3D printer manufacturer Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), has released two advanced materials: FDM Nylon 12CF and Agilus30. FDM Nylon 12CF is rigid and ideal for functional prototypes and end-use components i…
Jigsaw-like structure of turtle shells strengthens 3D printed objects
New research from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University in Canada demonstrates how interlocking jigsaw shapes can strengthen 3D printable materials. The material focus is on br…
Mercedes-Benz manufacturers Daimler shifts rapid prototyping up a gear with Ricoh additive manufacturing
Multinational automotive corporation Daimler AG (ETR:DAI), headquartered in Germany, are adopting Ricoh additive manufacturing machines into their rapid prototyping process. The acquisition of a Ricoh…
Giant 3D printed “bone structures” explore the possibilities of advanced architecture in Milan
Italy’s largest technical university, Politecnico di Milano, will present a large-scale 3D printed arch at the MADE expo 2017. The Trabeculae Pavilion has been created by the university’s …
MIT 3D prints plant materials with antibacterial properties
Cellulose, the primary component in the structure of green plants, is lauded in materials science for it environmentally friendliness. It occurs naturally and is found in cotton fibers used to make cl…
Ultimaker files “defensive” patents for Active Bed Leveling in 3D printing
As of February 2017, Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker has filed its first patent in the 3D printing industry. The patent protects the Active Bed Leveling technology found inside the…
Super strength titanium 3D printed for the first time
Through 3D printing, researchers at Deakin University in Australia have unlocked design potential of two of the strongest materials on Earth. With “ultralight”, “super strong” and incredibly heat resi…
3D printed materials research opens up the possibilities of carbon fiber structures
A team of researchers in Russia have published a paper that uses 3D printing to unlock the potential of carbon fiber composite materials. The materials are commonly used in industry to make lightweigh…
Going digital: Interview with the director of the Mougins Museum of Classical Art
When on the road with Scan the World, 3D Printing Industry got an exclusive insight into how and why museums and galleries are choosing to digitize their art collections. In this interview with Leisa …
A 3D printer under $100? Meet the STARTT
The STARTT 3D printer aims to get first-timers started in the world of 3D printing. The 3D printer is the product of 3 years of research and feedback by 3D designers, engineers, makers and enthusiasts…