker design has emerged to support astrophotography enthusiasts. The project offers both DIY build options and pre-assembled units for photographers seeking to capture long-exposure night sky images. Star trackers serve as specialized camera...
Polish researchers have successfully completed the second phase of testing for a new variable-thrust rocket engine. The Throttleable Liquid Propulsion Demonstrator (TLPD), developed by the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, completed 14 hot-fire...
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed a new approach to improve the durability of 3D-printed metamaterials by introducing controlled irregularities into their structure. The team found that by offsetting the connection points in lattice structures by...
Alquist 3D has completed its second concrete 3D printing project for Walmart, adding a 5,000-square-foot expansion to a store in Huntsville, Alabama. The new structure will serve as an extension of the store’s grocery pickup area. Construction firm FMGI served as the...
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed a new method to create thermoelectric cooling devices using 3D printing technology. The study, published in Science, demonstrates a manufacturing process that reduces production costs...
Canadian mining company Scandium Canada has completed initial 3D printing tests of two new aluminum-scandium alloy powders at McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering. The tests utilized laser powder bed fusion technology, which uses lasers to melt and fuse metal...
University of Toronto researchers have developed new nano-architected materials that combine the strength of carbon steel with the low density of Styrofoam. The team used machine learning to design optimized carbon nanolattices, which are complex 3D structures made of...
Fluid control specialist Bürkert has announced a strategic investment in Green Elephant Biotech, a German biotechnology startup developing sustainable cell cultivation systems. The partnership aims to advance cell cultivation processes for pharmaceutical and biotech...
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new 3D printing technique that transforms used coffee grounds into compostable packaging materials. The process, detailed in a study published January 23 in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, combines...
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique capable of producing microfibers measuring just 1.5 microns in diameter. The advancement, detailed in a January 20 study published in Nature Communications, overcomes previous limitations in printing very thin,...