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A Volumetric Process 3D Prints Glass

Researchers have found a way to 3D print glass objects almost instantly using a volumetric process.

Could Molecular Robotics be the 3D Printing Process of the Future?

New research into molecular robotics hints at a possible future method of building objects.

Set 3D Scanners to Maximum: 7nm Resolution Achieved

Researchers have developed a method of 3D scanning that can resolve structures as small as 7nm, or 0.000007mm.

New Nanoprinting Process Developed

Researchers have created a unique nanoprinting process that can produce extremely small objects in a wide variety of materials.

SmartScan: Improving Metal 3D Printing

Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.

Improving Electrolysis With 3D Printing

There’s many applications of 3D printing, but perhaps none more important than those that help solve the climate emergency.

Predicting Perfect FFF Extrusions

Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict extrusion widths to improve 3D print quality.

3D Printing in Iridescent Colors

New research has developed a method of 3D printing in brilliant iridescent colors.

New Technique Enables CMOS Cameras To Become 3D Scanners

New research could enable an explosion of very inexpensive, very high resolution 3D scanners.

Plastic Recycling Breakthrough?

Researchers have made a technical breakthrough that could eventually change the use of recycled material for 3D printing.

Linde’s New Advanced Metal Powder Laboratory

Linde intends on doing some deep research on powder materials for 3D printing.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Innovation with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the use of 3D printing at Sweden’s KTH technical university.

It’s Time For The Wohlers Report, 2022 Edition

The 2022 Wohlers report on Additive Manufacturing has been released.

Nanopatterned 2D Materials Transform Into 3D Metamaterials

Researchers have developed a technique to fabricate tiny 3D objects using an unusual molecular force.

High Temperature Electronics 3D Printing

Researchers have been developing methods of 3D printing electronic circuits for use in high temperature environments.

Wi3DP Releases Quarterly Diversity in AM Report

On Tuesday, International Women’s Day, Women in 3D Printing released their regular Diversity For Additive Manufacturing report.

University of Maine 3D Prints Two Mammoth Landing Craft Vessels

The University of Maine’s Composites Center designed and 3D printed what appears to be the largest ships ever produced with the technology.

Atomic Level 3D Printing Under Development

Funding has been provided to researchers working on an “atomic” 3D printer for producing solar cells.

Using 3D Printed Catalysts To Power Rocket Engines

A PhD student in New Zealand is 3D printing catalysts to enable use of safer rocket propellants.

3D Printing the Future at Stony Brook University

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the contributions to 3D printing that are taking place at Stony Brook University.

Findings From MakerBot’s Latest Industry Survey

MakerBot released their annual “State of 3D Printing” report and as usual it includes some interesting statistics.

Advancements in the Development of Living 3D Printed Bioinks

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine a new approach for producing bioinks using microbes.

All Objects Could Be Identified: 3D Printing Invisible Labels

A researcher at MIT has developed a method of 3D printing invisible labels on objects.

New Volumetric 3D Printing Process Developed: TVP

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark announced the development of a new volumetric 3D printing process they call “TVP”.

X-Ray System To Provide Real Time Glimpse of 3D Printing Action

New research has developed an incredibly powerful X-ray system that could directly show microstructures in 3D prints as they are made.

Do You Know These 3D Printed Lattice Applications?

A new research paper investigates the rather long list of applications for 3D printed lattices.

3D Printed Photosynthetic Autonomous Rovers Developed

Researchers have found a way to directly use photosynthesis to power a mobile rover using a 3D printed design.

The First Part Is The Hardest: Marine Engine 3D Printing

Interesting research from the Technical University of Denmark shows how to break into a new industry.

New Method of Splitting 3D Models To Fit on Smaller 3D Printers

A paper released last month describes an efficient method for splitting 3D models, enabling 3D printing of large objects on smaller machines.

Flexible OLED Display 3D Printed

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an unusual process to 3D print a prototype OLED display that’s actually flexible.

Unusual 3D Printed Application for Oil and Gas Research

A unique application for 3D printing has been developed by a student at Texas A&M.

Strong Binder Discovered for Sand 3D Printing

Researchers have identified a technique for 3D printing sand with great strength.

Battery Breakthrough Could Mean Power For Complex 3D Prints

Researchers have developed an unusual method of producing a battery, one that could be integrated into 3D printers.

Researchers Achieve Smallest 3D Print: 25nm Voxels

Researchers have devised a system using a 1.6nm nozzle to 3D print incredibly tiny objects.

CASTOR Releases Unusual Trends Report

CASTOR released their 2021 annual Additive Manufacturing Trends Report, and it’s quite a bit different than you might think.

Experimental Warp Drive Vehicle To Be 3D Printed?

A curious scientific discovery could lead to a 3D printed space vehicle using warp drive, according to a recent announcement.

Programmable Microbes Produce 3D Print Material?

Researchers have developed an incredible new technique for producing material for bioprinters, and it may revolutionize other forms of 3D printing.

van der Geest Developing New Color 3D Printing Concept: The Double i3

Aad van der Geest is working on a new concept called “Double i3” that should be able to 3D print in full color.

Essentium Survey Shows “Additive Manufacturing Is Here To Stay”

Results of a new industry survey were released by Essentium, and they show a very strong trend towards AM.

BOFA Publishes Paper on 3D Print Emissions and Safety

BOFA International published a paper analyzing the issues surrounding emissions from active 3D printers.

The Promise of EHLA 3D Printing to Create — And Destroy

Researchers at Fraunhofer ILT have developed a revolutionary method of 3D printing metal.

Study Demonstrates Additive Manufacturing Could Be More Sustainable Than Conventional Manufacturing

EOS and one of their clients commissioned a study to determine the sustainability of their AM lifecycle

MIT Develops Simulation System to Explore New 3D Print Materials

MIT might have substantially shortened the development cycle for new 3D printer materials.

Nanoscale Glass 3D Printing Method Developed

Researchers at Rice University have developed a unique approach for 3D printing extremely small and complex structures in glass.

Could a Research Breakthrough Lead to Inexpensive Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins?

A new paper identifies a more inexpensive method of producing photoinitiators.

Researchers Develop Color Bioinks for 3D Printed Artwork

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a highly unusual 3D print material.

3D Printed Wearable Personalized Sensors Developed

Researchers have found a way to 3D print soft, bio-electronic sensors that directly integrate with the body

The University of Warwick and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new project by the University of Warwick.

Incorporating Additive Manufacturing Into Supply Chains

Much has been said about using additive manufacturing to alleviate problems in supply chains, but how do you do so?

3D Printed Broiled Chicken Research Points to Improved Print Quality

Researchers developed a system for cooking 3D printed chicken, but this might lead to improved print quality for other 3D printers.

Low Cost Ceramic 3D Printing Method Developed

Researchers have developed a method of inexpensively 3D printing fully solid ceramic structures with complex geometries using FFF technology.

Are 3D Printed Parts More Sustainable Than Traditionally Made Parts?

A new study is to determine precisely how sustainable 3D printing processes can be.

Where There’s Data, There Could Be 3D Prints

A new scientific 3D print application demonstrates the value of data in 3D printing.

An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs

A report details a new, accessible method of detecting VOCs in the nearby atmosphere, which could be quite useful in many 3D printing situations.

Just Some 3D Printed Wagyu Beef

Scientists have developed a method of 3D printing highly-desirable Wagyu beef.

Report on Aerospace Use Demonstrates The Case For AM Everywhere

A detailed research report has been published that shows in extreme detail the usage of metal additive manufacturing techniques in the aerospace sector.

3D Printing Iridescence and Polarization Patterns?

Researchers have found a way to print liquid crystals with iridescence and polarization patterns.

Printing The Glioblastoma

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have 3D printed a working cancer tumor.

Stable Yet Squishy: 3D Printed Tensegrity Structures

A report from ASME describes a unique “uncrushable material”.

Authentise Leads Team Studying the Feasibility of Digital Supply Chains

Authentise revealed it is working on a feasibility study on digital supply chains.

NASA’s Redwire Regolith 3D Print Project

NASA has a new project to 3D print regolith.

Breaking The Toolhead Barrier With MedUSA

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seem to have developed a way to optimize printing with multiple toolheads.

Bowyer Developing AI “Slicer” For Electric 3D Printer

Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it’s a fascinating approach to software design.

3D Printing Pills With SLS?

3D printed pills are under development, but could this be done with SLS technology?

Body Scanning Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that could light up the 3D printed fashion industry.

Incredible New 3D Print Application: Exposed Fluids

An entirely new 3D print application area has been developed: exposed fluids.

A Three-Process System For 3D Printing Personalized Medicine

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an unusual approach for 3D printing medicine.

CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.

3D Printed Air Diffusion System Aims to Reduce Emissions and Enhance Distribution

BVN Architecture and University of Technology Sydney researchers have designed a 3D-printed air diffusion system to replace standard steel systems.

ORNL Develops 3D Printed Power Poles

Researchers have developed a method of successfully 3D printing power poles for practical use in the field.

Fine Tuning Additive Manufacturing With AI

What will a meltpool look like? That’s what researchers can now predict with some accuracy.

Could Molecular Crystallization Replace 3D Printing?

New research has shown a method to rapidly produce crystalline objects at the nano scale.

rpm To Develop Advanced Lattice Generation For 3D Printing

rpm announced a new research project in which they are to develop advanced lattice structures for additive manufacturing applications.

Six Sigma Quality Control For Additive Manufacturing

A Six Sigma quality control approach for 3D printing has been developed by researchers at Penn State.

The Key To Scaling Additive Manufacturing: Upskilling

A recent survey across manufacturers supports the need for major upskilling focus to scale up industrial additive manufacturing.

Greater Customization Of 3D Printed Scaffolds Now Possible With New Bioink

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger consider new advances that could lead to great strides forward in bioprinting capabilities.

E-Waste And Duke University’s Impact On Recyclable Electronics Via 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider research into 3D printing to impact e-waste.

This 3D Printed Battery is Biodegradable

Researchers at Empa, a Swiss research institute, have developed a 3D printable battery concept that is entirely biodegradable.

New Method To Increase Color 3D Print Surface Quality

Researchers have developed a way for software to help improve the appearance of full color 3D prints.

Now Possible: 3D Printing Magnetic Monopoles

Researchers at the University of Cardiff have found a way to produce a magnetic monopole-like material using 3D printing.

NIST Identifies Method Of Measuring Metal 3D Printing Stress

The US NIST has developed a technique for measuring mechanical stress in 3D printed metal parts that could change how 3D printing is done.

Parametric Slit Injection 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing flower jellies.

Let’s Recycle Your 3D Prints Into Jet Fuel

There may be a path to solving the dilemma of unwanted 3D prints.

Why Would You 3D Print Leaves?

Researchers have done something no one has done before: 3D printing “living” leaves.

Supercharging Volumetric 3D Printing

New research shows a method of greatly simplifying future volumetric 3D printers.

The Increasing Viability Of Lab-Grown Organs Due To New 3D Printing Technology

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger investigate FLOAT, a new bioprinting approach.

Incredible New Tech Can 3D Scan Glass Objects

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new approach for 3D scanning that works with reflective objects.

Research Breakthrough on Electrically Conductive 3D Printing

Researchers have uncovered the cause of a major problem with 3D printing conductive materials.

Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing

New research at the University of New South Wales has shown a way to 3D print actual human bone. Bone is a highly complex human tissue, as it is both strong and lightweight, mostly due to the detailed natural lattice structure on the interior. Most times a damaged bone can heal itself; a break needs… Continue reading Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing