University at Buffalo (UB) researchers have developed a novel 3D printed water-purifying graphene aerogel that could be scaled for use at large wastewater treatment plants. Composed of a styrofoam-lik…
Prodways adopts Oqton AI software to create “one-stop” platform
French 3D printer manufacturer and service provider Prodways has started offering Oqton’s AI-powered software with its machines. Oqton’s platform leverages AI algorithms to continuously improve …
Cubicure develops new ivory-like 3D printing material for artefact renovation
Researchers from TU Wien and its polymer manufacturing spin-off Cubicure have developed an SLA 3D printable ivory substitute that can be used to restore damaged historical artefacts. Once printe…
Formnext start-up challenge winner Exponential Technologies gains APX funding
Industrial 3D printing software developer and winner of the 2019 Formnext start-up challenge, Exponential Technologies (xT), has gained investment from the German-based APX VC fund. Although the…
Scientists’ rapid new COVID-19 test kit can be 3D printed for less than 20p
Researchers based at the Dutch Wageningen University (WUR) have developed a COVID-19 home test kit that can be 3D printed and constructed for less than 20p. Nicknamed ‘CoroNaspresso,’ the team’s…
Materialise set to acquire Link3D by end of 2021 after gaining option to buy
Belgian 3D printing service provider Materialise has acquired an option to buy fellow software developer Link3D, which it’s expected to exercise by the end of 2021. If the deal goes ahead, it wi…
ML System uses Zortrax 3D printing to prototype solar energy products
Polish solar cell manufacturer ML System has utilized Zortrax’s 3D printing technology to expedite the R&D of an innovative new line of green energy products. Adopting Zortrax’s M300 Plus 3D…
ORNL scientists develop heat-resistant ‘Mighty Mo’ EBM 3D printing material
Scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new molybdenum (Mo) formulation that’s specifically optimized for use with Electron Beam Melting (EBM) 3D printers. By mixing moly…
Designer Philipp Aduatz unveils stylish new concrete 3D printed gradient-dyed furniture
Viennese designer Philipp Aduatz has worked with concrete 3D printing specialist incremental3d to create a collection of furniture with unique aesthetic qualities. In an innovative approach, the archi…
CoreTechnologie to showcase 4D_Additive 3D printing software via exclusive online event
Engineering software developer CoreTechnologie is inviting members of the 3D printing community to take part in an online deep-dive into the capabilities of its 4D_Additive print preparation program. …