NASA is testing the suitability of an antibacterial 3D printer filament for use in future space missions. The filament is made by Copper3D, a Chilean company with a base in the USA. The study, conducted in association with the University…
ACH Calgary launches medical 3D printing project, invites contributions
It has been reported that the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Calgary has initiated a new project called kidSIM 3D Printing Challenge. The hospital has invited the public to share various ideas for using 3D printing to benefit their patients’…
Sumitomo makes strategic investment in Sintavia
New York City’s Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA), the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the internationally renowned traders of goods and services, has announced an investment in Sintavia, LLC, a Tier One metal additive manufacturer based in Davie,…
Interview: Kevin Yang, CEO, eSUN 3D filaments
Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co. Ltd. (aka eSUN) is known for its R&D and industrialization of biodegradable polymers such as PCL and PLA. Its objective is to develop eco-friendly products by using renewable resources. eSUN began developing 3D printing materials in 2007.…
Interview: Wipro 3D and the Indian 3D printing industry
Wipro 3D came into existence in 2012, and now deals with metal additive manufacturing solutions and services. Its largest markets include aerospace, space, defence, heavy engineering, industrial and tooling, automotive, healthcare and nuclear sectors. In March 2018, Wipro 3D inaugurated a…
Interview: Shachar Gafni, CEO, Modix large format 3D printing
Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modix is a global developer of large format 3D printers. It started with small desktop 3D printers, and over the course of 3 years, it now holds a reputation worldwide for offering premium components. Currently,…
UTSC startup turns food waste into bio 3D printer filament
Genecis, a startup company founded by students and recent graduates of the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), is using current advancements in biotechnology, machine learning and microbial engineering to convert food waste into PHAs. A fully biodegradable form of plastic,…
3D Printing Industry at New Scientist Live 2018
3D Printing Industry attended New Scientist Live (NSL) 2018 in London last week. As in previous years, NSL was held at ExCeL London and over 120 speakers and 100 exhibitors came together for a series of stimulating talks on new research…
Josef Prusa introduces a resin-based 3D printer SLA
Josef Prusa, has introduced the resin-based Prusa SL1 – an open source SLA 3D printer. Prusa is the founder and CEO of Prusa Research, which manufactures open-source 3D printers. Earlier this year, Prusa acquired Futur3D, a Czech company specialising in…
NanoSteel launches Formetrix to commercialize metal 3D printing
NanoSteel, an advanced materials company, has launched Formetrix, an enterprise that will focus on materials for additive manufacturing. NanoSteel is a steel materials company that specializes in the design and commercialisation of new advanced alloys. The company’s expertise lies in the construction of…
