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Backscatter and compositional analysis of horizontal IN718/GRCop-42 interfaces showing lack-of-fusion defects and grain refinement behavior. Image via Bulloch et al., Additive Manufacturing Letters.
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University of Nottingham researchers examine interface orientation in multi-material LPBF of IN718 and GRCop-42

Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), in collaboration with The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and Autodesk Research, have analyzed how interface orientation affects defect formation and microstructure evolution in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of…

Scanning electron microscopy image of 3D printed GelMA/curcumin lattice structures, including triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) geometries with interconnected pores. Image via Charitaki et al., 2026.
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Researchers develop curcumin-based photoinitiator for multifunctional 3D printed GelMA scaffolds

Researchers at the University of Crete and the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH/IESL) have reported a one-step strategy for fabricating bioactive 3D hydrogel scaffolds using curcumin as a multifunctional photoinitiator in two-photon polymerization (2PP). Posted as a preprint last…

Schematic of the pseudo-woven continuous carbon fiber meta-skin fabricated using automated tow placement (ATP), along with experimental setups for low-velocity drop tower and moderate-velocity shock tube impact testing. Image via Eckstein et al., Additive Manufacturing Letters.
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3D printed carbon fiber meta-skins improve impact mitigation in foam-core composites

Researchers at San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Experimental Mechanics Laboratory and Advanced Manufacturing Hub have developed 3D printed continuous carbon fiber “meta-skins” designed to improve impact mitigation in composite foam-core structures. Published in Additive Manufacturing Letters, the study by Sean…

Workflow for the development of the topology-optimized facade bracket. Image via RWTH Aachen University.
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RWTH Aachen-led AddMamBa project qualifies recycled steel for load-bearing 3D printed facade brackets

Researchers at RWTH Aachen University are investigating whether steel scrap can be transformed into certified, load-bearing construction components using 3D printing. The BMWE-funded AddMamBa project focuses on producing optimized facade brackets from recycled steel powder via laser powder bed fusion…

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UT Austin, National Labs Launch CRAFT for Multi-Material, High-Resolution Anatomical 3D Printing

Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin, Sandia National Laboratories, and two other U.S. national labs have unveiled a 3D printing technique capable of producing objects with highly varied mechanical and optical properties on a fine, pixel-level scale. The…

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Advancing Circular AM: Université de Lorraine Explores Sorting-Free Plastic 3D Printing

Researchers at the Université de Lorraine in France have examined strategies to simplify plastic recycling by reducing the need for pre-sorting, helping to advance Distributed Recycling Additive Manufacturing (DRAM) as a framework for more localized and circular production systems. This…

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3D Printing with Sound? Concordia Researchers Harness Acoustic Energy for Precision Microfabrication

Researchers at Concordia University have introduced a refined 3D printing strategy that uses acoustic energy to fabricate microscopic features directly onto soft polymers such as silicone. The method, known as proximal sound printing, enhances spatial accuracy compared with earlier sound-based…

Printed geometries, humidity testing, and plant study. Image via ACS Publications.
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Researchers develop fully recyclable 3D printing ink

Researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, a German materials research institute, in collaboration with its Institute of Active Polymers, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg’s Institute of Materials Chemistry, and Berlin-based VESC Studio, have developed a water-based 3D printing ink composed of 70 wt % lignosulfonate,…

Schematic illustrating DISH integrated with a fluidic channel, a pump and a strainer for mass production and collection of printouts in flow. Image via Nature.
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Sub-second volumetric 3D printing using holographic light synthesis

Researchers from Tsinghua University, a Beijing-based research institution focused on engineering, optics, and artificial intelligence, together with collaborators from Zhejiang University’s medical research centers, report a volumetric 3D printing system capable of fabricating millimetre-scale objects in 0.6 seconds while maintaining…

Key frames of the 4D-printed shock absorber during shape morphing. Image via Universidad Politécnica de Madrid / IMDEA Materials.
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Researchers develop degradation-triggered 4D printed actuators for biomedical applications

Researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with German medical technology company Meotec, have developed a degradation-triggered 4D printing method that allows gradual, time-controlled shape changes using standard fused filament fabrication (FFF). Published…