ORNL Team Gains Recognition for New Printable Alloy
A research team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has recently earned recognition at the Annual Merit Review for their work in developing... read more »
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Researchers Develop Strong and Sustainable Titanium Alloy with AM
In a new research study published in Nature, engineers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), along with RMIT University and the University... read more »
New Geopolymer 3D Printing Mortar Gives Hope for Sustainable Construction
The global construction industry has long been grappling with its significant environmental impact, but a breakthrough technology is offering a ray of hope.... read more »
Senvol Deploys Machine Learning in 3D Printing
New York-based company Senvol has demonstrated a machine learning approach to developing material allowables for additive manufacturing (AM). This approach was shown to... read more »
Flaky Additive Shields Computer Chips from Overheating
Researchers from Skoltech have made a significant breakthrough in improving the properties of a commonly used polymer in 3D printing. By incorporating boron... read more »
Advancing Sustainable Electronics: 3D Printing Biodegradable Sensors and Displays
Researchers at Empa's Cellulose & Wood Materials laboratory in Dübendorf Switzerland have achieved a major breakthrough by developing a remarkable material that possesses... read more »
Xtellar Launches Flexible Bio-Based EVA Pellets
3D printing materials company Xtellar has introduced a new product aimed at large-format 3D printing. The company's bio-based EVA pellets, launched at RAPID... read more »
Researchers Find Unusual Way of Strengthening Polymer Bonds
Researchers from MIT and Duke University have discovered an unconventional method to strengthen polymers by introducing weaker bonds into the material. The team... read more »
CavernaTM Soft Touch Filament Aims to Revolutionize FDM Elastomer Printing
Infinite Materials Solutions, LLC (Infinite) has introduced a new material called CavernaTM Soft Touch (ST) that enables the production of soft-touch parts using... read more »
Seaweed-Based Biodegradable Actuators Could Revolutionize Soft Robotics
Soft robots have long been constructed using synthetic polymers, rubbers, and plastics, but concerns about their environmental impact have sparked a quest for... read more »
MIT Engineers Print Metal-free Gel Electrodes
MIT engineers have developed a breakthrough in the field of bioelectronic implants by creating a soft, metal-free electrode that mimics the properties of... read more »
Fungi – A Sustainable Building Material?
London-based PLP Labs, the research arm of PLP Architecture, has been exploring the use of mycelium bio-composites as a sustainable alternative to traditional... read more »
Binder-jetted Titanium Coming Soon
Tekna Holding ASA and TriTech Titanium Parts LLC have joined forces to achieve a significant breakthrough in additive manufacturing. The collaboration resulted in... read more »
New Class of Titanium Alloys 3D Printed in Australia
Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne have developed a new class of titanium alloys using laser 3D printing, potentially revolutionizing the sustainability and... read more »
Compostable Wood-based Filament Out Now
GEHR, a global producer of thermoplastic semi-finished products, has unveiled a new wood-based filament for professional 3D printing. The filament, called Eco-Fil-A-Gehr, is... read more »
New 3D Printing Method Could Reduce New Material Discovery Time to Mere Months
A groundbreaking 3D printing method has emerged as a "game changer" in the field of material discovery and manufacturing. Developed by Yanliang Zhang,... read more »
Researcher Honored for Work in Composite Printing
Colorado State University (CSU) mechanical engineering professor Mostafa Yourdkhani has been honored with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Award... read more »
Liqcreate Releases Cost Effective ESD Resin
It wasn’t so long ago that if you wanted to 3D print ESD-safe components, your options would have been limited to using SLS... read more »
NatureWorks Releases Bio-based Alternative to SLS Nylon
NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, has partnered with Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider, to introduce a new... read more »
Coffee Pods Recycled into 3D Printed Sensors
Researchers in Brazil and the UK have successfully recycled the plastic in used coffee pods into filaments for 3D printers. The filament was... read more »
