HRL has developed a 3D printing technique for high-strength aluminum alloys. The additive manufacturing method can used with variants of Al7075 and Al6061. The work opens the door to additive manufact…
SLM Solutions announces largest single contract in the history of company
SLM Solutions Group AG, has received an order worth up €43 million ($52M USD). The deal is for 50 machines from the SLM 280 series of metal additive manufacturing machines. The contract will be fulfil…
Sinterit Lisa SLS 3D printer now available at a lower price
The Sinterit Lisa was the first affordable desktop SLS 3D printer. Initially launched in 2015 – after a lengthy period of R&D – the Lisa is now available at a lower price. The price of…
POSTECH research team 3D bioprints novel treatment for Ischemic Disease
A research team at Korea’s Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has used 3D printing to develop bio-blood-vessels (BBV) from a bioink made of vascular tissue. The results of the work …
Investment in 3D bioprinting and tech demo centers advances
Investment in the 3D printing industry is picking up again after the summer break. In this round-up of recent additive manufacturing business and investment news we look at fund raising plans for seve…
Russia launches first 3D printed space craft
Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin has successfully launched the country’s first 3D printed satellite. During a spacewalk from the International Space Station with fellow Roscomos cosmonaut Sergey Ry…
3D print your own tractor beam with off-the-shelf low cost components
New research from provides instructions on how to build a low cost 3D printed levitator. The device uses acoustic waves to hold samples such as fluids, insects or small electrical components. Creatin…
Free event combines 3D printing and drones
3D printing and drones are on display this week at a central London event. The free event is organised by 3D file-sharing platform MyMiniFactory and Extreme Flyers, leaders in micro-scale consumer dro…
BigRep rising with new appointment in USA
BigRep has appointed Frank Marangell as President of BigRep America Inc. and EVP of Global Sales. Marangell has a long history in the 3D printing industry, having previously held the role as President…
Shapeways co-founder and CEO steps down
Shapeways has announced that Co-Founder and CEO Peter Weijmarshausen will be replaced by COO Tom Finn. Weijmarshausen will remain on the Shapeways board while Finn will serve as interim CEO during the…