Michael Petch
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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.

Happy Christmas from 3D Printing Industry

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at 3D Printing Industry. We hope we’ve brought you all the most detailed, up to date and entertaining news about additive manufacturing and the people and enterprises that make 3D printing…

Hypersonic flight moves forward with new research

As reported earlier, 3D printing for Aerospace has taken another step forward this week. Now new research into ceramics brings hypersonic flight closer. The production of the LEAP and GEnx series engines combine 3D printing with several other advanced manufacturing techniques.…

3D printed jet engine certified for use, GE Concept Laser deal update

The use of additive manufacturing aka 3D printing for production took another step forward this week with news that the LEAP-1C jet engine has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA). The…

Laser Institute of America bring additive manufacturing workshop to Texas

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will host a Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop (LAM®) February 21-22, 2017 in Houston, Texas. “This isn’t just a workshop,” says LIA Marketing Director Jim Naugle, Marketing Director. “This is an opportunity to establish lifelong…

Wolfprint 3D raise further $500,000 bringing 3D scanning to life

Estonia’s Wolfprint 3D are “on a mission to bring humanity into VR.” Founded in 2014 the company have just announced a successful financing round where over half a million dollars was raised using crowdfunding platform, Seedinvest. As we previously reported,…

Metal 3D printing advances with DARPA, Sigma Labs and Honeywell Aerospace contract

Sigma Labs of Santa Fe, New Mexico have announced a new contract with Honeywell Aerospace. The project extends work with the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) as part of the Open Manufacturing (OM) program. Sigma Labs were founded in…

Behind the scenes of how 3D printing speeded recovery of McDonald twins

The conjoined twins who underwent a landmark 27 hour surgery have taken another step towards recovery. Jadon and Anias McDonald were born joined at the head and shared blood vessels until they were separated during an operation supported by several…

The 1st Annual 3D Printing Industry Awards

UPDATE: This is the nomination page, where we invited readers to nominate. If you’re looking for the voting page then you’ll find it by following this link.   At 3D Printing Industry we are lucky enough to be surrounded by…

Insights into the future of 3D printing with ZMorph CEO Przemek Jaworski

Przemek Jaworski believes that, “3D printing is something that will change the world because of the distribution of goods and distribution of ideas.” As a former academic, designer and architect the CEO and founder of ZMorph is well placed to…

Audi move closer to putting a 3D printing microwave on the moon.

3D printing is driving Part Time Scientists closer to winning the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE. Working with German auto manufacturer Audi, the PT Scientists have completed the design for the ALINA lunar lander and the Audi Lunar Quattro Rover.…