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New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that might eliminate the layer adhesion problem, and a lot more.
Oregon State Sees Advancements in 3D Printed Soft Motors
OSU College of Engineering unveils liquid crystalline elastomer structures that can crawl, fold and snap directly after printing.
From Electric Skin to Space Exploration: Ganit Goldstein’s 3D-Printed Smart Fabrics
I had a chat with Ganit Goldstein, who is researching advanced fabric 3D printing.
Breakthrough Silicone Formula Enables Faster 3D Printing of Complex Geometries
A research paper explores a new formulation for silicone that may affect 3D printing.
FPath Project Explores Richard Feynman’s Vision for Tiny-Scale 3D Printing
I’m reading about an interesting open-source project called “FPath”.
DIMON: The AI Model That Drastically Speeds Up Solving Partial Differential Equations
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the ability to solve engineering problems. In a new paper published in Nature entitled, “A scalable framework for learning the geometry-dependent solution operators of partial differential equations”, they explain the current challenges in solving partial differential equations. Partial Differential Equations are a specific type of equation where it is… Continue reading DIMON: The AI Model That Drastically Speeds Up Solving Partial Differential Equations
“Blow Extrusion” Nozzle Promises Lightweight and Efficient 3D Prints
I saw a new 3D print nozzle technology that can print tubular extrusions.
New 3D Printing Method Embeds Optical Sensors in Metal Parts for Micro Reactors
A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors.
New Algorithm Inspired by Nature Solves Overhang Challenges in Construction 3D Printing
New research focuses on the problem of overhangs with construction 3D printing (3DCP), with a possible solution inspired by nature.
Researchers Develop Recyclable Resin for Sustainable Printing
A recent paper shows a new style of 3D printer resin that could potentially be recycled.
Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding
Researchers have found a way to predict the bonding of supersonic metal particles.
NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing
NASA is launching a new scientific research project that may impact future 3D printing.
New 3D Bioprinter Replicates Brain Tissue, Bone and Cartilage at High Speed
University of Melbourne biomedical engineers aim to improve drug discovery with high-output process.
DIP Technology Surpasses Volumetric Printing Speeds with Innovative Resin Flow Solution
A radically new and incredibly fast 3D printing process has been developed: Dynamic Interface Printing, or “DIP”.
ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%
The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.
Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength
Researchers have developed a new 3D printable metal alloy that has exceptional cryogenic properties.
Researchers Develop Algorithms to Improve Accuracy of Complex 3D Scans
A new approach to point cloud processing could dramatically enhance the accuracy of complex 3D scans.
Introducing MobiPrint: Print Objects Anywhere in Your Space with Mobile 3D Printing
Researchers unveiled “MobiPrint”, a home mobile 3D printer.
ORNL Develops Crack-Free 3D Printable Metal Alloy for Extreme Temperatures
Researchers at ORNL have developed a new crack-free 3D printable metal alloy that can withstand temperatures above 1315C.
New Speed Modulated Ironing Technique Adds Color and Texture Control to FFF 3D Printing
A new ironing technique implements color changes in FFF 3D printing.
New AI Technique Pioneers Accurate Mechanical 3D Model Generation Using BREP Geometry
Research is proceeding on ways to use AI techniques to generate solid mechanical 3D models.
Researchers Unveil HDSP: A High Speed 3D Printing Process Based on Sound Waves
An entirely new and incredibly fast method of 3D printing has been developed that is based on sound: HDSP.
3D Printed Meat: Edible but Lacking Flavor, WIRED Review Finds
An article in WIRED describes the experience of eating 3D printed meat.
New Research Identifies Promising Solutions to 3D Printing’s Microplastic Waste Problem
Two new research papers suggest there are possible ways to help solve the microplastic crisis.
MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction
MIT researchers have developed a method to use sustainable glass as a structural building material.
Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer
SPEE3D just did something that shouldn’t normally be possible.
Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers
Researchers have identified an effective way to “iron” non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.
New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible
Researchers have proposed a method of 3D printing high temperature PEEK material using DLP technology.
New MVAM Technology Uses Microwaves to Overcome Volumetric 3D Printing Limitations
Researchers have developed a novel method of volumetric 3D printing using microwaves that could speed up resin 3D printing considerably.
ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.
3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives
Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.
Innovative 5-Color 3D Print on Prusa XL Showcases Advanced Dithering Techniques
This has to be one of the most unusual 3D prints I’ve ever seen.
Researchers Use Multi-Material 3D Printing to Customize Food
Incorporating edible and nutrient-rich ingredients to construct aesthetically pleasing meals.
New Volumetric Heating Technique Revolutionizes 3D Printing of Glass Materials
There’s been an important development in the ability to 3D print glass.
Solid Knitting: How Researchers Are Weaving the Future of 3D Objects
Researchers have developed an amazing new fabrication process they call “Solid Knitting”.
Introducing RAD: Energy-Efficient Metal 3D Printing Process with No Heat Involved
Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process they call “RAD”.
Microplastic Pollution: Study Shows High Concentrations in Human Brain Tissue
A new report highlights the current microplastic pollution: there are significant amounts of microplastics inside all of us.
Graph Theory Applied to 3D Printing: New Research Enhances Toolpath Optimization
Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.
New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing
AI-Driven Polymer Discovery Improved by New Research
AI is being used to identify new, powerful polymers for 3D printing.
New AI-Powered Technique Enhances 3D Scans by Accurately Filling Missing Data
Researchers have developed a powerful new method for hole-filling for incomplete 3D scans.
New 3D Printed Blood Vessels Could Transform Heart Bypass Operations
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels.
Slice-100K: How a New Dataset Could Revolutionize AI in 3D Printing
Researchers have developed “Slice-100K”, a dataset that could enable much more AI use in 3D printing.
New Study Shows Enhanced Concrete Strength for 3D Printing Using Cellulose Nanofibrils
New research has shown a method to greatly increase the strength of 3D printed concrete.
New 3D Printing Guidelines aim to Improve Lattice Designs
Novel design parameter dubbed “enhancement factor” helps minimize structural defects.
Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.
Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology
New research shows a method of performing voxelated bioprinting. Hold on, what does that mean? Voxelated printing is a somewhat rare capability implemented only in certain 3D printing processes. The idea is to control the specific material by location in the object. Just as a 2D image is made from pixels, a 3D object can… Continue reading Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology
New Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Ice 3D Printing:
Ice 3D printing has been explored by researchers, and it’s far more complex than one may think.
AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly
Researchers have developed an unusual “adaptive nozzle” for 3D printing.
Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique
The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process from the University of Missouri enables the production of complex devices with materials including plastics, metals, and semiconductors.
Innovative Method Enables Room Temperature 3D Microprinting of Nickel
A new study has developed a method of 3D micro printing of nickel material at room temperature.
VoxelMatters Unveils Unique 3D Printing Market Study Focused on Consumer Products
Our friends at VoxelMatters have developed a very different market study for 3D printing.
Introducing QuickCurve: The Slightly Nonplanar 3D Printing Slicer
I’m reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.
Study Reveals FFF 3D Prints Can Be Food Safe with Proper Cleaning
Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
Aniwaa’s Comprehensive 3D Printer Manufacturer Chart for 2024
Aniwaa released an updated comprehensive chart of known 3D printer manufacturers.
Engineered Living Systems: Integrating Polymers with Living Cells for Innovative 3D Printing Materials
I’m reading about a new material category called “engineered living systems”, (ELiS), which involve integrating polymers with living cells.
#3DBenchy in Space: NASA Tests Volumetric Process in Weightless Environment
A report describes a NASA experiment to 3D print in space using a volumetric process.
ESA’s Experiment Proves Feasibility of Metal 3D Printing in Weightless Conditions
There’s metal 3D printing taking place in space!
Chip-Based 3D Printing: Volumetric Printing With No Moving Parts
Researchers have developed an entirely different form of 3D printing they call “chip-based”.
UTA Explores 3D Printing Homes with Cork and Concrete
Led by Professor Shadi Nazarian, the research aims to provide affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in rural Alaska.
“High Resolution” 3D Printer Resins Exposed: Do They Really Work?
An interesting video popped up, exposing the marketing buzz around “high resolution” 3D printer resins.
ORNL’s Electron-Beam 3D Printer Opens Tungsten Possibilities
Oak Ridge National Laboratory just did something amazing: 3D printed a complex object in tungsten.
Robotic Mobile 3D Printers Printing During Transit?
A new research paper proposes a design for an unusual “mobile 3D printer”.
New Algorithm Enhances Strength of Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printed Parts
Researchers have developed a new way to use continuous carbon fibers in 3D prints.
ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components
Using internally developed EB-PBF technology for applications that can withstand extreme temperatures.
Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints
There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.
What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository?
After publishing “Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition”, I wondered which printable 3D model repositories were most popular.
Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints
Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.
New 3D Printing Material Sourced from Biodiesel Fuel Waste
A new form of 3D print material has been sourced from biodiesel fuel.
Advances in 3D Printed Drugs: Personalized Treatment and Controlled Release Mechanisms
A new research paper explores the idea of personalized 3D printed drugs.
Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo
Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.
Fully Recyclable Resin Developed by University of Birmingham Researchers
Researchers have developed a new type of resin for 3D printing that can be fully recycled.
Exploring FAAM, Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing
A new research paper investigates a category of 3D printing I didn’t even realize existed: Field-assisted additive manufacturing, or FAAM.
New Study Simulates 3D Printing with UAV Swarms
A new research paper explores the concept of 3D printing using UAVs.
Makerverse Report Reveals Limited AI Adoption Among European Manufacturers
Makerverse has issued a report on AI intentions for European manufacturers.
Breaking Down Plastics with Bacteria: Could This Work For 3D Printing?
Researchers have developed a unique way to decompose specific plastics: with embedded bacteria.
Researchers Develop Rod-Based 3D Printing Process for Radial Objects
A new research paper proposes an unusual 3D printing process that uses a rod instead of a flat print plate.
Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers
New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.
Introducing Force Controlled Printing: Real-Time Flow Adjustment for FFF 3D Printers
Researchers have developed a framework for continuously tuning flow control on FFF 3D printers.
3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices
Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called “3DPFIX”.
Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology
Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.
Virginia Tech Researchers Aim to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Sustainability Through 3D Printing
Researchers at Virginia Tech have taken on a big challenge: making wind turbines sustainable.
Researchers Develop System to Detect and Sanitize Steganography in 3D Models
Researchers have developed a method of cleaning 3D model files of hidden messages.
From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints
A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.
Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.
How to Optimize Shot Peening Parameters to Enhance Fatigue Performance
New research systematically compares effects of different shot peening parameters, including surface roughness, residual stress and strain profiles.
Researchers Explore the Cost and Benefits of Manufacturing as a Service
A new paper explores the idea of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).
VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification
Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.
Automatic Tuning Breakthrough: The 3D Printer That Adapts to Any Filament
Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough: a 3D printer that automatically tunes itself.
Researchers Strengthen 3D Printed Cellulose Aerogels with Carbon Nanofibers
Researchers have identified a method of 3D printing cellulose aerogels with greater strength.
Forensic Experts Test Lethality of 3D Printed Weapon in BBC Video
The BBC presented a video in which a 3D printed weapon was tested by forensic researchers.
Sandia’s SWOMP Technology Paves the Way for Faster, Stronger Resin 3D Printing
Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new resin 3D printing process they call “SWOMP”.