Texan construction company ICON has revealed that it’s currently using a “next-generation” version of its Vulcan 3D printer to erect a three-bedroom house with unique ranch-like aesthetics…
Student engineer’s new ‘V3D’ prosthetic limb socket can be 3D printed for just €30
A mechanical engineering student at TU Delft has designed a prosthetic upper-limb socket that can be 3D printed using an everyday FDM system for only €30. Nicknamed ‘V3D,’ the transradial device…
3D Systems releases four new Figure 4 materials to “revolutionize advanced production”
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has added four Figure 4 resin variations to its material portfolio that it says will “revolutionize advanced production.” Each new Figure 4 material, including the H…
Weber Beamix buys concrete 3D printing factory, ‘Striatus’ built in Venice
Weber Beamix has announced that it is buying out fellow construction firm BAM to take full control of the companies’ joint concrete 3D printing factory in Eindhoven. Since opening in 2019,…
Polymaker and Covestro to debut new PC-r filament made from recycled bottles at TCT Asia
Polymer 3D printing specialists Polymaker and Covestro have announced their intention to launch a new material that’s partially-made from recycled plastic bottles at the upcoming TCT Asia 2021 trade s…
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: Farsoon, AMCM, America Makes, SPEE3D, BCN3D, Evonik and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector. Today’s edition feature…
Gautzsch bolsters distributed manufacturing hub with SLS 3D printing
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt traditional supply chains, firms are increasingly turning to localized manufacturing as a more secure means of sourcing products or spare parts. SLS 3D printing …
Nano Dimension suffers DragonFly sales dip, sets out $1.5 BN growth plans
Israeli 3D printed electronics manufacturer Nano Dimension has reported a sequential quarterly reduction in revenue of 59% within its Q1 2021 financial results. Between Q4 2020 and Q1 2021, the …
Formlabs raises $150M bringing value to $2BN but “taking its time” on IPO
3D printer manufacturer Formlabs has raised $150 million in a Series E funding round led by Tokyo-based VC firm SoftBank Investment Advisers’ Vision Fund 2. According to Formlabs, the additional…
Scientists 3D print new and improved breast cancer-treating radiotherapy antennas
Researchers at North Carolina State University have utilized 3D printing to develop more comfortable radiation-receiving antennas for cancer patients to wear during microwave breast hyperthermia proce…