Researchers from the University of Sussex in the UK have 3D printed metasurfaces to make acoustic lenses that focuses sound to an individual. Led by Dr. Gianluca Memoli, the team has invented an autom…
BigRep live 3D prints 4m x 4m recycled plastic wall
Large format 3D printer manufacturer BigRep has started 3D printing an urban green habitat installation named GENESIS Eco Screen. Using only recycled plastic, the work showcases the potential of addit…
3D Printing News Sliced: Alibaba, EA, Amazon, Telescope Prime
This week’s edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest features additive manufacturing trade fair updates, 3D printed body armour and game controllers for people with disabilities. We al…
MakerBot opens its first Innovation Centre in New York City with St. John’s University
U.S. based desktop 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot has opened its first Innovation Center in New York City at St. John’s University, Queens. In addition to the new hub, 3D printing has been incorpora…
University of Texas at Dallas develops micro metal 3D printing process for in-situ microstructure control
A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas Department of Mechanical Engineering have invented an electrochemical-based metal 3D printing method. Named localized pulsed electrodepositio…
3D Printing News Sliced: PyroGenesis, Under Armour, Onshape, Apollo 11
This week’s edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, features a 3D printed celebration of the first moon landing, virtual clothes shopping, and the launch of an AM Network Map. This r…
Zortrax 3D prints parts for Poland’s first electric motorbike
Zortrax, a Polish 3D printer and materials manufacturer, has prototyped numerous parts for Falectra, the first Polish electric motorbike brand. Using the manufacturer’s Layer Plastic Deposition (LPD) …
Domin revamps its fluid power systems with Renishaw’s metal AM technology
UK-based fluid power systems manufacturer Domin has collaborated with metal 3D printing specialist Renishaw to redevelop some of its products. High-performance direct drive servo valves, used for tran…
Mitsui Machine Tech to introduce FIT additive manufacturing services in Japan
FIT Additive Manufacturing Group, a German 3D printing service provider has announced a collaboration with Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech Ltd., a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co., L…