3D Printing News

Generally known to the public as 3D printing, the term designates processes used to manufacture parts in volume by adding materials. Industrials refer to this technique as additive manufacturing.

Books

A 3D-printed, sculpted collector’s set that completely reimagines what book design can be

To create a special edition for her Bound by Bloodlines series, indie author Clarissa Bright completely reimagines what book design can be. Bright is known...
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ALOFT AeroArchitects & Spectrum Network produce flight-ready parts with composite 3D printing

It is no secret that when aircraft undergo scheduled maintenance cycles, including major “C” and “D” checks that can last from six weeks to...
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Caracol secures a $40 million Series B round to advance its robotic LFAM solutions

Over the past five years, Caracol has established itself as one of the most dynamic players in advanced robotic manufacturing, building a track record with more than...
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Customization at scale: Meeting consumer demands through additive manufacturing

With nearly 37 million consumer product parts 3D printed in 2023—a 7 million increase (+23%) compared to 2022—the question of whether the consumer goods...
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3D printed prosthetics gain reimbursement status in the US

The milestone that will drive the healthcare industry forward is the approval of additive manufacturing as an appropriate fabrication method for prosthetic devices in...
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Cummings Aerospace completes test for a 3D printed drone

Designed to compete for the U.S. Army’s upcoming Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, the Hellhound S3 drone aims to strengthen the capabilities of...

Safran Aircraft Engines relies on ceramic 3D printing to manufacture casting parts

Casting parts have long been the domain of traditional foundry methods such as sand casting or investment casting. In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM)...

Continuum Powders and HP to qualify M247 for metal binder jetting

“Binder jetting is delivering industrial-scale production today and extending such production to high-performing alloys requires a rigorous materials development program,” said Brett Harris, Global...
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Turning spoiled milk into 3D printing material? UW-Platteville professors show how.

A newly approved patent, titled “Development of Bio-Composite Materials for 3D Printing Using Milk Proteins,” has opened the door for spoiled milk to reduce...
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Portal Space Systems evaluates performance of 3D-printed heat exchanger thruster

To evaluate performance of the core technology of its multi-role spacecraft Supernova, Portal Space Systems recently conducted tests on a solar thermal propulsion (STP)...