3D printed ferroelectric materials could eliminate harmful bacteria in heart valves and stents
New multi-material 3D printing technique gives materials antimicrobial properties, with scope to improve safety of implants including heart valves and stents
A joint team of...
(Critical) Challenges raised and solved by high-performance polymers for AM – Key examples in the automotive industry
In an industry where the growth of AM is often highlighted through a strong focus on metals, it should be noted that polymers remain...
FFF Metal 3D printing: The Virtual Foundry develops H13 tool steel filament
The Virtual Foundry, a material producer based in the USA, has added the H13 Tool Steel Filament to its portfolio of materials. The material...
Arris Composites develops natural-fiber composites for its Additive Molding™ technology
Remember Arris? The tech company behind Additive Molding™, a high-speed manufacturing process that aligns continuous carbon fibers and enables the integration of electronic components...
Greenfill3D develops a line of full-color 3D printable lighting accessories
Remember GREENFILL3D? A start-up that recently developed a new 3D printing material based on wheat bran? Well, the team has unveiled an unusual line...
Lithoz and Glassomer develop a 3D printable quartz glass for high-performance applications
Ceramic 3D printing company Lithoz has been working with Glassomer on the development of a 3D printable quartz glass material. Glassomer is a company...
Dental 3D printing: New Carbon® Gen 2 aligner model solution would enhance the production workflow of aligner manufacturers. Here is how.
AM company Carbon has developed a new production solution that would enable clear aligner manufacturers to reduce cost per part while simultaneously increasing throughput....
Liqcreate adds an affordable ESD safe 3D-printing resin to its portfolio
Netherlands-based 3D printing resin manufacturer Liqcreate has added a new ESD safe 3D-printing resin its photopolymer resin portfolio: Liqcreate ESD.
As the name implies, the...
Essentium launches Duratem material for high-performance 3D printing
The high-impact and high-temperature thermoplastic material can withstand temperatures of 150°C, 5x the impact of PEI 9085
3D printer manufacturer Essentium has developed a high-impact...
The AM industry welcomes a newcomer in the metal powder segment: Outokumpu
Known for the development of sustainable stainless steel, Outokumpu will start producing metal powders for AM at its new in Krefeld, Germany, as from...