A team at the Digital Building Technologies (DBT) unit at ETH Zurich is exploring the use of foam 3D printing in the construction sector. By 3D printing intricate formwork using mineral foam, the rese…
CELLINK and Nanoscribe announce new jointly-developed Quantum X bio 3D printer
3D printer manufacturers CELLINK and Nanoscribe, sister companies under the BICO banner, have announced their new jointly-developed Quantum X bio 3D printing system. The machine combines the bioprinti…
Škoda leverages 3D printing technology to streamline automotive production
Czech car manufacturer Škoda has announced that it’s been using 3D printing to streamline its automotive business, bringing the production of prototypes, spare parts, and tooling in-house. As part of …
Researchers successful in 3D printing new cocoa butter-based meat substitutes
A duo of researchers from Zhejiang University, China, has developed a number of new edible plant-based gel materials that can be used to 3D print meat-like foods. The 3D printable meat alternatives co…
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: FlashForge, Nano Dimension, 3D Metalforge, Wayland Additive, Optomec, Meltio and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments and partnerships in the 3D printing sector. Today’s edition includes 3D printing partnerships…
Desktop Metal secures $7.9M 3D printer order from mystery German carmaker
Desktop Metal, a leading provider of binder jet 3D printing systems, has announced that it’s received a $7.9 million order from a major car manufacturer based in Germany. The unnamed company will repo…
Health Canada has approved its first Canadian-made 3D printed medical implant
Health Canada, the government arm that deals with national health, has approved its first Canadian-made 3D printed medical implant. The 3D printed device is a customizable mandibular (lower jaw) plate…
Swedish architects use 3D printing technology to develop novel ‘Meristem Wall’
The architecture sector has combined functionality and aesthetics once more with the 3D printing of an innovative new wall using additive manufacturing technology developed by Voxeljet. Designed by Sw…
MeaTech breaks new ground by 3D bioprinting a 3.67oz steak, its largest yet
MeaTech, an Israeli food technology firm, has announced the latest milestone in its quest to develop sustainable, cultured meat products using 3D bioprinting technology. Using its own in-house process…
Blackstone begins series production of lithium-ion batteries using 3D printing technology
Blackstone Resources, a Swiss investment firm focused on battery technology, has announced the series production of its 3D printed battery cells at its new manufacturing plant in Döbeln, Germany. With…