Alex Tyrer-Jones, Author at 3D Printing Industry

Alex Tyrer-Jones

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Alex is a Technology Journalist at 3D Printing Industry who enjoys researching and writing articles covering a wide variety of topics. Possessing a BA in military history and an MA in History of War, he has a keen interest in additive manufacturing applications within the defense and aerospace industries.

NextDent 5100 addresses multiple applications combined with the wide range of validated NextDent materials. Photo via 3D Systems.

FDA approval for 3D Systems’ multi-material 3D printed denture solution

US-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its multi-material, 3D printed denture offering. Launched last February,…

Front view of the McLaren W1 hypercar. Image via McLaren.

McLaren launches new W1 hypercar featuring 3D printed suspension components

British automotive manufacturer McLaren has launched its new W1 hybrid hypercar. Titanium 3D printing was used to manufacture the font uprights and wishbones of the W1’s advanced suspension system.&nb…

Stratasys' Headquarters in Rehovot, Isreal. Photo via Stratasys.

Stratasys vs Bambu Lab Lawsuit: Charges Against Defendants Dropped

Stratasys has dropped charges against two named defendants in its patent infringement lawsuits against Bambu Lab, the leading manufacturer of desktop FDM 3D printers. The two complaints were filed in…

The production line at JLR's production plant in Nitra, Slovakia. Photo via JLR

3D printing supports 400,000-vehicle-per-year production line: insights from JLR’s AM expert

During a recent AMUK Members Forum, Luke Fox outlined how 3D printing is being used to enhance luxury car production in the UK. An Additive Manufacturing Technical Specialist at British automotive fir…

A US Navy Virginia Class submarine. Photo via the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

ASTM Leads New Partnership to Strengthen US Submarine Supply Chains

Global standards organization ASTM International has announced a new collaboration with shipbuilder Austal USA and US defense non-profit BlueForge Alliance. The strategic partnership seeks to ad…

3D models in Meta's Digital Twin Catalog. Image via Meta.

Meta launches “world’s largest” 3D Model Digital Twin Catalog for AI-driven research

Facebook’s parent firm Meta has launched its new Digital Twin Catalog (DTC), advertised as the world’s “largest and highest quality 3D object model dataset.” The catalog was developed by Reality Labs …

A section of 3D printed concrete. Photo via CyBe Construction.

Balfour Beatty Graphene based 3D printing material for construction project with Versarien

Advanced engineering materials group Versarien has partnered with global infrastructure firm Balfour Beatty to develop 3D printable mortars for civil construction applications. The 12-month deve…

The 3D printed ceramic monoliths. Photo via the University of Bath.

3D printed structures remove toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water

Researchers from the University of Bath have developed 3D printed structures that can remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water. The ceramic-infused lattices (or ‘monoliths’) can reportedly …

Sandvik metal powder plant in Sandviken. Photo via Sandvik.

Sanvik exits 30% stake in BEAMIT and announces a new 3D printing strategy

Swedish multinational engineering firm Sandvik has altered its additive manufacturing strategy to focus mainly on metal powders amid a change in strategic direction. The company, which offers manufac…

A close-up of a scaffold made with nanohoops, glowing blue under UV light. Image via the University of Oregon.

Fluorescent 3D printed implants developed in new University of Oregon study

Researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) have developed 3D printed scaffolds that glow when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. This process could be used to create fluorescent biomedical implant…