Research & Development

If you think for a second, the biggest innovations that are shaking the world of today started with R&D. This stage has been fundamental in any industrial revolution, including additive manufacturing. This segment highlights the latest AM developments in the R&D sector.

A lot is happening at Xerox: Organization changes, First Metal 3D Printer Installation and Collaboration

With the goal of ensuring the launch and development of three new businesses – Software, Financing and Innovation –, Xerox has made a few changes in the management team. Among the four people who...

The tiny world of space: this 3D printed thruster opens up more possibilities for nanosatellites

With the increasing number of small satellites launches that are popping up, one starts to understand the crucial role of additive manufacturing in the future of human space travel. With the goal to further...

Ivaldi to lead Joint Innovative Project for the production of 3D printed spare parts in Singapore’s Maritime Industry

Following the success of the first JIPs (Joint Innovative Project/Program) dedicated to the qualification of additive manufacturing in the Oil & Gas and Maritime industries, two new JIPs had immediately been launched to further...

Another approach to avoiding defects during metal additive manufacturing

One of the challenges operators encounter while using laser powder bed fusion is the formation of tiny bubbles or pores during the printing process which lead to weak spots in finished 3D printed components. These...

Improving the 3D printing process for Aerospace Composites Using Oil Waste

Scientists from NUST MISIS have improved the technology of 3D printing from aluminium by increasing the hardness of products by 1,5 times. The nanocarbon additive to aluminum powder, which they have developed, obtained from the...

AMGTA: Its first publication on Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing

A few months ago, The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) announced the first research project that it has commissioned as part of its mission to making sustainability a standard in the AM industry....

New academic partnership reflects LafargeHolcim’s ongoing vision for construction 3D printing

 LafargeHolcim partners with Southeast University in Nanjing, China, where it is sponsoring research into concrete and mortars for on-site 3D printing. The announcement follows the recent launch of a 3D printing hackathon to reinvent...

MorphSensor automatically turns electronic designs into 3D models

Despite the advancements of 3D printing, it remains a challenge to manufacture electronic components. The manufacturing of parts that would embed sensors, chips, and tags for instance, requires the engineer to design parts separately,...

Rubanmaster launches the First 3-in-1 SLA 3D Printer, Laser Engraver and Cutter

3D printing enthusiasts Rubanmaster have combined the capabilities of SLA 3D printing with the versatility of laser engraving and cutting in an all-in-one device. The new 3D printer makes it easy for anyone to...

New composites additive manufacturing study marks the launch of 3dpbm Research

Our media colleagues from 3dpbm have launched 3dpbm Research, a market research and consultancy unit dedicated to additive manufacturing. The launch is marked by an analysis of composites additive manufacturing, Composites AM 2020–2030. We are...

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