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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

Advances across the 3D printing industry are projecting the disruption afoot

The 3D printing industry is primarily divided into printer manufacturers, material developers, and software platform providers. The significant investment in research & development across...

3D printed ‘invisible’ fibres can help make devices which can ‘smell, hear and touch’

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have explored a new potential of 3D printing for health monitoring, Internet of Things and biosensing applications. In...

“74% of companies would invest in 3D printing in 2021. 50% would spend up to $100,000”, New MakerBot report reads.

FromAugust 21-26, 2020, MakerBot surveyed over 1,200 professionals who are in its global network. These respondents are working in a wide range of industries...

3D Printed milk products become a reality

Additive free, multimaterial 3D printing is achieved for milk-based products without temperature control It may be too soon to purchase them in supermarkets but researchers...

ASTM: Driving 3D Printing Standards through investments into 8 projects

Global standards developer ASTM International announced its third round of funding to support research that helps expedite standards in additive manufacturing (AM). This investment...

Key trends impacting aerospace 3D printing materials market forecast

Rise in space exploration activities along with expansive proliferation of aircrafts across military & defense sector will drive global aerospace 3D printing materials market...