Researchers at the University of North Texas have developed a real-time in-situ ultrasound monitoring system capable of tracking soft hydrogel 3D printing processes with subwavelength resolution. The work, published in Communications Engineering, provides new methods for observing critical transient phenomena…
RIT researchers develop self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing to enhance part longevity and sustainability
A research team at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has developed a self-healing photopolymer system for 3D printing that can recover mechanical properties after damage, aiming to improve sustainability and reduce material waste. Led by PhD candidate Vincent Mei…
Researchers simulate single-crystal silicon formation during laser additive manufacturing
A research team at the University of Arkansas has demonstrated that molecular dynamics (MD) simulations can reveal key mechanisms behind silicon nanoparticle crystallization during laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) printing. The findings are detailed in a non-peer-reviewed preprint available on arXiv,…
Researchers develop automatic exposure system for volumetric 3D printing
A team from the National Research Council Canada and the University of Victoria has developed a fully automatic exposure control system for tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM), a technique that fabricates entire objects at once using projected light patterns inside…
Donkervoort integrates Conflux 3D printed air coolers in P24 RS supercar
Dutch supercar manufacturer Donkervoort Automobielen has teamed up with Australian thermal technology specialist Conflux Technology to develop 3D printed water-charge air coolers (WCAC) for the upcoming P24 RS model, marking a milestone in the application of Formula 1-grade additive manufacturing…
Additive manufacturing of zinc biomaterials opens new possibilities for biodegradable medical implants
Researchers from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and multiple collaborating institutions are advancing the use of additive manufacturing (AM) to produce zinc-based biomaterials for biodegradable medical implants. Motivated by the need for temporary implants that naturally degrade in the…
Researchers 3D bioprint engineered tissues using high cell-density bioinks for multiphase constructs
A team led by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and UC Davis has developed a method to 3D bioprint tissue-specific, high cell-density bioinks capable of forming complex multiphase constructs. Published in Materials Today, the study introduces a platform…
Researchers optimize interpass temperature for stronger super duplex stainless steel in CW-GMA additive manufacturing
A research team from Cranfield University has demonstrated that controlling interpass temperature (IPT) in Cold Wire Gas Metal Arc (CW-GMA) additive manufacturing can enhance process productivity without compromising the mechanical performance of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) parts. The study,…
America Makes launches $5M QTIME project call to advance inspection methods for AM
America Makes, the national additive manufacturing accelerator managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, has launched a new project call called Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME), offering up to $5 million in funding to advance non-destructive…
Harnessing Overcuring: Gecko-Inspired Soft Grippers Push the Boundaries of DLP 3D Printing
Researchers from Hanyang University have developed a novel DLP 3D printing method that harnesses overcuring to produce gecko-inspired soft actuators. Published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering (April 2025), the technique offers improved wafer handling and points to broader applications in soft…
