The prospect of 3D printed house is drawing closer as 3D printing for construction means designers can be bolder than ever before. Branch Technology is a freeform building firm behind some of the larg…
Northwestern’s 3D printer auto generates designs for future Wi-Fi
How can 3D printing give you faster internet? Form-fitting health trackers for sneakers? Or even an invisibility cloak? Scientists in photonics (the study of light) have been working on projects touch…
FedEx launches 3D printing inventory and repair company Forward Depots
A FedEx and 3D printing venture has been expected for some time. From 3D printed drone-delivery, to on-demand bureau services, postage and shipping companies are investing in the future of additive ma…
$2.9M 3D printing contract recharges U.S. Air Force legacy planes
When it comes to 3D printing, the U.S. Air Force is taking things seriously. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a leading driver for developing the technology, and has recently employed the S…
Zortrax introduces new, resilient, flexible and convenient 3D printing filaments
3D Printing Industry first previewed the Inventure 3D printer at the Zortrax Experience Conference in June. At launch, the Inventure was capable of working with Z-PLA, Z-PETG, and Z-SUPPORT materials.…
3D bioprinted skin beats manual samples in A*STAR pigment research
3D bioprinted skin often misses pigmentation. This is because researchers need a more reliable method of 3D printing with multiple types of cells. In a Masters thesis from University of Texas El Paso …
SLM Solutions metal 3D printing brakes the most powerful car in Bugatti history
Not to be outdone by flight-integral 3D printed parts, automotive is gradually placing additively manufactured components in more critical positions. Largely implemented in spare parts initiatives, 3D…
Mass production – is 3D printing up to the supply-chain challenge?
Trends in additive manufacturing for end-use production was a recent in-depth look at what some see as the the next phase of 3D printing. 3D printed sneakers, custom-fit insoles, clothing and toys …
First look inside Ackuretta’s dual build Diplo 3D printer
Ackuretta is a professional digital light processing (DLP) 3D printer manufacturer from Taiwan’s Neihu District in Taipei City. The forthcoming desktop Diplo model was first previewed at Formnext in F…
Iris Van Herpen’s couture 3D printing stars in Paris Fashion Week 2018
3D printed fashions give designers a new means of expressing bold and inspiring looks. This week, the second of three 7 day events in the French capital’s fashion calendar, designers at Paris Fa…