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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Kia incorporates 3D printed parts into its latest concept vehicle
As part of the Milan Design Week, Kia Corporation recently showcased the perspectives of designers involved in the development of its new Platform Beyond...
Philipp Aduatz and Incremental3D use 3D concrete printing and recycled material in their latest project
In a new collaboration, designer Philipp Aduatz and 3D concrete printing expert Incremental3D have produced a “Metric Stool and Table”. This piece functions both...
FOCUS | Evaluating production throughput and workflow integration with Thermwood’s LFAM
Two critical factors drive efficiency in manufacturing: production throughput and workflow integration. Yet, these elements are often evaluated in isolation. While that approach may...