Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (Tu/e) in the Netherlands have released a proof-of-concept article on 3D printed, self-expanding, biodegradable stents. The stents are designed to be …
Researcher at Transilvania University demos 3D printed metal two-stroke engine
Valentin Stamate, a researcher at the Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, has demonstrated a prototype two-stroke engine, 3D printed in 3 different metals. Stamate believes the 3D printed engi…
UK’s West Yorkshire Police install 3D printer for scientific support in trials
The West Yorkshire Police (WYP) force has installed a DeltaWASP 40 70 Industrial 3D printer in its Wakefield HQ. The machine was provided by 3D printer materials and hardware distributor Hawk 3D Proto…
Sutrue uses Concept Laser metal 3D printing in device for keyhole surgery
Using Concept Laser Mlab cusing technology specialist developers at Sutrue, a cardiac device design company, have 3D printed a tool to be used in heart operations. The automated suturing device helps …
3D printed metal certification gets $1.5 million boost from U.S. Department of Defence
A research consortium set up to accelerate the certification and qualification of 3D printed metal parts is to be given a share of $2.7 million, provided by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Ec…
CollPlant establish division for 3D printing with the most abundant protein in the body
CollPlant (TLV:CLPT) a biotechnology company based in Israel, has created a division to develop collagen-based BioInk for 3D printing. The BioInk is intended for use in 3D bioprinters used to make the…
3D Printing Industry Awards Personal 3D printer of the year (FFF/FDM)
In just over a week Chelsea Old Town Hall in London will be opening its doors to the first annual 3D Printing Industry Awards. Votes for the 73 potential winners have now exceeded 7,000, but we’…
University of Florida’s liquid silicone 3D printing is designed for faster and cheaper medical implants
A 3D printing method outlined by researchers at the University of Florida demonstrates a way of making comfortable, flexible, strong and affordable implants for patients. Using liquid silicone, the me…
3D printing news Sliced: Desktop Metal, Peak Sport, GE in the Wild, Centre Pompidou
In this edition of bitesized news 3D Printing Industry have sliced stories on Desktop Metal; Peak Sport sneakers; GE in the Wild; HP Multi Jet Fusion; the AstroBox Touch pad; COS 3D printers vases; Al…
German ministry of education launches “virtually limitless” metal 3D printing project with KUKA Industries
The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMMF) and KUKA Industries are working on large format metal 3D printing with a number of manufacturing and institutional partners. Titled ProLMD…