Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.1.1, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends The Latest 3D Printing News and Technology ## Posts ### [The Intersection of Drones and Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-intersection-of-drones-and-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** June 2, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > SHAPEWAYS.COM 2 This eBook is for designers engaged at the intermediate and advanced 3D printing levels, offering valuable information on drone product development, materials, and technology. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) often put aeronautics brilliance on display for all to see in miniature; however, behind the scenes, these industrial devices require highly customized design, planning for transmitters and parts, as well as detailed specifications for payload, camera mounts, and an array of other options. As both technologies have grown on parallel and often complementary paths, additive manufacturing has made it possible for drone designers on every level to create the UAVs of their dreams. Rapid prototyping allows for accelerated product development with quick turnaround in 3D printed iterations and the ability to customize intensively for any application. SHAPEWAYS.COM 3 3D Printing and Drones: A Powerful Pair From Deliveries to Disaster Zones: Going Above and Beyond 3D Printing Expedites Drone Product Development Designing Drones for Low Weight and Reduced Part Assembly Advanced Materials and Technology for 3D Printing Drones Ensuring Quality with Post-Processing for Drone Technology 10 11 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS SHAPEWAYS.COM 3D PRINTING AND DRONES: A POWERFUL PAIR Conveying speed, resistance to impact, and maximum durability, drones already fulfill \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.shapeways.com](https://www.shapeways.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Drones_eBook.pdf) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, Aerospace and Aviation, Design / Engineering --- ### [Velo3D (NYSE:VLD) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Hold”](https://3dprintingtoday.com/velo3d-nysevld-upgraded-by-zacks-investment-research-to-hold-3/) **Published:** May 26, 2022 **Author:** David **Content:** > Velo3D ( NYSE:VLD – Get Rating ) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, “Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company. It provides end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions. The end-to-end solution includes the Flow(TM) print preparation software, the Sapphire(R)family of printers, and the Assure(TM) quality control system all of which are powered by Velo3D’s Intelligent Fusion(TM) manufacturing process. Velo3D is a metal 3D, formerly known as JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation, is based in NEW YORK. “ Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on VLD. Bank of America cut Velo3D from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $7.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Friday, March 4th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price target on Velo3D from $15.00 to $6.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 11th. Shares of Velo3D stock traded up $0.02 on Thursday, reaching $2.20. 9,063 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,126,468. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 5.26 and a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etfdailynews.com](https://www.etfdailynews.com/2022/05/26/velo3d-nysevld-upgraded-by-zacks-investment-research-to-hold/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101 --- ### [A Perfect Pair: 3D Printed Drones](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-perfect-pair-3d-printed-drones/) **Published:** May 26, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > Drones bring great energy to the design and 3D printing realm, with engineers engaged in developing new technology around the world for gathering data and making workflow exponentially more efficient. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), these devices require highly customized design, detailed planning for transmitters and parts, and specifications for payload, camera options, and mounts. Photography plays a huge role in drone technology, and UAVS may be equipped with extremely high-resolution cameras. These electronics must be protected, however, offering another prime example where additive manufacturing is useful–in fabrication of 3D printed housings and other protective products. Manufacturers and their Products Have Evolved with 3D Printed Drone Projects In the past 15 years, Shapeways has seen the evolution of 3D printed drone projects from futuristic devices that were virtually unknown and unseen to bordering on the ubiquitous, hovering over potential real estate deals, areas prone to extreme weather which generate interest in the media, as well as large spans of land which may need continued surveying like agricultural areas. Quantum-Systems , known for their Trinity F90+ UAVs and the Scorpion UAS, is one of Shapeways’ most dynamic customers. Founded in 2015, their journey in designing and manufacturing high-performance \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.shapeways.com](https://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/42789-3d-printed-drones-projects-military-use.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, 3D Models, 3D Printing Services, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Technology --- ### [Considerations for Moving from Prototype to Production | Alchemy](https://3dprintingtoday.com/considerations-for-moving-from-prototype-to-production-alchemy/) **Published:** April 29, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** [Click here to view original web page at alchemyindustrial.com](http://alchemyindustrial.com/the-alchemist-blog/considerations-for-transitioning-from-prototype-to-production/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth --- ### [Benefits of Integrating Additive Manufacturing Into Your Business Model](https://3dprintingtoday.com/benefits-of-integrating-additive-manufacturing-into-your-business-model/) **Published:** January 20, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > Additive manufacturing continues to gain popularity as a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing, with more companies seriously considering integrating additive into their business model . 3D printing —the most ubiquitous form of additive manufacturing technology—is still relatively new compared to CNC machining and injection molding. But don’t take that newness to mean that it’s unreliable or expensive. In reality, 3D printing is a trustworthy, low-cost solution that offers immense benefits when implemented strategically. Here are the key benefits of adoption additive technology as part of your business model: 1. Lower costs Unlike traditional manufacturing, which can require expensive custom tooling, 3D printing is a toolless solution. It’s possible to build parts using only a CAD file, the required material, and the printer itself, allowing for increased potential for lights-out manufacturing and reduced labor costs. 2. Shorter lead times Since additive doesn’t require custom tooling or fixtures, 3D printing service bureaus can begin building parts almost immediately. 3D printing’s minimal setup is much less involved than programming CNC machines. Additive technology can considerably reduce manufacturing timelines (think two months down to just one week). There’s also the opportunity to save time on assembly activities by consolidating multiple components into a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at alchemyindustrial.com](https://alchemyindustrial.com/the-alchemist-blog/6-benefits-of-integrating-additive-manufacturing-into-your-business-model/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=200647410&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9yL5hmA1RdQAtzRM75RQOBplamfk4spqLeynsKgrvdnVW4uD5x_kluQHz4-n0YOFTATzDJZ46kAHteZE4BH0feVbQMuw&utm_content=200647410&utm_source=hs_email) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, Companies, Design / Engineering --- ### [The Influence of Gravity on 3D Printing with the FFF/FDM Technique - Reverse FDM/FFF 3D](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-influence-of-gravity-on-3d-printing-with-the-fff-fdm-technique-reverse-fdm-fff-3d-2/) **Published:** January 7, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > 16 VOLUME 25, No. 3, 2021 \* Corresponding author: Robert E. Przekop, E-mail address: r.przekop@gmail.com Acta Mechanica Slovaca ISSN 1335-2393 www.actamechanica.sk Printing Robert E. Przekop1,\*, Daria Pakuła2, Miłosz Frydrych2, Marek Jałbrzykowski1,3 1 Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61-614 Poznan, Poland 2 Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61-614 Poznan, Poland 3 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45 C, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland Abstract: Often, simple questions do not have obvious answers and require an experiment that yields an unexpected answer. Have you ever wondered what will happen if you turn 180 degrees to the commonly accepted FDM printing convention? The paper presents the verification of the possibility of using the reverse orientation of the print head in traditionally used 3D printers of FFF/FDM systems. It has been shown that the mechanical parameters of the printed object can be even higher when reverse printing is used. The presented concept opens up new possibilities of designing printers in FFF/FDM systems, which use changed heat convection and the reverse effect of gravity on the printed object. This work was carried out using the TRIZ methodology. Keywords: 3D printing, gravity, microgravity, gravitation influence, nozzle \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.actamechanica.sk](http://www.actamechanica.sk/pdfs/ams/2021/03/02.pdf) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, Design / Engineering, Technology --- ### [The Influence of Gravity on 3D Printing with the FFF/FDM Technique - Reverse FDM/FFF 3D](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-influence-of-gravity-on-3d-printing-with-the-fff-fdm-technique-reverse-fdm-fff-3d/) **Published:** January 7, 2022 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > 16 VOLUME 25, No. 3, 2021 \* Corresponding author: Robert E. Przekop, E-mail address: r.przekop@gmail.com Acta Mechanica Slovaca ISSN 1335-2393 www.actamechanica.sk Printing Robert E. Przekop1,\*, Daria Pakuła2, Miłosz Frydrych2, Marek Jałbrzykowski1,3 1 Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61-614 Poznan, Poland 2 Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61-614 Poznan, Poland 3 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45 C, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland Abstract: Often, simple questions do not have obvious answers and require an experiment that yields an unexpected answer. Have you ever wondered what will happen if you turn 180 degrees to the commonly accepted FDM printing convention? The paper presents the verification of the possibility of using the reverse orientation of the print head in traditionally used 3D printers of FFF/FDM systems. It has been shown that the mechanical parameters of the printed object can be even higher when reverse printing is used. The presented concept opens up new possibilities of designing printers in FFF/FDM systems, which use changed heat convection and the reverse effect of gravity on the printed object. This work was carried out using the TRIZ methodology. Keywords: 3D printing, gravity, microgravity, gravitation influence, nozzle \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.actamechanica.sk](http://www.actamechanica.sk/pdfs/ams/2021/03/02.pdf) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, Design / Engineering, Technology --- ### [Creality HALOT-ONE resin printer is a great pick for ultra precise hobby 3D printing (in-depth review)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-halot-one-resin-printer-is-a-great-pick-for-ultra-precise-hobby-3d-printing-in-depth-review/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Introduction We’ll readily admit that 3D printing is not our primary field on interest here at GSMArena. That being said, we are all passionate tech nerds and with plenty of varied interests. Ask around the office and you can get solid, in-depth information on anything from cars and fridges to drones and single-board computers and everything in-between, both size and complexity-wise. You get the point.** > > . > > When CREALITY reached out asking if we wanted to check out their HALOT-ONE (CL-60) Resin 3D printer (for a fair and unsponsored review), we just couldn’t pass up on the opportunity as 3D printing has been an area of interest of mine for quite some time. I have been doing Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing for over a year now as a hobby on and off and have owned a total of three 3D printers – my current Monoprice Select Mini V2, which is the only one I could reasonably keep with limited home space and before that Prusa i3, which replaced my original Ender 3. So, my baby steps into 3D printing as a whole were done on one of Creality’s 3D printers from the ever-popular Ender line and in a poetic \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.gsmarena.com](https://www.gsmarena.com/creality_halotone_resin_printer_is_a_great_pick_for_ultra_precise_hobby_3d_printing_indepth_review-news-50015.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Finance, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [How to Transition from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-transition-from-offshore-to-local-outsourced-manufacturing/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > In our previous blog , we discussed how recent economic and geopolitical changes have impacted the global supply chain. Factors like narrowing labor costs, overseas supply chain disruptions, and intellectual property concerns are prompting manufacturers to transition from offshore to local manufacturing. If you’ve decided to reshore your manufacturing operations, you might be feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you can ensure a smooth transition. As long-time proponents of localized manufacturing , Alchemy Industrial can help guide you through this process with practical steps for bringing your supply chain back home. Transitioning from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing 1. Understand the current state of your supply chain. Before making any changes to your supply chain, it’s important to understand what it looks like in its current state so you can account for every element. Create a map of suppliers for your parts, components, materials, and anything else you source overseas. Your supply chain map should include any outsourced manufacturing your suppliers rely on, too. A partner factory located in Vietnam, for example, might be sourcing hard-to-find raw materials from India or Korea. 2. Evaluate the costs and risks of the current state of your supply chain. Identify and evaluate the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at alchemyindustrial.com](https://alchemyindustrial.com/the-alchemist-blog/how-to-transition-from-offshore-to-local-outsourced-manufacturing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Transportation --- ### [How to Transition from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-transition-from-offshore-to-local-outsourced-manufacturing-2/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > In our previous blog , we discussed how recent economic and geopolitical changes have impacted the global supply chain. Factors like narrowing labor costs, overseas supply chain disruptions, and intellectual property concerns are prompting manufacturers to transition from offshore to local manufacturing. If you’ve decided to reshore your manufacturing operations, you might be feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you can ensure a smooth transition. As long-time proponents of localized manufacturing , Alchemy Industrial can help guide you through this process with practical steps for bringing your supply chain back home. Transitioning from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing 1. Understand the current state of your supply chain. Before making any changes to your supply chain, it’s important to understand what it looks like in its current state so you can account for every element. Create a map of suppliers for your parts, components, materials, and anything else you source overseas. Your supply chain map should include any outsourced manufacturing your suppliers rely on, too. A partner factory located in Vietnam, for example, might be sourcing hard-to-find raw materials from India or Korea. 2. Evaluate the costs and risks of the current state of your supply chain. Identify and evaluate the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at alchemyindustrial.com](https://alchemyindustrial.com/the-alchemist-blog/how-to-transition-from-offshore-to-local-outsourced-manufacturing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Transportation --- ### [3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand Can Play Nintendo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-soft-robotic-hand-can-play-nintendo/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A team of researchers from the University of Maryland has 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. – and win! The feat demonstrates a promising innovation in the field of soft robotics, which centers on creating new types of flexible, inflatable robots that are powered using water or air rather than electricity.** > > . > > The inherent safety and adaptability of soft robots has sparked interest in their use for applications like prosthetics and biomedical devices. Unfortunately, controlling the fluids that make these soft robots bend and move has been especially difficult – until now. The key breakthrough by the team, led by University of Maryland assistant professor of mechanical engineering Ryan D. Sochol, was the ability to 3D print fully assembled soft robots with integrated fluidic circuits in a single step. For further information see the IDTechEx report on Flexible, Printed and Organic Electronics 2020-2030: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets . “Previously, each finger of a soft robotic hand would typically need its own control line, which can limit portability and usefulness,” explains co-first author Joshua Hubbard, who performed the research during his time as an undergraduate researcher in Sochol’s Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing ( \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.printedelectronicsworld.com](https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/24311/3d-printed-soft-robotic-hand-can-play-nintendo) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Finance --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: July 18th, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-event-roundup-july-18th-2021/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’ve got another busy week of events and webinars coming up, covering topics from color 3D printing and 3D printed injection molds to SupportFree 3D printing, functional AM materials, and more. Read on for all the details!** > > . > > Materialise Continues Online Hands-On Workshop Series At 12 pm this Tuesday, July 20th, Materialise continues its series of hands-on webinar workshops focused on Mimics software, and how it can be used to help with various cardiac medical procedures, such as Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) . The next session, Mimics Enlight Mitral Workshops on LAAO Planning, has a maximum capacity of ten attendees, and offers experience in 3D-CT planning for TMVR and LAAO procedures. Attendees will will receive a three-week evaluation license after the workshop. “Get firsthand experience with 3D planning for TMVR during this workshop and learn tips and tricks on the Mimics Enlight planner from our technical experts.” You can register for the workshop here . HP & Color 3D Printing Also at 12 pm EST on the 20th, HP is holding a webinar on an interesting topic: “ Calling all color 3D printing enthusiasts! ” During the hour-long webinar, attendees will learn how \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/283318/3d-printing-webinar-event-roundup-7-18-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Finance --- ### [Creality Sermoon D1 review: An industrial-level 3D printer for under $700](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-sermoon-d1-review-an-industrial-level-3d-printer-for-under-700/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > Welcome to ZDNet’s DIY-IT project lab, where I’m testing 3D printers for your entertainment and edification. Today, we’ll be looking at the Creality Sermoon D1 , an enclosed, direct-drive FDM printer from the makers of the super-popular CR-10 and Ender 3. The best 3D printers for business and home use Which 3D printer is right for your business? We’ve evaluated the offerings of leading printers, all capable of creating 3D objects, but with a wide-range of characteristics. If you’re in the market for a 3D printer, you’ll find one here that fits your needs. This article and the accompanying video are part of ZDNet’s 3D Printing Discovery Series . In addition to testing 3D printers, we also explore maker and smart home technology, stress-test servers, fly drones, and regularly dive deep into advanced geekery for fun and profit. Today, as shown in the video, we’re assembling and testing the Creality Sermoon D1. This is a very nice printer, but there are a few issues in the setup and design that you should be aware of before you scoop one of these up. Let’s start with assembling this thing. At 26lbs, this is a hefty machine. Its build area is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/creality-sermoon-d1-review-3d-printer-under-700/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Finance, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [GE Aviation looks to 3D printing to obtain crucial spare parts for jet engines for U.S. combat aircraft](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ge-aviation-looks-to-3d-printing-to-obtain-crucial-spare-parts-for-jet-engines-for-u-s-combat-aircraft-2/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > 3 D Printed Parts 19 July 2021 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Adopting new manufacturing technologies often has proven to be a game changer for companies seeking to enter a new market or retain their leadership in an existing one. For GE Aviation, 3D printing is the latest tool for staying ahead of its competitors in the aircraft industry. Automation World reports. Continue reading original article The Military & Aerospace Electronics take: 19 July 2021 — Though GE Aviation engineers originally had developed the engine for the B-1 supersonic bomber, by 1970 the company no longer was seen as a leading supplier. That opinion changed in the 1980s when GE Aviation designed a new engine around the B-1 core to provide the U.S. Air Force with propulsion systems for its F-16 and F-15 fighter aircraft. Decades later, those F110 jet engines still powers most frontline F-16 fighters. To keep its fleet flying, the U.S. Air Force continually searches for the best ways to procure parts, including crucial spare parts for planes that have been in service for decades. That’s why the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) was receptive when representatives from GE Additive approached them last year with the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.militaryaerospace.com](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14207015/3d-printing-jet-engines-spare-parts) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Materialise Manufacturing, a leader in 3-D printing solutions with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Township, has introduced a 100 percent reused powder. The new offering, the company states, significantly reducing powder waste, creating a more sustainable option for 3-D printing. The company’s Bluesint PA 12 service allows selective laser sintering waste — up to 70 percent of the powder — to be recovered and print new parts.** > > . > > The production of standard PA 12 powder generates more than seven kilograms of CO2. Bluesint PA 12 offer a 30 percent reduction of these emissions, which, combined with the waste-reduction benefits, makes it a leader in sustainable 3-D printing powder. “3D printing has established itself as a powerful and sustainable manufacturing solution for the production of smaller, customized parts by enabling localized production, but it is vital that our industry continues to invest in new ways to make the 3-D printing process itself more sustainable,” says Jurgen Laudus, vice president and general manager of Materialise. “Through innovations like our Bluesint PA 12 service, Materialise empowers its customers to make a choice for sustainability.” The powder went through extensive beta testing after it was announced last year. One customer that participated was The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dbusiness.com](https://www.dbusiness.com/tech-mobility-news/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Finance, Materials --- ### [Building a multifunctional pressure sensor with 3D printing technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/building-a-multifunctional-pressure-sensor-with-3d-printing-technology-5/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A group of scientists from South Korea develop a novel, multi-directional pressure sensor coupled with a temperature sensor using 3D printing technology that is low-cost and scalable to large-scale production of smart robotic systems. The treatment of many medical issues like abnormal gait and muscular disorders require an accurate sensing of applied pressure. In this regard, flexible pressure sensors that are simple, lightweight, and low-cost, have garnered considerable attention.** > > . > > These sensors are designed and manufactured through ‘additive manufacturing’, or what is more commonly called ‘3D printing’, using conductive polymer composites as their building blocks. However, all 3D-printed pressure sensors developed so far are limited to sensing applied forces along a single direction only. This is hardly enough for real world applications, which involve situations where forces can be applied along various angles and directions. Moreover, the electrical resistance of most conductive polymers varies with temperature and must be compensated for accurate pressure sensing. In a study published in Composites Part B: Engineering , a group of scientists led by Prof. Hoe Joon Kim from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, have addressed this issue \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2021-07-multifunctional-pressure-sensor-3d-technology.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [Could 3D printed schools be 'transformative' for education in Africa?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/could-3d-printed-schools-be-transformative-for-education-in-africa-3/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“I am very excited that we now have a school closer to my home, and my child will not have to take the long journey,” said Elisa, 38. Children in Salima, central Malawi have started their education at a new 3D-printed school which was built in just 15 hours. The school can accommodate 50 students and was made with layers of concrete placed by a computer-controlled nozzle.** > > . > > 14Trees managing director Francois Perrot has said that 3D printing could be ‘transformative ‘ in tackling the lack of classroom space in Africa. Companies are currently working on improving the affordability of this method so it can become more widely used. Gathered under the hot sun, dozens of women danced and sang in jubilation as children from the village of Salima, in central Malawi, started their first day at their new 3D-printed school, which had been built from the ground up in only 15 hours. Made of concrete placed layer by layer through a computer-controlled nozzle, the school is made up of a single room with rounded corners and is big enough to accommodate 50 students. Olipa Elisa said her 10-year-old son used to have to hike 5km (3 miles) every day \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.weforum.org](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/could-3d-printed-schools-be-transformative-for-education-in-africa/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [Glaze Prosthetics brings production in-house with HP colour 3D printing technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/glaze-prosthetics-brings-production-in-house-with-hp-colour-3d-printing-technology-3/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Glaze Prosthetics is bringing its prosthetic arm production process in-house after investing in HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 580 Colour 3D printing system. The company, which was founded in 2017, allows its patients to choose the model, colour and finish of their prosthetics – as well as design and order them online – and believes that investing in its own 3D printer will help to speed up lead times.** > > . > > Previously, Glaze has leant on an external service provider using an HP Multi Jet Fusion 4200 machine. By adopting the Multi Jet Fusion 580 Colour system, Glaze has been able to upload patient scan data to its database, send the information directly to the printer and print the prosthetic in the right shape, size and base colour. Additional details still need to be painted on by hand but being able to print the base colour has significantly reduced the time it takes to develop the products, with Glaze now able to produce and deliver customised prosthetics within 7-14 days. Investing in the Multi Jet Fusion 580 Colour system, Glaze says, has allowed the company to drastically reduce staff costs and time, as well as achieve fine detail and high dimensional accuracy. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/glaze-prosthetics-brings-production-in-house-with-hp-colour-/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical, Prosthetics --- ### [Kitty Olive’s New 3D Printed Limb Features Unique Design](https://3dprintingtoday.com/kitty-olives-new-3d-printed-limb-features-unique-design/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > Many people have an affinity for disabled animals, but caring for them can be a challenge. Such creatures can require more care and cost, especially those missing limb s. Even though low-cost 3D printers are nearly ubiquitous, not everyone is an engineer or skilled enough to design prosthetics for animals. Fortunately, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is training a new generation of engineers. Abby Smith, Harrison Grasso, Jaden Schovanec, Rachael Stanek and Alexandra Jensen, students in Biological Systems Engineering (BSEN) 470 and BSEN 480 classes at the university, put to the test much of what they learned to create a prosthetic for a three-legged cat named Olive. Assistant professor Beth Galles, who fostered Olive before ultimately adopting her. Image courtesy of Craig Chandler | University Communication. They were grouped together after completing a survey of their career goals and engineering interests, one which was prosthetics. The team was assigned a project conceived by Beth Galles, an assistant professor of practice with the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Their challenge: design and create a prosthetic that was adjustable, removable, non-toxic, and cost less than $100 to produce. Over the next several months, the students refined their designs and simplified them. They \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282836/kitty-olives-new-3d-printed-limb-features-unique-design/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, People, Prosthetics --- ### [New treatment that uses 3D printed implants could bring relief to knee osteoarthritis sufferers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-treatment-that-uses-3d-printed-implants-could-bring-relief-to-knee-osteoarthritis-sufferers/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Pioneering ‘printed metal’ procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following MHRA approval. World’s first 3D printed high tibial osteotomy (HTO) device and procedure developed at University of Bath given approval for UK trials Bespoke titanium alloy HTO implants that fit perfectly are designed to reduce discomfort for knee osteoarthritis patients** > > . > > Sophisticated 3D scanning aims to make surgery quicker and safer New TOKA process could make earlier intervention possible – saving patients decades of pain before surgery becomes viable Intro A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients, following a virtual “in-silico” trial that demonstrated its safety. The personalised early knee osteoarthritis treatment, developed by engineers at the University of Bath’s Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI), uses state of the art 3D metal printing technology to make personalised medical-grade titanium-alloy plates that perfectly fit every patient. The TOKA (Tailored Osteotomy for Knee Alignment) treatment improves the operative procedure and fit of high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) plates used to realign a patient’s knee, making them more stable, comfortable and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210714/New-treatment-that-uses-3D-printed-implants-could-bring-relief-to-knee-osteoarthritis-sufferers.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Shell turns to 3D printing for offshore spare parts production](https://3dprintingtoday.com/shell-turns-to-3d-printing-for-offshore-spare-parts-production/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **After first adopting 3D printing for new design prototyping and tooling, energy giant Shell is now increasingly implementing AM for spare parts, especially in very hard-to-reach areas such as its offshore platforms. Spare parts printing, leveraging metal PBF technologies, enabled Shell 3D Printing to move to a digital supply chain addressing local supply, improve obsolescence management, implement just-in-time inventory and other material supply chain opportunities.** > > . > > For very large energy companies, managing spare parts is a major logistical challenge. Too few and the facility might need to shut down. While too many produce waste in terms of capital and storage. The challenge is more acute offshore as there is limited storage capacity and the cost of sending spare parts can be huge. The availability and obsolescence of parts are also a challenge, as obtaining a part for a piece of equipment that is no longer made can be impossible. Several of Shell’s assets are aging and reaching end-of-life. Some major components such as pumps dictate the asset lifetime, as they are so expensive and critical. Without 3D printing, if the compressor \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/shell-3d-printing-for-offshore-replacement-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Oil and Gas --- ### [The Shipbuilding Industry Takes On 3D Printing Technology As A Latest Trend](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-shipbuilding-industry-takes-on-3d-printing-technology-as-a-latest-trend/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The use of 3D printing technology in ship building is a leading trend being observed in the ship building market in recent years. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is gaining popularity in every sector connected to manufacturing and engineering, including ship building. The companies operating in the ship building market are collaborating with other players in the industry to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies including 3D printing to enhance their manufacturing capabilities.** > > . > > For instance, in November 2018, Huntington Ingalls Industries, a US-based ship building company, and 3D Systems collaborated to develop additive manufacturing technologies to facilitate the adoption of metal 3D printing in the ship building industry . The global ship building market is expected to grow from $147.98 billion in 2020 to $158.18 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.einnews.com](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/546332541/the-shipbuilding-industry-takes-on-3d-printing-technology-as-a-latest-trend) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Maritime --- ### [Best cheap 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-cheap-3d-printers/) **Published:** July 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Creating simple shapes like cubes and spheres is a great way to start out and get acquainted with how your 3D printer works before diving into more complicated shapes and builds. When you’re getting ready to purchase something as expensive as a 3D printer, you definitely want to make sure you know what you’re getting into.** > > . > > While 3D printers certainly aren’t considered cheap, there are a number of models that can be purchased reasonably for just a few hundred dollars, especially if you’re just starting out. No matter what you’re planning to use your 3D printer for, there’s likely an option on the market that will work great for you, even for the budget-conscious consumer. However, to ensure you’ll get the most possible use out of your 3D printer, it’s important to first consider exactly what type of 3D printer you need, as well as what features are necessary. 3D printers using the fused-deposition modeling system are by far the most common type of 3D printer on today’s market, and their wide range of pricing makes them accessible even for at-home use. FDM 3D printers use a spool of filament to print their final projects. The input filament spool \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.chicagotribune.com](https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-electronics-best-cheap-3d-printers-20210716-vwtdbozwbne23kh265lv2v6rsu-story.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Indirect 3D printing creates intricate bioscaffolds for bone and tissue regrowth](https://3dprintingtoday.com/indirect-3d-printing-creates-intricate-bioscaffolds-for-bone-and-tissue-regrowth/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers in fields such as tissue engineering and biomedical device development are increasingly harnessing the countless applications that 3D printing of bioscaffolds has unlocked. However, most common 3D printing techniques use highly specific materials that require careful chemical tuning to be rendered functional for practical use.** > > . > > For instance, light-based techniques such as stereolithography or digital processing can create fantastic structures, but require specialized light-activated materials to operate. Extrusion printing is much more versatile in terms of the classes of materials that it can work with. However, the achievable structural complexity can be limited by the technique’s nozzle-based, layer-by-layer deposition process. To overcome these limitations, a group of engineers and biomedical scientists in Australia has developed a new technique, termed “negative embodied sacrificial template 3D”, or NEST3D, printing. The researchers describe their approach in Advanced Materials Technologies . The researchers (from left to right): Carmine Onofrillo, Stephanie Doyle, Cathal O’Connell and Serena Duchi. (Courtesy: Cathal O’Connell) A stand-out technique The unique feature of this new 3D printing technique is that instead of making the bioscaffold directly, the researchers 3D print moulds with predefined, highly \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com](https://physicsworld.com/a/indirect-3d-printing-creates-intricate-bioscaffolds-for-bone-and-tissue-regrowth/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [igus on Food-Grade Plastics for 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/igus-on-food-grade-plastics-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Germs and pathogens are everywhere in food processing and in supermarkets. It is therefore all the more important that there are uniform regulations for statutory hygiene standards within the EU and the US. These standards ensure that the spread of diseases can be reduced as much as possible. In order to protect people and the environment, in addition to operational and product hygiene, there is also a need for innovative materials which, due to their nature and surface structure, aim to facilitate the detection of possibly detached residues of the plastic in the food.** > > . > > This goal is also pursued by igus GmbH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. This is because its range of materials includes food-grade plastics that are suitable for use in food processing machinery and production processes. To find out more about the 3D printing polymers, we talked to Tom Krause, head of additive manufacturing at igus, in an insightful interview. 3DN: Can you briefly introduce yourself and your connection to 3D printing? My name is Tom Krause and I am the head of the Additive Manufacturing business unit at igus GmbH. I have been \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/igus-on-food-grade-plastics-for-3d-printing-280620214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Food, Materials --- ### [Military starts to run with 3D printing and additive manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/military-starts-to-run-with-3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing-2/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Even within heavy industries, people often speak of 3D printing in terms of science fiction. With the allure of creating something from nothing, it has been poised to revolutionize prototyping, manufacturing, and resupplying for decades. However, additive manufacturing — another name for 3D printing — also is a reality here and now.** > > . > > Numerous 3D printing companies offer ready-made menus of different materials and techniques. Some experts say it’s still the way of the future, while others say no one process (or array of sub-processes) can do all the things 3D printing promises to do. So which is it: practical or over-promised? First, what’s the difference between 3D printing and additive manufacturing? The term 3D printing is used more often in hobbyist spaces. You can find commercial and hobbyist printers using inexpensive plastics in elementary schools and public libraries. It’s in relatively common use in manufacturing facilities and the schools that train the workers who use them. Broadly speaking, the process of laying down material from the top down onto a print bed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.militaryaerospace.com](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/home/article/14205856/military-starts-to-run-with-3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Military --- ### [Nissan accelerates assembly line with 3D printing solution](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nissan-accelerates-assembly-line-with-3d-printing-solution-3/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Having successfully integrated 3D printing into its production process in its Barcelona factory, Nissan now has the proven capability to expand its use of the technology in the UK. The car manufacturer has been using 3D FFF (fused filament fabrication) technology from BCN3D to create tools , jigs and fixtures for its manufacturing line in Spain and the time and cost savings have been so impressive that it could soon roll it out to more manufacturing sites.** > > . > > t has created 700 parts so far, with some costing as little as €3.45 to manufacture. Previously Nissan outsourced all of its prototypes and jigs to mechanical suppliers who used traditional manufacturing methods, such as CNC and drilling. Although the quality of the finished product was good, the lead times were long and inflexible, and the costs were high. Even simple tools could cost in the region of €400 for machining. By printing some of these parts in-house with 3D printers, Nissan has cut the time of designing, refining and producing parts from one week to just one day and slashed costs by 95%. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is becoming more popular in the automotive sector, helping manufacturers to shorten development \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dpaonthenet.net](https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/185803/Nissan-accelerates-assembly-line-with-3D-printing-solution.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Polymaker L3003 PLA filament used to 3D print artistic landscape product](https://3dprintingtoday.com/polymaker-l3003-pla-filament-used-to-3d-print-artistic-landscape-product-3/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Chinese design studio Spazio Z has used custom-built, large-format extrusion 3D printing technology and a Polymaker PLA filament to create ‘an artistic landscape product.’ The Digital Circular Pavilion sculpture is made up of a range of 3D printed modular pieces that have been assembled to form a piece of art that also acts as a social meeting place.** > > . > > In producing the 3D printed pieces, Spazio Z used 100 of its large-scale 3D printers and more than 800kg of Polymaker’s L3003 PLA filament, with each part taking around a month to be printed. The resulting sculpture is one of 20 art installations in ‘Design Shanghai 2021’ and stands in front of the old Shikumen building in Xintiandi, Shanghai. Its upward-growing branches have been designed to form an ‘organic space to escape from the urban style of downtown Shanghai’, while the white surface finish is said to contrast with the ‘dark grey background colour of Shikumen’, according to Spazio Z founder Zihan Zhao. Spazio Z’s use of 3D printing is becoming increasingly more common as it transitions digital artwork into the physical space. In this project, it teamed the L3003 PLA filament, which has been commercialised by Polymaker for ‘high volume \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/polymaker-l3003-pla-filament-used-to-3d-print-artistic-lands/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Thin, stretchable biosensors could make surgery safer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/thin-stretchable-biosensors-could-make-surgery-safer/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A research team from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Purdue University have developed bio-inks for biosensors that could help localize critical regions in tissues and organs during surgical operations.** > > . > > “The ink used in the biosensors is biocompatible and provides a user-friendly design with excellent workable time frames of more than one day,” said Kwan-Soo Lee, of Los Alamos’ Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group. The new biosensors allow for simultaneous recording and imaging of tissues and organs during surgical procedures. “Simultaneous recording and imaging could be useful during heart surgery in localizing critical regions and guiding surgical interventions such as a procedure for restoring normal heart rhythms,” said Chi Hwan Lee, the Leslie A. Geddes Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and, by courtesy, of Materials Engineering at Purdue University. Los Alamos was responsible for formulating and synthesizing the bio-inks, with the goal of creating create \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com](https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/purdue-los-alamos-national-lab-3d-printed-sesors-image-tissues-organs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar with the Velaskello project, by SuperForma, which uses 3D printing with PLA to incorporate more sustainable solutions that reduce humanity’s ecological footprint. Also, we will see how the Nissan company has integrated additive manufacturing into its factory located in Barcelona. Lastly, we will learn just how Nike Air Force 1 has been given a new life with 3D printing.** > > . > > 1: Velaskello 3D Printing As we’ve seen numerous times, 3D technology and recycling are a winning duo. This has been demonstrated by the Velaskello project, which was born after research on the use of 3D printing with PLA . In fact, in this study, it was deduced that the PLA used in digital manufacturing is biodegradable, but not compostable. For this reason, in many cities, PLA does not find a place within recycling systems. But what if this idea were to be turned around and the material used for other purposes? This is the vision of SuperForma through Velaskello, to reduce the negative impact on the ecological \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-3d-printng-recycling-27062021-4/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Video --- ### [WEBINAR: How is AM Revolutionizing Industry in the Balkans?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/webinar-how-is-am-revolutionizing-industry-in-the-balkans/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Though the use of metal in additive manufacturing (AM) is traditionally associated with lasers (such as in laser powder bed fusion ), new metal printing solutions are continuously being developed. These new technologies can produce parts that are 30-50% lighter and can be mass customized to local markets, all while allowing for unprecedented levels of complexity. Notably, technologies like binder jetting will lead the charge in unlocking medium to large scale production, permanently altering the manufacturing landscape.** > > . > > This is especially true in the Balkans where, thanks to investment from major AM companies and leading service providers, AM is starting to transform a number of traditional industries. 3Dnatives’ next webinar, “How is AM Revolutionizing Industry in the Balkans?” will delve into the impact that AM has had in Southeast Europe. There has been exceptional investment from leading AM manufacturers in the region and today there are a breadth of AM technologies available in a variety of industries. The webinar will take place on July 15th at 4PM CEST (10AM EDT/5PM EEST) and 3Dnatives will be joined by Desktop Metal, a leading AM manufacturer known especially for its innovative metal solutions, and Lino3DLab, a 3D printing laboratory in Greece. Attendees will \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/webinar-how-is-am-revolutionizing-industry-in-the-balkans-280620215/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [What happens when you apply machine learning to 3D printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-happens-when-you-apply-machine-learning-to-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researching the future of manufacturing at I-Form, Dr Vivek Mahato believes intelligent systems can help to further reduce waste and improve product quality. After achieving a bachelor’s degree, Dr Vivek Mahato started his career as a web developer in India. But his interest in researching data science drew him to Ireland.** > > . > > This led him to complete a master’s degree in University College Dublin, followed by a PhD in machine learning in additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) at I-Form, the Science Foundation Ireland research centre for advanced manufacturing. While UCD is the lead institution for I-Form, its research spans other academic partners, including Dublin City University (DCU). It’s here that Mahato took up a postdoctoral position in order to extend the research he began under his PhD. ‘Curiosity, along with an aptitude for coding, propels my research career in machine learning’ – DR VIVEK MAHATO What inspired you to become a researcher? I see myself back in fifth grade attending a class of Mr Sanjay Adhikary, our science teacher. His teaching excellence and captivating stories drove me to be curious. As I grew up, I delved more into finding new avenues \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.siliconrepublic.com](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-machine-learning-i-form) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing, A Pedalution – Part Eight: The E-Bike Apocalypse](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-a-pedalution-part-eight-the-e-bike-apocalypse-3/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **All in all, we’ve learned which 3D printed parts are being used by bike companies and how people are using 3D printing . We’ve learned how the technology may be able to disrupt value chains , what kind of preconditions exist to make it extra disruptive, the different market entry scenarios that exist in cycling, the relevant additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for the bicycle industry and what abilities AM has that other technologies do not. Now, we’re going to look at why this is relevant today.** > > . > > A plethora of electric vehicles pass me by as I ride my bike. There are electric scooters, electric motorcycles, one-wheeled contraptions, knock off Segways of all sorts, electric skateboards, electric longboards, hoverboards and electric bikes. The scooters are made by companies such as Eskute, Hoverstar, Swagtron, Unagi, OIUT, Gotrax, Glion, Razor, Slidgo, and Gyoor. They have prices from $100 to $700. Then there are electric scooters you can sit on from Super Soco, RadRunner, Govecs and staid German TV brand Grundig. There are e-bikes from Propal, Vyber, Watt, All of the regular brands, plus Cowboy, Stromer, Brinckers, and more. In the Netherlands, over 1,007 different models of e-bike are available. Their prices range \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282208/3d-printing-a-pedalution-part-eight-the-e-bike-apocalypse/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [ETH Zurich Will Use Robots to Make a 3D Printed Cultural Site](https://3dprintingtoday.com/eth-zurich-will-use-robots-to-make-a-3d-printed-cultural-site-2/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) Zurich is very active in the field of additive manufacturing. This is shown not only by the numerous partnerships but also by the long list of spin-offs, among which some companies, such as 9T Labs , are dedicated to 3D printing. Now, the technical university has partnered again and is thus engaged in a brand new 3D printing project: Together with the Swiss foundation Origen, they will be making a cultural site made of concrete which will be 3D printed in spring 2022.** > > . > > Specifically, this is a 75-foot (23-meter) high tower that is being built in the village of Mulegns on the Julier Pass. The charming little village currently only has 16 inhabitants – a concern that is close to the heart of Giovanni Netzer, director of the Origen Foundation. He wants to bring life back to the little village and preserve its culture and history. After reopening a hotel, he is now planning the White Tower project with the help of architects and engineers from the ETH, who have drawn up the design and are planning the construction method. The art site will be made of 3D-printed, organically shaped white concrete columns \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/eth-zurich-3d-printed-cultural-site-290620215/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3 Hot Manufacturing and Sourcing Trends Happening Right Now](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-hot-manufacturing-and-sourcing-trends-happening-right-now/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The pandemic continues to drive interesting trends in the manufacturing universe, even as COVID-related restrictions ease and businesses across most industries are beginning to return to some semblance of normal.** > > . > > Earlier this year MD+DI spoke with Tony Uphoff, president and CEO of Thomas, about top sourcing trends he was seeing that impacted medtech. This week, we gained additional insights into current North American industrial sourcing and supply chain activity during a Thomas webinar that Uphoff led alongside Shawn Fitzgerald, the company’s chief marketing officer. The three takeaways that we found most relevant for the medtech industry are highlighted below. Bringing manufacturing back to the homefront In 2020, Thomas conducted a survey that found 54% of manufacturers surveyed were planning for North American reshoring. The firm conducted the same survey earlier this year and found that 83% of North American manufacturers are planning to reshore. “We’ve all heard the promise of reshoring over the years. It is coming to fruition at this time,” Fitzgerald said. “And for all those folks on the phone in the manufacturing industry here in the U.S., the opportunity is coming straight at you, as they say.” Uphoff said he and Fitzgerald often use \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mddionline.com](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/3-hot-manufacturing-and-sourcing-trends-happening-right-now) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Airbnbs: Opportunity for Housing Gains](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-airbnbs-opportunity-for-housing-gains/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a 3D-printed house? Here’s your chance! Airbnb has just listed the world’s first fully 3D-printed Fibonacci tiny home . In addition to the home being a getaway spot, this 3D-printed tiny house in Canada is shining a bright light on how 3D-printing construction can help solve the world’s housing crisis.** > > . > > From Canada to the USA, 3D-printed home construction is gaining popularity. And most importantly … it’s carving an indelible niche in a market that’s in dire need of affordable homes. I’ll tell you how to play this mega trend boom today. Invest in 3D-Printing for Homes of the Future Here’s what I’ve learned in life: The most successful business ventures are created to help solve problems. According to Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 report, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, one of the top issues in the U.S. housing market is: Persistent unaffordability … In 2019, 37.1 million households were “housing cost-burdened,” spending 30% or more of their income on housing. This represented 30.2% of all households nationwide. One in 7 households — 17.6 million in total — were “severely cost-burdened,” spending half or more of their \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at banyanhill.com](https://banyanhill.com/3d-printing-airbnbs-opportunity-housing-gains/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Construction --- ### [Batter up! Rawlings and Carbon bring 3D printing to baseball](https://3dprintingtoday.com/batter-up-rawlings-and-carbon-bring-3d-printing-to-baseball/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From hockey to fishing , Carbon is making an undeniable mark on the sporting world, demonstrating how versatile 3D printing is for athletic equipment and applications. Its latest collaboration in the segment is something of a home run. The California-based company worked closely with Major League Baseball glove supplier Rawlings to develop a new, partially 3D printed baseball mitt series, REV1X.** > > . > > Founded in 1887, Rawlings is behind many innovations in baseball equipment over the past century, especially when it comes to gloves. The company pioneered the pocket and web design in the 1920s with the help of pitcher Bill Doak, and introduced the novel Trap-Eze web design in the 1950s. Today, they are taking another big step with the release of the REV1X series, which features a lace-less web, adaptive fit, leather palm and gusset and, above all, 3D printed lattice support made by Carbon. The glove itself was designed in cooperation with Francisco Lindor, four-time All-Star shortstop for the New York Mets, who provided substantial feedback over the years to perfect the handy piece of equipment. Lindor—a Rawlings Platinum \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/rawlings-carbon-3d-printing-rev1x-baseball-glove/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Sports --- ### [BCN3D launches Stratos 3D printing slicing software](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bcn3d-launches-stratos-3d-printing-slicing-software-2/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **BCN3D has announced the launch of a new 3D printing slicing software for its desktop Fused Filament Fabrication platforms. The company has been working to enhance its software offering since the start of the pandemic, aiming to develop a product that is ‘equal in quality’ to that of its hardware. The result is the Stratos platform, which is said to increase the ease of use of BCN3D 3D printing technology and expand on the functionalities the company was offering.** > > . > > With a new interface, new slicing features and ‘seamless’ communication between Stratos and the Epsilon and Sigma D25 product family, BCN3D says it is now enabling users around the world to ‘make the most of their operations’ by bundling Stratos with all Epsilon and Sigma 3D printers. Stratos is said to provide robust and reliable features that enable the creation of highly detailed and clean models, enabling users to print parts with increased speed and efficiency. “The goal of our software development was to advance it to the same level as our high-performance hardware,” commented Xavier Martínez Faneca, BCN3D CEO. “BCN3D Stratos simplifies the printing process immensely, without compromising the quality and precision of prints. We are proud to continuously \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/software-and-simulation-news/bcn3d-stratos-3d-printing-slicing-software/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Software --- ### [Best 3D Printer deals for July 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printer-deals-for-july-2021/) **Published:** July 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Printing has a lot of really interesting uses. Whether you just want to print some cool figures for the hobby you happen to be into, you want one for work where you can use it for parts, or you are an educator and want one for the classroom, the initial investment always seems to the most daunting part of it all. These machines are not exactly cheap, even the entry-level ones will set you back a couple hundred bucks usually.** > > . > > The best 3D printers can cost thousands. Luckily, though, as the 3D printing market has expanded and new generations have come out, we have also seen a lot more discounts out there. Here is where we’re going to round up the best deals. Anycubic Mega X 3D Printer | $70 off This 3D Printer has a huge 300mm x 300mm build plate, which is large enough for full-size cosplay props like helmet or armor. While it might not have all the latest modern features of a 3D printer, it still produces quality prints and comes at a great price. Since you need to keep buying more filament for more projects, 3D printing is a hobby that never really \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/best-3d-printer-deals-for-july-2021/ar-AAMbSi2) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [An Attempt At 3D Printing A Hybrid Rocket Engine](https://3dprintingtoday.com/an-attempt-at-3d-printing-a-hybrid-rocket-engine/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Liquid fuelled engines are throttleable and monstrously powerful, but highly complex. Meanwhile, solid rocket engines are simple and cheap, but once you light them, they’re going full-bore until burnout. Hybrid rocket engines offer perks from both worlds, with simple solid fuel and the ability to throttle down by regulating oxidizer flow.** > > . > > Naturally, \[Integza\] decided he should try and 3D print one. The build came about somewhat by accident, as the 3D printed casing of one of \[Integza’s\] liquid-fuelled rockets continued burning once the fuel was turned off. This prompted the realization that he could 3D print rocket fuel, and simply supply oxygen, creating a hybrid rocket. Thus ensued much experimentation, going so far as to create custom sugar-loaded resin for more power and experimenting with ABS as a potential fuel. Most of the rockets self-destructed within a few seconds and thrust was minimal, but the basic concept should be a goer. As always, \[Integza\] is struggling with the thermal limitations of plastics, but we fully expect he’ll one day get to a flight ready engine. His previous experiments show he certainly doesn’t give up. Video after the break. [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/04/29/an-attempt-at-3d-printing-a-hybrid-rocket-engine/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Bionic arms ambassador Daniel Melville hopes for a more advanced, affordable future](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bionic-arms-ambassador-daniel-melville-hopes-for-a-more-advanced-affordable-future-4/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > Keisha Howard of Sugar Games digs into making games and prosthetics more accessible with Daniel Melville (right), who has a Hero Arm from Open Bionics. Image Credit: GamesBeat Born without a part of his right arm, Daniel Melville grew up using simple prosthetics that didn’t serve any functional purpose. It wasn’t until he partnered with Open Bionics that he was able to use what the company calls Hero Arms, advanced artificial limbs that permit him to alter his grip and perform everyday activities like drawing, carrying groceries, and playing games on PC. “There’s a lot I’d love to see \[get added in the arms\] in the future, but at the moment, they’re doing what I need them to do. Even if I go shopping, that’s still massively helpful,” Melville said. This is a modal window. No compatible source was found for this media. Melville joined moderator and Sugar Games founder Keisha Howard at GamesBeat Summit 2021 to talk about his experience as an ambassador for Open Bionics and the future of accessibility. And one thing he’d like to see is more video game representation in the Hero Arm lineup (Open Bionics also has prosthetics based on Marvel and Disney \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at venturebeat.com](https://venturebeat.com/2021/04/29/bionic-arms-ambassador-daniel-melville-hopes-for-a-more-advanced-affordable-future/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, People, Prosthetics --- ### [How Far Away Are We From Downloading Our Clothes?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-far-away-are-we-from-downloading-our-clothes/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Imagine that at the beginning of every week, you have a new wardrobe of clothes custom-made for what you’re doing and where you’re going, fit you perfectly, and match your tastes, too. No — you’re not a celebrity. You’re just in possession of a 3D printer, a not-so-distant reality that experts say has the potential to transform the entire fashion industry to not only be more nimble, personalized, and adaptive — but more sustainable, too.** > > . > > The idea is simple: Using a lump of raw materials, you print out your new looks on-demand. When you’re sick of them, you melt them down to create a new batch of clothes. This futuristic process helps you stay fresh, style-wise, and also keeps waste to a minimum. As NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology Muhammed Shahadat sees it, 3D presents an innovative solution to fashion’s overproduction problem. “Throw-away culture is deeply rooted in the fashion industry. If a new spring collection comes out, then what happens to the old collection?” said Shahadat. One printer, according to Shahadat, can be the single source of all our shopping and recycling. “The normal fashion industry doesn’t do that.” On top of reducing material waste, 3D printing can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.refinery29.com](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/3d-printing-fashion) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [Dutch couple move into Europe’s first fully 3D-printed house](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dutch-couple-move-into-europes-first-fully-3d-printed-house-3/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A Dutch couple have become Europe’s first tenants of a fully 3D printed house in a development that its backers believe will open up a world of choice in the shape and style of the homes of the future. Elize Lutz, 70, and Harrie Dekkers, 67, retired shopkeepers from Amsterdam, received their digital key – an app allowing them to open the front door of their two-bedroom bungalow at the press of a button – on Thursday.** > > . > > “It is beautiful,” said Lutz. “It has the feel of a bunker – it feels safe,” added Dekkers. Inspired by the shape of a boulder, the dimensions of which would be difficult and expensive to construct using traditional methods, the property is the first of five homes planned by the construction firm Saint-Gobain Weber Beamix for a plot of land by the Beatrix canal in the Eindhoven suburb of Bosrijk. Europe’s first fully 3D-printed house gets its first tenants – video In the last two years properties partly constructed by 3D printing have been built in France and the US, and nascent projects are proliferating around the world. But those behind the Dutch house, which boasts 94sq meters of living space, are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/apr/30/dutch-couple-move-into-europe-first-fully-3d-printed-house-eindhoven) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Luxury eco-resort and TCM spa realised with 3D-printing opens on Mozambican island](https://3dprintingtoday.com/luxury-eco-resort-and-tcm-spa-realised-with-3d-printing-opens-on-mozambican-island/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Natural Wellness Centre will offer rituals rooted in the five natural elements, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Luxury eco-resort Kisawa Sanctuary has launched with a soft opening on Mozambique’s subtropical island of Benguerra, complete with a Natural Wellness Centre inspired by Mozambican dwellings.** > > . > > Kisawa has been brought to life using patented 3D sand-printing technology and is the brainchild of entrepreneur Nina Flohr – the daughter of Thomas Flohr, Swiss billionaire and founder of private aviation company VistaJet. The method was used wherever possible to replace less sustainable construction practices, including during the inception of the Natural Wellness Center. > > . > > Located amongst dunes, the spa will open in July as part of the resort’s grand opening and offer rituals rooted in the five natural elements, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. Guests will be offered individual treatments or personalised wellbeing programmes, in collaboration with the guest’s private chef and the broader Kisawa team. Rituals including massage, reiki, meditation, a selection of yoga disciplines, breathwork, cleanses and energetic healing will help guests rebalance. All treatments will be available either in the comfort of guests’ accommodation or in the Natural Wellness Centre. Additional facilities will include a Japanese Iyashi Dome sauna offering gentle \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.spaopportunities.com](https://www.spaopportunities.com/spa-news/Luxury-eco-resort-and-TCM-spa-realised-with-3D-printing-opens-on-Mozambican-island/347675) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Environment --- ### [5 reasons additive manufacturing will boom in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/5-reasons-additive-manufacturing-will-boom-in-2021-2/) **Published:** May 1, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Blake Teipel, Ph.D., Essentium CEO and co-founder 2020 was a painful, unprecedented year that none of us will soon forget. But with the U.S. election behind us and the promise of effective vaccines ahead, 2021 is appearing significantly brighter. I’m also proud to say that the additive manufacturing (AM) industry truly rose to the challenges of COVID-19.** > > . > > During the pandemic, the industry proved it can step in to make quantities of supplies at scale to keep assembly lines moving. Early in the health crisis, when face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) were in short supply, we were able to quickly produce tens of thousands of 3D-printed protective facemask frames, helping protect police, firefighters, and other frontline workers. This is the beginning of radical change. In the next seven years, the global AM market is set to grow from $12 billion in 2020 to reach around $78 billion by 2028. Billions will be saved through new economic and production models. Supply chains will be stronger and able to withstand the worst type of unforeseen events – think pandemic, think combat. Our environment will be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com](https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/5-reasons-additive-manufacturing-will-boom-in-2021-medical/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printer Control Board Packs A Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-control-board-packs-a-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4/) **Published:** May 1, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Traditionally, 3D printer control boards have used simplistic 8-bit microcontrollers to command the stepper drivers and ultimately move the machine where it needs to go. Newer boards have switched over to 32-bit microcontrollers, but they’re still relatively limited computationally.** > > . > > Because of this, a Raspberry Pi running OctoPrint is usually used to provide more complex features such as remote management and live video. Looking to combine these different devices into a single all-in-one board, \[pkElectronics\] developed the Sigmoid S7P . With an STM32 microcontroller, TMC2209 stepper drivers, a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, and plenty of room for expansion, it promises to be a drop-in upgrade for essentially any 3D printer running on an open source firmware that could be ported over. An earlier concept for the Sigmoid According to \[pkElectronics\], the idea for the Sigmoid had been floating around for several years, but never got off the ground due to the difficulties in dealing with the SO-DIMM interface used by previous iterations of the Compute Module. But with the switch to smaller and denser connector for the CM4 , the board finally started to take shape. Whether you just used it as a convenient way to integrate OctoPrint into \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/05/01/3d-printer-control-board-packs-a-raspberry-pi-compute-module-4/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics --- ### [IIT-M Startup Builds India’s First 3D Printed House, Cuts Construction Cost by 30%](https://3dprintingtoday.com/iit-m-startup-builds-indias-first-3d-printed-house-cuts-construction-cost-by-30/) **Published:** May 1, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a deep tech startup founded by three alumni of IIT Madras in 2016, has created history by constructing India’s first 3D-printed house. Constructed on campus with a built-up area of about 600 square feet, this single-storey home consists of a single bedroom, hall and a kitchen. According to the company, “Tvasta’s ‘Concrete 3D Printing’ is an automated manufacturing method for constructing three-dimensional real-life structures (at all realisable scales). The technique utilises a concrete 3D Printer which accepts a computerised three-dimensional design file from the user and fabricates a 3D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose.”** > > . > > Developed in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, the ‘Concrete 3D Printing’ technology employed has multiple advantages: -Potentially reduces overall construction cost significantly -Order of magnitude difference in overall construction time -Brings down the related carbon footprint -Increases productivity of labour involved -Offers raw material flexibility/utilisation of eco-friendly materials. Speaking to The Better India , Adithya VS, the CEO of Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, gets into the details about their indigenously developed technology. “Tvasta’s 3D Printing technology is built to bring digital technological advantages to the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thebetterindia.com](https://www.thebetterindia.com/253602/chennai-iit-madras-3d-printing-construction-home-affordable-housing-industry-tvasta-manufacturing-solutions-innovation-india-nor41/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Study highlights promise of 3D printing for electrochemical reactors](https://3dprintingtoday.com/study-highlights-promise-of-3d-printing-for-electrochemical-reactors/) **Published:** May 1, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D-printed gas diffusion layer for an electrochemical reactor, printed at the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility using two-photon polymerization.** > > . > > Electrochemical reactors that can capture carbon dioxide and transform it into valuable products are a relatively new and promising technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While many challenges exist to scaling up the technology, a new study highlights the benefits of using 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, to significantly improve cost, yield and efficiency. In electrochemical reactors like those that were studied, gaseous carbon dioxide travels through a porous gas diffusion layer for distribution to the catalyst, where it dissolves into a liquid electrolyte and converts to various products like fuels, lubricants and polymers. > > . > > Using additive manufacturing to rapidly prototype reactors with unique shapes and topologies, designs could be optimized for improved conversion rates, according to study co-author Sadaf Sobhani , assistant professor in Cornell University’s Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Members of Cornell’s Sobhani Lab. “Instead of focusing on engineering the catalyst, electrode or electrolyte, we focused on how the geometry – the distance between the electrodes or connections between compartments – influences system performance,” said Sobhani, who began the research as a postdoctoral \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.cornell.edu](https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/04/study-highlights-promise-3d-printing-electrochemical-reactors) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [Why the Semiconductor Industry Must Embrace 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-the-semiconductor-industry-must-embrace-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 1, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Global supply chains have felt the impact of the pandemic for quite some time and continue to face challenges navigating the disruption of production lines even as more regions of the world and business centers gradually re-open and bring more personnel back on-site. The biggest challenge that will remain for the foreseeable future is the shortage of semiconductors, and the signs have been there for months.** > > . > > Last December, Volkswagen said that semiconductor bottlenecks meant it would produce 100,000 fewer cars in the first quarter of 2021, as its parts makers were unable to secure supplies. Nissan, Renault, Daimler and General Motors are also struggling with the shortage, which may lead to production being reduced by as much as 20% per week. In February, the unexpected snowstorms that hit Texas also significantly impacted the supply chains supporting semiconductor production, causing even more delays. New manufacturing lines are required for semiconductor fabrication plants, otherwise known as fabs, to increase capacity. A key challenge has been that the semiconductor capital equipment manufacturers helping to enable fabs in meeting the demand are unable to pivot their own product development cycles and production to meet the increased need. They are challenged by their reliance \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sdcexec.com](https://www.sdcexec.com/sourcing-procurement/article/21403533/3d-systems-why-the-semiconductor-industry-must-embrace-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printed 'Artificial Leaves' Could Provide Sustainable Energy on Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-artificial-leaves-could-provide-sustainable-energy-on-mars/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A group of international researchers led by the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in Netherlands used 3D printing to create a living material made of algae that could lead to sustainable energy production on Mars as well as a number of other applications, a TU Delft press release explains .** > > . > > The researchers used a novel bioprinting technique to print microalgae into a living, resilient material that is capable of photosynthesis. Their research is published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials . > > . > > “We created a material that can produce energy simply by placing it into the light,” Kui Yu, a Ph.D. student involved in the work, explained in the release. “The biodegradable nature of the material itself and the recyclable nature of microalgal cells make it a sustainable living material.” A sample of the microalgae printed on bacterial cellulose, a material with potential applications in space. Source: Best of both worlds Using non-living bacterial cellulose and living microalgae to print a unique material with the photosynthetic capability of the microalgae and the tough resilience of the bacterial cellulose. The researchers say the material is also eco-friendly, biodegradable, and scalable for mass production. “The printing of living cells is an \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/3d-printing-microalgae-for-sustainable-energy-on-mars) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Education and Research --- ### [Here's why Toybox can't claim its 3D printer is easy-to-use](https://3dprintingtoday.com/heres-why-toybox-cant-claim-its-3d-printer-is-easy-to-use-2/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Toybox is an American manufacturer of 3D printers. The company’s claim to fame has been a tiny 3D printer marketed as a tool that kids and parents can use to create toys not found on store shelves. However, upon closer inspection, we found that the marketing is misleading at best.** > > . > > Crucial safety features, usability, and print quality have been swapped for gimmicks. 3D printers are too complicated to become household appliances Although 3D printing has been available for 40 years, it hasn’t yet become a mainstream household accessory, save for serious creators, enthusiasts, and tinkerers. > > . > > Toybox’s 3D printer sees regular discounts on e-retail platforms and promotions by media outlets such as Pocketnow . However, there are multiple reasons why widespread early adoption didn’t transform the technology into a mainstream consumer goods category. How does 3D printing technology create usable objects? How does 3D printing technology create usable objects? 3D printing is a prototyping technique that relies on additive manufacturing. This means that material is added to make objects, instead of being cut away. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the process of depositing material layer-by-layer to create objects. This is essentially \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.newsbytesapp.com](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/toybox-3d-printers-aren-t-ready-for-household-use/story) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Companies --- ### [Are 3D printed homes the answer to skyrocketing real estate prices?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/are-3d-printed-homes-the-answer-to-skyrocketing-real-estate-prices/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Startups say that printing houses is faster, cheaper and cuts down on material waste. But the process still has questions to be answered. A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.** > > . > > Now a small number of startups around the world are applying 3D printing to home construction, arguing that it’s faster, cheaper and more sustainable than traditional construction. They say these technologies could help address severe housing shortages that have led to soaring home prices, overcrowding, evictions and homelessness across the U.S. But 3D home construction is still in the early stage of development. Most startups in this field are developing new technologies and not building homes yet. And two of the highest profile and best-financed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wgrz.com](https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/3d-printed-homes/507-87e55723-48c7-4d31-8522-b8f221d23a4e) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [How 3D printers are being used in the manufacturing industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printers-are-being-used-in-the-manufacturing-industry/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new generation of heavy-duty 3D printers is increasingly being employed for industrial manufacturing.** > > . > > Why it matters: > 3D printers have long been used to speed the making of prototypes, but the growing ability to design and print a range of materials means they are becoming an integral part of the manufacturing chain. > > How it works: > Manufacturing has historically required the production of parts first by injection molding, which can “take weeks or even months,” depending on supply chains, said Richard Garrity, the CEO of Stratasys, the global leader in 3D printing. Newer generations of 3D printers can enable manufacturers to “skip that process and go right to the end output itself,” he adds, allowing companies to simply mass print the parts they need. > > . > > When GM suddenly needed to make ventilators during the early stages of the pandemic last year, 3D printing — also known as additive manufacturing — allowed the company to rapidly transition its automobile assembly lines for the new product. Background: This kind of industrial use marks a change in how 3D printing was initially envisioned, says Bradley Rothenberg, CEO of the 3D printing software company nTopology. “Everyone was \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/3d-printers-industry-manufacturing-e9dc5c08-a573-41f9-91ac-46ede83f5a81.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Nano Dimension Acquires NanoFabrica – A Leader in Micro Mechanics 3D-Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nano-dimension-acquires-nanofabrica-a-leader-in-micro-mechanics-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Nano Dimension Ltd. , an industry leading Additively Manufactured Electronics provider, announced today that it has signed and closed a definitive agreement to acquire NanoFabrica Ltd. , a Micro Mechanics 3D Printing Leader in technology and turn-key systems for precision additive manufacturing.** > > . > > Nano Dimension will pay the shareholders of NanoFabrica a total ranging between $54.9 million to $59.4 million. Out of that, between $23 million to $27.5 million will be paid in cash (depending upon NanoFabrica meeting certain performance milestones and the founders of NanoFabrica continuing to work for a defined period after the acquisition), and approximately $32 million was paid in American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Nano Dimension (approximately 30% of which cannot be sold for various periods of up to 24 months after the closing of the transaction). Certain cash payments will be based on NanoFabrica’s revenue and gross margin performance in the next 12 months. > > . > > “NanoFabrica fits Nano Dimension’s vertical original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) target markets, and as such will be leveraged by the distribution channels and go-to-market efforts of both. In parallel, our mutual vision is to merge the technologies of our micro-electronic 3D-fabrications \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/nano-dimension-acquires-nanofabrica-a-micro-mechanics-3d-printing-leader/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Medical --- ### [Scientists develop an ultrasonic imaging system to visualize cell abnormalities in 3D](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-develop-an-ultrasonic-imaging-system-to-visualize-cell-abnormalities-in-3d/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed an ultrasonic imaging system, which can be deployed on the tip of a hair-thin optical fiber, and will be insertable into the human body to visualize cell abnormalities in 3D.** > > . > > The new technology produces microscopic and nanoscopic resolution images that will one day help clinicians to examine cells inhabiting hard-to-reach parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, and offer more effective diagnoses for diseases ranging from gastric cancer to bacterial meningitis. The high level of performance the technology delivers is currently only possible in state-of-the-art research labs with large, scientific instruments – whereas this compact system has the potential to bring it into clinical settings to improve patient care. > > . > > The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded innovation also reduces the need for conventional fluorescent labels – chemicals used to examine cell biology under a microscope – which can be harmful to human cells in large doses. The findings are being reported in a new paper, entitled ‘Phonon imaging in 3D with a fibre probe’ published in the Nature journal, Light: Science & Applications . Paper author, Salvatore La Cavera, an EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellow from the University of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210430/Scientists-develop-an-ultrasonic-imaging-system-to-visualize-cell-abnormalities-in-3D.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Personalised medications possible with 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/personalised-medications-possible-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Customised medicines could one day be manufactured to patients’ individual needs, with University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers investigating technology to 3D ‘print’ pills.** > > . > > The team, including Dr Andy Gleadall and Prof Richard Bibb at Loughborough University, identified a new additive manufacturing method to allow the 3D printing of medicine in highly porous structures, which can be used to regulate the rate of drug release from the medicine to the body when taken orally. > > . > > Dr Sheng Qi, a Reader in Pharmaceutics at UEA’s School of Pharmacy, led the research. The project findings, ‘Effects of porosity on drug release kinetics of swellable and erodible porous pharmaceutical solid dosage forms fabricated by hot melt droplet deposition 3D printing’, are published today in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics . Dr Qi said: “Currently our medicines are manufactured in ‘one-size-fits-all’ fashion. “Personalised medicine uses new manufacturing technology to produce pills that have the accurate dose and drug combinations tailored to individual patients. This would allow the patients to get maximal drug benefit with minimal side effects. “Such treatment approaches can particularly benefit elderly patients who often have to take many different types of medicines per day, and patients with complicated conditions such as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/uoea-pmp043021.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [3D printing paves way for bio-garments made from algae](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-paves-way-for-bio-garments-made-from-algae-2/) **Published:** May 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers have used 3D printing to create a novel, environmentally-friendly material made of algae that has applications for products including photosynthetic bio-garments that could help tackle climate change.** > > . > > The international team from the University of Rochester in the US and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands used 3D printers to deposit living algae onto bacterial cellulose, an organic compound produced and excreted by bacteria that has many unique mechanical properties, including flexibility, toughness and strength. > > . > > “We provide the first example of an engineered photosynthetic material that is physically robust enough to be deployed in real-life applications,” says Srikkanth Balasubramanian, a postdoctoral research associate at Delft and the first author of the paper. > > . > > The combination of living (microalgae) and nonliving (bacterial cellulose) components resulted in a unique material that is tough and resilient while also eco-friendly, biodegradable, and simple and scalable to produce. The plant-like nature of the material means it can use photosynthesis to “feed” itself over periods of many weeks, and it is also able to be regenerated – a small sample of the material can be grown on-site to make more materials. The unique characteristics of the material make it ideal for a variety of applications, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.just-style.com](https://www.just-style.com/news/3d-printing-paves-way-for-bio-garments-made-from-algae_id141322.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Materials --- ### [3D-printed custom cartilage could repair noses after skin cancer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-custom-cartilage-could-repair-noses-after-skin-cancer/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new method for growing and bioprinting cartilage could help patch up noses damaged by skin cancer Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a new technique for 3D printing cartilage in custom shapes. This can be used to reconstruct the noses of skin cancer patients, saving them the trouble of having cartilage samples taken from other parts of the body.** > > . > > The nose is one of the most common places for skin cancer to form – understandable, given how much sun it’s exposed to. Treatment often requires the removal of sections of skin and cartilage but, given the nose’s prominence on the face, people will want those deformities patched up. Usually, that’s done using cartilage taken from another part of the body, such as the ribs. But that in turn raises more problems – it’s invasive, can lead to further complications, and the cartilage samples don’t always blend well with the shape of the nose. In the new study, the Alberta team grew replacement cartilage in the lab. This solves both problems, since samples don’t need to be taken from elsewhere in the body and they can be shaped exactly as needed to fit into their new home. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com](https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/3d-printed-nose-cartilage-skin-cancer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [AZO and AddUp Partner to Automate Powder Handling for Metal 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/azo-and-addup-partner-to-automate-powder-handling-for-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Metal powders are some of the most finicky materials in the 3D printing industry in that, not only do the metal particles require a high level of consistency, sphericity, and small size range for powder bed fusion (PBF), but every metal is quite different from one another. Moreover, many can be toxic or even highly explosive.** > > . > > For this reason, handling metal powders is no easy task, typically requiring elaborate systems with inert gas environments to depowder parts and prepare subsequent builds, all within a well-regulated facility. > > . > > To ease the burdens of this costly, labor-intensive and sometimes dangerous process, French 3D printing company AddUp teamed up with the AZO Group to develop a fully automated powder handling and feeding system for metal 3D printing. The powder handling system in its development phase. Image courtesy of AZO Group. AZO is a €167 million German company with offices across seven countries. It is dedicated to the automation of raw materials processing. For this reason, AddUp , an entity started by Michelin and the Fives Group , turned to AZO France for a customer-specific solution for an inert metal powder handling solution for feeding the material to a 3D printer. This led to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281233/azo-and-addup-partner-to-automate-powder-handling-for-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [Biologically inspired artificial muscles made from motor proteins](https://3dprintingtoday.com/biologically-inspired-artificial-muscles-made-from-motor-proteins/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Inside our cells, and those of the most well-known lifeforms, exist a variety of complex compounds known as “molecular motors.” These biological machines are essential for various types of movement in living systems, from the microscopic rearrangement or transport of proteins within a single cell to the macroscopic contraction of muscle tissues.** > > . > > At the crossroads between robotics and nanotechnology, a goal that is highly sought after is finding ways to leverage the action of these tiny molecular motors to perform more sizeable tasks in a controllable manner. However, achieving this goal will certainly be challenging. > > . > > “So far, even though researchers have found ways to scale up the collective action of molecular motor networks to show macroscopic contraction, it is still difficult to integrate such networks efficiently into actual machines and generate forces large enough to actuate macroscale components,” explains Associate Professor Yuichi Hiratsuka from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan. > > . > > Fortunately, Dr. Hiratsuka, in collaboration with Associate Professor Takahiro Nitta from Gifu University and Professor Keisuke Morishima from Osaka University, both in Japan, have recently made remarkable progress in the quest to bridge the micro with the macro. In their latest study published in Nature Materials \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2021-05-biologically-artificial-muscles-motor-proteins.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research --- ### [Bigger Is Not Always Better with 3D Printing but Micro Precision Is Huge](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bigger-is-not-always-better-with-3d-printing-but-micro-precision-is-huge/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to 3D printing. As products and machinery continue to decrease in size and increase in complexity, manufacturers must produce a myriad of intricate components with ultra-high 3D printing precision.** > > . > > Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has been at the technological forefront of reducing costs and accelerating innovation in this highly complex sector. Additive manufacturing systems such as those from BMF can yield high-volume manufacturing and sophisticated micro-details. The speed and adaptability of 3D printers, while novel to the micro-printing world, is a breakthrough technology that will drive the modernization of the manufacturing process across a wide array of industries. > > . > > To spotlight the growing need to advance microscale 3D printing technology, Informa Markets – Engineering, the organizers of Automation Technology Expo (ATX), Design & Manufacturing (D&M), Pack, Plastec, Cannabis Packaging Summit, and publisher of Design News , will present Virtual Engineering Days , a three-day digital conference and exhibition bringing best-in-class education and supplier sourcing directly to the design, engineering, and manufacturing communities. > > . > > Taking place June 15 through 17, the virtual event will provide a unique meeting opportunity for the global advanced manufacturing community and features a digital expo floor showcasing many industry-leading \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/3dp/bigger-not-always-better-3d-printing-micro-precision-huge) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [How to Make Money with 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-make-money-with-3d-printers/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There is no better time to earn cash with your 3D printer machine. With the technological advancements, we are heading towards more evolved ideas for businesses. Three Dimensional Printing (3D Printing) is the most advanced technology that utilizes the additive manufacturing method.** > > . > > The method produces solid 3D objects from digital files. The process involves placing down consecutive layers of material till the manufacturing of the solid object is complete. Each layer is visible as a cross-section of a thin-sliced object. Three Dimensional Printing is the reverse of subtractive production that includes cutting down or hollowing any material piece and then creating a solid object with it. However, 3D printing allows the complex composition of numerous raw materials into distinct shapes. It utilizes less material in contrast to conventional production methods. > > . > > What Items Could Be Manufactured by a 3D Printer? > > . > > One of the advantages of 3D printing is the capacity to build just about anything. From toilet paper holders to chip clips, the articles one can create are limitless. A few of the most frequent objects to gain revenue with 3D printing are: Articles for Gaming Home decoration pieces All types of jewelry articles Action figures or figurines Chip clips \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.legalreader.com](https://www.legalreader.com/how-to-make-money-with-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Startup designs turntable you can print and assemble yourself](https://3dprintingtoday.com/startup-designs-turntable-you-can-print-and-assemble-yourself-2/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Songbird is a belt-driven turntable you need to assemble from a kit, either 3D printing components or opting for a pre-printed version Though digital accounts for much of our music consumption, vinyl sales have been steadily rising over the past few years, and turntables have returned to the living room hi-fi setup.** > > . > > But if you’re a maker looking for something a bit different, Frame Theory 3D has just launched a 3D-printable turntable kit on Kickstarter. The UK startup says that the Songbird was designed as a tool to teach the core principles of 3D printing, “and to facilitate the learning of the skills you need to embark on your own 3D-printing projects.” > > . > > And after printing and assembling the turntable, makers will also have a striking fully operational vinyl spinner to cable up to the home hi-fi system. Details are somewhat lacking, but each kit will come with detailed build instructions, and all of the cable connections are solder-free, which should make the project easier for beginners. Printed components such as the main body and motor housing are mounted to anodized aluminum support structure that’s supplied with the kit. The motor assembly is mounted on one wing and the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com](https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/songbird-3d-printable-turntable/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Prusa Mini+ Review: A Small 3D Printer with Mighty Results](https://3dprintingtoday.com/prusa-mini-review-a-small-3d-printer-with-mighty-results/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Our Verdict The Prusa Mini+ provides professional quality for 3D printing at home on a small scale while remaining suitable to newcomers with a robust online community.** > > . > > \+ User-friendly design + Easy to set up > \+ Professional-grade, high-quality prints > \+ Simple filament loading and unloading process > \+ Removable, magnetic print bed sheets > \+ Auto-leveling bed feature > > . > > The Prusa Mini+ 3D printer is a small FDM printer produced by Prusa. Like many Prusa products before it, this one is designed with makers in mind with a particular affinity to quality in both build and performance. Because this printer is smaller than previous models, users can expect a lower price compared to large-scale printers like the MK3. > > . > > This small form factor may also be more appealing to laboratory and classroom environments. Teachers and educators face a smaller bottom line and footprint with the Prusa Mini+ as opposed to full-sized 3D printers. For those new to Prusa, this company was created and is still owned by Josef Prusa. Prusa designs proprietary 3D printers, accessories and tools. This ecosystem of products tend to work well together from Prusa’s custom print slicing software to their very own line of filament known as Prusament. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/prusa-mini-plus-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Companies, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Stratasys launches three new 3D printers for manufacturers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-launches-three-new-3d-printers-for-manufacturers-2/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Stratasys has introduced three new 3D printers that together address a large portion of the multi-billion-dollar market opportunity in additive manufacturing of end-use parts.** > > . > > The systems collectively are aimed at accelerating the shift from traditional to additive manufacturing for low-to-mid-volume production applications underserved by traditional manufacturing methods. > > . > > “We are accelerating into the Additive Manufacturing 2.0 era, in which we see global manufacturing leaders move beyond prototyping to fully embrace the agility that 3D printing brings to the entire manufacturing value chain,” said Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif. “The disruptions we are seeing today on both the supply and demand side of global supply chains are a clear sign that the status quo isn’t working. Additive manufacturing gives companies the total flexibility to decide when, where, and how to produce parts. That’s why we’re committed to being the complete provider of polymer 3D printing solutions for our world-class customer base.” > > . > > Last year, Stratasys accrued more than 25% of its revenue from manufacturing-related applications. Going forward, with a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of 3D printing hardware, software, materials and services solutions, Stratasys estimates that its manufacturing revenue growth will outpace other segments, growing at an annual rate of over 20% starting in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.aero-mag.com](https://www.aero-mag.com/stratasys-launches-three-new-3d-printers-for-manufacturers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Using 3D Printing to Aid Tissue Replacement](https://3dprintingtoday.com/using-3d-printing-to-aid-tissue-replacement/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ABy mimicking the properties of human tissue, researchers have been able to create a scaffold for engineered tissues that could revolutionize medicine. The field of tissue replacement has improved significantly over the past few years with the development of impressive 3D printing techniques that can be used to help patients recover from disease or injury.** > > . > > Scientists can now print complex, porous and personalized structures. The hope is that this can one day be extended to allow doctors and medical teams to print customized tissues in-situ for individual patients’ needs. Unfortunately, this process isn’t yet perfect. Nature is incredibly complex and mimicking it is no easy task. > > . > > One of the challenges facing bioengineers is that real tissues like skin grow on ‘scaffolds’ of tissues that have similar properties to themselves. This means that muscle cells successfully grow on scaffolds that feel like muscles, whilst skin ‘prefers’ to develop on skin-like scaffolds. Professor Arda Gozen and his team could have hit upon a solution to this challenge, however. Together with a team of researchers including Joan Berry and George Berry, associate professors in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=56063) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting --- ### [VELO3D Manufacturing Solution for 3D Printing 'Impossible' Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/velo3d-manufacturing-solution-for-3d-printing-impossible-parts-4/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **VELO3D Inc, a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for high-value metal parts, announced the delivery of a state-of-the-art aluminum F357 metal AM solution to Wagner Machine Company, a second-generation, precision machine shop with a reputation for building the impossible.** > > . > > “When everyone else says it can’t be done, people come to us,” said Kurt Wagner, CEO, Wagner Machine Company. “We recently had a customer ask us to make a brazed assembly that was impossible due to space constraints and other requirements. We suggested 3D printing, which was their original plan, but other 3D printing companies they consulted said the part would be impossible to print due to thin walls and pressure requirements. > > . > > VELO3D was able to print the assembly as a single piece on a Sapphire® and it met all the customer’s performance requirements.” Wagner Machine, founded in 1982, is ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D certified as well as ITAR-registered. It is a one-stop-shop for advanced manufacturing with capabilities including 3- and 5-axis CNC mill, CNC lathe, CNC swiss, wire EDM, abrasive waterjet, and a variety of precision grinding and other support processes. Adding VELO3D metal AM aligns with the company vision to be the most knowledgeable, capable, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/23744/velo3d-manufacturing-solution-for-3d-printing-impossible-parts) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Adidas 4DFWD 3D-printed shoe has Carbon design midsole](https://3dprintingtoday.com/adidas-4dfwd-3d-printed-shoe-has-carbon-design-midsole-2/) **Published:** May 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When a company as massive as Adidas starts using a certain sort of technology in their shoes, you know said technology is… pretty much here to stay. Such is the story with 3D printing and the 4DFWD shoe.** > > . > > This isn’t the first shoe to use 3D printed parts, but it is very likely the new widest release of a shoe with 3D printed parts. And every new release with 3D printed parts means we’re further and further into “here to stay” territory. The 3D printed portion of this shoe is the most interesting bit about this shoe. It’s the midsole that we’re looking at, here, made with a lattice design made with 39% bio-based 3D material. > > . > > The design and printing is executed by Carbon, using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis technology (Carbon DLS). In the video you’ll see below, Carbon describes some of its newest tech for all manner of 3D printed products: Per Adidas, the newest 4D midsole works with 23% more cushioning and generates “over three times as much forward motion” compared to previous generations of 4D midsole “under vertical loading in mechanical testing conditions.” In the past we’ve seen shoes made with 3D printed parts. We’ve seen \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.slashgear.com](https://www.slashgear.com/adidas-4dfwd-3d-printed-shoe-has-carbon-design-midsole-05671654/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [My Dentist Loves 3D Printing–It's Fast, Accurate, and Cheap](https://3dprintingtoday.com/my-dentist-loves-3d-printing-its-fast-accurate-and-cheap/) **Published:** May 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As 3D printing exploded in growth over the past decade. One of the industries where it sank quick roots was dentistry. A report from SmartTech Analysis estimates that revenues from 3D printers and related software, materials, and services sold to dentists and dental labs will reach $3.7 billion this year.** > > . > > This year, there’s 3D printing in my mouth. > > . > > Recently, I needed to replace an aging dental bridge. The traditional porcelain-and-metal contraption that served me for years was beginning to chip away. When it came time to create the new bridge, my dentist, Dr. Ryan Shepherd, at Uptown Dental Associates in Albuquerque, N.M., told me he would be using 3D printing – it’s stronger, less expensive, and it doesn’t take as long to produce. His assistant then put a scanning wand in my mouth and began taking images. > > . > > Here’s the iTero image of my mouth, showing the gap between teeth that the 3D printed bridge would fill. Like many dental practices, Dr. Shepherd has been using 3D printing for nearly a decade. “We started using 3D printing in 2012, though it’s been around longer. We used it for isolated cases at first. We used it if it didn’t matter how \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/3dp/my-dentist-loves-3d-printingits-fast-accurate-and-cheap) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Dental, Medical --- ### [Engineering student helps federal experts solve a messy 3D printing problem](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineering-student-helps-federal-experts-solve-a-messy-3d-printing-problem-2/) **Published:** May 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Tomographic 3D printing is a revolutionary technology that uses light to create three-dimensional objects. A projector beams light at a rotating vial containing photocurable resin, and within seconds the desired shape forms inside the vial. The light projections needed to solidify specific 3D regions of the polymer are calculated using tomographic imaging concepts.** > > . > > The technology was first demonstrated by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Labs in 2019, and a Swiss group at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in 2020. It is significantly faster than traditional 3D printing in layers, can print around existing objects, and does not require support structures. Though incredible, the technology can get messy in the lab. The vial’s round shape makes it refract rays like a lens. To counter this, experts use a rectangular index-matching bath that provides a flat surface for rays to pass through correctly. The vial of resin must be dipped \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2021-05-student-federal-experts-messy-3dprinting.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People --- ### [People with Limb, Vision Disabilities Gain Access with Inclusive Deodorant Pack Design](https://3dprintingtoday.com/people-with-limb-vision-disabilities-gain-access-with-inclusive-deodorant-pack-design/) **Published:** May 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Degree Deodorant, a Unilever brand and maker one of the world’s best-known antiperspirants, introduces what it calls the world’s first inclusive deodorant for people with visual impairment and upper limb motor disabilities: Degree Inclusive.** > > . > > One in four Americans has a disability, yet products are rarely designed with this community in mind. According to the brand, across the beauty industry, there is currently no deodorant product suitable for people with upper body disabilities to use.Twisting a deodorant cap, turning a stick, or pushing down on a spray with limited arm mobility is a real challenge. In addition to meeting the needs of those with disabilities, > > . > > Degree Inclusive offers refillable packaging to limit waste impact and a gender-neutral fragrance. Degree partnered with an inclusive team of design experts from brand agency Wunderman Thompson , including occupational therapists, engineers at SOUR Studio , consultants, and people living with disabilities across the globe to create a prototype for Degree Inclusive. Driven by a mission to make the deodorant application process more accessible, Degree Inclusive has been \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.packworld.com](https://www.packworld.com/design/package-design/article/21415759/people-with-disabilities-gain-access-with-degrees-inclusive-deodorant-pack) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Study: Personalized Medications Possible with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/study-personalized-medications-possible-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Customized medicines could one day be manufactured to patients’ individual needs, with University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers investigating technology to 3D print pills.** > > . > > The team, including Andy Gleadall and Richard Bibb at Loughborough University, identified a new additive manufacturing method to allow the 3D printing of medicine in highly porous structures, which can be used to regulate the rate of drug release from the medicine to the body when taken orally. Sheng Qi, a professor at UEA’s School of Pharmacy, led the research. > > . > > The project findings are published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics . “Currently our medicines are manufactured in ‘one-size-fits-all’ fashion,” said Qi. “Personalized medicine uses new manufacturing technology to produce pills that have the accurate dose and drug combinations tailored to individual patients. This would allow the patients to get maximal drug benefit with minimal side effects. Such treatment approaches can particularly benefit elderly patients who often have to take many different types of medicines per day, and patients with complicated conditions such as cancer, mental illness and inflammatory bowel disease.” The team’s work, Qi said, is building the foundation for the technology needed in future to produce personalized medicine at the point-of-care. She said \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.laboratoryequipment.com](https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/575594-Study-Personalized-Medications-Possible-with-3D-Printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [Purifying Water at Scale with 3D-Printed Graphene Aerogels](https://3dprintingtoday.com/purifying-water-at-scale-with-3d-printed-graphene-aerogels/) **Published:** May 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) have developed a novel 3D-printed scalable water-purifying graphene aerogel with the potential to be used in large industrial wastewater treatment plants. Approximately 2 billion people around the world live in high water stress countries.** > > . > > By 2040, one in four children under 18 years old in the world is estimated to be living in areas of high water scarcity. Considerable research is being devoted to improving the shortage of clean drinking water globally, to which the 3D printed water-purifying graphene aerogel by UB is an attractive advancement. > > . > > When put into the water treatment systems, the graphene aerogel holds its structure and removes contaminants from water without releasing any problematic chemical residue. The unique aerogel, which is composed of latticed graphene, an aerogel and two bio-inspired polymers, showed 100% efficiency in removing metals, organic solvents and dyes from drinking water. The material is also reusable, and able to be 3D printed larger. Graphene as a Purifier Due to its versatile properties of being the lightest, strongest, thinnest, and the best heat-and-electricity conducting material, graphene is revolutionizing whole industries as researchers work on many different graphene-based materials, each one with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azonano.com](https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5728) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Environment --- ### [3D-printed fetus models allow surgeons to identify potential obstacles, reduce risks of surgery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-fetus-models-allow-surgeons-to-identify-potential-obstacles-reduce-risks-of-surgery/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A state-of-the-art in-utero procedure allows surgeons to correct a birth defect on developing babies inside the womb. But operating on a mother and her unborn child at the same time can be challenging and unpredictable.** > > . > > To give their world-class surgeons even more information ahead of surgery, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is using MRI and ultrasound imaging along with 3D-printing technology to create a first-of-its-kind detailed model that allows surgeons to plan procedures ahead of time, identifying potential obstacles and reducing the risks of surgery. The models are currently being used to plan for an in-utero surgery that repairs spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord fails to close normally during development. The condition can cause a lifetime of neurological disabilities, including an inability to walk. The 3D reconstruction of the fetus can really educate the surgeon on the real-life shape, size and location of the spinal lesion, as well as prepare the surgeon to have the appropriate equipment ready to treat this condition surgically. It’s a level of detail that we are not able to see in traditional imaging, but that is extremely valuable in these cases where we cannot \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210507/3D-printed-fetus-models-allow-surgeons-to-identify-potential-obstacles-reduce-risks-of-surgery.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [3D printing using electron beams](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-using-electron-beams-2/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Prof. Dr. Carolin Körner, Chair of Materials Science and Engineering for Metals at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant, which is not only extraordinary funding, but also recognition of Erlangen and Nuremberg as an exceptional location for science and research.** > > . > > The EU has granted 3 million euros in funding to support research in additive manufacturing of high-performance components using high-energy electron beams. Additive manufacturing (AM), better known as 3D printing, is increasingly becoming a key technology in industry. Until now, the process has been used predominantly for manufacturing prototypes and small batches. Typically, AM uses a computer-operated laser beam to create three dimensional workpieces layer by layer from liquid plastics or metal powders, usually based on hardening or melting processes. ‘The laser method is the method of choice for most applications, but it has some critical disadvantages,’ says Carolin Körner. ‘It is very hard to monitor manufacturing quality during production and certain high-performance alloys cannot be processed at all.’ Electron beam for super alloys Carolin Körner has been researching alternative methods for producing high-performance metal alloys. Instead of laser beams, she uses high-energy electron beams, like those commonly used in scanning electron microscopy. The basis \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/uoe-3pu050721.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Systems continues push into bioprinting with Allevi partnership](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-systems-continues-push-into-bioprinting-with-allevi-partnership/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The research community is critical to developing breakthrough innovations in regenerative medicine. 3D Systems, with the addition of Allevi Inc , is now able to provide a robust set of Allevi by 3D Systems bioprinting solutions to researchers and industry giants in hundreds of labs globally.** > > . > > Allevi is a leading innovator in the bioprinting space with an exclusive focus on the research and development community. Leading laboratories leverage Allevi’s portfolio of hardware, biomaterials and software to design, engineer and build solutions for tissue engineering, organ-on-a-chip research, pharmaceutical validation, biomaterial development, and regenerative medicine. 3D bioprinted trachea model (Image courtesy of United Therapeutics) Allevi desktop 3D bioprinters are among the most versatile, powerful and easy-to-use bioprinters on the market. Customers also have access to a wide range of biomaterials—bioinks, bioink additives, cells, reagents and consumables—as well as an intuitive software interface. In the medical field, 3D Sytems has delivered additive manufacturing solutions to the healthcare community for more than 30 years. Having produced more than 2,000,000 serial component medical devices and 140,000 patient-specific surgical cases, the company is now scaling the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-systems-continues-push-into-bioprinting-with-allevi-partnership/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Advancing 3D printing to aid tissue replacement](https://3dprintingtoday.com/advancing-3d-printing-to-aid-tissue-replacement-3/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Success of this method in manufacturing functional tissues relies heavily on how well the fabricated structures mimic the native tissues. Professor Arda Gozen looks to a future someday in which doctors can hit a button to print out a scaffold on their 3-D printers and create custom-made replacement skin, cartilage, or other tissue for their patients.** > > . > > Gozen, George and Joan Berry associate professor in the Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering , and a team of researchers have developed a unique scaffolding material for engineered tissues that can be fine-tuned for the tricky business of growing natural tissue. They report on their research in the journal, Bioprinting . The team also includes researchers from WSU’s Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering as well as from the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA), Morehouse College, and University of Rochester. The lead author is Mahmoud Amr, who received his PhD at UTSA. In recent decades, researchers have been working to use biological material in 3D printing to create tissue or organs for patients recovering from injury or disease. Using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, makes it possible to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com](https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/3d-printed-tissue-replacement-medical-developments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [A New Printer Uses Sawdust to Print Wooden Objects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-printer-uses-sawdust-to-print-wooden-objects/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new printer called Forust is using scrap wood to 3D print wooden objects that are as structurally sound as regular carved wood.** > > . > > Created by Andrew Jeffery and a team of researchers at Desktop Metal, the printer prints using fine sawdust that is formed into solid objects. “Since we began in 2019, our focus has been on the mission of using sawdust to create wood products sustainably,” said Jeffery. “This R&D effort has led to today with Desktop Metal, launching our Forust process.” > > . > > The printer works similarly to an inkjet printer and squirts a binding agent onto a layer of sawdust. Like most 3D printers, the object rises out of the bed of sawdust and then, when complete, can be sanded and finished like regular wood. Jeffrey sees the system as a way to save trees. “Two years ago we started looking into how we might be able to 3D print in new material,” he said. “Wood waste was one of the materials we started with early on and realized it could be repurposed and upcycled with 3D printing technology. From there, we focused on building out the process using wood byproducts in order to create \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at gizmodo.com](https://gizmodo.com/a-new-printer-uses-sawdust-to-print-wooden-objects-1846840554) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Materials --- ### [Artist Ioan Florea launches first 3D printed NFT art collection](https://3dprintingtoday.com/artist-ioan-florea-launches-first-3d-printed-nft-art-collection-2/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The first 3D Printed Tactile Art collection by Ioan Florea is composed of interactive GLB digital files with unlockable content of the physical 3D printed object, 3D paintings on canvas and more.** > > . > > GLB is a 3D file format used in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), that can be converted to STL for 3D printing. The abstract shapes were created using custom 3D software, generative AI, parametric design and were embedded in the artist’s 3D printed Liquid metal Ford Torino and 3D printed Camaro projects. > > . > > Part of the collection is NFTs images of the actual G-code (numerical control (NC) programming language) of the 3D printed shapes. This opens up a dialog about the complexity of 3D printed NFT that includes the actual image, the STL, OBJ or 3MF format and the G-code. 3D printing open-source became accessible around the same time with Bitcoin and Etherum which are also open-source. The artist Ioan Florea’s first encounter with blockchain technology was in 2014-2015 when he exhibited 3D printed cars during the Inside Bitcoin-Inside 3D Printing Show. Ioan Florea’s art is based on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/artist-ioan-florea-launches-first-3d-printed-nft-art-collection/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Art and Sculpture --- ### [Large-format 3D printing enables toolless, rapid production for AUVs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/large-format-3d-printing-enables-toolless-rapid-production-for-auvs-2/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dive Technologies Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) are a type of unmanned robotic vehicle capable of traveling underwater without physical connection to or remote control from a human operator.** > > . > > Often outfitted with sensors or cameras, or transporting equipment, AUVs are used in various markets, including defense and ocean-based research. Energy companies have also used AUVs for offshore survey work to monitor existing oil and gas or offshore wind infrastructure, and to investigate areas for new development. > > . > > Typically, the exterior hulls of AUVs either comprise one big, metal pressure vessel, similar to a manned submarine, or more recently, these vessels have been built from thermoformed plastic or composites. Both options, however, require the development and purchase of dedicated tooling, which is expensive and limits the amount of customization that can be accommodated for AUV customers. One relatively new AUV development company has discovered that composite 3D printing may solve many of the limitations to traditional manufacturing. Assessing a composites supply chain in flux Challenges of laser-assisted tape winding of thermoplastic composites Dive Technologies’ (Quincy, Mass., U.S.) \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.compositesworld.com](https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/large-format-3d-printing-enables-toolless-rapid-production-for-auvs) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [GE engineers switched four existing parts from castings to metal 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ge-engineers-switched-four-existing-parts-from-castings-to-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Most manufacturers would never dream of switching from an investment cast part to one made by additive manufacturing, especially if they already had paid for the casting mold. Yet that is exactly what GE engineers from GE Aviation are doing with four bleed air parts from a land/marine turbine.** > > . > > They made the decision based on cost and time to market. A collaboration between GE Aviation and GE Additive is proving that metal additive manufacturing can go toe-to-toe with conventional castings on price. In fact, the engineering team expects its four 3D printed parts will slice up to 35 percent of their cost. That is enough to justify retiring those old casting molds forever. Equally important, the conversion process took only 10 months to go from identifying target parts to 3D printing final prototypes. Ordinarily, producing aerospace and land/marine turbine parts using a casting process takes 12 to 18 months or more. “This is a game-changer,” GE Aviation Additive Manufacturing Leader Eric Gatlin said. “This is the first time we did a part-for-part replacement, and it was cheaper doing it with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/ge-engineers-switched-four-existing-parts-from-castings-to-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [3D printing lays foundation for a new range of diagnostic tests](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-lays-foundation-for-a-new-range-of-diagnostic-tests/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at KU Leuven have developed a 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. These tests are widespread in the form of the classic pregnancy test and the COVID-19 self-tests. With the new printing technique, advanced diagnostic tests can be produced that are quick, cheap, and easy to use.** > > . > > The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone aware of the importance of rapid diagnosis. The sale of self-tests in pharmacies has been permitted in Belgium since the end of March. This self-test is a so-called lateral flow test. Using a wiper, a sample is taken through the nose. Next, it is dissolved in a solvent, and applied to the test kit. Absorbent material in the kit moves the sample downstream and brings it in contact with an antibody. If virus is present, a coloured line appears. The advantage of these tests is that they are cheap and do not require any specialised appliances. Lateral flow tests are useful for simple tests that result in a yes-no answer, but not for tests that require a multi-step protocol. That is why bioengineers at KU Leuven set out to develop a new type of lateral flow test \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/3d-printing-lays-foundation-for-a-new-range-of-557267/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Medical --- ### [New technique can print life-like organ models in minutes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-technique-can-print-life-like-organ-models-in-minutes/) **Published:** May 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > New technique can print life-like organ models in minutes > > . > > Conventional 3D printing involves the meticulous addition of material to the 3D model with a small needle that produces fine detail but is extremely slow –taking six or seven hours to print a model of a human part, such as a hand, for instance. The lengthy process causes cellular stress and injury inhibiting the ability to seed the tissues with live, functioning cells. The method developed by the SUNY Buffalo group, led by Rougang Zhao, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, takes a different approach that minimizes damage to live cells. The rapid, cell friendly technique is a significant step towards creating printed tissues infused with large numbers of living cells. Instead of a needle moving across a surface slowly building the details of the 3D model, Zhao and his team members have developed a system \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210506/New-technique-can-print-life-like-organ-models-in-minutes.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production of Wood Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/additive-manufacturing-for-volume-production-of-wood-parts/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Desktop Metal announced the launch of Forust, a new process to sustainably produce functional end-use wood parts using its patented single pass binder jetting Additive Manufacturing technology.** > > . > > The Forust process upcycles waste byproducts from wood manufacturing (cellulose dust) and the paper industry (lignin) and re-materializes functional wood parts through high-speed 3D printing including digital grain throughout the part. Desktop Metal’s high-speed 3D printing technology offers architects, designers and manufacturers a new path to produce luxurious custom wood pieces for home decor, interiors, transportation, and architectural design with a superior environmental footprint, new geometries and quality unavailable from subtractive wood manufacturing technology. S > > . > > tarting today, businesses and consumers can visit the Forust website, www.forust.com, to order samples and custom wood designs, and manufacturers can engage with Forust to develop unique wood parts for their end-use products. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition . According to William McDonough, architect, globally-recognized leader in sustainable development and design, and pioneer of the concepts of Cradle to Cradle, the Circular Economy, and the Circular Carbon Economy, “The Forust technology allows us to take something that was previously wood waste and re-materialize it into exquisitely beautiful and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/23774/additive-manufacturing-for-volume-production-of-wood-parts) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Furniture, Materials --- ### [An Unforgettable AMUG | 3D Printing Leadership Redefined in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/an-unforgettable-amug-3d-printing-leadership-redefined-in-2021/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“Please wear a mask in public spaces,” the Hilton Hotel lobby signage makes it pretty clear upon arrival that they want their guests to feel comfortable and safe while on the property. Suddenly, it hits me again: the last time I was at a conference was well over a year ago when it was a much simpler time. As I head towards AMUG badge check-in, I glance at the “6 feet social distancing” stickers on the hotel floor and my anticipation begins to grow… we are really doing it!** > > . > > I collect my AMUG badge and head to the backpack collection area. Two gentlemen are laughing together, one masked and one without a mask, as they hand me my bag with my very own AMUG mask – cool. As I walk towards the elevators, I run into the famous and maskless Tom Sorovetz, who tells me, “Our area is private, so it’s totally acceptable to proceed with or without a mask on — we simply ask that you respect other people’s comfort level.” Again, very cool. The exhibition has already been open for a few hours and I enter to see elbow bumps, handshakes, smiles, masks and wide eyes as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281410/an-unforgettable-amug-leadership-redefined/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [BEYOND LOCAL: How 3D-printed organs could save lives](https://3dprintingtoday.com/beyond-local-how-3d-printed-organs-could-save-lives/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This article, written by Saman Naghieh , University of Saskatchewan , originally appeared on The Conversation and has been republished here with permission: Due to the global organ shortage and limited organ donors, thousands of patients are left wanting organs and tissues in cases of severe injuries, illness or genetic conditions.** > > . > > Many of these patients die before transplants are available. Tissue engineering is an emerging field that works on producing artificial tissue and organ substitutes as permanent solutions to replace or repair damage. As biomedical engineering researchers, we are developing 3D temporary organ structures — called scaffolds — that may help regenerate damaged tissues and potentially lead to creating artificial organs. These tissues can also be used in various tissue engineering applications, including nerve repair in structures constructed from biomaterials. Printing tissue Approximately 22.6 million patients require neurosurgical interventions annually around the world to treat damage to the peripheral nervous system. This damage is primarily caused by traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents, violence, workplace injuries or difficult births. It is anticipated that the cost of global nerve repair and regeneration will reach \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.timminstoday.com](https://www.timminstoday.com/local-news/beyond-local-how-3d-printed-organs-could-save-lives-3614080) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Drone mass production is taking off with 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/drone-mass-production-is-taking-off-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Personal and unmanned mobility is rapidly changing as drones bring us closer and closer to humanity’s long-standing vision of flying cars.** > > . > > Amolak Badesha, CEO of Orbital Composites, a specialist in large-scale composites additive manufacturing, once pointed out to 3dpbm that this new generation of mobility products will not be able to exist without composites enabling the production of extremely light parts. And mass manufacturing with composites materials cannot truly exist without 3D printing. > > . > > The same is true for more short-term products, such as unmanned drones for consumer and commercial use, both in the sky and under the sea: drone mass production via AM is coming. Digital Aerolus’ local production US-based Digital Aerolus needed to manufacture next-generation confined-space drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and a new ground control unit (GCU). They turned to 3D printing service provider Fast Radius , as a long-term production partner dedicated to making more efficient products and finding innovative new solutions while still meeting their aggressive schedule. Searching for an on-demand manufacturer to make two parts, the company and came away with a long-term strategic partnership \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/drone-mass-production-is-taking-off-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Century-Old Harley Davidson Repaired With 3D-Printed Parts Rides Into The Future](https://3dprintingtoday.com/century-old-harley-davidson-repaired-with-3d-printed-parts-rides-into-the-future/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Dutch company Visual First reported on an unusual experience with 3D scanning and printing . This technology was used to repair a rare 1919 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.** > > . > > The owner of the motorcycle simply had no other options to restore it. > > . > > It took its owner more than a dozen years to restore the bike. And he still could not solve one serious problem: the ignition timing cover, which was originally made of Bakelite, was broken. And it was impossible to find a new one. > > . > > How Was The Motorcycle Restored > > . > > Using A 3D Printer? Source: Visual First The company claims that the restorer searched half the world and he did not succeed since this type of ignition timing cover used on this particular motorcycle was found to be too rare. So, the restorer (who wants to remain anonymous) reached out to Carl van de Rijzen from Visual First in the Netherlands, which is known for creating 3D scans of existing items. During the scanning phase of the part, 3D printing specialists had to face another problem: part of the cover was simply missing. But they solved the problem by mirroring the existing fragments. In addition, they had to experiment with materials \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.hotcars.com](https://www.hotcars.com/century-old-harley-davidson-repaired-with-3d-printed-parts-rides-into-the-future/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Transportation --- ### [Here's how you can share your 3D printing insights at Formnext 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/heres-how-you-can-share-your-3d-printing-insights-at-formnext-2021/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The TCT Group has officially launched its call for papers for this year’s TCT Conference @ Formnext , the annual user-led summit dedicated to additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing technology. The TCT Conference @ Formnext brings together captivating keynotes, presentations and panel sessions from industry-leading users to educate and inspire a global audience of delegates on the latest industry developments and AM applications.** > > . > > An essential event for any AM professional, the conference has previously featured insights from world-renowned organisations such as BMW Group , Procter & Gamble and Virgin Orbit , and this year intends to be no different. “TCT Conference @ Formnext Connect is a must-attend event for the latest AM and 3D printing insights and breakthroughs, presented by leading users of this cutting-edge technology,” said Magda Brzegowy, TCT Conference Producer. “This year, we are looking for a diverse line-up of speakers who can showcase powerful, real-world applications across a range of industries, alongside the latest in AM materials and processes, and academic research.” Click here to watch the TCT Conference @ Formnext Connect On Demand For the 2021 edition, the TCT Content team is now inviting abstracts on the following topics: AM applications in healthcare, aerospace, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/how-you-can-present-3d-printing-insights-formnext-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Hologram Experts Can Now Create Real-Life Images That Move in the Air – Like a “A 3D Printer for Light”](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hologram-experts-can-now-create-real-life-images-that-move-in-the-air-like-a-a-3d-printer-for-light-2/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Using lasers to create the displays of science fiction, inspired by Star Wars and Star Trek. They may be tiny weapons, but BYU’s holography research group has figured out how to create lightsabers — green for Yoda and red for Darth Vader, naturally — with actual luminous beams rising from them.** > > . > > Inspired by the displays of science fiction, the researchers have also engineered battles between equally small versions of the Starship Enterprise and a Klingon Battle Cruiser that incorporate photon torpedoes launching and striking the enemy vessel that you can see with the naked eye. “What you’re seeing in the scenes we create is real; there is nothing computer generated about them,” said lead researcher Dan Smalley, a professor of electrical engineering at BYU. “This is not like the movies, where the lightsabers or the photon torpedoes never really existed in physical space. These are real, and if you look at them from any angle, you will see them existing in that space.” BYU’s holography research team use lasers to create the displays of science fiction, inspired by \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/hologram-experts-can-now-create-real-life-images-that-move-in-the-air-like-a-a-3d-printer-for-light/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [Using 3D Printing in Search for Black Holes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/using-3d-printing-in-search-for-black-holes-2/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **An X-ray telescope designed to search for supermassive black holes could be built using a novel 3D-printing technique called plasma metal deposition. The ESA space telescope – which would also be used to map hot gas structures and determine their physical properties – is due to be launched in 2033.** > > . > > As part of a project to evaluate whether plasma metal deposition could be used to help build large structure components of the telescope – called Athena, which is short for Advanced Telescope for High-ENergy Astrophysics – Austrian company RHP Technology used the technique to manufacture six demonstrator parts. The prototypes are a 3D-printed and partly processed version of what may someday become the ‘eye’ of Athena. Plasma metal deposition is also a candidate for manufacturing large-scale components in the future, such as Athena’s optical bench, which will align and secure around 600 mirror modules – and will be the largest part ever printed in titanium. The overall shape with a diameter of around 3 meters must be accurate to within a few tens of micrometers. ESA materials engineer \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/using-3d-printing-in-search-for-black-holes/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Interview: How adidas leveraged Carbon's 3D printing and lattice technology to push runners forward](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-how-adidas-leveraged-carbons-3d-printing-and-lattice-technology-to-push-runners-forward/) **Published:** May 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Platitudes and hyperbole are pretty much the norm around any disruptive technology. Usually, these bold declarations are little more than something to sift through in order to get to the how and the why, but every now and then, a company comes through with a technology or a project so, dare we say it, “game changing”, you can’t help but get swept away by it.** > > . > > Carbon , which, together with adidas , has this week launched the 4DFWD , the latest running shoe to be produced with its 3D printing technology, is one of those few companies. “Maybe I’m a little bit biased,” Carbon Co-founder and Chief Business Officer, Phil DeSimone posits in a conversation with TCT, “but it was the biggest moment in the history of additive when that shoe originally launched.” While there have been many big moments in additive manufacturing’s history (and I’m sure the GE LEAP fuel nozzle and millions of 3D printed hearing aids would have something to say on that), the fact that I can visit the adidas online store right now and take my pick of trainers with 3D printed midsoles (some of which don’t even bother to name drop 3D printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/interview-adidas-carbon-3d-printing-lattice-midsoles-push-forward/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People --- ### [Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Jelly](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-develop-3d-printed-jelly/) **Published:** May 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed from seaweed, according to new research from North Carolina State University. T** > > . > > he findings could have applications in biomedical materials – think of biological scaffolds for growing cells – and soft robotics. Described in the journal Nature Communications , the findings show that these water-based gels – called homocomposite hydrogels – are both strong and flexible. They are composed of alginates – chemical compounds found in seaweed and algae that are commonly used as thickening agents and in wound dressings. Merging different-size scale networks of the same alginate together eliminates the fragility that can sometimes occur when differing materials are merged together in a hydrogel, says Orlin Velev, S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State and corresponding author of the paper. “Water-based materials can be soft and brittle,” he said. “But these homocomposite materials – soft \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.ncsu.edu](https://news.ncsu.edu/2021/05/researchers-develop-3d-printed-jelly/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Seven 3D-printed houses that have been built around the world](https://3dprintingtoday.com/seven-3d-printed-houses-that-have-been-built-around-the-world/) **Published:** May 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A Dutch couple recently became the first people in Europe to move into a 3D-printed home, so we have rounded up seven examples of 3D-printed houses from around the world.** > > . > > 3D printing has long been hailed as a potential solution for quickly and efficiently building housing, and this promise is now becoming a reality. Here are seven examples of 3D-printed homes that have already been built, including a bio-plastic micro home and a house printed from a mixture of soil, straw and rice husks. Dutch architecture studio DUS Architects used sustainable bio-plastic to print and construct this eight-square-metre micro cabin in Amsterdam. The structure used deposition modelling, a form of additive manufacturing typically used in household 3D printers, to create its geometric walls. Inside, the cabin has just enough space for a small sleeping area, with a bed that can be put away when not in use. A 3D-printed bath constructed using the same printing technique is located outside. Find out more about the bio-plastic micro home › In collaboration with 3D-printing specialists WASP, Mario Cucinella Architects looked to vernacular architecture and ancient building techniques to create and develop this low-carbon housing prototype. The home comprises two connected \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dezeen.com](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/14/seven-3d-printed-houses-around-world/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Construction --- ### [Rio Tinto develops new water atomized steel powder for 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rio-tinto-develops-new-water-atomized-steel-powder-for-3d-printing-3/) **Published:** May 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Rio Tinto has successfully developed and tested a new water atomized steel powder designed for 3D printing applications at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.** > > . > > The water atomized steel powder delivers mechanical properties superior to conventional metal manufacturing techniques, paving the way for advances in the use of 3D printing technology for metal parts. RTFT is developing a range of additional powder grades with advanced properties for 3D printing to meet customer needs. Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Managing Director Stéphane Leblanc commented: “This is a new generation of steel powders designed for 3D printing at RTFT’s metallurgical complex, where we have over 50 years of experience in making steel and iron powders. Our new additive manufacturing steel powder grade, produced with the largest water atomizer in North America, brings a very competitive raw material addition to the growing 3D market.” Rio Tinto’s Critical Minerals and Technology Centre in Sorel-Tracy partnered with Germany-based KSB SE & Co. KGaA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pumps and valves and a pioneer in industrial additive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/rio-tinto-develops-new-water-atomized-steel-powder-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [Space Is Expensive. Can 3D Printing and On-Orbit Construction Drive the Cost Down?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/space-is-expensive-can-3d-printing-and-on-orbit-construction-drive-the-cost-down/) **Published:** May 18, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > An artist’s concept of a toroidal space colony that could accommodate 10,000 people. (Credit: NASA) > > . > > ****Little more than a decade ago, NASA estimated that it cost around $10,000 to launch a single pound of payload into space. Today, that price tag has fallen significantly, largely thanks to Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, as well as an explosion of other “new space” ventures likewise focused on reusability.**** > > . > > SpaceX, for example, recently announced that one of their reusable rockets — a Falcon 9 booster dubbed B1051 — has officially flown more times than all but four of NASA’s space shuttles . And with new, larger launch vehicles already in the works, like the company’s Starship spacecraft , the cost of reaching the cosmos could drop even lower in the coming years. But even as the price of buying a ticket to outer space plummets, would-be spacefarers still have to confront a hard fact of physics: Launching large objects into orbit takes huge amounts of fuel and giant rockets. So, even if the cost of a brief jaunt to low-Earth orbit drops to a more palatable level, more intensive activities like colonizing the Moon and Mars will still require many trips to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.discovermagazine.com](https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/space-is-expensive-can-3d-printing-and-on-orbit-construction-drive-the-cost) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [3D-printed exoskeleton could offer disabled children a helping hand](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-exoskeleton-could-offer-disabled-children-a-helping-hand/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Sometimes it takes a child’s question to highlight the obvious.** > > . > > The question for Dr Matt Dickinson from the University of Central Lancashire was: “Why is there not a special shirt that children can wear that will help them move?” > > . > > The query and a rough design were provided by Christina, a school pupil taking part in the Primary Engineer competition, which combines children’s imagination with the engineering expertise of companies such as Rolls-Royce to find solutions to the world’s problems. “I instantly saw then that she’s obviously referring to some type of exoskeleton,” said Dickinson. “I thought there’s millions of these, they’re everywhere all over the world.” Having done some research, however, he was shocked to find that nothing met the design brief. Christina’s cousin has spinal muscular atrophy, and needed extra support to balance and move. After initially exploring aluminium as an option – “it would have been stupidly expensive” – Dickinson decided to build a device using 3D-printed materials, and is now testing it with Pennsylvania’s Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company. Restoring mobility Exoskeletons have been printed before. One example \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.imeche.org](https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/3d-printed-exoskeleton-could-offer-disabled-children-a-helping-hand) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: 3D printed pills and an asthma vaccine](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-brilliant-minutes-3d-printed-pills-and-an-asthma-vaccine-2/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Brad Spakowitz has shown us how 3D printing has moved beyond hobbies and is now building homes. It’s also playing a role in health care. Brad says 3D printers could be used to create “customized” pills.** > > . > > In the video above, he explains how these could be better for you than the pills you take today. Obviously it’s not something you can do at home but it might become available at the corner drugstore. He also tells us about a potential vaccine for asthma — a condition that affects 340 million people around the world. Human testing may begin soon. Copyright 2021 WBAY. All rights reserved. [Click here to view original web page at www.wbay.com](https://www.wbay.com/2021/05/18/3-brilliant-minutes-3d-printed-pills-and-an-asthma-vaccine/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [3D-printed exoskeleton could offer disabled children a helping hand](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-nft-art-is-it-worth-the-ecological-impact-2/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Every day we are continually reminded: non fungible tokens (NFTs) are here. One day, it’s the person from the “Disaster Girl meme” minting a JPG of the image she appeared in nearly 20 years ago. The next, it’s a comedic rapper selling an NFT GIF from his 2010 song “Lemme Smang It”. Everydays: the First 5000 Days , the first purely NFT artwork to be offered by a major auction house, sold for $69.3 million.** > > . > > The digital items that can be linked to a unit of data and stored on a digital ledger (a blockchain), thus rendering them unique and not interchangeable, is seemingly limitless. They range from collectible sports clips and digital land titles in video games to songs, films, pornography and even NBA contracts . In our world, artist Ioan Florea has created what may be the first NFT of 3D printing-related art. 3D Printed Camaro hood Parametric design Symmetric Exoskeleton 65 inches x 60 inches. Image courtesy of Ioan Florea. Florea has taken digital images of the G-code used to 3D print the structures for his massive sculptural works, the Ford Torino and Chevy Camaro . Both of these projects involve producing geometrically complex accoutrements that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281662/3d-printed-nft-art-is-it-worth-the-ecological-impact/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Video --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: May 16, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-event-roundup-may-16-2021-2/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Even as we get closer to the official start of summer, that doesn’t mean the amount of webinars, virtual events, and live events are going down; in fact, the opposite is true! In this week’s roundup, we’ve got in-person and digital events covering all manner of topics, from 3D printer and company launches and virtual tours to printed hybrid electronics, aluminum powder printing, anatomical modeling, and more.** > > . > > Read on for all the details! Additive by Sandvik: Super Duplex in 3D Printing Last month, Sandvik and part subsidiary BEAMIT Group announced that they had qualified their super duplex stainless steel Osprey 2507 metal powder for 3D printing , and would be launching it on the market. This Tuesday, May 18th, at 9 am EST, the second “Additive By Sandvik: Material Matters” episode of the company’s interactive webinar series will be held, with a focus on “ Super duplex in 3D printing – a gamechanger offshore .” Sandvik says that it’s the first company to offer 3D printed super duplex components, and backed by nearly 160 years of material expertise, it seems likely that the material will be able to endure when used in components that perform in unforgiving environments, such \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281604/3d-printing-webinar-event-roundup-5-16-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [BASF 3D printing division and BigRep expand into architecture](https://3dprintingtoday.com/basf-3d-printing-division-and-bigrep-expand-into-architecture/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The additive manufacturing division of BASF, Forward AM , and 3D printer builder BigRep have partnered to introduce formwork filament for concrete structures.** > > . > > Formwork, the molds and forms used in concrete construction, can account for 40% to 60% of a project’s budget. Building the forms requires highly skilled laborers, resulting in high costs, long lead times, and waste. 3D-printing the molds and forms allows architects to design organic geometries like double-curved surfaces and cavities, shapes that are not feasible with conventional technologies, according to the partners. [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/product/additive/basf-3d-printing-division-and-bigrep-expand-into-architecture) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies --- ### [A New 3D Printer Can Produce On-Demand Batteries](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-3d-printer-can-produce-on-demand-batteries/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Sakuu Corporation, a California-based company backed by Musashi Seimitsu, has announced a new 3D printing system that can print large electric vehicle batteries on demand. The system uses new techniques to create solid-state batteries that are lighter and smaller than traditional lithium-ion batteries.** > > . > > The system uses two types of printing to get the job done. It has a powder bed system for sintering material into solid form and another head for jet deposition which essentially squirts material out to exacting specifications. It prints both ceramic and metal as well as PoraLyte—a support and storage medium. > > . > > “This is the exact opposite of lower energy density SSBs, which typically have thick, brittle ceramic layers and poor interface, making them ill-suited for high-volume production purposes,” wrote Sarah Saunders at industry newsletter 3DPrint . “Sakuu will initially focus on the two-, three- and smaller four-wheel electric vehicle market for whom the company’s SSB proposition delivers an obvious and desirable combination of small form factor, low weight, and improved capacity benefits,” wrote founder Robert Bagheri in a release. “The agility of Sakuu’s AM process also means that customers can easily switch production to different battery \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at gizmodo.com](https://gizmodo.com/a-new-3d-printer-can-produce-on-demand-batteries-1846912388) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [How Conformal Will Change Design and 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-conformal-will-change-design-and-3d-printing-3/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For over a decade, conformal cooling for molds has been an oft-cited 3D printing application. Conformal batteries are talked about periodically, as well. Sometimes you’ll see a mention of conformal antenna or things like heat sinks . So, what does conformal mean? And what effects will it have on design and manufacturing?** > > . > > Essentially as outlined here in my article on flow , I’ll sum up the Flow Thesis as it stands right now. We can redesign almost anything not as a blocky mess of parts but as an optimized holistic shape that maximizes the flow of energy through that component. If you build on this by making a discrete geometry that is better at performing these flow tasks than other geometries, then, you can make a material for one particular part and application that is higher performing. This component, or flow geometry, material can then have a reduced mass, improved performance, and lower weight, all while reducing assembly steps and part count, as well as the buy-to-fly ratio. If we then make this geometry conformal or indeed a true flow geometry, it will not be a blocky solid mess of Lego bricks that need to be assembled, but rather \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281436/how-conformal-will-change-design-and-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [NC State lab’s 3D printed hydrogels could be a step to one day developing synthetic organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nc-state-labs-3d-printed-hydrogels-could-be-a-step-to-one-day-developing-synthetic-organs/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Just days after graduating with his PhD, Austin Williams showed just what helped him earn his doctoral degree. The accomplishment could end up helping millions of people. Inside a lab at North Carolina State University, 3D printers are producing a hydrogel mesh or dressing to cover an injury or wound. “As medicine becomes more customizable, more personable, 3D printing is going to be more applied because you can 3D print custom shapes and designs and custom materials to fit the patient,” Williams said.** > > . > > Seaweed and algae are commonly used as thickening agents in wound dressings. The team at N.C. State has figured out the perfect combination of the same natural materials, or hydrogels, that will hold up to a 3D printer. Professor Orlin Velev oversees the program. “You want to be able to make dressings. You want to be able to protect wounds. You want to be able to make restorative surgery,” Velev said. “Water-based materials can be soft and brittle, but these homocomposite materials, soft fibrillar alginate particles inside a medium of alginate, are really two hydrogels in one. One is a particle hydrogel and one is a molecular hydrogel. So, it is very \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cbs17.com](https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-originals/nc-state-labs-3d-printed-hydrogels-could-be-a-step-to-one-day-developing-synthetic-organs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [PODCAST: Large-scale 3D printing with GE Additive's X Line](https://3dprintingtoday.com/podcast-large-scale-3d-printing-with-ge-additives-x-line/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Steve Konick: So, 3D printing is the technology that we’re talking about, but it competes with other technologies that are out there as well. What are some comparisons you can make to something like machining or casting? Is there an advantage to 3D printing in that sense?** > > . > > Marques Franklin: Yes. So with casting, you know, some of the things you have to consider are if you have like an internal surface and an external surface and you have like a mold that’s on the inside, how are you going to get that mold out? You know, with subtractive manufacturing where you’re using a mill to remove material, you know, you don’t always have the ability to have, like, internal passages in complex paths and stuff like that. So that’s definitely an advantage of additive manufacturing. Things that you also have to consider, though, is with the complexity comes, you know, sometimes you can’t manufacture as quickly as you can with subtractive manufacturing. So it tends to be more expensive than subtractive. But we expect as we develop more and more innovations in the field that those prices will come down. We’ll start printing faster, you know, materials will grow. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PROTO-LABS-INC-10048662/news/PODCAST-Large-scale-3D-printing-with-GE-Additive-s-X-Line-33280394/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [New 3D manufacturing company aims to leverage 3D printing technology by transforming the way architects and designers can use wood waste](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-additive-manufacturing-company-aims-to-leverage-3d-printing-technology-by-transforming-the-way-architects-and-designers-can-use-wood-waste-3/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D print applications have revolutionized industries from architecture, construction, furniture design, and fashion. Last year, 3D print fabrication aided in provided medical professionals, patients, and facilities with PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic . As fabrication continues to develop and expand, a company based in Burlington, MA, has found a way to turn upcycled wood byproducts into a promising new avenue for additive manufacturing.** > > . > > “With the power of high-speed, high-resolution 3D printing, Forust is giving a new life to a discarded resource – creating strong, beautiful and carbon-friendly wood products from wood waste. For each tree saved, we reduce the CO2 footprint by a metric ton over the tree’s life.” Image and text courtesy of Forust Forust , an exclusively owned subsidiary of 3D printing and rapid prototyping Massachusetts-based company Desktop Metal creates “high-volume additive manufacturing of end-use wood parts possible.” Launched in 2021, Forust’s system “upcycles wood waste from the approximately 15 billion trees cut down each year1into luxurious, high-quality, end-use wood parts that can be used in a variety of industries, from consumer goods and furniture to home goods and automotive luxury interiors.” Previously reported on Archinect: “The trials \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at archinect.com](https://archinect.com/news/article/150264163/new-additive-manufacturing-company-aims-to-leverage-3d-printing-technology-by-transforming-the-way-architects-and-designers-can-use-wood-waste) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [This Breathtaking Bugatti Hypercar Reveals its 3D Printed Secrets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-breathtaking-bugatti-hypercar-reveals-its-3d-printed-secrets/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Bugatti’s Bolide track car with its bodywork removed to reveal the technology beneath. With its multi-million dollar technical showpiece cars, Bugatti is uniquely positioned to pioneer technologies that are cost-prohibitive for regular carmakers. One such example is the use of 3D printing to fabricate fantastically light and strong components that probably each cost as much as an ordinary Honda Civic.** > > . > > Researcher Henrik Hoppe is aiming to prove some of his design concepts using the Bugatti Bolide, a race track-only derivative of the company’s flagship Chiron super sports car. Hoppe seeks to identify the commercial and technological potential of functional 3D-printed metal components for automotive manufacture, with applied targeting at specific parts. Previously, these types of components were used predominantly in the aerospace sector. The goal is to optimize the design of 3D printed components using a complex, bone-like structure to enhance components with complex three-dimensional designs. The characteristics of the resulting parts include thin 0.4mm walls, a hollow interior, and fine branching. “We will continue to reduce the weight of our cars while increasing their innovative features in every conceivable area,” explained Hoppe. The street-legal production Chiron features a metal 3D-printed water-carrying high-pressure pump console next to the transmission \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/3dp/breathtaking-bugatti-hypercar-reveals-its-3d-printed-secrets) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [This Revolutionary 3D Printer Turns Your Home Office Into a Mini Assembly Line](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-revolutionary-3d-printer-turns-your-home-office-into-a-mini-assembly-line/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing has been around for a years, but innovations continue to make the technology more efficient and accessible. But despite these innovations, most 3D printers are quite sensibly limited by their own physical boundaries — in other words, you could never construct anything larger than the inside of your 3D printer inside your 3D printer.** > > . > > But what if you could, without needing a TARDIS-like physical paradox? > > . > > Well, now you can thanks to the Creality3D CR-30 3DPrintMill . It offers infinite possibilities thanks to a simple but ingenious design feature: a conveyor belt inside. With the Creality3D CR-30 ’s conveyor belt, you can perform incredible 3D printing feats with just 535 x 656 x 410 mm of space. The belt can achieve continuous printing of duplicate models, which results in a highly productivity, time-saving, and cost-efficient way to print off all the models you need in one continuous print job, like some kind of futuristic magical factory. Put simply, the Creality3D CR-30 3DPrintMill revolutionizes 3D printing by making batch printing possible on a regular desktop. The Creality3D CR-30 ’s conveyor belt is made from durable, wear-resistant nylon that’s built to last. It’s also made to adhere \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at futurism.com](https://futurism.com/creality-3d-printer-conveyor-belt) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [What comes after binder jetting?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-comes-after-binder-jetting/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Even as the transition to metal and ceramic binder jetting for production has only but begun, it is clear that simply implementing fast binder jetting processes will not be enough to truly cater to production demands. Binder jetting materials and processes still present several challenges and bottlenecks that need to be addressed, from the limited number of available materials to the elevated number of highly complex post-processing steps, including infiltration and of course sintering.** > > . > > That’s exactly what UK-based Meta Additive intends to address with its uniquely advanced technology. All the big players in the segment are working on it: Desktop Metal has developed advanced software for effective sintering and ExOne has introduced nano-particled binders. XJet has taken it all a step further by directly jetting the metal nanoparticles, further blurring the lines between binder jetting and material jetting. However, all these approaches still fall somewhat short and a new company, whose very name means change and evolution, is ready to introduce a new approach that will address all these issues through chemistry. As an industry media, we tend to look \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/what-comes-after-binder-jetting/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Largest Innovation Maker Hub in Texas Launches in East End Houston](https://3dprintingtoday.com/largest-innovation-maker-hub-in-texas-launches-in-east-end-houston/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **East End Houston is on its way to becoming the manufacturing epicenter for the entire country, opening the new East End Maker Hub (EEMH) on June 3, 2021 .** > The 300,000 sq ft. innovation manufacturing facility has a goal to create 1,000 new companies in the next five years and prepare Houston’s 21st-century advanced manufacturing workforce to fill thousands of high paying advanced manufacturing jobs most available to non-degreed adults of all ages. Patrick Ezzell, President of the Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC), said that the mission of the East End Maker Hub is to “drive advanced manufacturing by bringing together the brightest engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and makers to generate innovative advanced manufacturing solutions.” Patrick believes that EEMH is the beginning of a much-needed new era of manufacturing that will bring jobs back to America. All this will occur in what once was Houston’s industrial manufacturing center, East End Houston. The East End Maker Hub is a joint effort between UP CDC and TXRX Labs, a high-tech incubator driving the creation of new manufacturing companies, workforce development and job training for non-degree adults of all ages. Both entities leveraged $1.25 million in equity to raise $37 million \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at eastendmakerhub.org](https://eastendmakerhub.org/news/largest-innovation-maker-hub-in-texas-launches-in-east-end-houston/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, 3D Printing Services, 3D Trends, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Design / Engineering, Everything 3D --- ### [World's first raw earth material 3D-printed house is ready for residents](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-raw-earth-material-3d-printed-house-is-ready-for-residents-2/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In a down-to-Earth philosophy any admirable hobbit might be impressed with, Italian 3D-printing company WASP and partner Mario Cucinella Architects have recently finished building the first TECLA 3D-printed house near Bologna, Italy, in the tiny town of Massa Lombarda, TECLA (Technology + Clay) is the planet’s eco-sustainable housing model completely crafted from locally-sourced, raw earth materials and employing the latest 3D-printing technology.** > > . > > More Science This TECLA project is influenced by the 1972 Italian novel Invisible Cities by author Italo Calvino, whose plot includes a city in a perpetual state of construction. Honoring humanity’s timeless connection to their dwellings and habitats, the TECLA mission hopes to unite those foundational themes with advanced 21st-century ingenuity and imagination. It also recognizes the mounting global crisis of climate change and the urgency for efficient and fast onsite sustainable construction systems that can be utilized in the aftermath of natural disasters or satisfy the needs for immediate housing needs with displaced communities. “We like to think that TECLA is the beginning of a new story,” says Mario Cucinella , Founder and Creative Director of Mario Cucinella Architects. “It would be truly extraordinary to shape the future by transforming this ancient material with the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.syfy.com](https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/worlds-first-raw-earth-material-3d-printed-house) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Construction --- ### [3 Technologies That ‘The Jetsons’ Accurately Predicted](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-technologies-that-the-jetsons-accurately-predicted/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Jetsons was a futuristic cartoon that aired its first episode in 1962. While the original series only contained 24 episodes, it was rebooted in the 1980s, offering fans a new glimpse into its rather optimistic future. The cartoon may have drawn some inspiration from the era it was filmed in. Still, the creators also made some bold technological predictions. Several of them came to pass.** > > . > > Did you realize that the animated series managed to predict these three technological trends? > > . > > *The Jetsons predicted the invention of smartwatches and tablets* > > . > > In 2021, it’s pretty commonplace to see someone wearing a smartwatch or reading the news on a tablet. The very first tablet was produced in 2001. In 2011, the iPad brought tablet computing to mainstream shoppers. Since then, they have become ubiquitous. A few years before the first tablet was introduced, Seiko launched the first smartwatch. According to Engadget, the first smartwatch was produced in 1998. It had very little in common with today’s smartwatches, though. ‘The Jetsons accurately predicted both technologies decades before they would become commonplace. George Jetson regularly read the news on a digital device \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cheatsheet.com](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/3-technologies-that-the-jetsons-accurately-predicted.html/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [3D printing company prints neighborhoods](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-company-prints-neighborhoods/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing company prints neighborhoods** [Click here to view original web page at www.cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20210524015223-3-d-printing-company-prints-houses-and-entire-neighborhoods/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D News Video, 3D Trends Video, Companies Video, Construction Video, Video --- ### [3D printed concrete walls ballistics testing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-concrete-walls-ballistics-testing/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Air Force Civil Engineer Center ballistics experts are working with the Army and Navy to test the durability and resiliency of concrete wall samples that have been printed with a 3D printer as the samples are shot with ammunition. Concrete material like the wall samples they’re testing could soon be used in building construction in combat areas.** > > . > > Under strict safety protocols, within the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Specialized Ballistics Range Facility on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, the process is relatively straightforward: fire a shot, check to determine the range as ‘safe’, inspect and document the results, reload, and repeat several times. “We not only bring in new materials to the war fighter but also we need to test those materials when they are in a combat environment,” System Engineer Alex Oviedo with the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center said. “So we need to test ‘what is their strength?’ and ‘how are they are going to react to munitions?’” Experts from the Air Force, Army, and Navy all have an interest in testing the ballistics effects on ‘additively manufactured’ or “3D printed” concrete wall samples when fired upon \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wjhg.com](https://www.wjhg.com/2021/05/22/3d-printed-concrete-walls-ballistics-testing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Military --- ### [3D-printed homes for sale](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-homes-for-sale/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > Can a robot 3D-print a house? Yes! Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the Austin-based Icon, where concrete structures can be quickly formed by machine – a habitat-building technology that may one day be used on the Moon and Mars. [Click here to view original web page at news.yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/3d-printed-homes-sale-132502352.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Architecture, Companies, Construction --- ### [3D printing technique keeps brittle tungsten crack-free](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-technique-keeps-brittle-tungsten-crack-free-3/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Markus Breig, KIT Tungsten has many excellent properties. It resists corrosion, and its melting point of 3422 °C is the highest of all metals, making it an ideal material for components that operate at extreme temperatures.** > > . > > There is a problem, though: it is highly brittle at room temperature, which means it is hard to process using conventional techniques. > > . > > Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have now addressed this problem by adapting an additive manufacturing technique called electron beam melting (EBM) for use in tungsten processing. The resulting crack-free metal could be used in high-temperature components such as rocket nozzles, heating elements for furnaces, or parts for fusion reactors and medical imaging systems. > > . > > Additive manufacture The KIT researchers, led by Steffen Antusch from the Institute for Applied Materials – Materials Science and Engineering (IAM-WK) , have studied several ways of using additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) to make tungsten components that require little to no post-production processing. In their latest work, they used EBM to reduce strain in tungsten during processing and thus produce a soft material with no cracks that is easier \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com](https://physicsworld.com/a/3d-printing-technique-keeps-brittle-tungsten-crack-free/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: May 23, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-event-roundup-may-23-2021/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With seven webinars and events each on May 25th and 26th, five on the 27th, and one on the 28th, I won’t waste time with a lengthy intro. Keep reading for all the details on the events, both virtual and live, and webinars that are coming up next week! 3D Systems on Investment Casting with SLA** > > . > > The first webinar this week is “ The Benefits of Investment Casting with SLA ” by 3D Systems at 11 am EST on Tuesday the 25th. Attendees will get to learn about topics such as how 3D printing is transforming casting applications with its speed, ease of use, and unlimited pattern geometries, the latter of which isn’t always possible with CNC machining or milling. Additionally, the webinar will explain how the company’s QuickCast Diamond build style enables advanced performance through features like accelerated build times, increased material efficiency, larger casting patterns, and more. “Join our live webinar all about the value of 3D printing in investment casting workflows, hosted by Evan Kuester, Senior Advanced Applications Engineer and member of 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group. Discover how stereolithography (SLA) investment casting patterns fit seamlessly into foundry workflows and are advancing casting applications in aerospace, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281774/3d-printing-webinar-event-roundup-5-23-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Chips Challenge: Could 3D printing help with the semiconductor shortage?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/chips-challenge-could-3d-printing-help-with-the-semiconductor-shortage-2/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The world is experiencing an ongoing shortage of semiconductors; those essential components which live inside all of our electronic devices. The scarcity of chips has arisen from an accumulation of factors ranging from pandemic-related backlogs, a growing demand for smart and connected devices, and the launch of next-generation products like electric vehicles, games consoles and mobile phones.** > > . > > If you tried to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch to escape the boredom of another lockdown, for example, your supply issues likely ran much deeper than the stock levels at your local Amazon warehouse. It follows months of discussion on supply chain , covered from the perspective of the AM industry in the last issue of TCT Magazine , triggered by the pandemic and the disruption it caused to traditional manufacturing operations. As AM stepped up to the plate in temporarily plugging critical supply chain gaps, it begs the question of whether the technology could have a similar part to play in solving the semiconductor supply challenge. “It’s an undiscovered, really interesting area for additive manufacturing that has the opportunity to affect everybody today because we all use smartphones, computers and drive cars,” Scott Green, Principal Solutions Leader at \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-industry-insights/technology-insights/chips-challenge-3d-printing-semiconductor-shortage/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3DPOD Episode 62: Hydraulics 3D Printing with Marcus Pont, Domin CEO](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3dpod-episode-62-hydraulics-3d-printing-with-marcus-pont-domin-ceo/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’m unabashedly a Domin fanboy. The UK-based company makes high-performance hydraulic valves in Poland using powder bed fusion. These optimized products are high value and outperform traditionally manufactured systems in many metrics. It seems that the valve world is ripe for digitization and may forever be changed via 3D printing.** > > . > > Domin CEO Marcus Pont shimmers with ambition and has a lot of wise and insightful things to say on this podcast. We cover numerous subjects and I think that there are deep insights to be had in how to engineer for value and how to make breakthrough end-use parts. I was on a kind of hazy 3D printing high when this episode ended—give it a listen. Podcast (podcast-audio): Play in new window | Download [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/281141/3dpod-episode-62-hydraulics-3d-printing-with-marcus-pont-domin-ceo/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People, Podcasts --- ### [Dubai plans specialised 3D printing zone at Expo 2020 site](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dubai-plans-specialised-3d-printing-zone-at-expo-2020-site/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dubai has announced plans to establish a specialised, integrated 3D printing zone at the Expo 2020 venue. The new initiative is aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and investors into the emirate and provide opportunities for researchers to develop innovations using this 3D technology.** > > . > > “Today, we are launching the first specialised 3D printing zone to further support the implementation of Dubai’s 3D printing strategy and develop this technology in the local market,” remarked Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. He was addressing a key meeting of the Executive Council where he approved the establishment of a specialised, integrated 3D printing zone at the Dubai Expo venue. > > . > > The 3D printing zone aims to attract entrepreneurs and investors to Dubai and provide opportunities for researchers to develop innovations using this technology. The creation of this specialised zone reflects the objectives of Dubai’s 3D printing strategy that aims to enhance Dubai’s position as global hub for 3D printing in collaboration with the private sector and raise its role as a key global player in shaping the future. “By launching such initiatives we aim to achieve a quantum leap in the development of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tradearabia.com](http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_382642.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Human Organs Created On 3D Printer To Teach Surgical Techniques](https://3dprintingtoday.com/human-organs-created-on-3d-printer-to-teach-surgical-techniques/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is using sophisticated 3D printers to create realistic human organs to teach surgical techniques.** > > . > > (TGH Health News/Daniel Wallace) Summer Decker, USF Health associate professor of radiology, is a leading force in the clinical 3D printing innovations in Tampa Bay, and is nationally and internationally known for her work in the field. > > . > > Dr. Fadi Matar carefully guides a catheter into a heart at Tampa General Hospital and carefully places a tiny plug to repair a hole. But the heart in this case isn’t real. It’s made of plastic and was created in a highly sophisticated 3D printer. This gray plastic heart is an example of “clinical 3D printing,” a major innovation that is being pioneered at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General along with other state-of-the-art healthcare institutions nationwide. “It’s potentially revolutionary,” Matar said. Clinical 3D printing means this is not just a plastic model, but a replica of a living heart or other body part from a real patient – \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at patch.com](https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/human-organs-created-3d-printer-teach-surgical-techniques) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Researchers develop 3D-printed jelly](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-develop-3d-printed-jelly-2/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed from seaweed, according to new research from North Carolina State University.** > > . > > The findings could have applications in biomedical materials—think of biological scaffolds for growing cells—and soft robotics. Described in the journal Nature Communications , the findings show that these water-based gels—called homocomposite hydrogels—are both strong and flexible. They are composed of alginates— chemical compounds found in seaweed and algae that are commonly used as thickening agents and in wound dressings. Merging different-size scale networks of the same alginate together eliminates the fragility that can sometimes occur when differing materials are merged together in a hydrogel, says Orlin Velev, S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State and corresponding author of the paper. “Water-based materials can be soft and brittle,” he said. “But these homocomposite materials—soft fibrillar alginate particles inside a medium of alginate—are really two hydrogels in one: one is a particle hydrogel and one is a molecular hydrogel. Merged together they produce a jelly-like material \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2021-05-3d-printed-jelly.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [The best 3D printers in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-best-3d-printers-in-2021/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Thinking of investing in one of the best 3D printers? We’re not surprised. 3D printing has now moved beyond the initial geek’s plaything it once was, and is a truly useful device for all creatives. Not only can they be used to make parts for all manner of design projects, but they also make printing useful parts around the house a possibility. Plus, the ability to print metal, rubber, or even biodegradable filaments means parts have resilience and longevity.** > > . > > If you are a seasoned 3D artist or designer then you can really get the most out of your skills and printer. Check out our guides to the best 3D modelling software and the best laptops for 3D modelling to ensure you have the best tools for the job. What do you need to know about the best 3D printers? Keep in mind that not all of the best 3D printers work the same way. Some use spools of filament that get heated a bit like a glue gun, then laid out in a print bed. Quality can be good but often needs some manual finishing to eliminate layer lines. Different models use an LCD screen to expose light to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.creativebloq.com](https://www.creativebloq.com/buying-guides/best-3d-printers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D Printing Comes To The Dental Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-comes-to-the-dental-industry/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Manufacturers have turned production over to 3D Printers in recent years including the dental product industry. Sporting Smiles has been on the leading front of innovation in dental products since 2009. The online dental company recently changed production methods to better increase the speed and accuracy of their products that include retainers, night guards, teeth whitening trays, and athletic mouthguards. It was a decision made in 2018 which has paid dividends in an increasingly effective business model incorporated by CEO Evan McCarthy.** > > . > > McCarthy, who started the company in 2009, has watched his investment into 3D Printing pay off. “We have multiple 3D printers in use,” McCarthy said. “The first step was training our dental techs in the advanced computer software but once that was completed we’ve seen a huge increase in production speed and precision on the products.” The most popular product that Sporting Smiles has gained recognition for is its teeth retainers. Customers who have completed clear aligners or braces come to Sporting Smiles to receive retainers whether it’s their first set or the fourth set. Instead of visiting the dentist to receive retainers, customers of Sporting Smiles can order a patented impression kit and use it to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaljournal.com](https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3d-printing-comes-to-the-dental-industry) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Dental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [These Breakthrough 2D Materials can Self-Program Into Complex Shapes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/these-breakthrough-2d-materials-can-self-program-into-complex-shapes/) **Published:** May 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Materials scientists have developed a printing technique that can transform automatically into 3D shapes, mimicking how living organisms can move and paving the way for new applications in soft robotics and other technologies.** > > . > > A team at the University of Texas at Arlington researchers created a new method to program thin sheets so that they autonomously turn into 3D structures. The goal of the research team, led by Kyungsuk Yum, an associate professor in the university’s Materials Science and Engineering Department, is to create synthetic materials that can mimic how living organisms expand and contract, he said. “There are a variety of 3D-shaped 2D materials in biological systems, and they play diverse functions,” Yum said. “Biological organisms often achieve complex 3D morphologies and motions of soft slender tissues by spatially controlling their expansion and contraction.” Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at Arlington developed a process that programs 2D materials into 3D shapes that move similarly to living organisms. Biomanufacturing Materials Work in this area is not completely novel. Several material scientists have been working on the development of programmable materials through what’s called 4D printing, which takes 3D printing a step further to create pre-programmable objects that can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/materials/these-breakthrough-2d-materials-can-self-program-complex-shapes) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Materials --- ### [3D Printing Offers New Sustainable Supply Chain Paradigm](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-offers-new-sustainable-supply-chain-paradigm/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **These days, there are several companies that put sustainability in the driver’s seat. If they intend to realize a net zero carbon, fully regenerative economy while reducing overall environmental footprint, sustainability must underscore everything. Any company aiming to remain competitive and viable beyond this decade is redefining its business priorities around accelerated, expansive change that is also better for the planet.** > > . > > More and more leaders are asking themselves whether the world can be transformed by rethinking their approach to design and manufacturing. However, true resiliency requires looking beyond a company’s own operations to its entire ecosystem. When HP surveyed global digital manufacturing and 3D printing decision makers in late 2020, an overwhelming majority (89%) said they were changing their business models , and at least nine out of 10 were investigating new and more sustainable supply chain models. One reason is because supply chains are a conduit to widespread sustainable innovation, but only where there’s a willingness to redefine manufacturing paradigms. With 3D printing, small and large companies alike are developing, iterating and manufacturing goods efficiently and sustainably. Those qualities will increasingly define who has the upper hand in the market. Here’s how. Promoting more resilient production Manufacturers were \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sdcexec.com](https://www.sdcexec.com/sourcing-procurement/article/21403464/hp-inc-3d-printing-offers-new-sustainable-supply-chain-paradigm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Systems Is Now a Player in the 3D Bioprinting Market](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-systems-is-now-a-player-in-the-3d-bioprinting-market-3/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While it’s still relatively early in the company’s turnaround, things have been looking brighter over the last couple of quarters. Revenue is growing, debt is gone, cash flow from operations is positive, and non-core assets are being divested. One of CEO Jeffrey Graves’ smartest moves, however, hasn’t received the attention it deserves: increasing the company’s push into the burgeoning 3D bioprinting market.** > > . > > The Holy Grail in bioprinting is to use the technology to produce fully functional solid organs for human transplant purposes, though there are also potentially lucrative applications over the nearer and intermediate terms. Image source: Getty Images. 3D Systems is beefing up its 3D bioprinting chops Earlier this month, 3D Systems announced that it had acquired Allevi, a small Philadelphia-based 3D bioprinting company. “Bioprinting” generally refers to using 3D printing technology to print animal and human cells to produce three-dimensional, functional tissues. 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fool.com](https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2021/05/26/3d-systems-is-now-a-player-in-the-3d-bioprinting-m/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Companies, People, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Anycubic launches several new 3D printers at TCT Show](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anycubic-launches-several-new-3d-printers-at-tct-show/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Anycubic , a leading 3D printer brand, is showcasing a rich lineup of new solutions and products at TCT Show (Booth: C40), including the Anycubic cloud platform-based Photon Mono X Pro, the Digital Light Processing (DLP)-based Photon Ultra, and the upcoming FDM 3D printer Vyper.** > > . > > With the release of these new offerings, Anycubic once again leads the way in the desktop light-curing 3D printer market in terms of technological innovation and user experience. “Over the past few years, Anycubic has maintained rapid growth with a continued commitment to in-house research and development of key 3D printing technologies, making it a pioneer and leader in the desktop 3D printer sector. The release of the three new disruptive products is a testament to the company’s extensive industry experience and technological competence,” said James Ouyang, vice president of R&D at Anycubic. “The three new printers have expanded the horizons of the 3D printing equipment market while widening the application of 3D printing technologies.” Mobile phones and 3D printers have a shared need for intelligence. The newly released Anycubic cloud platform-based light curing solution comes with a number of key features, including model library, cloud slicing, cloud printing, file transmission, remote monitoring, equipment \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at knowtechie.com](https://knowtechie.com/anycubic-launches-several-new-3d-printers-at-tct-show/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Printers and Accessories --- ### [It All Adds Up: Exploring the Present and Potential of 3D Printing Technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/it-all-adds-up-exploring-the-present-and-potential-of-3d-printing-technology-2/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing (AM) — more commonly known as 3D printing — has pivoted from a niche solution to a supply chain mainstay. As AMFG notes, the materials market for 3D printing technology alone is now worth more than $1.5 billion and is on track to add another $4.5 billion in just five years. And according to a recent Ultimaker survey, pandemic pressures have also spurred an uptick in additive manufacturing interest, with 71% of companies now aware of 3D-printing potential and 39% already adopting the technology.** > > . > > But how did AM get its start? How does it work? What’s currently being done with 3D printed materials, and what’s on the horizon for this build-as-you-go solution? Making the Math Work While 3D-printing advancements have come fast and furious in the last few years, the underlying concept is more than three decades old. As The American Society of Mechanical Engineers notes, the first 3D-printing technology patent was filed in 1980 by Hideo Kodama, who developed a photopolymer-based printing system that used UV light to harden materials. Although Kodama’s idea was never commercialized, it paved the way for advancement in the AM space. In 1983, Charles Hull created the first stereolithography apparatus (SLA), \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at now.northropgrumman.com](https://now.northropgrumman.com/it-all-adds-up-exploring-the-present-and-potential-of-3d-printing-technology/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D printing tiny parts for big impact](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-tiny-parts-for-big-impact/) **Published:** June 2, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing companies to come up with new ways to make the parts that power our world.** > > . > > Enter Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF). The company was co-founded by MIT Professor Nicholas Fang in 2016 to improve the resolution and precision of 3D printing. Today BMF is helping customers in the race toward ever smaller parts by offering new kinds of printers that are being used to make electronics, medical devices, microfluidic chips, and more. The company’s machines use a technology co-developed by Fang to print millimeter-sized products with details at the micron scale — objects you can see with the naked eye, but whose details you’ll likely have to squint to make out. The company says the printers enable the creation of new parts with tiny, complex geometries and entirely new functions. “You can print things you can’t mold,” BMF CEO John Kawola says. “It’s a reason why a lot of people think about additive manufacturing, because they’re not constrained by the limits of molding. It gives companies new design freedom.” Micro technology for massive impact Fang has been studying \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2021/boston-micro-fabrication-3d-print-0602) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Volume Graphics CT software update detects and corrects design flaws and manufacturability issues](https://3dprintingtoday.com/volume-graphics-ct-software-update-detects-and-corrects-design-flaws-and-manufacturability-issues-3/) **Published:** May 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Rhe latest version of Volume Graphics ’ (Charlotte, N.C., U.S.) high-end industrial computed tomography (CT) data analysis software suite, version 3.5, brings enhanced capabilities to manufacturers looking for better ways to inspect parts and improve designs.** > > . > > According to the company, the non-destructive part evaluation software can interpret CT data from scans of almost any part and material. Version 3.5 provides more powerful automated design-geometry adjustment and repair tools that can be used to correct and/or offset issues that stem from the manufacturing process itself, Volume Graphics says. > > . > > Moldmakers, casting shops and additive manufacturing (AM) providers alike are said to be able to employ the software to detect and visualize material and/or design defects or distortions, and then employ sophisticated capabilities to correct their CAD designs, compare values against nominal limits and ensure that final part quality meets applicable industry standards. The company highlights version 3.5’s completely reworked manufacturing geometry correction module (Fig. 1). This software module, says Volume Graphics, benefits all those who work with some kind of mold (i.e., injection molders or casters). Enhancements in usability, with continuous updating and feedback on quality, give the CAD designer \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.compositesworld.com](https://www.compositesworld.com/products/volume-graphics-ct-software-update-detects-and-corrects-design-flaws-and-manufacturability-issues) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Software --- ### [A new soft electronic material for human-machine interfacing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-soft-electronic-material-for-human-machine-interfacing/) **Published:** June 2, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at DTU Health Tech have developed a new material that can facilitate a near-perfect merger between machines and the human body for diagnostics and treatment.** > > . > > A DTU research team consisting of Malgorzata Gosia Pierchala, Firoz Babu Kadumundi, and Mehdi Mehrali from #TeamBioEngine headed by Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, have developed a new material—CareGum—that among other things has potential for monitoring motor impairment associated with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s. > > . > > A green material with many properties The CareGum property portfolio is incredibly broad with feats such as skin-like softness, it is stretchable up to 30,000 % and has self-healing capacities reminiscent of that of natural tissues. It is printable, moldable, and electrically conductive. Notably, the electrical conductivity enables the material to respond to external stimuli and deliver information to an electronic circuit, while the printing capacity opens up avenues for the custom manufacture of personalized bioelectronics. It is generated via a scalable route devoid of complicated and time-consuming chemical procedures. In brief, it consists of a biodegradable polymeric matrix, clay nanotubes extracted from the underground, and a super reactive green cross-linker ( tannic acid \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2021-06-soft-electronic-material-human-machine-interfacing.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Hobbyist vs Industrial FDM 3D Printing: Toys or Tools?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hobbyist-vs-industrial-fdm-3d-printing-toys-or-tools/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://cdn.dbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/07/Materialise-800.jpg "Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) ## [Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) Jul 19, 2021 Materialise Manufacturing, a leader in 3-D printing solutions with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Township, has... **Categories:** 3D News, Printers Video, Video --- ### [Tesla’s Enormous Die Casting Machine Is Like 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/teslas-enormous-die-casting-machine-is-like-3d-printing/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The die casting machine takes a special molten material that is proprietary to Tesla and forms it into the exact shape for the piece of the car Tesla needs. It’s like “3D printing” the portion of the car as its formed into the exact shape that Tesla needs! T** > > . > > he die casting machine forces a molten metal alloy (a metal alloy Tesla created that is special for just Tesla) into a reusable mold. This mold is then opened and the now solidified piece is cooled and cleaned by robots and made ready for use. Quality checks are also performed on the solidified metal. Each fresh piece from start to finish takes 1-2 minutes and equals about 1,000 castings a day per machine! It’s basically making real-life full-sized cars just like a toy car is made! This video from 1965 is the same kind of concept! Who makes the die casting machine? The die casting machines are made by the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.torquenews.com](https://www.torquenews.com/14335/tesla-s-enormous-die-casting-machine-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Researchers 3D Print Biodegradable “Leaves” Capable of Producing Oxygen on Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-3d-print-biodegradable-leaves-capable-of-producing-oxygen-on-mars-2/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing is becoming more sophisticated almost by the day, as scientists and engineers are constantly improving and developing techniques to make the process more efficient and expand its capabilities. Creating sustainable solutions is just one way to enhance the benefits of 3D printing, especially for future projects and applications.** > > . > > Recently, researchers have taken the meaning of “future projects” to the next level by printing an actual living material that could have many exciting applications— including on the planet Mars. A number of international researchers worked on the project, which was led by the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Using a new bioprinting technique, they were able to print living “artificial leaves” made of algae and capable of photosynthesis. Kui Yu, a Ph.D. student involved in the project, explains that “the biodegradable nature of the material itself and the recyclable use of microalgal cells make it a sustainable living material.” This means that it can produce energy and still break down naturally over time. Neat, huh? Printed on bacterial cellulose, the microalgae is also extremely durable. Super strong and sustainable, it’s the best of both worlds all in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/researchers-3d-print-biodegradable-leaves-140000132.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation, Education and Research --- ### [Life in 3D: Devices will empower people with disabilties](https://3dprintingtoday.com/life-in-3d-devices-will-empower-people-with-disabilties-2/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dan Ward laughs during a training between Black Hills Works and B9Creations Friday. The two organizations partnered to design customized devices that will help Black Hills Works’ clients and make their lives easier. T** > > . > > ammy Murner, director of innovation and assistive technology for Black Hills Works, and Shelly Blank, assistant technical technician for Black Hills Works, along with two colleagues listen to Leonor Beranek, customer support specialist for B9Creations, explain the process of 3D printing Friday. Seemingly simply tasks like holding a fork, writing with a pencil or using a handheld shower are challenges for some people with disabilities. > > . > > Black Hills Works and 3D printing manufacturer B9Creations have partnered to design customized devices that will make daily life easier. “While 3D printing is used fairly widely in medical health care spaces, this is one of the first partnerships I have heard of around disabilities,” said Shon Anderson, CEO of B9Creations. “It is super exciting that you’ve got two companies (partnering) in Rapid City. That’s pretty cutting-edge.” Black Hills Works provides support, homes, help with employment and social outings for more than 600 people with disabilities. In 2020, those individuals, plus the group homes Black Hills Works operates, generated more than \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at rapidcityjournal.com](https://rapidcityjournal.com/business/life-in-3d-devices-will-empower-people-with-disabilties/article_36c2d3f1-f67c-55f9-a391-fc5f0daa4925.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Medical Devices and Tools, Prosthetics --- ### [Production Czinger 21C Arrives As A 3D-Printed Hybrid Hypercar With 1,233 HP And A 281 MPH Top Speed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/production-czinger-21c-arrives-as-a-3d-printed-hybrid-hypercar-with-1233-hp-and-a-281-mph-top-speed/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Back in 2020, Los Angeles-based company Czinger unveiled their 21C hypercar with performance and engineering claims that sounded almost too good to be true. Now, the production version is finally here, and it has delivered on all of them.** > > . > > The 21C will be limited to 80 units and is the first in a series of “exclusive performance vehicles” set to be produced by the American automaker. The hypercar has undergone extensive changes since its planned debut for last year’s Geneva Motor Show, with one of them being an updated width of 2,050 mm. One-Of-A-Kind Powertrain At the heart of the 21C is what Czinger touts as the world’s most power-dense production engine: a 2.88-liter, twin-turbocharged, flat-plane V8 with an atmospheric 11,000 RPM redline. > > . > > The engine is designed to run on a variety of fuels, including carbon recycled methanol along with other e-fuels, which allows it to operate as a zero-emissions vehicle. Watch: Top Gear Tours The Czinger 21C, An American Hypercar With A Twin-Turbo V8 That Spits X-Shaped Flames Coupled with that engine is a seven-speed sequential transmission and an 800V electric electric drive and regen system. An electric motor powers each front wheel providing torque vectoring, while \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.carscoops.com](https://www.carscoops.com/2021/06/production-czinger-21c-arrives-as-a-3d-printed-hybrid-hypercar-with-1233-hp-and-a-281-mph-top-speed/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [How Much Money Can I 3D Print per Minute?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-much-money-can-i-3d-print-per-minute/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When I look at 3D printing business cases, applications, and parts I often use profit velocity, also called the Du Pont Model or DuPont Analysis . For the Excel junkies, this is a way to optimize your product mix or look at your return based on the lens of cash generated per minute per operation. Or you can look at all of the production steps and see how many dollars you can make on each item on the whole. Y** > > . > > ou can also calculate how many different channels or divisions within your business generate sales per minute. The idea is that you can focus on maximizing your return per product step, for your total product mix or your return on equity. Similar ways of looking at this are through contribution margin per hour per product in your product mix or per operation. Investors or management can also use the DuPont model to analyze performance by looking at return on equity and return on assets in a firm or in between firms. Profit Velocity For our purposes, we’re looking at how much cash per minute a 3D printer can generate. So, we’re using a similar model to look at the number \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282025/how-much-money-can-i-3d-print-per-minute/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Can your 3D printer do this?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/can-your-3d-printer-do-this/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **After more than 30 years in the additive manufacturing (AM) market , its founder Hans Langer having shaped much of today’s laser-based AM industry and a line-up of industrial 3D printers adopted everywhere from companies like Morf3D or Shapeways to medical device manufacturers like Smith & Nephew and Zimmer/ Biomet , EOS knows a thing or two about what you should expect from your metal AM system.** > > . > > When it comes to production, the Direct Metal Laser Solidification (DMLS) pioneer believes productivity, reliability and repeatability are the ‘holy trinity’ of features that ought to be at the top of your machine buying checklist. In recent years, attention has shifted away from cost-per-part towards productivity; fast build speeds, maximising machine uptime, high utilisation rates and reducing the time spent on non- productive tasks such as setup and recoating. Bucking the current trend to boost efficiency by adding more lasers, EOS recommends concentrating on the versatility of the lasers you already have. Do they cover the entire build area? Can they be adjusted for your production needs? Is the build platform large enough to handle a range of part sizes and rotational symmetric production? The four precision fiber lasers inside the EOS \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/spon-con/can-your-3d-printer-do-this-eos/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Air Works launches 3D printing services](https://3dprintingtoday.com/air-works-launches-3d-printing-services/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Indian MRO and aviation services provider Air Works is teaming up with Objectify Technologies to offer 3D printing services to the aviation, aerospace and defence industries worldwide. Together the two companies will identify and pursue business opportunities in aerospace and defence – including meeting the requirements of commercial and private jet owners and operators.** > > . > > 3D printing supports extensive customisation in product design, for example through the printing and production of parts, sub-parts and even entire assemblies that are either difficult, prohibitively expensive or cannot be manufactured by traditional manufacturing processes. 3D printing is designed to save time and money, supporting on-demand manufacturing. “We are excited to join hands with Objectify Technologies – a domain specialist and the country’s leading additive manufacturing-engineering services player,” said D Anand Bhaskar, MD and CEO of Air Works. “3D printing technologies are fast coming of age and seeing extensive adoption across the manufacturing industry. Increasingly, even global aviation, aerospace and defence industries are inching towards reaping complete benefits of this emerging technology. Our partnership with Objectify Technologies reflects our commitment to always offer the latest and the best-in-class solutions to our customers in the aviation fraternity. I am confident that this collaboration will benefit \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessjetinteriorsinternational.com](https://www.businessjetinteriorsinternational.com/news/cabin-completion-refurbishment-maintenance/air-works-launches-3d-printing-services.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printing Services --- ### [The latest 3D printing solutions for tool and mould makers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-latest-3d-printing-solutions-for-tool-and-mould-makers/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Global manufacturing leaders move beyond prototyping to fully embrace 3D printing for series production. Printers are getting faster, can produce bigger parts and create reproducible qualities. What are the latest developments?** > > . > > 3D printing refers to a process in which a component is built up layer by layer on the basis of digital 3D design data by depositing material. It’s a production process which differs clearly from conventional, ablative production methods. For example, instead of milling a workpiece out of a solid block, additive manufacturing builds up components layer by layer from materials that are available as fine powder. Various metals, plastics and composites are available as materials. > > . > > In mould and tool making this manufacturing method is used in rapid prototyping — the construction of visual and functional prototypes. Product development and market launch can thus be significantly shortened. Additive Manufacturing is also used for rapid tooling, i.e. the method of producing a tool using additive manufacturing. This is especially useful when the tool is used to produce small series. Particularly in toolmaking, there are many other possible applications of 3D printing. While the aforementioned applications describe the direct production of either finished part \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etmm-online.com](https://www.etmm-online.com/the-latest-3d-printing-solutions-for-tool-and-mould-makers-a-1028391/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [AddUp launches new generation FormUp 350 Metal 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/addup-launches-new-generation-formup-350-metal-3d-printer/) **Published:** June 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **AddUp, a joint venture created by Michelin and Fives in 2016, has announced the introduction of FormUp®350 metal 3D printer – a laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) technology.** > > . > > The FormUp 350 allows to operate in complete safety, to produce perfectly reproducible series of parts at levels of productivity never achieved before, by relying on a modular and scalable architecture. FormUp 350 delays the machine obsolescence and keep up a high level of performance. FormUp 350 Metal 3D Printer Above: > > . > > Solutions Lasers The new generation of FormUp 350 metal 3D printer can produce parts using four 500 W lasers simultaneously, each laser covering the entire surface of the tray. The bidirectional coating system reduces non-productive times by 40% faster powder spreading cycles than mono-directional spreading. The powder supply is done in masked time, using the autonomous powder module mentioned above. Applications Specific manufacturing recipes can be developed for each application, to find the best balance between productivity and quality for each part. AddUp provides support to our customers with a unique application service on the market, based on the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/addup-launches-new-generation-formup-350-metal-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [A home partially made by a 3D printer on display in Napa](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-home-partially-made-by-a-3d-printer-on-display-in-napa/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Mighty Buildings of Oakland is making modular homes using parts created by a giant 3D printer. The homes come completely finished and turn-key, except for furniture.** > > . > > Maybe you’ve heard about 3D printing toys or other trinkets. How about 3D printing a house? A company called Mighty Buildings is doing exactly that — and at least two Napa County residents are buying such a home. For the next few weeks, locals can check it out in person. In the parking lot of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott at 101 Gateway Road East near the airport, Mighty Buildings has set up a studio home built using 3D printing technology. No, it’s not a plastic house or built with Lego-like bricks, explained sales and marketing staffer Chao Chen. It’s more sophisticated than that. Mighty Buildings uses 3D printing technology and proprietary “light stone material” to create a versatile building product. “We can print walls, floors, ceilings and more,” Chen said. Mighty Buildings is still developing their technology, explained Chen. Right now only about 20% of the unit—the large curved back panel of the home—is made using the 3D process. But in the next phase, they plan to increase that number to 80%. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at napavalleyregister.com](https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/a-home-partially-made-by-a-3d-printer-on-display-in-napa/article_d6a93660-200a-5d05-b9fc-bf53d814973b.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction --- ### [3D printing's new challenge: Solving the US housing shortage](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printings-new-challenge-solving-the-us-housing-shortage/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, uses machines to deposit thin layers of plastic, metal, concrete and other materials atop one another, eventually producing three-dimensional objects from the bottom up.** > > . > > In recent years, 3D printers have mostly been used to create small quantities of specialized items such as car parts or prosthetic limbs, allowing consumers or businesses to produce just what they need using the machines at home or work. Now a small number of startups around the world are applying 3D printing to home construction, arguing that it’s faster, cheaper and more sustainable than traditional construction. They say these technologies could help address severe housing shortages that have led to soaring home prices, overcrowding, evictions and homelessness across the U.S. But 3D home construction is still in the early stage of development. Most startups in this field are developing new technologies and not building homes yet. And two of the highest profile and best-financed companies – Mighty Buildings and ICON – have delivered fewer than 100 houses between them. To move beyond a niche \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.milforddailynews.com](https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/business/2021/05/16/3-d-printings-new-challenge-solving-us-housing-shortage/5041315001/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction --- ### [$2M Hypercar Combines AI, 3D Printing and Horsepower](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2m-hypercar-combines-ai-3d-printing-and-horsepower/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last March, right before the temporary collapse of society and cancellation of every major auto show, Los Angeles-based Czinger unveiled a first-look at its’ 21C hypercar. The hybrid vehicle touted a unique production process that promised to revolutionize automotive performance. Fast forward 15 months, and we now have the final production specs for the 21C. Czinger feels their home-grown, human-AI production system will provide a unique and more dynamic approach to optimizing vehicle performance.** > > . > > The company is also utilizing additive manufacturing to create a number of parts and components – which will be key in keeping vehicle weight down, and therefore improving speed and handling. The combination of these two technologies aims to ensure the use of exact engineering specifications that go beyond just measurements to include weight and performance-based attributes that will be used to build the cars, and constantly improve upon production processes. Each part created with AM will even be finished by hand. Czinger has taken the same care in developing their own all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain, and a design that seems to combine an Indy car with a fighter jet. This includes a mid-engine design housing a 2.88-liter, flat crank, twin-turbo V8 that Czinger describes as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.manufacturing.net](https://www.manufacturing.net/video/video/21485513/2m-hypercar-combines-ai-3d-printing-and-horsepower) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D-Printed Scale Model Of Perseverance Rover Seems As Complicated As The Real One](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-scale-model-of-perseverance-rover-seems-as-complicated-as-the-real-one/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Sometimes the best way to figure out how something works is to make a model of it. 3D-modeling software makes it possible to do the job in silico , and sometimes that’s enough. But to really get inside the designer’s head, executing a physical model, like this quarter-scale RC-controlled Perseverance rover , is a great way to go. If you’re looking for cutting-edge tech or groundbreaking design, this build will probably not light your fire.** > > . > > But a closer look will show not only great details about how JPL designs robots that can operate on Mars, but some great design and 3D-printing tips too. \[Dejan\]’s modeling process started with the 3D renderings of Perseverance available on the NASA website, which went into SolidWorks via Blender. \[Dejan\] was intent on capturing all the details of the rover, even those that ended up just for looks. But there’s plenty of functionality, too — the running gear looks and functions just like the six-wheel double-bogie design used on Perseverance, as well as Curiosity before it. This revealed an interesting fact that we didn’t previously realize — that the hull is suspended from a single pivot point on each side, while a linkage across \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/06/05/3d-printed-scale-model-of-perseverance-rover-seems-as-complicated-as-the-real-one/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Maker Movement --- ### [A New Tungsten Powder Compatible with Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-tungsten-powder-compatible-with-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing with metal is gaining in popularity. This is shown, among other things, by the increasing number of 3D printing companies that specialize in metal manufacturing or offer machines for metal printing.** > > . > > Aluminum, bronze, chrome, stainless steel, iron and copper are just a few examples of the most commonly used metals. Of these, some – often in the form of alloys – are already applicable in the additive manufacturing industry, with the elements usually processed by laser powder bed fusion or electron beam melting. One particular metal that shows great potential in the field of additive manufacturing – especially for 3D printing in the automotive and aerospace industries – is tungsten, due to its great mechanical strength, high stiffness and high thermal load capacity. In fact, tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals at around 6,152°F (3,400°C), which on the one hand makes it perfect for use in energy and lighting technology, but at the same time makes it difficult to use to manufacture. The biggest challenge with using tungsten in additive manufacturing at the current state is that printed parts are often prone to cracking, which greatly affects quality. This problem is especially prevalent with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/new-tungsten-powder-compatible-with-additive-manufacturing-050620214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials, Metal --- ### [3D Printing Bikes: A Pedalution Part 2](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-bikes-a-pedalution-part-2/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In the first part of this series, we looked at what has been going with the 3D printing of bicycles and tried to show you why certain things will become opportunities and actual end-use products in the bicycle world.** > > . > > Most people will see 3D printing as something for one-off or high-end components. In the case of a Pinarello made specifically for a Bradley Wiggins record attempt, this is indeed happening . In that case, the application was a “set of 3D printed titanium handlebars which have been custom made to fit Wiggins’ forearms.” > > . > > In another record attempt, Campbell was riding a bicycle with 3D printed components when he broke the European motor-assisted cycling speed record a few days ago. Campbell reached a speed of 217.7 km” behind a Porsche Cayenne. More quotidian parts can now be customized by 3D printing at much more affordable prices, as well. One example is components made by small customization companies. One of the things that we’ve been seeing is a prolonged commercial success, albeit in a small form, because of the economics of 3D printing. These $700 bike hubs by Kappius have been made on EOS machines since 2016 in maraging steel. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282084/3d-printing-bikes-a-pedalution-part-2/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Auto focus: Why 3D printing post-processing needs to be automated](https://3dprintingtoday.com/auto-focus-why-3d-printing-post-processing-needs-to-be-automated/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“The cost of post-processing can account for up to 30% of the 3D printed part. If you’ve got this not so little secret at the back end, then you’ve got a big problem.” “Here you are with one of the most exciting technologies in the world but when you scale, you need to put bodies at the end of the line to be able to finish the parts.”** > > . > > AMT CEO Joseph Crabtree and PostProcess Technologies Managing Director Bruno Bourguet speak to TCT four weeks apart. Between them, they sum up the frustration that many a manufacturer has had with additive manufacturing (AM) technology. The perception of AM is that of a digital technology, where a part is designed in a CAD programme, a file uploaded to a printer and the part subsequently built-up layer by layer. What comes after – depowdering, support removal, surface treatment, surface sealing, part identification, transportation, sorting, packaging – is typically anything but digital. “These processes take a significant amount of time, labour and can be harmful to operators’ health,” summarises Benjamin Hlebec, Addiblast, AM Post-Processing Specialist at FerroEcoBlast . “For these reasons, the automatisation of post-processing is a key factor for higher efficiency, cost \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-industry-insights/technology-insights/auto-focus-3d-printing-post-processing-automated/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [Best 3D Printers 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printers-2021/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With various types of 3D printing showing up in the headlines on a nearly daily basis, there’s never been a better time than 2021 to learn more about this exciting technology and start using it yourself. 3D printing is a rewarding hobby for some, a lucrative career for others, and a fun topic of conversation for almost everyone.** > > . > > You can get one of the best 3D printers and plenty of material for well under $300 in 2021, so consider what you’ll be making with it and read on to learn more. The two most common types of home 3D printers are resin MSLA (Masked StereoLithogrAphy) and filament FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling). Resin 3D printers use a UV-cured material to form a model layer-by-layer as it rises from a vat of liquid. This style of 3D printing can create very finely detailed models, but it requires more clean-up and post-processing than you might expect. Filament 3D printers use a feedstock material that is fed into a hot nozzle and extruded out layer-by-layer to form a solid model. This style of printing requires little-to-no post-processing, but results in a generally coarser appearance. There are several factors to consider before buying a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-3d-printers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Clothing made from algae? Scientists use 3D-printing tech to develop groundbreaking fabric](https://3dprintingtoday.com/clothing-made-from-algae-scientists-use-3d-printing-tech-to-develop-groundbreaking-fabric/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Algae isn’t the most pleasant of substances to see when out for a dip at your local lake or pond. As it turns out however, the bright green ooze-like plant may be hanging in your closet one day in the future. That’s because scientists have used 3D printing technology to create clothing made from algae.** > > . > > The plant-like fabric has a wide range of applications ranging from biodegradable clothes to artificial leaves capable of producing oxygen for space colonies, according to a new study. So called “living materials,” which mimic those found in nature, have become increasingly popular in recent years as they are especially strong. Now scientists have created a hybrid material by combining living and non-living compounds, which can photosynthesize like plants, but is also robust. The 3D-printed cloth is eco-friendly and could help industries reduce the amount of toxic chemicals they use and their carbon emissions , the researchers say. “Three-dimensional printing is a powerful technology for fabrication of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.studyfinds.org](https://www.studyfinds.org/clothing-made-from-algae-3d-printing-eco-friendly-fabric/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [MINGDA Aims to Set New Standard for Auto-leveling 3D Printer with Its New Model Magician X Auto-leveling 3D Printer Released](https://3dprintingtoday.com/mingda-aims-to-set-new-standard-for-auto-leveling-3d-printer-with-its-new-model-magician-x-auto-leveling-3d-printer-released/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **MINGDA has recently introduced an auto-leveling 3D printer, Magician X, aiming to set a new standard for 3D Printer providers and 3D printing companies by combining complicated leveling process in one click leveling system.** > > . > > Find more details about Magician X Auto-leveling 3D Printer at: https://www.3dmingdaofficial.com/products/mingda-magician-x > > . > > There are quite some 3D printer suppliers that claim their auto-leveling 3D printers can bring much convenience to practical users. But in fact, people have to waste much time in the machine’s installation and leveling. Their so-called “auto-leveling” technology still needs time-consuming manual operation. This is the main reason why buyers show little interest in “auto-leveling” technology in the past. > > . > > But now, MINGDA aims to change it. The company’s sales director is excited when talking about their smart auto-leveling technology, saying, “2021 is absolutely a milestone for 3D printer industry, and more and more companies pay much attention to one-click leveling auto-leveling technology for 3D printers, as leveling is a very important step for many users. Besides smart auto-leveling technology, MINGDA Magician X is featured with a new 32-bit motherboard and a high-performance architecture main control chip. The integration of TMC2208 silent driver makes the motherboard features silent printing and precise printing control, which \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaljournal.com](https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/mingda-aims-to-set-new-standard-for-auto-leveling-3d-printer-with-its-new-model-magician-x-auto-leveling-3d-printer-released) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Doctors using 3D printers to help babies with spina bifida who haven't even been born yet](https://3dprintingtoday.com/doctors-using-3d-printers-to-help-babies-with-spina-bifida-who-havent-even-been-born-yet-2/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Doctors at a hospital in Orlando say 3D printing technology is helping them fix congenital disabilities in babies that haven’t even been born yet.** > > . > > The new technology allows doctors to print a life-size model of the fetus they plan to operate on, giving them a new way to plan ahead of surgery. > > . > > “This technology actually makes the surgery safer and more informative for the parents prior to surgery and helps me as a surgeon perform the surgery safer and be more effective and quicker,” said Dr. Samer Elbabaa, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Orlando Health. The new technology proved crucial for Jocelyn Rodriguez, who has wanted to have children since meeting her husband. “Ever since the first day we started dating, we were talking about kids,” Rodriguez said. But 18 weeks into her pregnancy, Rodriguez was told her child would be born with spina bifida — a congenital condition where a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t properly form. “Neither one of us really knew what spina bifida was until we were diagnosed with it,” Rodriguez said. Doctors recommended that Rodriguez undergo \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fox13now.com](https://www.fox13now.com/news/national/doctors-using-3d-printers-to-help-babies-with-spina-bifida-who-havent-even-been-born-yet) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Top 5 Videos: The BigRep PRO Industrial 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-bigrep-pro-industrial-3d-printer/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This week, discover the BigRep PRO industrial 3D printer. With a printing volume of one cubic meter, it is designed to produce large parts. Then, get to know the the J5 MediJet™ from Stratasys, which was developed specifically for the requirements of the medical industry.** > > . > > Next, take a look at a solution that combines 3D scanning and drones in one tool. Watch all these and more in this week’s Top 5 videos. Happy Sunday and happy watching! > > . > > Top 1: The BigRep PRO industrial 3D printer Did you know that some 3D printers are capable of producing parts that are more than 3 feet long (1 meter)? These large format solutions offer great advantages to manufacturers to meet their industrial needs. One of these printers is the BigRep PRO, produced by the German manufacturer of the same name. According to the manufacturer, the industrial printer can be used to produce functional prototypes, composite tools and finished products. Additionally, the machine is equipped with a filament compartment, capable of storing up to 4 spools for users’ convenience. > > . > > Top 2: J5 MediJet, a machine for the medical sector Additive manufacturing is gaining popularity in medicine . As a result, more and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-the-bigrep-pro-industrial-3d-printer-060620214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Which filament should I choose for my 3D printer?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/which-filament-should-i-choose-for-my-3d-printer/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the most widely used 3D printing processes on the market due to its ease of use, accessibility and performance. It is known especially for its compatible with a variety of thermoplastics, i.e. materials that are able to soften under the effect of heat but return to their initial shape when they cool down.** > > . > > In order to be extruded by the 3D printer, these thermoplastics are transformed into a filament that can then be driven and melted by the extruder. Today, most plastics in the industry can undergo this transformation, thus expanding the field of possibilities. But how do you choose your filament for your 3D printer? What characteristics need to be taken into account? Before moving on to the different filaments that exist in the additive manufacturing market, it is important to understand how plastics are classified, a crucial first step that will help you to better understands the materials available and their characteristics. Today, there are so-called amorphous or semi-crystalline plastics: these adjectives define the intermolecular structure of the polymer, based on how they react when they solidify following a fusion. Specifically, the chains of amorphous plastics will become entangled and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/which-filament-should-i-choose-for-my-3d-printer-070620214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [Addup introduces FormUp 350 New Generation metal 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/addup-introduces-formup-350-new-generation-metal-3d-printer/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The FormUp 350 New Generation metal 3D printer. AddUp , the joint venture created by Michelin and Fives in 2016 and specialized in metal 3D printing , has just developed a new generation of machines with promising features for industrial applications.** > > . > > The FormUp 350 New Generation systems caters to Michelin’s ambitions to expand its operations beyond the tire sector. Michelin believes metal 3D printing is one of the growth drivers in the high-tech materials field. This is why the company decided, three years ago, to join forces with Fives and create AddUp. Through this partnership, the companies are now able to offer a comprehensive range of tailored solutions, demonstrate by this latest evolution of the FormUp 350 metal L-PBF system. > > . > > The machine has been optimized to meet the industrial community’s requirements in terms of safe operation, serial production of both final parts. It also reduces the obsolescence of earlier generations of machines by using a modular, upgradable architecture. This level of industrial performance is the product of AddUp’s expertise and R&D. Originally intended for the production of one-off, high value-added \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/michelin-and-addup-introduce-formup-350-new-generation-metal-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [ELEGOO Mars 3 LCD 3D printer, Mercury X, Neptune X FDM pre-orders begin](https://3dprintingtoday.com/elegoo-mars-3-lcd-3d-printer-mercury-x-neptune-x-fdm-pre-orders-begin/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ELEGOO just revealed pre-order information for three products in their 3D printing gadget collection. The ELEGOO Mars 3 ULTRA 4K Mono LCD 3D printer, the ELEGOO Mercury X (bundle, washing and curing machines), and the ELEGOO Neptune X FDM 3D printer are all ready to roll for pre-order starting at around 2PM UTC (9AM Central Time) on the 10th of June, 2021.** > > . > > The devices The ELEGOO Mars 3 ULTRA 4K Mono LCD 3D printer works with a 4K monochrome screen that the company suggests can print FAST, at 1.5-3s per layer. This device works with a COB light source with XY resolution of 4098 x 2560px (0.035). This machine is relatively small for its printing size at 98.6 x 143.26 x 175mm. The newest FEP2.0 printing film should allow users to get “better printing results” with its slightly larger thickness at 0.127mm, light transmittance at 95%, heat resistance at -240 to -205 degrees C. The ELEGOO Mercury X Bundle washing and curing machines are absolutely invaluable if you’re using standard resin. If you’re using Elegoo’s “water washable resin”, they’re not particularly necessary. The ELEGOO Neptune X FDM 3D printer is a modular 3D printing machine that’s just about as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.slashgear.com](https://www.slashgear.com/elegoo-mars-3-lcd-3d-printer-mercury-x-neptune-x-fdm-pre-orders-begin-09677065/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Optimizing 3D-Printed Components for Laser Beam Welding](https://3dprintingtoday.com/optimizing-3d-printed-components-for-laser-beam-welding/) **Published:** June 7, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Welding 3D-printed components with a laser is the goal of scientists at the Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover (IPH) and the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH). In the new research project ‘QualLa’, they want to develop an expert system that supports small and medium-sized enterprises in optimizing additive manufacturing processes – so that the printed components can subsequently be welded soundly with the laser.** > > . > > For injection-molded plastic components, laser transmission welding is already an established industrial joining process. For components from the 3D printer, however, the joining does not yet work because cavities and boundary layers in the 3D-printed components prevent a uniform weld. These cavities and boundary layers are individual to each component because, in additive manufacturing, no two components are alike. Even components from the same series are only identical on the outside; the internal structure can be different. To enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to weld 3D-printed plastic components with lasers without analyzing each component in detail in advance, the IPH and LZH scientists want to develop an expert system and bundle process knowledge in this computer program. In the project ‘ Quality assurance in laser welding of additively manufactured thermoplastic components (QualLa)’ , researchers \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at metrology.news](https://metrology.news/optimizing-3d-printed-components-for-laser-beam-welding/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [A new way to 3D print custom medical devices](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-way-to-3d-print-custom-medical-devices/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time.** > > . > > Study lead, Dr. Yinfeng He, from the Centre for Additive Manufacturing, said: “Most mass-produced medical devices fail to completely meet the unique and complex needs of their users. Similarly, single-material 3D printing methods have design limitations that cannot produce a bespoke device with multiple biological or mechanical functions. But for the first time, using a computer-aided, multi-material 3D-print technique, we demonstrate it is possible to combine complex functions within one customized healthcare device to enhance patient wellbeing”. The hope is that the innovative design process can be applied to 3D-print any medical device that needs customizable shapes and functions. For example, the method could be adapted to create a highly-bespoke one-piece prosthetic limb or joint to replace a lost finger or leg that can fit the patient perfectly to improve their comfort and the prosthetic’s durability; or to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/a-new-way-to-3d-print-custom-medical-devices/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Medical Devices --- ### [First Critical Jet Engine Part Made with Metal 3D Printing Receives Air Force Approval](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-critical-jet-engine-part-made-with-metal-3d-printing-receives-air-force-approval/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **GE Aviation has announced that its 3D printed sump cover has received Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) approval from the US Air Force (USAF), making it the first jet engine part fabricated with metal 3D printing to be qualified by any Department of Defense body.** > > . > > The F110 component was made as a part of the Pacer Edge program established by the USAF and GE. This pathfinder program is dedicated to scaling technology determined to be necessary for the operation and sustainment of aircraft. This includes spare parts, where 3D printing has been identified as possibly being a powerful tool to create out-of-production replacements. The F-15SG is powered by the F110-GE-129 for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. (Photo credit: Boeing) The sump cover for the F110 was developed in under a year, showcasing the ability of 3D printing to speed up the design and production process and GE’s expertise in this area. Given the conglomerate’s track record with the LEAP fuel nozzle and other parts 3D printed for the GE9X, the company was an ideal partner for the program. The 3D printed sump cover for the F110 engine. Image courtesy of GE. The sump cover for the F110 engine , \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282283/first-critical-jet-engine-part-made-with-metal-3d-printing-receives-air-force-approval/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Orlando hospital uses 3D-printed models of fetuses to prep for in-utero surgery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/orlando-hospital-uses-3d-printed-models-of-fetuses-to-prep-for-in-utero-surgery/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A state-of-the-art in-utero procedure allows surgeons to correct birth defects of developing babies still in the womb. But operating on a mother and her unborn child at the same time can be challenging and unpredictable.** > > . > > To provide its world-class surgeons additional information prior to surgery, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Florida uses MRI, ultrasound imaging, and 3D printing technology to create a first-of-its-kind, detailed model of the fetus. The model allows surgeons to plan procedures ahead of time and helps them identify potential obstacles and reduce risks that can arise during surgery. Models are currently being used to plan for in-utero surgery that repairs spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord fails to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/orlando-hospital-uses-3d-printed-models-of-fetuses-to-prep-for-in-utero-surgery) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Terran R: A Fully Reusable, 3D Printed Rocket](https://3dprintingtoday.com/terran-r-a-fully-reusable-3d-printed-rocket-2/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Californian aerospace company Relativity Space has unveiled plans to develop a fully reusable, entirely 3D printed launch vehicle called Terran R . Utilizing software-defined manufacturing that fuses 3D printing, AI and autonomous robotics, Relativity’s two-stage, 216-foot-tall rocket will be entirely reusable and capable of launching 20,000kg to low Earth orbit (LEO). It possesses a 16-foot diameter and comes with a 5-meter payload fairing.** > > . > > Relativity has already secured nine launch contracts from both private and government customers. These include a newly announced U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contract, facilitated by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), a Venture Class Launch Services Demonstration 2 contract with NASA, as well as an on-demand satellite launch contract with Iridium. According to Relativity, its Terran R will be outfitted with seven 3D printed Aeon R rocket engines capable of 302,000 lb. thrust each, while its upper stage houses one Aeon Vac engine. Starting in 2024, Terran R will launch from Launch Complex 16, the company’s site at Cape Canaveral, where Terran 1 is also set to launch this year. Relativity is hoping its latest invention will help it gain a strong foothold in humanity’s multiplanetary future. It plans to eventually offer customers a point-to-point space \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at worldindustrialreporter.com](https://worldindustrialreporter.com/terran-r-a-fully-reusable-3d-printed-rocket/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D printers with “eyes and a brain” to advance body implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-with-eyes-and-a-brain-to-advance-body-implants/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In an interdisciplinary study has described the potential of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision in 3D-printers to advanced the field of precision body implants.** > > . > > The study’s author, Professor Dietmar Hutmacher, said implants and medical devices such as scaffolds can now be made with 3D printing that are custom and patient specific. > > . > > “In contrast, implants and devices produced through traditional manufacturing methods are usually in standard sizes,” Hutmacher said. “However, we have several technical challenges to overcome before 3D printing transforms the advanced manufacturing of implants and medical devices. “Commercially available 3D printers generally offer only high-speed, high-precision, or medical grade biomaterials and rarely do they offer all three. “This limits their suitability as a manufacturing platform for medical devices such as biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering. The addition of AI and machine vision to 3D printing changes this paradigm.” Hutmacher worked in collaboration with Professor Paul Dalton from Oregon University to bring the benefits of 3D printing to a range \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.advancedsciencenews.com](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/3d-printers-with-eyes-and-a-brain-to-advance-body-implants/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [Super Productive 3D Bioprinter Could Help Speed up Drug Development](https://3dprintingtoday.com/super-productive-3d-bioprinter-could-help-speed-up-drug-development/) **Published:** June 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A 3D printer that rapidly produces large batches of custom biological tissues could help make drug development faster and less costly. Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego developed the high-throughput bioprinting technology, which 3D prints with record speed–it can produce a 96-well array of living human tissue samples within 30 minutes.** > > . > > Having the ability to rapidly produce such samples could accelerate high-throughput preclinical drug screening and disease modeling, the researchers said. The process for a pharmaceutical company to develop a new drug can take up to 15 years and cost up to $2.6 billion. It generally begins with screening tens of thousands of drug candidates in test tubes. Successful candidates then get tested in animals, and any that pass this stage move on to clinical trials. With any luck, one of these candidates will make it into the market as an FDA approved drug. The high-throughput 3D bioprinting technology developed at UC San Diego could accelerate the first steps of this process. It would enable drug developers to rapidly build up large quantities of human tissues on which they could test and weed out drug candidates much earlier. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/24015/super-productive-3d-bioprinter-could-help-speed-up-drug-development) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [Aectual launches mass customized 3D printed acoustic panels](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aectual-launches-mass-customized-3d-printed-acoustic-panels/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dutch company Aectual, specialized in the creation of 3D printed architectural and interior design products, has launched a new product series in cooperation with Gramazio Kohler Research at ETH Zürich. The new collection consists of customizable 3D printed acoustic diffusion panels made from 100% circular plant-based materials.** > > . > > The acoustic panels are suitable for all types of spaces, from commercial venues to residential spaces, and are designed to reduce reverberation and echoes to create a calmer environment. By leveraging its large-scale 3D printing solution, Aectual is able to fully customize the panels so that they can fit into spaces seamlessly. More than that, the company says the panels can be tailored to the customer’s style as well using a dedicated design platform. The overall design concept for the acoustic diffusion panels, which evokes waves and ripples found in nature, was conceived by the Gramazio Kohler Research team. The specific structure of the panels, which is custom generated based on the space in question, consists of a parametrically designed surface that disperses sound waves, softening the edges of hard sounds. The rippling design of the panels is reportedly capable of absorbing about 50% of reflected sound waves. “Acoustics and architecture \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/aectual-launches-mass-customized-3d-printed-acoustic-panels/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Construction --- ### [Cheap 3D printers: Best budget 3D printers under $500](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cheap-3d-printers-best-budget-3d-printers-under-500/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While 3D printing can often be an expensive hobby, it doesn’t have to be. There are a lot of fantastic printers available for under $500, so we wanted to focus on those for this article.** > > . > > You could be just starting in 3D printing or looking to expand your collection with some budget workhorses, but either way, we have something for you in our list of best budget 3D printers. > > . > > Types of 3D printers > > . > > There are two basic types of 3D printers: FDM and resin. While we go into great detail about filament and resin printing in another article , I will try to give you a quick rundown of the difference here. FDM (filament based) FDM printing is the most common type of 3D printing and is used to make large-scale models of just about any category. It can be used to make practical prints like brackets and boxes, fun prints like cosplay armor, or even 3D-printed dresses. It feels like almost every day, someone pushes the boundary of what can be done with an FDM printer. If you are looking for the most versatile 3D printer, then get an FDM one. They are safer too, so this is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/best-budget-3d-printers-under-500) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [ANYCUBIC Vyper Auto-Leveling 3D Printer review – beginner friendly but not basic](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anycubic-vyper-auto-leveling-3d-printer-review-beginner-friendly-but-not-basic-2/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’ve never dabbled in 3d printing before, one big reason being that it seemed to be a complex hobby with a steep learning curve. I’ve eyeballed some cheaper 3d printers in the past but never pulled the trigger after reading reviews where they were either limited in functionality, or not as beginner-friendly as they marketed themselves to be.** > > . > > I didn’t know quite what to expect when I received the ANYCUBIC Vyper Auto-Leveling 3D Printer to review, but I was surprised at how easy it was to set up and operate. I’m also realizing that the auto-leveling feature is hugely helpful for beginners and advanced 3D printers alike. What is it? The ANYCUBIC Vyper Auto-Leveling 3D Printer is a filament printer that can “print” objects in 3 dimensions (as opposed to the classic office printer, which puts ink or pigment onto a page in 2 dimensions). You can use a wide variety of different filaments for different purposes (if you’ve ever seen lawn-trimmer string, it’s very similar – spools of plastic string looking stuff). The actual “printing” is accomplished by melting the filament as it reaches the nozzle, which is maneuvered to create layers in specific patterns on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at the-gadgeteer.com](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/11/anycubic-vyper-auto-leveling-3d-printer-review-beginner-friendly-but-not-basic/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button](https://3dprintingtoday.com/custom-3d-printed-shoe-lasts-at-the-touch-of-a-button-3/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A collaboration between multiple providers has created a way for shoemakers to quickly produce customized shoe lasts. A shoe last is a 3D representation of a foot, and is used by shoemakers and manufacturers for production of custom footwear.** > > . > > The components comprising the shoe are wrapped around the last, ensuring they end up in the correct shape. Lasts must be made from strong materials to withstand the mechanical forces of production, and also must maintain their geometry when exposed to wet materials, like leather, during production. > > . > > For this reason traditional lasts were made from metal or strong woods. Lasts are also used by shoemakers during shoe repair activities, and sometimes even by consumers as a means to maintain the shape of a shoe while in long-term storage. I think I have a couple in my closet doing that right now. Using a personalized 3D printed shoe last \[Source: trinckle\] But these days customization is the rage, powered by the automation of 3D printing. An increasing number of consumer products are leveraging 3D printing to create products uniquely designed to fit the buyer and no one else. We’ve seen this approach used in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/custom-3d-printed-shoe-lasts-at-the-touch-of-a-button) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [MakerBot Introduces New Clean Air Smart HEPA Filtration System](https://3dprintingtoday.com/makerbot-introduces-new-clean-air-smart-hepa-filtration-system-2/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **MakerBot, a Stratasys company, today introduced its new Clean Air smart filtration system. The new system is part of MakerBot’s continued efforts to develop and deliver 3D printing solutions that support industry safety, sustainability, and compliance practices.** > > . > > The MakerBot Clean Air™ System is a smart-controlled HEPA filtration system for the MakerBot METHOD® and MakerBot METHOD X® 3D printers. The MakerBot Clean Air System includes a HEPA filter designed to filter ultra-fine particles during the printing process. Internal testing at MakerBot shows that the MakerBot Clean Air System removes up to 95% of ultra-fine particles compared to printing without the accessory. > > . > > The system seamlessly integrates into METHOD’s intuitive workflow by automatically controlling the HEPA lid and accounting for ambient conditions, chamber temperature, and model material. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2020-2030: COVID Edition . The METHOD, METHOD X and SKETCH™ 3D printers already come equipped with several safety features. Each printer features enclosed build chambers, which will prevent users from being able to touch the parts or extruder when printing. METHOD will automatically pause during the printing process when its chamber door is opened. SKETCH also features \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/24020/makerbot-introduces-new-clean-air-smart-hepa-filtration-system) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Evonik Presents 3D Printable PEEK Care Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/evonik-presents-3d-printable-peek-care-filament-2/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **EEvonik has developed a new 3D-printable PEEK biomaterial for medical technology. With VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF, the specialty chemicals company is launching a polyether ether ketone filament for medical applications with body contact up to 30 days.** > > . > > The high-performance polymer can be processed in common extrusion-based 3D printing technologies such as fused filament fabrication (FFF) or fused deposition modeling (FDM). With the product launch, Evonik is expanding the possibilities for individual treatment of patients using additive manufacturing. > > . > > The new PEEK filament is the latest addition to Evonik’s “Care Grade” line based on the high-performance polymer VESTAKEEP® Care M40. The product impresses with its biocompatibility, excellent temperature and chemical resistance, very good sterilizability, and easy handling. The range of possible applications extends from patient-specific hearing aids to filigree prostheses and orthoses to surgical drilling aids for dentistry or individual surgical instruments. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition . With a diameter of 1.75 mm, VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF is supplied in natural color on 500-gram spools that can be used directly in standard FFF/FDM 3D printers for PEEK materials. The filament is manufactured under cleanroom conditions and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/24055/evonik-presents-3d-printable-peek-care-filament) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Medical --- ### [New 3D printing method can improve performance and bacterial resistance](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-3d-printing-method-can-improve-performance-and-bacterial-resistance-3/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time.** > > . > > Study lead, Dr Yinfeng He, from the Centre for Additive Manufacturing, said: “Most mass-produced medical devices fail to completely meet the unique and complex needs of their users. Similarly, single-material 3D printing methods have design limitations that cannot produce a bespoke device with multiple biological or mechanical functions. > > . > > “But for the first time, using a computer-aided, multi-material 3D-print technique, we demonstrate it is possible to combine complex functions within one customised healthcare device to enhance patient wellbeing.” The hope is that the innovative design process can be applied to 3D-print any medical device that needs customisable shapes and functions. For example, the method could be adapted to create a highly-bespoke one-piece prosthetic limb or joint to replace a lost finger or leg that can fit the patient perfectly to improve their comfort and the prosthetic’s durability; or to print customised pills containing multiple drugs – known as polypills – optimised to release into the body in a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.med-technews.com](https://www.med-technews.com/news/medtech-materials-and-assembly-news/new-3d-printing-method-can-improve-performance-and-bacterial/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [Printing flexible wearable electronics for smart device applications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/printing-flexible-wearable-electronics-for-smart-device-applications-2/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The demand for flexible wearable electronics has spiked with the dramatic growth of smart devices that can exchange data with other devices over the internet with embedded sensors, software, and other technologies. Researchers consequently have focused on exploring flexible energy storage devices, such as flexible supercapacitators (FSCs), that are lightweight and safe and easily integrate with other devices.** > > . > > FSCs have high power density and fast charge and discharge rates. Printing electronics, manufacturing electronics devices and systems by using conventional printing techniques, has proved to be an economical, simple, and scalable strategy for fabricating FSCs. Traditional micromanufacturing techniques can be expensive and complex. In Applied Physics Reviews ( “Printed flexible supercapacitor: Ink formulation, printable electrode materials and applications” ), by AIP Publishing, researchers from Wuhan University and Hunan University provide a review of printed FSCs in terms of their ability to formulate functional inks, design printable electrodes, and integrate functions with other electronic devices. The printed flexible supercapacitor with customized patterns. (Image: Wei Wu’s group) Printed FSCs are generally manufactured by printing the functional inks on traditional organic and inorganic electrode materials on flexible substrates. Due to the thin film structure, these printed devices can be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nanowerk.com](https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news2/newsid=58220.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Week in Tech: A 3D-Printed Option for a Hot Housing Market](https://3dprintingtoday.com/week-in-tech-a-3d-printed-option-for-a-hot-housing-market/) **Published:** June 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Alquist has partnered with Virginia Tech on 217 Carnation St. , aiming to put Virginia’s first 3D-printed house on the market and ease the state’s shortage of affordable housing stock. Alquist and Virginia Tech will use a COBOD BOD2 3D printer from Denmark to print the walls of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family project from concrete.** > > . > > By leveraging the material’s thermal efficiency, the team expects the house to be 50% more energy-efficient than required by state code. Alquist and Virginia Tech estimate that the prototype house will hit the market at $210,000, but that the cost of future projects will decrease . \[ Alquist \] Syracuse University has revealed plans to retrofit an existing dorm on the institution’s South campus, transforming the structure into a net-zero “living laboratory,” according to a university press release. Spearheaded by architectural technology professor Nina Sharifi and funded largely by a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority REV Campus Communities Energy to Lead program, the $1.59 million project aims to produce as much—or more—energy as it consumes and “develop replicable approaches that can be applied to buildings constructed prior to 1980 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.architectmagazine.com](https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/week-in-tech-a-3d-printed-option-for-a-hot-housing-market_o) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: June 13, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-event-roundup-june-13-2021/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In this week’s events and webinars roundup, we’re covering topics like software, metal binder jetting, 3D printing for the luxury sector, and more. So let’s dive right in!** > > . > > What’s New in Mimics Innovation Suite 24? On Tuesday, June 15th, at 10 am EST, Materialise will host a webinar called “ Discover What’s New in MIS 24 ,” with a live Q&A session, all about the newest features in Materialise Mimics Suite 24. Sebastian De Boodt, and other Materialise experts, will discuss some of the software’s main improvements, such as assigning realistic colors to 3D printed or VR models to highlight anatomical structures, the new ‘thin bone segmentation’ plug for faster segmentation, advanced design tools for splitting anatomical models into parts, and more. “Innovation doesn’t stand still; it keeps pushing boundaries in an ever-changing world. That’s why the Mimics Innovation Suite evolves alongside you so you can unlock challenges and find innovative, sustainable solutions to advance patient care. “Join this webinar to discover first-hand how upgrading to Mimics Innovation Suite 24 will help you do your best work ever.” You can register for the webinar here . Arburg at Virtual Engineering Days The Virtual Engineering Days event, sponsored by Informa \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282361/3d-printing-webinar-event-roundup-6-13-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3D Printing Materials - A Powerful Alliance](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-materials-a-powerful-alliance/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Material selection is key when 3D printing The importance for engineers of selecting the right material for their application. Every engineer understands the importance of making the correct material selection if the product or application they are creating is to be successful.** > > . > > Material selection also has to take into account the intended manufacturing route for design. So, it probably comes as no surprise that material selection is similarly important when 3D printing is the chosen method of manufacture, regardless of whether the objective is to produce a visual or functional prototype, or a functional end-use part. Ultimaker 3D printers are optimised to use the Ultimaker range of materials, but also third-party materials from the Ultimaker Material Alliance program. Many material manufacturers provide print profiles for their filaments in Ultimaker Cura. When multiple Ultimaker 3D printers are operated in a contained environment, emissions of UFPs and/ or VOCs may vary. Ventilation should be considered when using materials with specific safety requirements. When using print profiles from the Ultimaker Material Alliance and/or other suppliers you should check the safety data sheet of each material for information. The 3D Printing Materials Landscape The expanding and changing face of polymer materials that can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.imeche.org](https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/3d-printing-materials---a-powerful-alliance) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [8 3D Printing Mistakes You Should Avoid to Get a Better Print](https://3dprintingtoday.com/8-3d-printing-mistakes-you-should-avoid-to-get-a-better-print/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Most traditional manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, and joining are being replaced by 3D printing. The manufacturing costs are pretty low, so one can design and cheaply manufacture complex models with 3D printers. No material loss saves us a great deal of money. Learning how to 3D print may take some time, however. It is not only necessary to learn how to use CAD and simulation software for 3D printing, but also how to run the 3D printer itself.** > > . > > The following article discusses eight mistakes most beginners make when they first start using 3D printing. 1. Incorrect Bed Level Height A 3D print’s first layer is crucial to the rest of the printing process. If you have set the nozzle too far, too close, or not leveled it correctly, you will not get a fine print. In addition to material loss, you can easily lose hours of 3D printing time. In 3D printing machines with manual leveling systems, it is difficult to adjust the bed level. The bed of these machines has four springs at each corner. You have to level the bed yourself by adjusting the springs. Beginners who rush into 3D printing tend to focus more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makeuseof.com](https://www.makeuseof.com/3d-printing-mistakes-you-should-avoid-to-get-a-better-print/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [NASA Vascular Tissue Challenge teams use 3D printing to generate human tissue.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nasa-vascular-tissue-challenge-teams-use-3d-printing-to-generate-human-tissue-2/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **NASA has surrendered first and runner up to two social affairs of researchers from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The get-togethers from the Institute landed first and runner up in the NASA Vascular Tissue Challenge.** > > . > > The opposition expected to speed up tissue wanting to profit individuals on Earth and space pioneers of what may be not too far off. Battling social affairs from Wake Forest, called Winston and WFIRM, utilized various ways to deal with, oversee and make the lab-became enough further to endure and work comparably to tissues inside the human body. Each social event used another 3D printing framework to encourage a 3D square molded tissue around one centimeter thick to work for 30 days in the lab. On the social occasion, Winston was first to finish the starter under the preliminaries and will get $300,000. Social event Winston moreover discovers the chance to push its evaluation onboard the ISS. Social affair WFIRM won the second spot and got a prize of $100,000. NASA saw that two extra social occasions teamed up with different affiliations proceeding to battle for third spot and the other $100,000 reward. The battling bunches from Wake Forest, called Winston and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at amicohoops.net](https://amicohoops.net/nasa-vascular-tissue-challenge-teams-use-3d-printing-to-generate-human-tissue/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Simpleware ScanIP Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3D Medical Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/simpleware-scanip-medical-receives-fda-510k-clearance-for-3d-medical-printing/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > Synopsys’ Simpleware ScanIP Medical is now available for 3D medical printing after receiving FDA 510(k) clearance in this area. With the clearance, the software can be used as part of end-to-end DICOM to 3D printing workflows for diagnostic decision-making. Image Credit: Synopsys Some of the benefits of the Simpleware solution for Point-of-Care (POC) 3D Printing are as follows: Easy-to-learn and use: Intuitive interface with quick-and-easy access to all tools and features. Accurate and reliable: High-quality anatomical models to practice and plan complex surgical procedures. Customizable: Automate repeatable tasks and operations with scripting and plug-ins. Print-ready: Direct link to bundled 3D printers guaranteed to work together. Fully supported: All licenses come with full support from our expert team of application engineers. FDA, CE, and ISO Certified: Exceptional Software cleared for end-to-end diagnostic 3D printing. One of only a few software programs to have this FDA 510(k) clearance, Simpleware ScanIP Medical is also CE and ISO 13485:2016-certified as a medical device for working with medical imaging data. The FDA 510(k) Indications for Use are: Simpleware ScanIP Medical is intended for use as a software interface and image segmentation system for the transfer of medical imaging information to an output file. It \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210614/Simpleware-ScanIP-Medical-Receives-FDA-510(k)-Clearance-for-3D-Medical-Printing.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Medical, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Top 5 Videos: Dubai’s 3D Printed Martian City in the Desert](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-dubais-3d-printed-martian-city-in-the-desert-2/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Outside of Dubai, in the desert, the United Arab Emirates wants to build a 177,000 square meter city that will replicate living conditions on Mars. To build the houses, the architects used 3D printing and desert sand.** > > . > > Next, we will introduce you to Relativity Space’s latest project, which aims to create the first fully 3D printed rocket, even larger than their previous attempts. Finally, check out Anycubic’s newest machine, Vyper, which has new and improved features, like auto-leveling, that make it excellent for both pros and beginners. Happy Sunday and enjoy the top 5 3D printing videos from the week! Top 1: Dubai’s Mars Science City As part of the Emirates’ Mars 2117 plan to establish a colony on Mars within a century, architecture firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has unveiled the Mars Science City project. Located in the desert outside of Dubai, the 177,000-square-meter city simulating life on Mars is equipped with cutting-edge technology and innovative features. The city’s modular homes were 3D printed with desert sand and their construction was facilitated by advanced robotic arms. s Top 2: Larger 3D-printed rocket from Relativity Space competes with Space \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-dubais-mars-science-city-130620214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Architecture, Construction, Design / Engineering, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [The real pioneers of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-real-pioneers-of-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** June 14, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **EOS’ Additive Minds Academy was founded in April 2020 EOS key account manager aerospace, Frédéric Verlon explains how its industrial 3D printing technology solutions are helping to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.** > > . > > Founded in 1989, EOS says it has mastered the key interaction between lasers and powder materials in additive manufacturing (AM). The company offers everything from a single source, including systems, materials and process parameters – all coordinated to enable reliable high part quality and a decisive competitive edge for its customers. > > . > > Q) Firstly, what are the types of trends and demands placed on your company by today’s aerospace customers? The key requirements are performance, weight reduction and flight safety. This also applies to AM. Performance is achieved when the required part quality can be achieved at the target cost of production. Weight reduction is an area where AM has proved to be very effective, allowing to optimise structures and putting material exactly where it is needed, as well as integrating functions. Flight safety is achieved when demonstrating that the manufacturing quality is reproductible in time, and fully under control. We are investing a lot of effort to deliver solutions which allow those requirements to be achieved. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.aero-mag.com](https://www.aero-mag.com/additive-manufacturing-aerospace-11062021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [3D Printed Furniture and Design, The Time is Now.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-furniture-and-design-the-time-is-now/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A decade ago, many designers were making chairs, couches and all manner of furniture using 3D printing. These were statement pieces. Star designers planting their 3D printed tree to showcase the coming new frontier. Subsequently, lesser-known figures started experimenting with generatively designed desks, bioinspired tables, algorithms that made lamps, and lots and lots of fractals.** > > . > > Fractal designs were everywhere. More mandelbrot than sense, people pressed ahead. Funnily enough, given the huge canvas of possibilities open to us, everything started to look the same. It was as if we were working on a collective collection of 3D-printed work. Thousands of designers the world over were diligently making things as if they were by one hand. Many things were in polyamide (PA12) and sintered mostly produced through services. Other items were stereolithography and finished by hand. In a later period, people started to embrace the 3D printed esthetic. The powdery denim-like surface of sintered work or the visible stepped lines of SLA or FDM became hallmarks of contemporary thinking. Then people turned to homemade material extrusion printers. The next step was to experiment with self-designed processes. Then, processes focused on cradle-to-cradle, design-to-rubbish-and-back were all the rage. New materials and novel concepts \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282262/3d-printed-furniture-and-design-the-time-is-now/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Furniture, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing: A Pedalution, Part Five – 13 Scenarios for Market Entry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-a-pedalution-part-five-13-scenarios-for-market-entry/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In the previous articles in the Pedalution series, we looked at the prevalence of 3D printing in cycling and bike components . We’ve also explored what companies are doing with 3D printing and the value chain disruption that is likely with the use of the technology. We additionally laid out “ the five forties ” and other factors that accelerate 3D printing adoption in the industry and the most likely segments that will adopt 3D printing. Now, we’ll look more broadly at a number of other market segment scenarios that could lead to the adoption of 3D printing in bicycle manufacturing and how likely it is that each will bring about that end result.** > > . > > Nyxo Bike Saddle Rendering As mentioned before, the below scenarios are likely to bring about more widespread 3D printing in this industry, broadly speaking: Existing small players can continue to be innovative, using bicycle components that differentiate themselves. Other companies, such as Cinelli , are much smaller but could use technology’s cutting edge to remain competitive in Europe-based production through 3D printing. Since they already make components and bikes it would let them in an integrated way develop new bicycles using 3D printing. Fizik and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282203/3d-printing-a-pedalution-part-five-13-scenarios-for-market-entry/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Sports --- ### [From fly oil to 3D-printed biscuits: the women reimagining the food of the future](https://3dprintingtoday.com/from-fly-oil-to-3d-printed-biscuits-the-women-reimagining-the-food-of-the-future/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When Grace O’Brien’s friends said they could never go vegan because eggs were “in everything”, it got her thinking about creating an alternative. She experimented with different beans and bases for the recipe, including soy, pumpkin and lentils, to make an egg-like substitute that tasted close to the real thing.** > > . > > “I started by tinkering around with different ingredients and eventually got to something that worked pretty well, but I wanted to take it to the next level – that’s when I sought out a PhD food scientist to help me,” says O’Brien, who studied design and engineering at Stanford University. The slightly nutty flavour of chickpea eventually won out – her alternative to eggs are made from chickpea flour – and last year her business, Peggs, was born. Grace O’Brien, founder of Peggs O’Brien hopes it will help make veganism more accessible: “Behaviour shifts are often caused by the availability of good options. For example, there are so many alternative milk options, even those who aren’t vegan have started to enjoy them. The alternatives are so accessible and delicious that it can change consumer habits.” O’Brien is one of many female food technologists creating new products for environmentally conscious \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2021/jun/15/from-fly-oil-to-3d-printed-biscuits-the-women-reimagining-the-food-of-the-future) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Food --- ### [Circular Supply Chains Are More Sustainable. Why Are They So Rare?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/circular-supply-chains-are-more-sustainable-why-are-they-so-rare/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Summary. Despite the interest in circular supply chains, there are very few functioning examples. The reason for this is that successful circular supply chains tend to be quite local and the products and services involved are made up of a relatively limited number of… It is widely accepted by now that the “normal” supply chains of material use — producing materials, using them, and then discarding them into landfills, other countries, or rivers and seas — are wasteful and damaging to the environment.** > > . > > As an extreme example, in 2019 oceanographers found a plastic bag in the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in the world’s oceans. It’s easy, therefore, to see why consumers and policymakers have become interested in the concept of the “circular” supply chain , in which at least a large fraction of materials is recycled and reused in the product. Despite the interest, we are a long way from achieving anything like circular supply chains. Take the UK as an example: only 9% of plastics are recycled , and recycling in general has stagnated at 45% since 2017, with a large fraction of collected materials not recycled but incinerated, to the concern of environmentalists . So \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hbr.org](https://hbr.org/2021/06/circular-supply-chains-are-more-sustainable-why-are-they-so-rare) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Best Early Prime Day 3D printer deals: Anycubic, Creality and more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-early-prime-day-3d-printer-deals-anycubic-creality-and-more/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Amazon Prime Day is a great time to pick up maker gear. It’s no secret I love 3D printing, and frequently make gadget accessories , board game upgrades , lifehacks and more with both 3D printers and laser cutters.** > > . > > If you’re just getting started with 3D printing, check out some of my favorite 3D printers here . Some early Prime Day deals are already live, and I’d call these discounts good-to-excellent. Prime Day should bring additional deals, and hopefully also include some laser cutters, like the Snapmaker or Glowforge. Early Prime Day 3D Printer deals This small resin printer is great for printing D&D miniatures, and has a build area of 130x80x165mm. It’s little more complex than plastic filament-based 3D printing, but the results are much more polished. Note that the liquid resin requires both good ventilation and a portable UV light to properly cure. Anycubic tells me this model will be on sale for Prime Day, but if you don’t want to wait, there’s currently a $40 off coupon on the Amazon product page. A much larger version of Anycubic’s resin 3D printer, this has a huge build space of 192x120x245mm. Anycubic tells me this will also have \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/news/best-early-prime-day-3d-printer-deals-anycubic-creality-and-more/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Is Changing the Bicycle Industry – Here Are a Few Ways How](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-is-changing-the-bicycle-industry-here-are-a-few-ways-how/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The recent explosion of 3D printing technology has led to all sorts of components, vehicles, and applications that a few years ago seemed downright science fiction. With the level of versatility 3D printing presents, manufacturers have begun to not only incorporate this method in their products, but even turning the process towards entire products.** > > . > > Here you’ll find a few examples of how 3D printing is changing and even saving the lives of cyclists all over the world. Bikes If there is one thing that 3D printing allows for, it’s unleashing creativity and design. Take the Superstrata bike as the perfect example of what can be achieved. The Superstrata is a bicycle made of carbon fiber and printed into the shape you see. Now, carbon fiber bikes are nothing new, but the Superstrata isn’t completed using layers of sheets of carbon, but rather from one continuous carbon fiber feed/thread. This results in a fully customizable bike that can easily be modified to fit your body size. Not to mention light, strong, and only going to run you $2,800 (€2,310 at current exchange rates) for the basic Superstrata C. Another company that has been running with 3D printing is German based, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.autoevolution.com](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/3d-printing-is-changing-the-bicycle-industry-here-are-a-few-ways-how-163518.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Sports --- ### [HILOS presents custom-made 3D printed fully circular women shoes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hilos-presents-custom-made-3d-printed-fully-circular-women-shoes/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **HILOS is introducing a radically new way to make shoes that blends artistry with performance. The Portland-based company combines the traditional insole, midsole, and outsole of a shoe into a single 3D printed platform that embodies the performance requirements of each of these layers within a complete construction. Inset into the platform is a woven mesh of lattice that acts as a dynamic form of supportive cushion.** > > . > > The end result is a soft, springy footbed with a flexible platform that cradles each step. The show is 3D printed using MultiJet Fusion technology from a new performance material with the flex and spring of a running shoe. HILOS is changing the way shoes are made by blending tech and hand, utilizing additive manufacturing to solve pressing design and environmental issues while elevating the craft that humanizes our products to make them staple treasures. Every pair of HILOS is engineered to be disassembled and repurposed for a second life. This level of circularity means designing with intention from concept to production. It also means making products that not only last but have \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/hilos-presents-custom-made-3d-printed-fully-circular-women-shoes/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [PrintDry 3D printer filament storage](https://3dprintingtoday.com/printdry-3d-printer-filament-storage-3/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > The develop and team at PrintDry have expanded their range of 3D filament storage systems with the launch of a new smart vacuum filament container, featuring One Touch ceiling and auto resealing mechanisms. Providing a smart filament storage solution to keep your 3D printing filament in the best possible condition when not being used. If 3D printing filament is left out in your room, moisture in the air will seep into the filament creating bubbles and imperfections when you try to print your models at high temperatures. Storing your 3D printer filament and a specially designed container will help produce perfect prints every time and keep your 3D printing filament in the best condition possible between prints. Backer early bird pledges are now available for the creative project from roughly $90 or £67 (depending on current exchange rates) , offering a considerable discount of approximately 25% off the recommended retail price, while the Kickstarter crowd funding is under way. If the 3D printer filament storage campaign successfully raises its required pledge goal and manufacturing progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around September 2021. To learn more about the PrintDry filament storage project play the promotional \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.geeky-gadgets.com](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/printdry-3d-printer-filament-storage-21-06-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [How 3D Printing Could Accelerate Car Production](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-could-accelerate-car-production/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Automotive giant Nissan has teamed with Spanish 3D printing solutions expert BCN3D¹ in a pilot scheme that may see the use of 3D printing adopted in its production lines across the globe.** > > . > > The pilot project was conducted at the car manufacturer’s Barcelona-based factory. BCN3D provided the location’s production line with its 3D Fused Filament Fabrication (3D FFF), which could be used to create tools, jigs and fixtures. The results in terms of both having time and expense have been impressive enough for the car giant to consider a worldwide roll-out. > > . > > Thus far the process has been used to manufacture 700 parts at the stunningly low cost of as little as 3.45 Euros or just over 4 USD. The parts were also created in under 24 hours. Until now Nissan has outsourced the creation of prototype parts to suppliers who rely on traditional manufacturing techniques, but this could change that practice. The upside is that this has resulted in high-quality parts, the downside is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=56336) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Introducing an Underwater 3D Printer for Seabed-Level Repairs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/introducing-an-underwater-3d-printer-for-seabed-level-repairs/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Repairing subsea pipes is a difficult, expensive, and time-consuming effort. Depending on the severity of the damage, a compromised subsea pipe may need to be shut off entirely, “stopping its flow and the revenue it generates” ( Charalambides, 2016). To reduce the inconveniences caused by these repairs, Norwegian company Kongsberg Ferrotech is making use of recent 3D printing developments to optimize the process with its new, award-winning Nautilus.** > > . > > Kongsberg Ferrotech has developed a robotic 3D printing solution for seabed pipeline repairs. Image Credit: Jung Hsuan/Shutterstock.com Conventional Subsea Repair Methods Even in cases of minor damage, a compromised pipe will need to be assessed by a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). The seabed around the damage must be dredged by divers, the surface of the pipe must be prepared (which may include milling down welded surfaces) by divers, and a clamp must be lowered in and secured, typically done manually by the divers. Even this example assumes the best-case scenario for the damaged pipe. If the length of the damaged pipe is longer, this process will become even more arduous and intensive. If the damage of the pipe has progressed past minor, the compromised length of the pipe may need \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=20515) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing on a Budget: What Do You Need to Know?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-on-a-budget-what-do-you-need-to-know/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **It is no secret that 3D printing is growing in popularity both at home and in industry. That is not to say that there are no obstacles that could prevent someone interested in the topic from taking it up as a hobby. The biggest one is the price. 3D printing can be expensive, between the machines, software, post-processing and of course material, the cost can creep up on users.** > > . > > For that reason, we decided to make a guide on 3D printing on a budget. We will take a look at everything from printer choice to filaments to software, post-processing and more to give you an accurate range for the best cheap options to get into 3D printing. For anyone who is not as well-versed on 3D printing, it is important to note that there are many technologies you can use. FDM , SLA , SLS , LPBF and more all have their benefits and their drawbacks, however for this guide we will be focusing mostly on FDM and SLA. Out of all the techniques, FDM is the most accessible to the everyday user, machines and materials often are lower cost than their counterparts. Though often not as cheap as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/how-to-3d-printing-on-a-budget-180620215/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Artisan robots with AI smarts will juggle tasks, choose tools, mix and match recipes and even order materials – all without human help](https://3dprintingtoday.com/artisan-robots-with-ai-smarts-will-juggle-tasks-choose-tools-mix-and-match-recipes-and-even-order-materials-all-without-human-help-4/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Failure of a machine in a factory can shut it down. Lost production can cost millions of dollars per day. Component failures can devastate factories, power plants and battlefield equipment. To return to operation, skilled technicians use all the tools in their kit – machining, bending, welding and surface treating, making just the right part as quickly and as accurately as possible.** > > . > > But there’s a declining number of technicians with the right skills, and the quality of things made by hand is subject to the skills and mood of the artisan on the day the part is made. Both problems could soon be solved by artificially intelligent robotic technicians. > > . > > These systems can take measurements; shape, cut or weld parts using varied tools; pass parts to specialized equipment; and even purchase needed materials – all without human intervention. Known as hybrid autonomous manufacturing, this process involves automated systems that seamlessly use multiple tools and techniques to build high-quality components where and when they are needed. I am a professor of metallurgical engineering . My colleagues and I design the recipes to make materials and components with just the right internal structure to create properties like strength and fracture resistance. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thestreet.com](https://www.thestreet.com/phildavis/news/artisan-robots-with-ai-smarts-will-juggle-tasks-choose-tools-mix-and-match-recipes-and-even-order-materials-all-without-human-help) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: June 19, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-event-roundup-june-19-2021/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’ve got another busy week of webinars and events this week, covering topics like cosmetics and beauty, simulation for SLS printing, 3D printed consumer products, and more. Read on for all the details!** > > . > > Dassault at the World Cities Summit 2021 From Monday, June 21st through Wednesday, June 23rd, the virtual World Cities Summit 2021 is taking place, and Dassault Systèmes will be there to present its “ Sustainable Cities and Resilient Infrastructure in the Digital Era ” session at 7:15 EST on the 21st. Virtual twin technology, and how it’s helping to transform city infrastructure projects in the digital era, will be discussed during the session by four exclusive speakers: Jean Rottner, President, Regional Council Grand Est / Deputy Mayor of Mulhouse / Emergency Doctor – Grand Est Region / City of Mulhouse; Jean Wee, Director, Preservation of Sites and Monuments – National Heritage Board, Singapore; Sankar Villupuram, Digital Services & Products Leader – Arup; and Professor Carlo Ratti, Founder – CRA | Director – MIT Senseable City Lab. “Today’s urban centres and industries are called to continuously revitalize themselves and be sustainable to improve citizens’ quality of life. Discover how a virtual twin technology enables the public sector, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282567/3d-printing-webinar-event-roundup-6-19-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Ultrabot Mini LCD 3D printer offers industrial grade precision](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ultrabot-mini-lcd-3d-printer-offers-industrial-grade-precision-2/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you are in the market for a small desktop 3D printer capable of providing industrial grade precision, it may be worth your while checking out the new Ultrabot Mini 3D printer launched via Kickstarter this month.** > > . > > Specifically designed to enable you to create delicate 3D prints the Ultrabot Mini has already raised its required pledge goal thanks to nearly 200 backers with still 18 days remaining on its campaign. Offering a 2K printing resolution and a 3D printing area of 66 x 118 x 150 mm the small desktop printer uses UV LCDs as a light source. The light from the flat LCD panel shines directly, in a parallel fashion, onto the build area. Compared to FDM printing, pixel distortion is less of an issue with LCD printing. Early bird pledges are now available for the innovative project from roughly $179 or £130 (depending on current exchange rates) , offering a considerable discount of approximately 45% off the recommended retail price, while the Kickstarter crowd funding is under way. If the Ultrabot Mini campaign successfully raises its required pledge goal and production progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around August 2021. To learn more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.geeky-gadgets.com](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ultrabot-lcd-3d-printer-21-06-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Young entrepreneur capitalises on demand for 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/young-entrepreneur-capitalises-on-demand-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** June 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A Yorkshire entrepreneur seeking to capitalise on the boom in demand for 3D printing is targeting turnover of more than £100,000 in his first full year in business.** > > . > > Harry Bairstow, 24, has established Fetera, a 3D filament manufacturing company. The business is producing high quality filament in a range of colours at its premises at Halifax Road, Cross Roads, Keighley. 3D printing creates three-dimensional objects by transferring consecutive material layers through a 3D printer. > > . > > Interest in 3D printing has grown as technology has advanced to make printers more affordable, both for research and development (R&D) purposes and for hobbyists keen to learn and explore the art of 3D printing at home. Bairstow – a keen 3D hobbyist himself – discovered that not only was it was difficult to source high quality filament that would enable trouble-free printing, but that most of it was imported from China and the Netherlands. Using his knowledge of the plastics industry gained in a previous role, he has invested in new machinery and set up his company to manufacture printing filament in the UK. He said: “Increased investment in R&D is encouraging innovation and driving demand among the 3D printing community. “We have spent \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thebusinessdesk.com](https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/2077189-young-entrepreneur-capitalises-on-demand-for-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People --- ### [Adventures in 3D Printing: The ELEGOO Saturn Review](https://3dprintingtoday.com/adventures-in-3d-printing-the-elegoo-saturn-review/) **Published:** June 22, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’ve reviewed a couple of consumer 3D printers from ELEGOO so far…the Mars Pro MSLA printer , and the Neptune 2 FDM printer . Now I’m taking a look at the Mars’ big brother, the ELEGOO Saturn MSLA printer. SLA vs FDM:** > > . > > *The Two Types of 3D Printing* > > . > > Briefly, for our readers who aren’t that familiar with 3D printers but are thinking about dipping their toes in the water: There are essentially two types of printers available, stereolithographic (SLA) and fused deposition modeling (FDM). FDM models use a heated filament (most frequently PLA plastic) to build up a model, adding layer after layer until the model is complete. SLA printers use light to solidify a layer of resin at a time, creating the model. In the case of the Mars Pro, which is a masked stereolithographic (MSLA) printer, it uses light specifically from an LED array combined with an LCD photomask. Both types of printers use their own type of “slicer” software to prepare a 3D model for printing, allowing you to adjust for the type of material you’re printing, how much detail you want to put into the final product (the finer detail, the longer it takes to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at geekdad.com](https://geekdad.com/2021/06/adventures-in-3d-printing-the-elegoo-saturn-review/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Can artificial intelligence open new doors for materials discovery?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/can-artificial-intelligence-open-new-doors-for-materials-discovery/) **Published:** June 22, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **By applying the AI that social networks use to identify people in photos, an Argonne engineer discovered a new way to predict the structure of a material, given its preferred properties. The discovery may help save time and money and allow businesses to use techniques once reserved for supercomputers.** > > . > > The future of clean energy is hot. Temperatures hit 800 Celsius in parts of solar energy plants and advanced nuclear reactors. Finding materials that can stand that type of heat is tough. So experts look to Mark Messner for answers. A principal mechanical engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, Messner is among a group of engineers who are discovering better ways to predict how materials will behave under high temperatures and pressures. The current prediction methods work well, but they take time and often require supercomputers, especially if you already have a set of specific material properties—e.g., stiffness, density or strength—and want to find out what type of structure a material would need to match those properties. “You would typically have to run tons of physics-based simulations to solve that problem,” said Messner. Looking for a shortcut, he found that neural \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2021-06-artificial-intelligence-doors-materials-discovery.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Materials --- ### [3 Things To Consider When Choosing An Additive Manufacturing Partner](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-an-additive-manufacturing-partner/) **Published:** June 22, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The year 2020 was not what any of us expected. As we clinked our champagne glasses at midnight, none of us anticipated lockdowns, a global virus or the shutting down of worldwide supply chains. When we refer back to 2020, we can focus on the chaos and unpredictability, or we can reach for the silver linings. The digital economy exploded. Teachers adapted to online learning models. And businesses and entrepreneurs invested in flexibility and found new and exciting pathways to growth.** > > . > > One option growing in popularity as a result of the pandemic is additive manufacturing (AM). Wohlers Associates reports industry expansion of 7.5% to nearly $12.8 billion last year alone. There is a common misconception that 3D printing or AM is limited to low-series, prototype capacity. We picture a guy in his garage 3D printing car replacement parts as a hobby. Today, however, AM offers a high response time for manufacturing production applications and can empower companies to quickly adapt. It can be an appealing alternative as traditional manufacturing supply chains are repeatedly disrupted and overexerted. As the president of an AM company, I have seen firsthand how AM has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/06/17/3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-an-additive-manufacturing-partner/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Stratasys introduces new PolyJet 3D printing solutions](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-introduces-new-polyjet-3d-printing-solutions/) **Published:** June 22, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Stratasys today launched two new PolyJet 3D printers, the Stratasys J35 Pro, and the Stratasys J55 Prime, along with new software solutions for research and packaging prototyping. The company has accelerated its pace of innovation using PolyJet technology as designers and engineers work to bring new and better products to market faster and more efficiently.** > > . > > The J35 Pro represents the first multi-material 3D printer for the desktop from Stratasys, while the J55 Prime extends the value of the J55 3D printer to include a new set of versatile materials providing tactile, textual, and sensory capabilities in addition to full color. “We’re in the business of helping designers and engineers translate whatever they can imagine into reality”, said Shamir Shoham, vice president of design for Stratasys. “Through the versatility of multi-material PolyJet 3D printing, our customers can create models and packaging prototypes not only quickly and efficiently, but with remarkable realism that stands out against other 3D printing technology”. PolyJet to the desktop The new versatile J35 Pro 3D printer accommodates everything from concept modeling to high-fidelity, realistic, fully functioning models. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/stratasys-introduces-new-polyjet-3d-printing-solutions/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Design without limits with HP Multi Jet Fusion](https://3dprintingtoday.com/design-without-limits-with-hp-multi-jet-fusion/) **Published:** June 24, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > On Thursday, July 1st, learn how to design for additive manufacturing, removing barriers to the adoption of 3D printing with HP and Design Reality. In this webinar: • Know what design principles to use when designing for HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to optimize and select the right parameters for quality and cost • Understand how HP MJF technology can unlock new design possibilities • Learn about processable materials with HP Multi Jet Fusion • Finishing and post-processing • Hear from Design Reality’s experience Register for the other session in this series: https://www.bigmarker.com/series/manufacturing-management-and/series\_summit [Click here to view original web page at www.bigmarker.com](https://www.bigmarker.com/ma-business/Design-without-limits-with-HP-Multi-Jet-Fusion?utm_bmcr_source=3dnatives) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Giant 3D Printer Under Development](https://3dprintingtoday.com/giant-3d-printer-under-development/) **Published:** June 22, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing — also known as 3D printing — has been in development for decades and the U.S. military branches and the defense industrial base have both integrated the advanced manufacturing technique in their processes. The US military wants to develop a massive 3D metal printer that would be able to create a military truck exterior in one giant piece.** > > . > > The Army’s Jointless Hull Project is designed “to develop a large-scale tool capable of producing single, jointless combat vehicle hulls at a near net size of 30-foot-by-20-foot-by-12 foot in size,” according to ASTRO America, the nonprofit that is working with the Army to develop the technology. According to the Pentagon’s first additive manufacturing strategy published in January, the goals are to integrate this technology into the Pentagon and the defense industrial base; promote agile use; develop best practices and proficiency; secure workflows; and support collaboration across services and the federal government. Meanwhile, a variety of 3D printing programs are proceeding throughout the military. The Army project is one of many ways the armed services are using additive manufacturing to innovate and make supply chains more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at i-hls.com](https://i-hls.com/archives/109000) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military --- ### [3D Printing Could Be a Very Big Part of the Photo Industry’s Sustainability](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-could-be-a-very-big-part-of-the-photo-industrys-sustainability/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For years, I’ve been a huge advocate of 3D printing in the photo industry. I think it’s vital with the vintage camera and accessory world. Unfortunately, lots of camera manufacturers don’t want to support that part of their history anymore. The only one that truly does is Leica, and they should be commended for that.** > > . > > Canon, Zeiss, Nikon, Pentax, and others have been around for many years. If you took a Canon F1 to be repaired, Canon wouldn’t do it. Instead, you’d need to go to a vintage specialist. This, in my opinion, is backward. If I’m to draw another parallel, it would be to the watch world. Many watch manufacturers will repair very old products. They’ve kept the blueprints, parts, etc. And today, 3D printing those parts is easier than ever. I know repair shops that have considered doing it themselves. So, I don’t understand why a camera manufacturer can’t do it and take advantage of a new market opportunity. There’s a clear demand for these vintage items. Why not support it? This is a big problem with things becoming obsolete after some time. Camera manufacturers discontinue products \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/3d-printing-could-very-big-160000114.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Midlands 3D takes 3D printer capacity to 100+ machines with HP Multi Jet Fusion](https://3dprintingtoday.com/midlands-3d-takes-3d-printer-capacity-to-100-machines-with-hp-multi-jet-fusion/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **UK-based 3D printing service provider Midlands 3D has expanded its capacity with a new facility and HP ’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, bringing its total fleet to over 100 machines. The Stone, Staffordshire-based bureau had previously focused on FDM and SLA processes for prototyping and production but with the addition of a HP Jet Fusion 5200 installed by Matsuura Machinery, the company expects to cater to an even bigger range of applications.** > > . > > Midlands 3D founder and CEO Paul Moloney said: “Our business has grown significantly by offering cost-effective volume FDM 3D print manufacturing with our existing range of volume and large format machines, and the addition of the HP Multi Jet Fusion printer supplied by Matsuura enables us to deliver this volume capability to a greater range of customers who need strong, accurate nylon parts.” The company says it experienced growth throughout the pandemic with customers looking for ways to reassess their existing operations or innovate with government supported investments. The new facility, dedicated to MJF, will act as a showcase for the technology and also allow customers to see the service in operation. Maloney continued: “We are regularly providing larger and larger orders for clients looking \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-news/midlands-3d-printer-capacity-100-machines-hp-multi-jet-fusion/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Kumovis to Launch U.S. Subsidiary to Expand Use of Clean-Room 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/kumovis-to-launch-u-s-subsidiary-to-expand-use-of-clean-room-3d-printers-2/) **Published:** June 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **German MedTech startup Kumovis is expanding its footprint in the United States. The developers of the world’s first 3D printer with cleanroom integration for medical device production recently announced the opening of its first subsidiary in the U.S. Although the location is still unknown, Kumovis will be venturing beyond the European MedTech arena for the first time, taking its trademark R1 printer and planning to further develop its 3D printing solutions for healthcare.** > > . > > The move comes as the company grows, finding a niche in the MedTech field, and partners with industry leaders to push innovation and find solutions for patients. A spinout from the Technical University of Munich , the business has focused on 3D printing medical devices with high-performance and biodegradable polymers since 2017. Kumovis to launch a subsidiary in the U.S. for 3D printing solutions in healthcare. Image courtesy of Kumovis. In the last two years, Kumovis has commercialized its R1 3D printer system for decentralized cleanroom production and introduced new high-performance polymers, expanding its range of materials that fit in with medical requirements, such as PEEK PEKK, PPSU, and PLA. Among other applications, Kumovis technologies allow medical device manufacturers to economically 3D print individualized implants and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/282784/kumovis-to-launch-u-s-subsidiary-to-expand-use-of-clean-room-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [3D Printing : The Next Big (Bad?) Thing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-the-next-big-bad-thing/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **What if you could get that last thing you ordered on Amazon in a matter of hours and not days? What if you could have custom fit clothes that didn’t cost a fortune? What if someone didn’t have to die to provide someone else with a new organ?** > > . > > Well, 3D printing could be the answer to all of those questions. > > . > > What is three dimensional printing? To understand what is 3D printing, you first need to understand what is manufacturing . Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into a final product. There are also four types of manufacturing: subtracting , forming , casting , and adding. > > . > > It sounds complicated, but it is actually quite simple. Subtracting would be something like taking a big block of stone and chipping away at it, taking pieces away from it to create a statue or something. Forming would be something like making a clay figurine by taking clay and forming and shaping into the figurine. Casting would be something like taking liquified metal and pouring into a pre-made mold to make a metal pot or pan. And lastly additive manufacturing. This actually brings us back to our question of what is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at medium.com](https://medium.com/predict/3d-printing-the-next-big-bad-thing-88f1346f5e80) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [World's first fiber-optic ultrasonic imaging probe for future nanoscale disease diagnostics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-fiber-optic-ultrasonic-imaging-probe-for-future-nanoscale-disease-diagnostics-2/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed an ultrasonic imaging system, which can be deployed on the tip of a hair-thin optical fiber, and will be insertable into the human body to visualize cell abnormalities in 3D. T** > > . > > he new technology produces microscopic and nanoscopic resolution images that will one day help clinicians to examine cells inhabiting hard-to-reach parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, and offer more effective diagnoses for diseases ranging from gastric cancer to bacterial meningitis. The highlevel of performance the technologydeliversis currentlyonly possible instate-of-the-artresearch labswith large, scientific instruments—whereasthis compact system has the potential to bring it into clinical settings to improve patient care. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded innovation also reduces the need for conventional fluorescent labels—chemicals used to examine cell biology under a microscope—which can be harmful to human cells in large doses. The findings are being reported in a new paper, titled “Phonon imaging in 3D with a fiber probe,” published in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2021-04-world-fiber-optic-ultrasonic-imaging-probe.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical, Nanotechnology --- ### [World’s first 3D-printed clay house aims to help solve huge housing crisis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-3d-printed-clay-house-aims-to-help-solve-huge-housing-crisis-2/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **(The world’s first 3D-printed house made entirely of earth has been built in Italy. The achievement is called ‘Tecla’, and was made through a collaboration between World’s Advanced Saving Project (WASP) and architect Mario Cucinella.** > > . > > Inspired by Italo Calvino’s ‘invisible cities’ – a city in continuous construction – the building is comprised of two circular, linked domes using local materials, and is close to zero-emissions; soil from the area was used for to make its 350-layer walls, and its curved shell is completely biodegradable. WASP It covers approximately 60 square meters, little over four meters high, and is comprised of a living room, a kitchen, and a “night zone” with a bathroom. All this can be made with 200 hours of printing, 7000 machine codes, and only 60 cubic meters of natural materials – achieved because the building requires no other structure to keep it upright, and is able to hold its own weight. Clay also acts as a thermal barrier, insulating the building. The physical construction was a world-first as well, where two huge, synchronised arms from a 3D-printer built the modules simultaneously. WATCH: Scan by scan, a 3D-printed house comes to life “From the shapeless earth \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at uk.finance.yahoo.com](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/world-first-3d-printed-clay-094909196.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [These custom, igloo-shaped workspaces are 3D-printed with recycled PET](https://3dprintingtoday.com/these-custom-igloo-shaped-workspaces-are-3d-printed-with-recycled-pet-2/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ArchiTech Company in the Netherlands has designed a 3D-printed, modular pavilion using waste from the local port industry. Known as R-IGLO, the igloo-like workspaces represent a completely circular design made from recycled PET plastic that can be reused continuously.** > > . > > The materials are sourced within the historic M4H harbor area in Rotterdam, a major port community known for its modern architecture. Actual construction of these 3D-printed pavilions takes place in M4H as well, supporting local businesses and making this project more sustainable. The large company warehouses in the area often lack comfortable, separate workspaces; the project, which is a collaboration between ArchiTech Company in the Rotterdam Makers District, Royal3D and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, solves this problem. The modular construction uses linkable panels of different sizes so the entire pavilion is easily assembled, disassembled, moved and stored. Owners can include or remove additional elements to enlarge or reduce the size of the pavilion. R-IGLO utilizes one of the world’s largest CFAM printers, which stands for “Continuous Fiber Additive Manufacturing.” At its full capacity, the machine prints 15 kilos per hour, meaning the entire 4 x 2 x 1.5-meter workspace can be completed in just 10 days. Thanks to Royal3D’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at inhabitat.com](https://inhabitat.com/these-custom-igloo-shaped-workspaces-are-3d-printed-with-recycled-pet/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Environment, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [The best 3D Printer deals for 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-best-3d-printer-deals-for-2021/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Printing has a lot of really interesting uses. Whether you just want to print some cool figures for the hobby you happen to be into, you want one for work where you can use it for parts, or you are an educator and want one for the classroom, the initial investment always seems to the most daunting part of it all.** > > . > > These machines are not exactly cheap, even the entry-level ones will set you back a couple hundred bucks usually. The best ones can cost thousands. Luckily, though, as the 3D printing market has expanded and new generations have come out, we have also seen a lot more discounts out there. Here is where we’re going to round up the best deals. Creality CR-10 Mini 3D Printer | $60 off The CR-10 Mini comes in three pre-assembled parts that take just a few minutes to put together. You’ll get high-quality printing with excellent stability along with the ability to resume a print even after you change the filament or power fluctuates or anything like that. Supports PLA, ABS, TPU, Copper, and more. Since you need to keep buying more filament for more projects, 3D printing is a hobby \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/best-3d-printer-deals) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Snapmaker 2 A350 3D printer review: A fantastic upgrade but an expensive one](https://3dprintingtoday.com/snapmaker-2-a350-3d-printer-review-a-fantastic-upgrade-but-an-expensive-one/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing at home is just one of many avenues for making cool stuff on your own. Laser cutters and CNC mills are also available for the hobbyist and help you make your projects come to life.** > > . > > Buying a 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill isn’t cheap, though, so you normally only get to choose one. Snapmaker sought to change that with one of the most backed technology Kickstarters of all time, the Snapmaker 3-in-1 with great success. It was small, and many parts weren’t optimized, but it was a good start. > > . > > Since then, Snapmaker has created three new machines of various sizes that have improved on the original machine in every way. Bottom line: If you are looking for a dedicated 3D printer, then the Snapmaker 2 A350 might not be for you. If you want something to make lots of different projects with different materials, it’s pretty great. > > . > > he Snapmaker 2 was originally only available to Kickstarter backers but has since gone live for everyone. It comes in three sizes — the A150, A250, and A350 — and costs around $1,250, $1,550, and $1,850 respectively. We were given the largest \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/snapmaker-2-a350-3d-printer-review-fantastic-upgrade-expensive-one) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Reimagining cannabis packaging with 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/reimagining-cannabis-packaging-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As the cannabis industry matures and more brands are created and launched, consumer expectations will increase and packaging will need to be memorable, aspirational, and communicative. To help catalyze this change, Burning Tree and Proto3000 have partnered to reimagine how vanity cannabis packaging could be designed and manufactured via 3D printing.** > > . > > The Canadian cannabis packaging landscape is a sea of generic black and white bags, jars, and tubes. Aside from a small printed logo, the brands are indistinguishable from one another. Whether it is viewed on social media, photographed on a brand’s website, behind a display case, or in consumers’ hands, the packages are all lackluster and banal. The stringent Canadian packaging regulations in this area are often pointed to as the primary cause. But it is also more complicated than that: it is expensive to design custom packaging. All packages must be tested for child resistance, tooling is capital intensive, and production volumes are hard in a small domestic market. These are a few of the reasons why LPs and cannabis recreational brands more often choose off-the-shelf packaging. To help catalyze change in cannabis packaging, Burning Tree and Proto3000 have partnered together to explore what cannabis packaging could \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/reimagining-cannabis-packaging-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Printing our way out of the Netherlands housing crisis: 'It is desperately needed'](https://3dprintingtoday.com/printing-our-way-out-of-the-netherlands-housing-crisis-it-is-desperately-needed-3/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Professor Theo Salet of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is the driving force behind Project Milestone, which is more relevant than ever before due to the housing crisis.** > > . > > An interview with an impassioned man: “We are facing an unprecedented challenge.” It sometimes seems as if freshly printed concrete has a will of its own. The mixture constantly reacts to changes in temperature during curing and tends to collapse like a plum pudding when there is insufficient stiffness. To complicate matters further, the printing process needs to account for inclined walls and the changing weight of the structure. With a little imagination, you can compare concrete printing to walking on a very thin tightrope: you must not print too quickly (the structure then becomes unstable) but also not too slowly (the printed layers will no longer adhere). It’s no small feat. > > . > > Customization on a large scale Under these difficult conditions, Theo Salet and his team have spent years looking for ways to develop safe, rigid structures through which unique homes with a distinctive character can roll out of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2021-04-netherlands-housing-crisis-desperately.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Geopolitical Regions, People --- ### [New food solutions for cancer patients: a consumer-centred approach](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-food-solutions-for-cancer-patients-a-consumer-centred-approach/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** As someone dealing with cancer, the idea of having foods that actually taste good once again is very exciting. David > **AsThe Oncofood project revealed some expectations of cancer patients regarding new food solutions. Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the Global Cancer Observatory , in 2018 there were 18.1 million new cases and 9.5 million cancer-related deaths worldwide.** > > . > > One of the main challenges for cancer patients undergoing treatment is preventing or mitigating malnutrition . Cancer-related malnutrition is highly prevalent in patients undergoing cancer treatment, varying from eight to 84 percent, dependent on cancer site and stage. However, not all patients suffer from malnutrition, but most experience a reduction in their daily food intake as they often have adverse side effects (eg, taste loss, bad taste in mouth, metallic taste, sores in mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite and dysphagia). > > . > > Poor nutritional status during cancer treatment weakens the patient and makes the administration of an appropriate treatment difficult, leading to an increased length of hospital stay, reduced treatment tolerance and increased treatment side effects. 4 The prognosis for cancer patients with weight loss is worse than for weight-stable patients. Why not register for our Free Webinar: Improving your analytics for beverage analysis with ion chromatography Taking place on 5 May 15.00 live the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.newfoodmagazine.com](https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/article/146194/cancer-patients-malnutrition/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Food, Medical --- ### [Makerspace program will help provide resources and opportunities to people with disabilities, and the community](https://3dprintingtoday.com/makerspace-program-will-help-provide-resources-and-opportunities-to-people-with-disabilities-and-the-community/) **Published:** April 30, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A network of five brand new or renovated makerspaces are slated to open later this spring throughout Wyoming, offering exciting opportunities for anyone around Casper, Cheyenne, Evanston, Pinedale, and Rock Springs to gain access to best-in-class tech tools that can take their creative projects to the next level.** > > . > > Defined simply, a makerspace is a collaborative workspace for hands-on making, learning and exploring. These spaces are often creative community centers where people of all experience levels can learn how to tap into emergent technologies that they might not have at home, such as 3D printing, laser cutter, CAD and 3D modeling, CNC routing and woodworking, electronics testing equipment, as well as sewing, fabrication, and crafting. With an array of advanced technological hardware and software, these makerspaces are free community resources where Wyomingites of all ages and ability levels can get together to work on projects and share ideas. Support for the five new makerspaces was made possible through a new partnership with the University of Wyoming’s largest makerspace, the Innovation Wyrkshop, and with financial support from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). Together, these makerspaces form \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wyomingnewsnow.tv](https://www.wyomingnewsnow.tv/2021/04/29/makerspace-program-will-help-provide-resources-and-opportunities-to-people-with-disabilities-and-the-community/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [A modular building platform for the most ingenious of robots](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-modular-building-platform-for-the-most-ingenious-of-robots/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) have developed a system with which they can fabricate miniature robots building block by building block, which function exactly as required.** > > . > > As one would do with a Lego system, the scientists can randomly combine individual components. The building blocks or voxels—which could be described as 3D pixels—are made of different materials: from basic matrix materials that hold up the construction to magnetic components enabling the control of the soft machine. “You can put the individual soft parts together in any way you wish, with no limitations on what you can achieve. In this way, each robot has an individual magnetisation profile,” says Jiachen Zhang. Together with Ziyu Ren and Wenqi Hu he is first author of the paper entitled “Voxelated three-dimensional miniature magnetic soft machines via multimaterial heterogeneous assembly.” The paper was published in Science Robotics on April 28, 2021. The project is the result of many previous projects conducted in the Physical Intelligence Department at MPI-IS. For many years, scientists there have been working on magnetically controlled robots for wireless medical \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2021-04-modular-platform-ingenious-robots.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [3D printing faces housing challenge](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-faces-housing-challenge-3/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, uses machines to deposit thin layers of plastic, metal, concrete and other materials atop one another, eventually producing three-dimensional objects from the bottom up.** > > . > > In recent years, 3D printers have mostly been used to create small quantities of specialized items such as car parts or prosthetic limbs, allowing consumers or businesses to produce just what they need using the machines at home or work. Now a small number of startups around the world are applying 3D printing to home construction, arguing that it’s faster, cheaper and more sustainable than traditional construction. They say these technologies could help address severe housing shortages that have led to soaring home prices, overcrowding, evictions and homelessness across the U.S. But 3D home construction is still in the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.avpress.com](https://www.avpress.com/business/3d-printing-faces-housing-challenge/article_d9922070-a7be-11eb-a483-57c8fca979fe.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [3D printing case study](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-case-study/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The lidding prototype Improving automation through additive manufacturing Active8 Robots specialises in the smarter application of robotics technologies, industrial automation and system integration solutions. A repetitive dexterous task, such as grabbing, lifting, picking or positioning is considered simple and easy for an able-bodied human but is often too complicated and involved for a robot to achieve by itself.** > > . > > Active8 Robots has considerable expertise in designing and developing solutions to overcome such challenges. With a rapid prototyping capability that can go from paper to prototype in 24 hours, the company has provided countless iterations for bespoke end-of-arm tooling and adaptations to existing industrial robots and cobots. > > . > > Having worked with independent additive manufacturing solutions provider Creat3D over the past five years, Active8 Robots has developed a dedicated innovation centre, whereby additive manufacturing (AM) has become an integral part of its portfolio. A particular focus has been delivering bespoke 3D printed end-use components for highly intricate tasks. These 3D printed parts have enhanced functionality, are more lightweight, have lower costs and are designed, developed, tested and produced faster than traditionally manufactured parts. The applications Clients approach Active8 Robots with a wide variety of needs and objectives for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.engineerlive.com](https://www.engineerlive.com/content/3d-printing-case-study) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [New frontier for 3D printing developed state-of-the-art soft materials able to self-heal](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-frontier-for-3d-printing-developed-state-of-the-art-soft-materials-able-to-self-heal-2/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The scientific community is focusing its research into the multiple applications of Hydrogels, polymeric materials which contains a large amount of water, that have the potential to reproduce the features of biological tissues.** > > . > > This aspect is particularly significant in the field of regenerative medicine, which since a long time has already recognised and been using the characteristics of these materials. In order to be used effectively to replace organic tissues, hydrogels must meet two essential requirements: possessing great geometric complexity and, after suffering of a damage, being able to self-heal independently, exactly like living tissues. > > . > > The development of these materials may now be easier, and cheaper, thanks to the use of 3D printing: the researchers in the MP4MNT (Materials and Processing for Micro and Nanotechnologies) team of the Department of Applied Science and Technology of the Politecnico di Torino, coordinated by Professor Fabrizio Pirri, have demonstrated, for the first time, the possibility of manufacturing hydrogels with complex architectures capable of self-healing following a laceration, thanks to 3D printing activated by light. The research was published by the prestigious journal Nature Communication in an article entitled “3D-printed self-healing hydrogels via Digital Light Processing” (DOI 10.1038/s41467-021-22802-z). Up to now, hydrogels either \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/pdt-nff042821.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [New 3D-Printed Home Looks Like Lars Homestead from STAR WARS](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-3d-printed-home-looks-like-lars-homestead-from-star-wars/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Bologna- and Milan-based architectural firm, Mario Cucinella Architects (or MC A ), and the Italian 3D-printing company, WASP , have built a beautiful prototype house out of machine-printed clay. The house, the builders say, is unique in that it could help to mitigate the ecological impacts of construction, as well as provide more affordable housing. It also, incidentally, looks a lot like the Lars homestead from Star Wars .** > > . > > Although above ground. Mario Cucinella Architects It’s Nice That reported on MC A and WASP’s prototype, which the latter company constructed in Massa Lombarda; a rural municipality in Italy’s Ravenna province. And while the serene region of Italy is far more bucolic than the Great Chott salt flats of Tatooine , the home itself would easily fit in on the fictional desert planet. WASP founder, Massimo Moretti, along with Bologna’s School of Sustainability ( SOS ), came up with the idea for the unique domicile. Its name, TECLA, is a portmanteau of the words “technology” and “clay,” as well as a reference to a fictional locale in the Italian novel, Invisible Cities . (The book explores what’s possible with imagination by envisioning 55 fictitious cities .) Mario Cucinella Architects The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at nerdist.com](https://nerdist.com/article/3d-printed-home-lars-homestead-star-wars-tatooine/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction --- ### [Download and 3D-Print 18,000 Artifacts from Art History through Scan the World](https://3dprintingtoday.com/download-and-3d-print-18000-artifacts-from-art-history-through-scan-the-world/) **Published:** April 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“Scan the World might be one of the only institutions where visitors are encouraged to handle the most-valued sculptures and artifacts from art history.** > > . > > The open-source museum hosts an impressive archive of 18,000 digital scans—the eclectic collection spans artworks like the “ Bust of Nefertiti ,” the “ Fourth Gate of Vaubam Fortress ,” and Michaelangelo’s “ David ” in addition to other items like chimpanzee skulls —that are available for download and 3D printing in a matter of hours. > > . > > Searchable by collection, artist, and location, Scan the World recently teamed up with Google Arts and Culture, which partners with more than 2,000 institutions, to add thousands of additional pieces to the platform. Each page shares information about an artifact’s history and location, in addition to technical details like dimensions, complexity, and time to print—scroll down on to view images of finished pieces uploaded by the community, too. While much of the collection focuses on Western art, it’s currently bolstering two sections that explore works from India and China . Scan \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thisiscolossal.com](https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/04/scan-the-world/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Archaeology & History, Art and Sculpture --- ### [Humans Can Now 3D Print Structures on the Moon Using Local Lunar Materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/humans-can-now-3d-print-structures-on-the-moon-using-local-lunar-materials/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For a few years now, NASA has been working hand in hand with teams all over the world to further the development of the Artemis program. One team in specific, Texas-based ICON , is looking to 3D print some of the first settlements and structures to be found on the Moon.** > > . > > Honestly, NASA needs no introduction, but very few people have heard of ICON. To understand why NASA chose to work with this company to further space travel and occupation, understand that at this moment, ICON is selling 3D printed homes. Seriously, you read that just fine. To do this type of work, this team developed a 3D printer named the Vulcan. The Vulcan is simply a machine that can be adjusted to print up to a height of 8.5 feet (2.6 meters), width of 28 feet (8.5 meters), and length of 70 feet (21.3 meters). > > . > > Oh, and it’ll print your home with a speed of around 7 inches (17.78 cm) per second. If this isn’t the future, I don’t know what is. With the announced Project Olympus meant to be building structures on the Moon, a few problems also arise. One of the main issues is that of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.autoevolution.com](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/humans-can-now-3d-print-structures-on-the-moon-using-local-lunar-materials-160008.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [Hexagon and Authentise collaborate to digitise every step of the 3D printing workflow](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hexagon-and-authentise-collaborate-to-digitise-every-step-of-the-3d-printing-workflow/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new partnership between Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Authentise is set to make additive manufacturing more predictable, repeatable and traceable through end-to-end software solutions which digitise “every step” of the AM workflow.** > > . > > The two companies believe the technical challenges of connecting and applying data from design, manufacturing operations, materials properties and inspection have inhibited the ability to consistently apply AM to new designs. New solutions created through this new alliance will apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to mitigate waste and quality issues during the design phase and improve the repeatability of AM processes through either on-site or global operations. > > . > > Andre Wegner, CEO, Authentise said: “We are excited to combine Hexagon’s solutions with our open workflow management engine to offer a unique end-to-end solution platform. Integrating data from Hexagon’s best-of-breed software and sensors helps deliver a seamless experience for users, automation across their process, and unlocks the ability to learn from data. This partnership represents a step change for the industry – together we’re delivering the integrated digital thread for additive manufacturing that customers have sought for so long.” This collaboration is said to have been made possible by a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/hexagon-authentise-collaborate-digitise-3d-printing-workflow/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies --- ### [FABULOUS releases BLUECARE food-safe 3D printing powder](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fabulous-releases-bluecare-food-safe-3d-printing-powder-2/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **France-based FABULOUS, a developer of polymeric 3D printing materials, has introduced a new powder material specifically tailored to the needs of the food industry.** > > . > > The newly launched product, a PA11-based powder called BLUECARE, is recognizable for its unique blue color and has been certified for Food Contact Application in the EU. In other words, BLUECARE is fit for applications that will come into contact with food and alcohol, such as machinery parts in food production systems. In fact, the powder material has already been put to use by IDPRINT 3D, a French design and 3D printing firm which is using BLUECARE to develop 30 cm wide modular food conveyor belts. > > . > > “BLUECARE is the ideal material for additive manufacturing parts for food conveyors, avoiding the manufacture of a mold that is too expensive for the number of parts to be made,” said Mr. Panchot, Manager of IDPRINT 3D. Blue plastics are now commonly used in the food industry: the high visibility of the color is easy to detect should any pieces end up in a food product and any possible \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/fabulous-bluecare-food-safe-3d-printing-powder/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Food, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Energy-Saving Gas Turbine from the 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/energy-saving-gas-turbine-from-the-3d-printer/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing has opened up a completely new range of possibilities. One example is the production of novel turbine buckets. However, the 3D printing process often induces internal stress in the components, which can, in the worst case, lead to cracks. Now a research team has succeeded in using neutrons from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) research neutron source for non-destructive detection of this internal stress—a key achievement for the improvement of the production processes.** > > . > > Gas turbine buckets have to withstand extreme conditions: Under high pressure and at high temperatures, they are exposed to tremendous centrifugal forces. In order to further maximize energy yields, the buckets have to hold up to temperatures that are actually higher than the melting point of the material. This is made possible using hollow turbine buckets which are air-cooled from the inside. These turbine buckets can be made using laser powder bed fusion, an additive manufacturing technology: Here, the starter material in powder form is built up layer by layer by selective melting with a laser. Following the example of avian bones, intricate lattice structures inside the hollow turbine buckets provide the part with the necessary stability. The manufacturing process creates internal stress \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eletimes.com](https://www.eletimes.com/energy-saving-gas-turbine-from-the-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Dutch city of Nijmegen gets longest 3D-printed bicycle bridge in the world](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dutch-city-of-nijmegen-gets-longest-3d-printed-bicycle-bridge-in-the-world/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“It is wonderful to see it is finally happening. After a lot of talking, thinking, pow wows and other things, finally, the 29.5 meter 3D printed bridge is being placed. Wow, what a joy!” Those were the words of a happy Michiel van der Kley when a few weeks ago construction began on one of his babies, the longest 3D-printed bicycle bridge in the world in the Zwanenveld district of the Dutch city of Nijmegen.** > > . > > Van der Kley was no doubt very relieved as well, because the bridge should have been built much sooner. But for some inexplicable reason the project was put on hold for a long time. Evidently this was due to the lengthy wait for the final permits. But now the time has finally come! And soon the first cyclists will be able to cross the bridge in the De Geologenstrook park. Artist impression Michiel van der Kleij Green Capital of Europe 3D printed bridges are not unique in themselves. There are several, but this is the largest of its kind. The idea originated a few years ago in Van der Kley’s studio. That \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at innovationorigins.com](https://innovationorigins.com/dutch-city-of-nijmegen-gets-longest-3d-printed-bicycle-bridge-in-the-world/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [Change The World -- For Good Or Evil?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/change-the-world-for-good-or-evil/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When startups pitched VCs back in the day, almost every pitch had some big, blue-sky promise to “change the world.” Looking back, it’s clear the world has been changed by the companies and technical innovations of the past twenty years. Cars can drive autonomously, MRSA innovation has resulted in vaccines that are on the verge of stopping a global pandemic, and you can order and receive in an hour groceries, hardware, books, and shoes — all thanks to Amazon’s extraordinary supply chain innovations.** > > . > > And yet it’s hard to put this “change the world” force as entirely positive. Things have gotten better in some ways — and in other fundamental ways, less fair. Uber drivers are cogs in a massive global wheel. Amazon workers compete with robots in football-field-sized factories. Facebook runs its free social network with a Big-Brother-style tracking and monetization business model that watches clicks and listens to your voice through its Alexa app. Which is to say — we’ve changed the world, but for the better? As we look at the growing power and potential of technology that’s on the horizon, it’s worth asking if it’s time to retire “change the world” for a more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mediapost.com](https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/362701/change-the-world-for-good-or-evil.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Artificial intelligence now used in 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/artificial-intelligence-now-used-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) are now being merged to develop alloys with new properties resulting in unheard of components. Henning Fehrmann, founder of the Fehrmann Tech Group, is the honorary spokesperson of the 3D Printing Network, and founded BlueSc.AI as a new corporate division in summer 2020. Dr. Achim Tappe, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is among the data science and AI experts at the helm.** > > > > “3D printing is a unique means of producing individually optimised components in an environment-friendly manner,” said Tappe. However, many factors have to be accounted for to come up with an ideal result. “It is actually a highly complex process. The choice of material, parameters, influences during melting and atomisation and the subsequent heat treatment are pivotal as they all interact with each other.” Manual tests cost time and money. > > . > > “So we rely on AI and a digital twin to calculate the perfect composition of component-specific metal alloys in a cost-saving, quick manner.” Smart instead of big data A digital twin creates a computer model that behaves exactly like the real process. “Computers are getting better and better at this, but creating a realistic image is not easy,” said Tappe, as the process is based on quantitative and qualitatively sufficient amounts of data and there are limits to that. “At present, we are working with smart rather than big data and have to keep falling back on assumptions,” he added. Tappe’s previous work included stints at NASA, the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, AKKA Technologies, Big Yonder and Aurubis. The Fehrmann Tech Group \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hamburg-news.hamburg](https://hamburg-news.hamburg/en/innovation-science/artificial-intelligence-now-used-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [India's first 3D-printed home offers affordable housing 'solution'](https://3dprintingtoday.com/indias-first-3d-printed-home-offers-affordable-housing-solution/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **India’s first 3D-printed home may provide a solution to the country’s shortage of affordable housing, using a technology that is quicker, cheaper and more efficient than traditional construction, housing experts said. The single-storey home, measuring about 56 square metres (600 square feet), was built by Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions in the southern Indian city of Chennai, in collaboration with home-building charity Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.** > > . > > A home can be built in just five days and be customised, so the technology is suitable for the government’s affordable housing programme, as well as for disaster resettlement, said Adithya Jain, Tvasta’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “Traditional construction is tedious and time consuming, and people are increasingly getting left out as affordability is limited, or settling for low-quality homes,” Jain told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “An affordable home need not be of low quality. With 3D printing we can ensure good quality housing that is affordable and resilient to disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones that people in low-quality homes are more vulnerable to,” he said. Large-scale 3D printing is gaining steam around the world, with some projects producing a home in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/article/india-housing-3d/indias-first-3d-printed-home-offers-affordable-housing-solution-idUSL8N2MK5WW) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Massivit launching biggest 3D printer yet](https://3dprintingtoday.com/massivit-launching-biggest-3d-printer-yet/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, a leading provider of large-volume 3D printing solutions, will launch the industrial-grade Massivit 5000 3D printing system this week, through a live webinar at 5pm AEST on Sunday.** > > . > > Launching on Sunday via webinar: Biggest Massivit 3D yet, the 5000 The launch webinar will unveil technology and features of the Massivit 5000, which are designed for manufacturers and service providers across a wide range of industries, including visual communication and scenic fabrication. > > . > > The Massivit 5000 enables manufacturers and service providers to expedite their lead times for large-volume prototyping, tooling and custom manufacturing by up to 30 times the production speed of other technologies. Based on the company’s patented Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology – already adopted across 40 countries for cost-effective production of large, custom parts – the Massivit 5000 offers a range of resolutions, print modes and materials, which it says optimises quality, fidelity, and speed requirements for various industries. New automation features and capabilities also allow operators to improve workflow efficiencies and enable even easier monitoring and operations. This latest addition to the Massivit 3D portfolio of large-volume 3D printers facilitates fast production of complex, large \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.print21.com.au](https://www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/massivit-launching-biggest-3d-printer-yet) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [New industrial-grade 3D printer offers a strong price-to-features ratio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-industrial-grade-3d-printer-offers-a-strong-price-to-features-ratio/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Zmorph has released a new product in its portfolio, the industrial 3D printer Zmorph i500. The company rebranded last year to focus on the industrial market, and its R&D team has now developed this professional, high-performance 3D printer that responds to the most common problems the industrial 3D printing sector faces, with new features, all available at a reasonable price.** > > . > > The device is intended for cost-effective low-volume production, custom tooling, and rapid prototyping. It is a reliable, high-performance, large volume 3D printer for manufacturers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The device is an ideal addition to automotive, R&D, aerospace, production, defence and similar industries. The machine provides a large printing volume of 500 x 460 x 300 mm, enabling it to print multiple parts simultaneously or create large models, thus maximising productivity. The Dual Drive Dual Extruder featuring a Nozzle Lifting System works with various sensors to deliver repeatable and high-quality results. Zmorph i500 is easy to use. Its ergonomic touch panel offers a user-friendly UI to Filament Flow System. The operator just requires to start the project and wait for the results. The machine sensors monitor the smooth flow of material and indicate any obstacles. To maximise uptime \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.electropages.com](https://www.electropages.com/2021/04/new-industrial-grade-3d-printer-offers-strong-price-features-ratio) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [ABS Guides Industry on the Use of Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/abs-guides-industry-on-the-use-of-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ABS has published comprehensive guidance on the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the marine and offshore industries. The ABS Guide for Additive Manufacturing focuses on two main categories of metal AM processes: Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition.** > > . > > The Guide defines the ABS approval and certification process for AM facilities and AM parts by providing standards for AM design, feedstock material, building processes, inspection and testing. The Guide includes a strong focus on the quality of the materials and of the manufacturing process, both of which are key elements of the ABS process. “This exciting technology can shrink the supply chain and lead times for specialized and complex parts as well as introduce new efficiencies driven by design innovation, reduced manufacturing time and improvements in parts availability. It clearly has a significant role to play in the future of the marine and offshore industries, and ABS is committed to supporting its safe, efficient and sustainable adoption,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Technology. Also known as 3D printing, AM is a process of fusion/joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer. AM \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at maritime-executive.com](https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/abs-guides-industry-on-the-use-of-additive-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Maritime, Materials --- ### [3D Printing's New Challenge: Solve the US Housing Shortage](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printings-new-challenge-solve-the-us-housing-shortage-2/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.** > > . > > 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, uses machines to deposit thin layers of plastic, metal, concrete and other materials atop one another, eventually producing three-dimensional objects from the bottom up. In recent years, 3D printers have mostly been used to create small quantities of specialized items such as car parts or prosthetic limbs, allowing consumers or businesses to produce just what they need using the machines at home or work. > > . > > Now a small number of startups around the world are applying 3D printing to home construction, arguing that it’s faster, cheaper and more sustainable than traditional construction. They say these technologies could help address severe housing shortages that have led to soaring home prices, overcrowding, evictions and homelessness across the U.S. But 3D home construction is still in the early stage of development. Most startups in this field \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mbtmag.com](https://www.mbtmag.com/home/news/21403554/3d-printings-new-challenge-solve-the-us-housing-shortage) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D printing supports Thomas Pesquet on his mission aboard the International Space Station](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-supports-thomas-pesquet-on-his-mission-aboard-the-international-space-station-2/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last Friday, French astronaut Thomas Pescet flew for the second time to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 6-month flight. In doing so, he becomes the first French captain of the International Space Station. And if we’re talking about that today, it’s because it’s shipped with 3D printed parts, in particular packaging for Meals provided by the Hanaf group, as well as a protective bag for the French astronaut sleeping squad.** > > . > > These parts are designed from Recyclable and edible foam , Based on PHA, is a polymer of natural origin made by bacteria. These foams, designed with the ComposiTIC technology platform, provide high protection, isolating shock and vibration. The ComposiTIC technology platform was established in 2014 at the University of South Brittany (UBS). Its goal is to develop Vehicles Innovative thanks to robotic fiber placement technology. The platform was ordered by CNES as part of Thomas Pesquet’s ESA Alpha mission. Over the next six months, the French engineer must do several maintenance as well as a hundred scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station. Additive manufacturing has been called for. These are PHA pellets that have been transformed into filament for 3D part printing (Image credits: UBS) 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.awanireview.com](https://www.awanireview.com/3d-printing-supports-thomas-pesquet-on-his-mission-aboard-the-international-space-station/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [3D Printed Shields Protect Guts During Radiotherapy](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-shields-protect-guts-during-radiotherapy/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MIT have developed 3D printed shields to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the side effects of radiotherapy.** > > . > > Using CT scans, the devices can be custom printed to suit each patient’s anatomy. The materials they’re made of contain high atomic number elements that help to shield tissues from gamma and X-rays. Radiotherapy can be highly effective at targeting tumors and helping to shrink them. However, it can also have significant consequences for nearby healthy tissues. The side effects can be particularly pronounced in the delicate tissues of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, and range from esophagitis and proctitis to mucositis. > > . > > “It’s not uncommon for gastroenterologists to be called in to consult on a case to support a patient who is experiencing side effects of radiation in the esophagus, small intestine or anywhere else in the gastrointestinal tract,” said C. Giovanni Traverso, a researcher involved in the project, via a press release. “When we treat patients with radiation, we do our best to minimize the area of healthy tissue that receives radiation and break up treatment into small doses, but it’s a fine balance. We want to administer the most dose we can to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medgadget.com](https://www.medgadget.com/2021/04/3d-printed-shields-protect-guts-during-radiotherapy.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [3D-Printed Houses: Ultimate Backyard Construction Gets Real](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-houses-ultimate-backyard-construction-gets-real/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“For sale: a new ranch-style, 130 square meter house located in Long Island, New York. Three bedrooms, living room, open kitchen, two bathrooms, garage. Starting price: $300,000. Special feature: it will be the first 3D-printed house sold in the United States.”** > > . > > Since the ad appeared in February , Kirk Andersen’s phone has been ringing off the hook: SQ4D, the start-up he runs, has developed the 3D-printing technology that will get this house off the ground in a few weeks… if the construction goes as planned. 3D-printer XXL version SQ4D is not new to this. At the end of 2019, the 12-person company printed its first building that serves as a model house. “We printed the entire wall in 48 hours,” says Kirk Andersen. “We used that to test our technology, and also to get all the approvals so we could sell the next house. This all took over a year because of the COVID-19 crisis.” SQ4D’s technology resembles an XXL version of the most common 3D-printers. On a large gantry circulates a print head whose movements, controlled by computer, follow the plan of the house. With each pass, a nozzle deposits a layer of concrete of about two centimeters. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at worldcrunch.com](https://worldcrunch.com/tech-science/3d-printed-houses-ultimate-backyard-construction-gets-real) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction --- ### [Zmorph Releases New Industrial-Grade 3D Printer - i500](https://3dprintingtoday.com/zmorph-releases-new-industrial-grade-3d-printer-i500-2/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Zmorph i500. Zmorph is an established Polish brand known for its range of multitool 3D printers, the latest being Zmorph Fab, an all-in-one desktop 3D printer, which was released in December 2020.** > > . > > The company rebranded last year to focus on the industrial market and its R&D team has now developed a professional, high-performance 3D printer which responds to the most common problems the industrial 3D printing sector faces, with new features, all available at a reasonable price. > > . > > Zmorph i500 is designed for cost-effective low-volume production, custom tooling, and rapid prototyping. It’s a reliable, high-performance, large volume 3D printer for manufacturers, engineers, and other industrial professionals. Zmorph i500 is a perfect addition to automotive, R&D, aerospace, production, military and similar industries. The machine features a large printing volume of 500 x 460 x 300 mm, which enables it to print multiple parts simultaneously or create large models thus maximising productivity. The Dual Drive Dual Extruder featuring a Nozzle Lifting System works with various sensors to deliver repeatable and high-quality results. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/23673/zmorph-releases-new-industrial-grade-3d-printer-i500) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Why This Time Can Be Different for 3D Printing Tech](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-this-time-can-be-different-for-3d-printing-tech-3/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The ARK 3D Printing ETF is higher by 24% year-to-date and has more than doubled in value over the past year, confirming that 3D printing stocks are roaring back to life.** > > > > > > > > However, some investors still remember the 2013 bust in 3D printing stocks, prompting thoughts about whether or not this time will be different. Back then, 3D printing equities were seen as one of the original disruptive technologies – a trait that holds true today. But hype permeated the market and the related stocks fell almost as rapidly as they surged. Some investors are wagering that the coronavirus pandemic will lift PRNT and its components again this year. > > . > > “Fans are betting that the pandemic has forced companies to reconsider how they manufacture goods longer term, with some looking more toward onshore production to prevent supply issues and shortages,” reports Laura Forman for the Wall Street Journal . PRNT is the first U.S.-listed ETF dedicated to the 3D printing theme . The fund is one of two passively managed products from New York-based Ark Investment Management . ARK believes 3D printing will revolutionize manufacturing by collapsing the time between design and production, reducing costs, and enabling greater design complexity, accuracy, and customization than traditional manufacturing. PRNT’s roster “is composed of equity securities and depositary receipts of exchange-listed companies from the U.S., non-U.S. developed markets and Taiwan that are engaged in 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at etfdb.com](https://etfdb.com/disruptive-technology-channel/this-time-different-3d-printing-tech/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Companies --- ### [TCT Asia will be held in Shanghai for seventh edition](https://3dprintingtoday.com/tct-asia-will-be-held-in-shanghai-for-seventh-edition/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **China’s leading 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing event will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China, from 26-28 May 2021. SHANGHAI, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Exhibition organiser VNU Rapid News Co. Ltd. has confirmed a new venue for TCT Asia 2021, China’s leading event for 3D printing and additive manufacturing.** > > . > > The event will take place from 26-28 May 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC), hall 7.1. Duncan Wood, Chairman of VNU Rapid News Co. Ltd remarked, “On the back of a highly successful 2020 edition we are delighted to be back doing what we do best, bringing the Chinese additive manufacturing community together to make connections and learn from great content. Last year TCT Asia played its part in the post-COVID-19 resurgence, in May this year it will cement its position as the home of industrial additive manufacturing in China.” “We are excited about our new venue choice for this year, the National Exhibition and Convention Centre is a stunning facility and will look forward to welcoming our exhibitors, visitors and partners to the show.” TCT Asia 2021 will host over 250 exhibitors, representing the entire 3D printing and additive manufacturing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at us.acrofan.com](http://us.acrofan.com/detail.php?number=458175) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Synthetic ivory can be 3D printed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/synthetic-ivory-can-be-3d-printed/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Check mates: two chess pieces that were 3D printed with the new artificial ivory. The dark lines were added to more precisely mimic ivory. (Courtesy: Technical University of Vienna) Claimed to be highly realistic and elephant-friendly, a new alternative to ivory has been developed by researchers in Austria. L** > > . > > ed by Jürgen Stampfl at the Vienna University of Technology, the team used stereolithography to 3D print a replica material called “Digory”, which they claim closely mimics both the mechanical and optical properties of real ivory. Their approach could make it far easier for conservators to restore historical ivory artefacts. > > . > > Renowned for its aesthetic appearance, durability, and ease of sculpting, ivory has been used for centuries to create practical and artistic objects. However, its use has extracted a terrible toll on elephant populations and its global trade was banned completely in 1989. Today, conservators use synthetic replica materials to restore damaged ivory artefacts – yet none of these are fully able to recreate characteristics like the colour, translucency, and surface gloss of the real thing. Stamfl’s team aimed to recreate these properties using stereolithography: a 3D printing technique that uses heated, light-sensitive resins to construct polymer materials layer by layer. Previously, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com](https://physicsworld.com/a/synthetic-ivory-can-be-3d-printed/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Art and Sculpture, Education and Research, Materials --- ### [Skin and Bones Repaired by Bioprinting During Surgery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/skin-and-bones-repaired-by-bioprinting-during-surgery/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones of the face and skull is difficult because of the many layers of different types of tissues involved, but now, researchers have repaired such defects in a rat model using bioprinting during surgery, and their work may lead to faster and better methods of healing skin and bones.** > > . > > “This work is clinically significant,” said Ibrahim T. Ozbolat, Hartz Family Career Development Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery, Penn State . “Dealing with composite defects, fixing hard and soft tissues at once, is difficult. And for the craniofacial area, the results have to be esthetically pleasing.” > > . > > Currently, fixing a hole in the skull involving both bone and soft tissue requires using bone from another part of the patient’s body or a cadaver. The bone must be covered by soft tissue with blood flow, also harvested from somewhere else, or the bone will die. Then surgeons need to repair the soft tissue and skin. Ozbolat and his team used extrusion bioprinting and droplet bioprinting of mixtures of cells and carrier materials to print both bone and soft tissue. They report their results in Advanced Functional Materials. For further \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/23678/skin-and-bones-repaired-by-bioprinting-during-surgery) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [How 3D printing and robots improve knee replacement surgery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-and-robots-improve-knee-replacement-surgery/) **Published:** April 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Total knee replacement surgery has intrigued me since 1979, when my grandfather had the procedure performed on both knees. The prostheses of that era were designed to anatomically mimic the motion of a knee joint, making them superior to their hinge-action predecessors of the ’60s. But as I’ve discovered since undergoing my own knee replacement surgery last November, today’s prostheses, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes have vastly improved since Gramps was rolled into the operating room.** > > . > > Advancements in what’s medically known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) include materials developed specifically for implants and their 3D-printed components, as well as the use of surgical-assist robots. To learn more about TKA and 3D printing’s role in producing implants, I contacted Stryker Corp. , the manufacturer of my new knee and the robot that assisted with its implantation. I spoke with Robert Cohen, president of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies entity. Cohen, who earned multiple engineering degrees at New Jersey Institute of Technology in the 1980s, has spent his career manufacturing implants. He also has unfettered enthusiasm for how digital technologies like \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/how-3d-printing-and-robots-improve-knee-replacement-surgery) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Shaking Up the Home Construction Industry; Selling to the Next Generation of Homebuyers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/shaking-up-the-home-construction-industry-selling-to-the-next-generation-of-homebuyers/) **Published:** April 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **On this episode of ‘Your Future Home’: The co-founder of Mighty Buildings discusses challenges that the construction industry faces, and how his company is working to solve those issues with 3D printing; A real estate broker discusses how brokers are building their brands around younger homebuyers; Cheddar breaks down mortgage terms to prepare you for the homebuying process.** [Click here to view original web page at cheddar.com](https://cheddar.com/media/shaking-up-the-home-construction-industry-selling-to-the-next-generation-of-homebuyers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Construction --- ### [Sourcing Low-Criticality Parts for Aircraft with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sourcing-low-criticality-parts-for-aircraft-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** April 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing (AM) has matured significantly as a manufacturing technique over the last 5 years. Along with this, knowledge of AM within companies has increased and its opportunities are increasingly discussed at board-level, especially as pandemic-driven fractures in supply chains and unpredictability in demand have spurred several industries to consider decentralized and on-demand manufacturing.** > > . > > In the aerospace industry, applications of the technology are rapidly diversifying from structural components such as GE’s LEAP fuel nozzle to cabin interiors such as Airbus’s retrofit spacer panels . The industry conversation around additive manufacturing frequently focuses on printing safety-critical metal parts. However, in the meantime, the 3D printing of low-criticality plastic components has been rapidly maturing. Materialise, an EASA 21.G-certified additive manufacturing company, manufactures an estimated 26,000 3D-printed parts per year across the Airbus A350 ecosystem. These low-criticality applications have clear commercial benefits from AM, using the on-demand, tooling-free nature of the technology to eliminate overstock risk and warehousing costs. The first 3D-printed part to be placed in the cabin of commercial Airbus aircraft was this panel in Ultem, pictured on the left during its 3D printing process at Materialise, and on the right in its finished form. Low Criticality, High Potential So, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/mro/sourcing-low-criticality-parts-aircraft-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [The Wizard 480+, APS’ versatile solution for composite 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-wizard-480-aps-versatile-solution-for-composite-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** April 27, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Since its founding in 1987, Austrian company APS GmbH has built a solid bedrock of knowledge in the areas of robotics, automation and composite materials.** > > . > > In recent years, the company has channeled this expertise towards the development of a versatile composite 3D printing platform, the Wizard 480+, which (after several years of development) was launched in early 2020. The system is unique within the landscape of composite 3D printers, offering a hybrid model for fused filament fabrication (FFF) and continuous filament fabrication (CFF) that is compatible with many (and we mean many) types of material. > > . > > This versatility is owed to the Wizard 480+’s dynamic tool change system, which enables up to four different print heads to function at once. These print heads are also designed for easy changing: they can reportedly be swapped out in under three seconds using the printer’s automated system. The patent-pending print head configuration gives users the ability to print parts with up to four materials, including conventional FFF plastics (like ABS and PLA), high performance plastics (like PEEK and PEKK), continuous fiber materials (like carbon \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/wizard-480-aps-versatile-composite-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Virtual Review: the Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/virtual-review-the-formlabs-fuse-1-sls-3d-printer/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The desktop fused filament fabrication (FFF) movement quickly saw a proliferation of low-cost FFF systems, which was followed by a similar trend with desktop vat photopolymerization machines.** > > . > > The low-cost selective laser sintering (SLS) revolution, however, hasn’t been as quick to take off. This is, in part, due to the cost of the components involved and the complexity of SLS machines. Nevertheless, the trend is occurring at a slower pace, with several firms now offering desktop SLS machines, including Sinterit , Sintratec , Sharebot , and Formlabs. > > . > > The most recently released is the Fuse 1 from Formlabs, which attempts to offer affordable SLS 3D printing with the quality now expected of the Formlabs brand. We recently got a chance to see a demonstration of the Form 3L large-format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer from the Cambridge-area startup. Now, Joshua Niman, Sales Engineering Lead at Formlabs, has given us a look at the Fuse 1 so that we could get a sense for its workflow and ease-of-use. Setting up an SLS print in the company’s PreForm software is similar to doing so with an SLA system, except that there is no need for support structure generation due to the fact that the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/280911/virtual-review-the-formlabs-fuse-1-sls-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [What Will Smart Warehouses Mean for Retailers?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-will-smart-warehouses-mean-for-retailers-2/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Technology is rapidly improving every aspect of our lives. Technology adds convenience to the lives of consumers, resulting in new challenges for retailers.** > > . > > Many retailers have moved business online due to customer behavior trends and global circumstances. 2020 saw a 13.9% increase in online retail in the US alone. With the right technologies in place, companies can be more flexible in serving the market. In the US, ecommerce sales totaled US $792 billion last year. Globally, consumers bought US $4 trillion worth of goods online in 2020. > > . > > The significant increase in online retail changes a retailer’s needs. Retailers will need better ecommerce tools and ways to manage sales processes, inventory, and deliveries. Modern warehouses can address the needs of retailers and digital consumers. In many industries, companies incorporate AI to complete menial tasks. The development of AI means that software and robots can mimic aspects of human behavior. AI can be beneficial in recognizing patterns, completing tasks like compiling warehouse management reports , and making decisions. Ecommerce giant Amazon has already adopted smart warehouses and is reaping the rewards. Smart warehouses can improve order fulfillment for other retailers, too. What is a Smart Warehouse? A warehouse is a building \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.business2community.com](https://www.business2community.com/product-management/what-will-smart-warehouses-mean-for-retailers-02401408) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Will today’s 3D printer startups follow the path of the machine tool industry?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/will-todays-3d-printer-startups-follow-the-path-of-the-machine-tool-industry-2/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Each day it seems another 3D printer manufacturing company has opened its doors and is busy advertising its wares.** > > . > > I’m not naming names, but many of these are FFF (fused filament fabrication) printers, machines that are relatively easy to construct and, given the wide array of filaments now available, provide a relatively easy point of entry for an entrepreneur aiming to become the next Stratasys or Ultimaker. > > . > > The question is, how many of these startups will still be around in 10 years? Or even five? > > . > > As a young machinist, I would leave work on Friday afternoons and visit the used machinery dealer in downtown Hopkins, a Minneapolis suburb near where I lived. I wandered the dimly lit aisles, inhaling the oily, dusty smells while searching for an engine lathe and a knee mill with which I could start my own machine shop. There were Cincinnatis and Bridgeports, of course, as well as endless Brown & Sharpes, Bullards and Bridgeports, Dakes and LeBlonds, Kingstons, Clausings, and Lansings. I ended up with a Logan lathe and Gorton fixed-head jig mill. Though good machines in their day, both were tired. They did, however, fit within my meager budget. My visits \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/blog/additive/will-todays-3d-printer-startups-follow-the-path-of-the-machine-tool-industry) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: April 25, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-april-25-2021/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While there are still plenty of webinars to attend this week, we’ve also got some virtual events and training opportunities, including nTop Week, TÜV SÜD virtual training, the NAMIC Virtual Summit, and more. Stay tuned for the details below!** > > . > > nTop Week: Reintroducing the First Principles of nTopology Starting on Monday, April 26th and going through Thursday, the 29th, nTopology will be hosting nTop Week: Engineering Design . With keynote and partner presentations, live demonstrations, student design competition talks, and more, the company will be reintroducing the first principles of its nTopology software, and what they mean for design, engineering, and manufacturing. Each day will begin at 10:30 am EST, and attendees will also have the chance to pose questions to nTopology’s product, simulation, and application engineering teams at the end. “In April 2019, we launched nTop Platform (now simply called nTopology). And more than just a new Platform launch, what we actually introduced was a new paradigm in geometry creation for engineering. Since then, we have discussed and demonstrated mostly the features we introduced. However, reflecting on all of the revolutionary designs that have been enabled with nTopology, now it is time to use the value of these applications \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/280919/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-4-25-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D printing using electron beams](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-using-electron-beams/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Prof. Dr. Carolin Körner, Chair of Materials Science and Engineering for Metals at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant, which is not only extraordinary funding, but also recognition of Erlangen and Nuremberg as an exceptional location for science and research.** > > . > > The EU has granted 3 million euros in funding to support research in additive manufacturing of high-performance components using high-energy electron beams. Additive manufacturing (AM), better known as 3D printing, is increasingly becoming a key technology in industry. > > . > > Until now, the process has been used predominantly for manufacturing prototypes and small batches. Typically, AM uses a computer-operated laser beam to create three dimensional workpieces layer by layer from liquid plastics or metal powders, usually based on hardening or melting processes. > > . > > ‘The laser method is the method of choice for most applications, but it has some critical disadvantages,’ says Carolin Körner. ‘It is very hard to monitor manufacturing quality during production and certain high-performance alloys cannot be processed at all.’ Electron beam for super alloys Carolin Körner has been researching alternative methods for producing high-performance metal alloys. Instead of laser beams, she uses high-energy electron beams, like those commonly used in scanning electron microscopy. The basis \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/3d-printing-using-electron-beams-548890/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, People --- ### [350 Layers of Coiled Clay Form an Organic Low-Carbon Home Made Through 3D-Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/350-layers-of-coiled-clay-form-an-organic-low-carbon-home-made-through-3d-printing/) **Published:** April 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > ****Last summer, The New York Times Magazine published a series of articles declaring that climate migration—a global exodus that’s predicted to displace between 50 and 300 million people worldwide—has begun.**** > > . > > As more regions surrounding the equator become uninhabitable due to rising temperatures, crop losses, and disasters, entire populations will be forced to relocate to regions with more stable environments and economies. This impending movement coupled with an ongoing lack of affordable housing has sparked a wave of conversation about how best to remedy the looming crisis. As a partial antidote, a Bologna-based studio, Mario Cucinella Architects , teamed up with the 3D-printing company WASP to design a low-carbon home that’s easily and quickly reproduced. Called “ Tecla ,” the prototype is a pair of sloping domes that can be built in only 200 hours using an average of six kilowatts of energy. It’s made of 350 layers of coiled clay, which is sourced from a nearby river, that serves as thermal insulation for the earthen structure complete with a living area, kitchen, and sleeping quarters. Two skylights embedded in the roof of the 4.2-meter-tall domes allow light to enter the 60-square-meter space. A short \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thisiscolossal.com](https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/04/tecla-wasp-mario-cucinella/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Environment --- ### [(19) Post | Feed | LinkedIn](https://3dprintingtoday.com/19-post-feed-linkedin/) **Published:** April 14, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** [Click here to view original web page at www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6785982653280649217/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Construction, Design / Engineering, Metal, Technology --- ### [12 ways 3D printing changed the world](https://3dprintingtoday.com/12-ways-3d-printing-changed-the-world/) **Published:** April 5, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Few technologies have proved to be as revelatory as 3D printing in recent times. It’s astounding to think that up until just a few years ago the idea of being able to print out any real, physical object you could imagine – all safely at home – was mostly considered the stuff of science fiction.** > > . > > Though the earliest 3D printing technologies can be traced back to 1986, when the first patent was issued for an SLA apparatus invented by Charles Hull, it was not until January 2009 that the first commercially available consumer 3D printer, the BfB RapMan, was put up for sale. The move was like the start of an avalanche. Soon, projects like Z Corp’s Spectrum Z510, RepRap and MakerBot’s Cupcake CNC kit began to change the world for good. 3D printers could be bought to use in anyone’s living room or office, and for many, it marked the start of the next industrial revolution. Fast-forward to today and 3D printing has been used to develop the world’s first fully drivable 3D-printed car, made up of 212 layers, and has enabled astronauts to quickly print much-needed tools on the International Space Station. One day soon, it could \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.creativebloq.com](https://www.creativebloq.com/features/12-ways-3d-printing-changed-the-world) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [Wohlers Report: 3D Printing Industry Grew 7.5% in 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wohlers-report-3d-printing-industry-grew-7-5-in-2020/) **Published:** March 18, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > The Wohlers Report, often lauded as the “AM Bible,” found that the 3D printing industry grew 7.5 percent in 2020. While the growth is significantly lower than the industry’s approximately 25 percent average over the last ten years, it’s hopeful news in the gloom of the pandemic. Wohlers released their latest report on March 16th. The report , compiled with co-authors from 34 countries, marks their 26th year of reporting on the industry. This makes for an impressive pedigree in a young industry, and their testimonials page is filled with accolades. Citron Research says, “More than just the bible of 3D printing, it is the New Testament as well as the Old Testament. We can’t think of another industry where a single source has such a compelling handle on the entire scope of industry trends.” This year’s 375-page report focused on how COVID-19 had impacted the printing industry. The writers found that, despite the pandemic, there had still been an industry expansion of 7.5 percent. That growth brought the worldwide AM market to almost $12.8 billion by the end of 2020. Not all of the news was good. Wohlers found that the industry’s growth had lagged behind the last \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/279943/wohlers-report-3d-printing-industry-grew-7-5-in-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth --- ### [Pellet-extrusion systems move 3D printing beyond prototyping](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pellet-extrusion-systems-move-3d-printing-beyond-prototyping/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Titan Robotics Ltd. builds 3D printers that extrude polymer pellets, a technology aimed at reducing material costs, increasing material options, and speeding the printing process.** > > . > > “We set out to solve the challenges that had kept 3D printing a prototyping business,” said Clay Guillory, the founder and head of services at Titan, Colorado Springs, Colo. “We saw pellet extrusion as the avenue to get there.” > > . > > Pellet-based extrusion technology is similar to fused filament fabrication (FFF). One difference is that pellets are an injection molding-type feedstock, unlike the filament used with traditional FFF printers. Titan CEO Rahul Kasat said pellets, which are used to make filament, are one-tenth the cost of filament. “So you skip that extra conversion step and \[don’t pay\] the additional cost of making filament.” > > . > > In addition, Kasat pointed out that a pellet extruder melts and deposits plastic significantly faster than filament-based machines. This translates into faster print speeds for both large parts and large numbers of parts. How much faster? According to Guillory, printing a large part with filament can take weeks, while a pellet extruder can do the job in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/pellet-extrusion-systems-move-3d-printing-beyond-prototyping) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K Review: High Resolution 3D Printing, Low Cost](https://3dprintingtoday.com/phrozen-sonic-mini-4k-review-high-resolution-3d-printing-low-cost/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K resin 3D printer offers high resolution ideally suited for making finely detailed models but utilizes a tedious calibration process that has a few quirks. The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is an affordable entry in the increasingly-competitive resin 3D printer market which offers high resolution at a low cost.** > > . > > If you’re interested in printing small models or objects and capturing as much fine detail as possible, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a machine that may work for your application. The build volume of the Sonic Mini 4K is typical for resin machines in this price range, but the high Pixels-Per-Inch density makes this a machine that stands out from the rest. Specifications Machine Footprint 9.8″ x 9.8″ x 12.9″ (24.9cm x 24.9cm x 32.8cm) Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: Included in the Box (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The SM4K includes all of the accessories required to get the printer up and running, as well as a few of the consumables that you’ll need to process and clean printed parts. You get a USB thumb drive preloaded with ChituBox 1.7.1, an Allen key for adjusting the build plate, a plastic scraper for the FEP film, disposable \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/phrozen-sonic-mini-4k) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Rancho Mirage lands the country’s first 3D-printed housing community](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rancho-mirage-lands-the-countrys-first-3d-printed-housing-community/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Rendering of the 3D-printed home in Rancho Mirage. Rancho Mirage, the desert playground city dotted with resorts and golf courses, is about to get a jolt into the 21 st century. Development group Palari just named it the site of the country’s first 3D-printed community, which is set for completion by next spring.** > > . > > The Coachella Valley community will cover five acres and include 15 eco-friendly homes — all of which will be made from 3D-printed panels by Mighty Buildings, a construction technology company based in Oakland. Each property will include a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home of 1,450 square feet on a 10,000-square-foot lot with a swimming pool and deck for $595,000. A few will feature an additional 700-square-foot ADU with two bedrooms and a bathroom for $850,000. They also offer high-tech Darwin wellness systems by New York-based Delos, with water filtration and circadian lighting. Optional upgrades include a pergola, cabana, hot tub, fire pit and outdoor shower. The pre-sale campaign started in late February and sold out within days, with buyers paying $1,000 to reserve a spot, according to Palari CEO Basil Starr. “It was reassuring to see such demand for these homes,” Starr said, adding that most of the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.latimes.com](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-03-10/rancho-mirage-lands-the-countrys-first-3d-printed-housing-community) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Architecture, Companies, Construction --- ### [Rapid 3D Printing Method Developed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rapid-3d-printing-method-developed/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **It looks like science fiction: A machine dips into a shallow vat of translucent yellow goo and pulls out what becomes a life-sized hand. But the seven-second video, which is sped-up from 19 minutes, is real. The hand, which would take six hours to create using conventional 3D printing methods, demonstrates what University at Buffalo engineers say is progress toward 3D-printed human tissue and organs — biotechnology that could eventually save countless lives lost due to the shortage of donor organs.** > > . > > “The technology we’ve developed is 10-50 times faster than the industry standard, and it works with large sample sizes that have been very difficult to achieve previously,” says the study’s co-lead author Ruogang Zhao, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering. It centers on a 3D printing method called stereolithography and jelly-like materials known as hydrogels, which are used to create, among things, diapers, contact lenses and scaffolds in tissue engineering. The latter application is particularly useful in 3D printing, and it’s something the research team spent a major part of its effort optimizing to achieve its incredibly fast and accurate 3D printing technique. “Our method allows for the rapid printing of centimeter-sized hydrogel models. It significantly \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.technologynetworks.com](https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/rapid-3d-printing-method-developed-346439) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Researchers explore 3D printing materials to print realistic aorta models](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-explore-3d-printing-materials-to-print-realistic-aorta-models-2/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Personalized 3D printed models created from cardiac imaging data, mainly from cardiac CT images have been increasingly used in cardiovascular disease, primarily in the preoperative planning and simulation of complex surgical procedures, as well as medical education.** > > . > > 3D printed models are proved to be highly accurate in replicating normal anatomy and cardiac pathology with reported differences less than 0.5 mm between 3D printed models and original sources images. Further to these applications, a new research direction of utilizing 3D printed models is to study the optimal CT scanning protocols in cardiovascular disease with the aim of reducing radiation dose while preserving diagnostic image quality. > > . > > To achieve this goal, an appropriate printing material is essential to ensure that the printed models possess elasticity and flexibility similar to normal tissue properties. Zhonghua Sun, a John Curtin Distinguished Professor and medical imaging researcher from Curtin University, Australia has been in search of suitable 3D printing materials to print realistic models, and more importantly, to print cardiovascular models with similar tissue properties to replicate heart and aortic arteries. Prof. Sun’s research interests lie in 3D image visualization and diagnosis; 3D printing, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in medical applications, specifically in the cardiovascular \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210308/Researchers-explore-3D-printing-materials-to-print-realistic-aorta-models.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Scientists are using 3D printers to grow artificial wood in labs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-are-using-3d-printers-to-grow-artificial-wood-in-labs/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Scientists in America are conducting a new study that aims to grow artificial timber in a lab without sunlight or soil. The research, which is being carried out at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is at the forefront of scientific efforts to improve the sustainability of construction materials and reduce the need for deforestation.** > > . > > The team of researchers at MIT, which is being led by PhD student Ashley Beckwith, have used 3D printers to produce a gel that can be used to shape plant cells into the required shape. The process began with a sample extracted from the leaves of a Zinnia plant (a relative of the daisy) that was then grown into the desired wood-like plant tissue called lingin (an organic polymer that lends wood its firmness) through the use of hormones. The practical implications of the projects are radical. Depending on the scalability and affordability of the technology, the findings promise a complete reconfiguration in land-use and construction, with the ability to grow wood to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hero-magazine.com](https://hero-magazine.com/article/186832/scientists-are-using-3d-printers-to-grow-artificial-wood-in-labs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [Stereolithography: 3D Printed Human Organs and Tissue Now Possible With Revolutionary Method](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stereolithography-3d-printed-human-organs-and-tissue-now-possible-with-revolutionary-method/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > A new method in high-speed 3D printing utilizes stereolithography and hydrogels–jelly-like materials that speed up the process, making 3D printed organs possible in the near future. > > . > > 3D printing was developed by Hideo Kodama in 1981 which was expanded in the next decades, eventually leading to the modern 3D printers used today. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is a process of creating three-dimensional solid objects with the help of computers. It enables you to create complex structures with less material used in traditional manufacturing methods. The fast-paced evolution of 3D printing technologies has been used to rehabilitate coral reefs in Hong Kong, 3D print milk-based products, and are now widely used in home products. > > . > > Many 3D printer manufacturers boast that the future of additive manufacturing is 3D printing organs, although the technology isn’t quite there. On the other hand, a new study from the University of Buffalo may be the key to seeing 3S printed organs in the near future. (Photo : Photo by Mushroom from Pexels) ALSO READ: New Method Developed to 3D Print Milk-Based Products Studying High-Speed Stereolithography for 3D Printing Organs The study published in the journal Advanced Healthcare \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sciencetimes.com](https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/30030/20210307/3d-printed-organs-happen-sooner-expected.htm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [The Machines are here – 3D Printing – A genuine challenge to Intellectual Property laws and rights holders?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-machines-are-here-3d-printing-a-genuine-challenge-to-intellectual-property-laws-and-rights-holders/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Although 3D printing technology has been in existence for several decades, its recent proliferation makes it clear that never before as much as now, has this technology presented as acute a challenge to Intellectual Property (IP) laws and rights holders, and to traditional manufacturing practices.** > > . > > The prolific rate at which 3D printers are being produced is realistically projected to result in a 3D printer becoming a common household device in the next few years. This could ultimately decentralise manufacturing, by enabling virtually anyone to become a manufacturer in the comfort of their home. Naturally, such a result would significantly disrupt the general order of business, and do so in a far-reaching manner that would affect the economy at large, e.g. with reference to the availability of employment and the collection of taxes. > > . > > 3D Printing requirements Generally, to create a product using a 3D printer, one requires (i) a digital file of the product to be 3D printed, (ii) instructions that would instruct the 3D printer to additively print the product, and a material that will be used to print the product in 3D. A 3D printer also needs \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cbn.co.za](https://www.cbn.co.za/featured/the-machines-are-here-3d-printing-a-genuine-challenge-to-intellectual-property-laws-and-rights-holders/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Ultralow-Temperature Supercapacitors Using Porous Carbon Aerogel – Could Power Mars & Polar Missions](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ultralow-temperature-supercapacitors-using-porous-carbon-aerogel-could-power-mars-polar-missions/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A porous carbon aerogel improves the low-temperature performance of supercapacitors, which could help supply energy for space missions and polar activities.** > > . > > Adapted from Nano Letters 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04780 NASA’s Perseverance Rover recently made a successful landing on Mars, embarking on a two-year mission to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples. Because Mars is extremely cold — nighttime temperatures can drop below -112 F — heaters are required to keep the rover’s battery system from freezing. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters have 3D printed porous carbon aerogels for electrodes in ultralow-temperature supercapacitors, reducing heating needs for future space and polar missions. > > . > > Jennifer Lu, Yat Li and colleagues wanted to develop an energy storage system that could operate at very low temperatures without heating units, which add weight and energy requirements to instruments and machinery, such as the Mars rovers. So the researchers 3D printed a porous carbon aerogel using cellulose nanocrystal-based ink, and then freeze-dried it and further treated the surface. The resulting material had multiple levels of pores, from the 500-μm pores in the lattice-like structure, to nanometer-sized pores within the bars of the lattice. This multiscale porous network preserved adequate ion diffusion and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/ultralow-temperature-supercapacitors-using-porous-carbon-aerogel-could-power-mars-polar-missions/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Education and Research --- ### [Your Garage Needs a 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/your-garage-needs-a-3d-printer/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last year, I picked up a 2021 Honda Accord Touring painted in that proper, clear-coated-primer shade of gray (Honda calls it Sonic Gray Pearl for some reason). It’s a great car with tons of small luxury features, but when I went to put my bags in the trunk for the first time, I noticed that there was no trunk pull.** > > . > > Now, you might think I’m overreacting, but I hate touching my paint. Hate it. To think that I have to put my greasy fingers on the lid of my trunk to close it is asinine, and to know that Honda even designed a factory mounting point for an $8 part (which isn’t equipped on U.S. models) is enraging. That’s when it hit me: why not just 3D-print one ? Rob Stumpf Like a glove. I mean, if 3D printing and prototyping are good enough for automakers, surely they’re good enough for me, right? I broke out my calipers and took some measurements, then designed a part ( which you can download here ) that could snap into place and let me pull my trunk closed without having to touch the paint. Three hours later, I pulled the completed part \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thedrive.com](https://www.thedrive.com/news/39606/your-garage-needs-a-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Your Next House May Pop Out of a 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/your-next-house-may-pop-out-of-a-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** March 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A cycle bridge in Gemert, the Netherlands, which Dutch officials claim is the first in the world to be 3D printed.** > > . > > In the Netherlands, renowned for its canals, bridges are a common sight. But four bridges in particular are construction oddities: each 26-foot structure was fashioned from concrete by a giant robotic printer. They are part of a revolution that is seeing 3D printers, which extrude plastic and other materials to build up solid objects, move from the tabletop to the construction lot. > > . > > Since 2017, several companies and groups in the U.S., Europe and Asia have ‘printed’ bus-stop shelters and convention-hall partitions, as well as entire homes. The techniques of 3D printing are still in the early stages, but commercial-grade printers could radically change the construction business in the next decade. Experts believe they could cut construction time in half, reduce costs by as much as a third, and offer greener, sturdier designs, with more scope for customization. As the technology takes off, the global 3D printing construction market is forecast to reach USD14.9 billion by 2026 from just USD4.6 million in 2019, according to Polaris Market Research. A Jack of All Trades 3D construction printers work a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.scientificamerican.com](https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/pictet/your-next-house-may-pop-out-of-a-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Shapeways Scales On-Demand Manufacturing to Meet Diverse 3D Printing Applications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/shapeways-scales-on-demand-manufacturing-to-meet-diverse-3d-printing-applications-3/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Shapeways, a leader in powering digital manufacturing, has reached important milestones in scaling its manufacturing solutions to meet diverse customer requirements worldwide.** > > . > > To date, the company has produced more than 20 million parts using 10 different printing technologies and 90 different materials and finishes. Over a million customers across 160 countries have selected Shapeways to simplify and speed the production of everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) to combat COVID-19 to 3D-printed prosthetics and a growing list of unique, one-of-a-kind products. > > . > > “Shapeways fosters creative freedom by removing manufacturing guesswork and complexity,” said Miko Levy, chief revenue officer of Shapeways. “Our purpose-built software, automated manufacturing workflows and quality processes are accelerating success for some truly groundbreaking products.” > > . > > For BeeHero , smart hives are the key to ensuring that bees thrive while optimizing hive productivity. To that end, the company relies on sensors and data science to help beekeepers and farmers quickly predict and prevent problems. The sensors in the BeeHero smart system are housed in two 3D-printed halves produced by Shapeways using Nylon 12 \[Versatile Plastic\] material and selective laser sintering (SLS) technology for added flexibility, durability and strength. By leveraging Shapeways’ \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/shapeways-scales-on-demand-manufacturing-to-meet-diverse-3-d-printing-applications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [instalimb uses 3D scanning and printing to make prosthetic legs more affordable](https://3dprintingtoday.com/instalimb-uses-3d-scanning-and-printing-to-make-prosthetic-legs-more-affordable-2/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Instalimb is a Philippines-based company that’s on a mission to make prostheses more affordable. Using 3D scanning and 3D printing technology, the team produces high-quality prosthetics at a faster rate and at a lower price. Instalimb’s CEO, Yutaka Tokushima, first formed the company in 2017 after treating a patient with gangrene caused by diabetes. Due to the lack of affordable prosthetic legs, the patient did not undergo an amputation and he sadly died. After witnessing this somber reality,** > > . > > Tokushima set about developing a way to manufacture prostheses at a very low price. The process begins by measuring the patient using a 3D scanner. with this data as a starting point, Instalimb then designs a custom prosthesis using 3D-CAD software. the result is a high-quality socket that fits the end-user perfectly. To realize the products, they utilize a specialized 3D printer that uses cheap but quality plastic composite materials. The overall process reduces production costs and production time by one-tenth when compared to traditional methods. ‘All the instalimb employees and I are confident that this can be a solution for the desperate situation concerning prosthetic legs in emerging and developing countries around the world. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designboom.com](https://www.designboom.com/technology/instalimb-3d-printing-prosthetic-legs-more-affordable-02-11-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, People, Prosthetics --- ### [How can 3D printing technology drive down the prices of goods](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-can-3d-printing-technology-drive-down-the-prices-of-goods/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A social survey has been conducted with only one question, ‘What would a person do if one got a one-way ticket for time travel?’ The outcome shows that most people would rather visit the future than go back to the past. It seems that people do appreciate the high quality as well as the convenience of modern life. Nowadays, people also live much longer because of advancements in technologies that serve them in many aspects of their lives.** > > . > > This article will discuss factors that affect the reduction of prices of goods and commodities and the impact of 3D printing technology on the availability and reduction of the prices of goods now and future. Industrial Revolution It began in the United Kingdom in the 18th century and later in many other parts of the world. It was a significant social and economic transition to new manufacturing processes. This transition included going from hand production methods to machines, use of steam power instead of human or animals, and mass production of iron and chemicals that helped to make necessary tools for every industry. The industrial revolution was responsible for population growth and a significant boost to the global economy. Economic Globalization \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaljournal.com](http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4972348) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [7 Days for 3D Printing to Remake America](https://3dprintingtoday.com/7-days-for-3d-printing-to-remake-america-4/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There’s a situation brewing in America that you need to know about. Now, before you think “Oh no! More doom and gloom,” this is a #BOP situation … if you know how to play it.** > > . > > As you know, I’m very bullish, optimistic and positive on new-world real estate in America. But our country is facing a problem when it comes to houses. Luckily, one of our Bold Profits mega trends is the solution: 3D printing. And it can fix it all in just seven days… It’s remaking the way we do everything, and is at the center of America’s new Golden Age. > > . > > And today, I’ll tell you all about this revolution sweeping the housing sector through the rise of American manufacturing… All you need to set yourself up to profit from it? Just one ETF. Here’s why we need this 3D printing solution that will meet major demand and give your investment the extra boost you need to lock in your gains. We Need More Houses… Right now, mortgage rates are at all-time lows and the biggest generation of Americans are hitting their prime home-buying years. So, the demand for new houses is incredibly high. According to Redfin, home \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at banyanhill.com](https://banyanhill.com/7-days-3d-printing-to-remake-america-prnt-etf/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction --- ### [ANYCUBIC’s Photon Mono 3D Printer creates 5- by 3- by 6.5-inch models at a low of $229](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anycubics-photon-mono-3d-printer-creates-5-by-3-by-6-5-inch-models-at-a-low-of-229/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Creality Sermoon D1 review: An industrial-level 3D printer for under 0](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ultimaker-s5.jpeg "Creality Sermoon D1 review: An industrial-level 3D printer for under 0")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-sermoon-d1-review-an-industrial-level-3d-printer-for-under-700/) ## [Creality Sermoon D1 review: An industrial-level 3D printer for under $700](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-sermoon-d1-review-an-industrial-level-3d-printer-for-under-700/) Jul 19, 2021 Welcome to ZDNet's DIY-IT project lab, where I'm testing 3D printers for your entertainment and edification. Today,... **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D printing tech used to operate on 18-month-old](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-tech-used-to-operate-on-18-month-old/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **An 18-month-old born with a rare condition — a triangular front of the head — underwent a successful surgery to correct the deformity at a private hospital in the city recently. Normally, the bones forming the skull are separated by joints called sutures, which also serve as centres of growth. Dr Sonal Gupta, director, neuro and spine surgery, Fortis Shalimar Bagh, said these sutures fuse at set times after birth, resulting in lack of skull growth in a direction perpendicular to the suture.** > > . > > “However, the brain is still growing rapidly during this period and needs space to do so. Therefore, the condition needed to be corrected, as it could hamper the neuro-psychological development of the child, in addition to the obvious aesthetic defect,” she added. The doctor said they fed the digital data from the patient’s 3D CT scan into the 3D printer to print two rapid prototype skull and upper face models, which were exact replicas of the patient’s skull. “We worked on these to determine the exact size of the bony cuts on the patient’s skull. There was no scope for even smallest of deviations, as it could cause blindness, profuse bleeding or even brain \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/3d-printing-tech-used-to-operate-on-18-month-old/articleshow/80868910.cms) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Geopolitical Regions, Medical --- ### [3D printing experts have the local edge](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-experts-have-the-local-edge/) **Published:** February 12, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Monocure3D has more than 50 resellers of their resin around the world. While imported resins for 3D printing are increasingly common, Sydney-based resin developer & manufacturer Monocure3D is winning with customers in Australia and abroad.** > > . > > Director Charlie Anderson spoke with Manufacturers Monthly. Quality, consistent and reliable products and services are what keeps the customers coming back to Monocure3D. While the market for imported resins for 3D printers are growing, director Charlie Anderson said being a locally based developer & manufacturer gives the business an edge over its overseas competitors. > > . > > All resins are manufactured at the factory in Regents Park, with the products developed in-house by experienced chemists. “The main benefit from us is that we don’t run out of stock. That’s because we’re making it locally,” Charlie said. “Keeping it locally made means we can control every step of the process and ensure all our products undergo very strict quality-control before being sent to the customers. We can quickly react to the market requirements, rather than having to wait for products to be made overseas.” The quality control procedure ensures each new batch of resin is matched and tested against the previous batch to make sure it is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.manmonthly.com.au](https://www.manmonthly.com.au/features/3d-printing-experts-local-edge/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [1016 Industries Debuts Its First-Ever Permanent 3D-Printed Body Kit for the Ferrari F8](https://3dprintingtoday.com/1016-industries-debuts-its-first-ever-permanent-3d-printed-body-kit-for-the-ferrari-f8/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > Riding on the success of its 3D-printed kit for the McLaren 720S earlier last year, 1016 Industries is now introducing the first-ever permanent 3D-printed kit for a truly special supercar: the Ferrari F8 . Constructed completely out of carbon fiber, production of the tailored kit requires a three-step process which the company says will ensure the safety and longevity of its components, first involving a special treatment for durability and flexibility, followed by soaking the material to prevent cracks, then finished with a premium paint job to the client’s preference. The modified components themselves accentuate the F8’s already elegant silhouette, and include changes to everything from the headlights and suction ducts to the side bumpers, side skirts, and its rear diffuser. “The Ferrari F8 is an iconic vehicle that celebrates automotive excellence and prestige, and we knew we needed to debut our brand-new permanent 3D printed carbon fiber kit for this special project,” said the company’s CEO Peter Northrop. “As we continuously look for innovative design ideas, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to explore the true capabilities of turning a 3D print into a permanent kit available to our customers. The 1016 Industries F8 is made for automotive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hypebeast.com](https://hypebeast.com/2021/2/1016-industries-3d-printed-carbon-fiber-ferrari-f8-kit) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Design / Engineering, Materials --- ### [Why 3D Printing Will Disrupt The $12 Trillion Manufacturing Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-3d-printing-will-disrupt-the-12-trillion-manufacturing-industry/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We don’t know which way the future will take us, but there is a convergence of great minds across international borders developing technologies that are rapidly about to change our world for the better.** > > . > > Advancements in technologies across 3D printers, artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality, blockchain, DNA sequencing, energy storage and much more allow people to innovate at rapid speeds. It might be that this historical time in history, that we live in, technology will surprise us all and leap forward faster than we can anticipate because of Moore’s Law. However, at the same time, many traditional businesses that aren’t part of digital ecosystems might take longer to adjust and need to play ‘catch up’. > > . > > Moore’s Law And Exponential Growth — In 1965 engineer Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors per silicon chip would double every year. Moore’s Law is a technological law with the assurance of Newton’s laws of motion. Basically, once a product or service is translated into the digital world, it has the potential to grow exponentially as per Moore’s Law. The first 3D printer was created in the 1980s, but we only recently see multiple applications for 3D printed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at medium.com](https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/why-3d-printing-will-disrupt-the-12-trillion-manufacturing-industry-91b54ac9ec1) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [MIT CSAIL develops the LaserFactory capable of printing robots](https://3dprintingtoday.com/mit-csail-develops-the-laserfactory-capable-of-printing-robots/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A group from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) developed an autonomous system that prints functional, custom-made devices and robots.** > > . > > This single system, known as the LaserFactory uses a three-ingredient recipe that lets users create structural geometry, print traces, and assemble electronic components like sensors and actuators. Two parts work in harmony to make the Factory possible: a software toolkit that allows users to design custom devices, and a hardware platform that fabricates the devices. > > . > > CSAIL PhD student Martin Nisser says that this type of “one-stop shop” could be beneficial for product developers, makers, researchers, and educators looking to rapidly prototype things like wearables, robots, and printed electronics. “Making fabrication inexpensive, fast, and accessible to a layman remains a challenge,” says Nisser, lead author on a paper about LaserFactory that will appear in the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in May. “By leveraging widely available manufacturing platforms like 3D printers and laser cutters, LaserFactory is the first system that integrates these capabilities and automates the full pipeline for making functional devices in one system.” Inside LaserFactory Let’s say a user has aspirations to create their own drone. They’d first design their device by placing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/mit-csail-develops-the-laserfactory-capable-of-printing-robots/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research --- ### [Metal 3D Printing: Who Needs Supports?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/metal-3d-printing-who-needs-supports/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In metal 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) there is one dominant technology for printing industrial, production-quality parts: powder bed fusion (PBF). PBF technology is widely used to produce medical implants, gas turbines, aerospace parts and multiple other applications across the dental, energy and automotive sectors. It is the most mature and widely used technology because it can produce production-quality parts that cannot be produced by any other method.** > > . > > However, PBF has its challenges, one of which is the need for “supports” when printing parts using typical PBF systems. The word “support” can be misleading, especially to those who come from the polymer 3D printing space. Supports in metal 3D printing work counter-intuitively like “anchors” that hold down , rather than hold up, features within the part. This is to prevent a part from distorting from the residual stresses caused by the high processing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.machinedesign.com](https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21154652/metal-3d-printing-who-needs-supports) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Metal --- ### [A ballet of blood and 3D printing: Behind the visual effects of The Midnight Sky](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-ballet-of-blood-and-3d-printing-behind-the-visual-effects-of-the-midnight-sky/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The debut of The Midnight Sky on Netflix might be one of the quietest premieres of George Clooney’s career, with the sci-fi drama arriving on the streaming service amid relatively little fanfare shortly after a pandemic-limited theatrical release. Despite that lack of buzz, the gripping, atmospheric film was named one of the year’s best movies by the National Board of Review and is a contender for an Academy Award nomination for its breathtaking visual effects.** > > . > > The Midnight Sky is directed by Clooney and has the actor portray a terminally ill scientist who must embark on a dangerous journey through the Arctic Circle in order to let a returning spacecraft know the Earth is no longer habitable due to a recent global catastrophe. Felicity Jones portrays a crew member on the Aethe, a massive, deep-space exploratory vessel returning from a journey to K-23, a fictional moon of Jupiter capable of supporting human life. > > . > > Digital Trends spoke to Graham Page and Shawn Hillier, the VFX supervisors from Oscar-winning studio Framestore who were tasked with bringing the movie’s unique vision for both long-term space travel and an environmental apocalypse to the screen. From the Aether’s forward-thinking use of existing tech to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaltrends.com](https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-midnight-sky-visual-effects-interview-netflix-vfx/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Entertainment --- ### [3D Printing Polymers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-polymers/) **Published:** February 11, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers in the labs of Christopher Bates, an assistant professor of materials at UC Santa Barbara , and Michael Chabinyc, a professor of materials and chair of the department, have teamed to develop the first 3D-printable “bottlebrush” elastomer. The new material results in printed objects that have unusual softness and elasticity — mechanical properties that closely resemble those of human tissue.** > > . > > Conventional elastomers, ie rubbers, are stiffer than many biological tissues. That’s due to the size and shape of their constituent polymers, which are long, linear molecules that easily entangle like cooked spaghetti. In contrast, bottlebrush polymers have additional polymers attached to the linear backbone, leading to a structure more akin to a bottle brush you might find in your kitchen. The bottlebrush polymer structure imparts the ability to form extremely soft elastomers. For more information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Bioprinting 2018 – 2028: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts . The ability to 3D-print bottlebrush elastomers makes it possible to leverage these unique mechanical properties in applications that require careful control over the dimensions of objects ranging from biomimetic tissue to high-sensitivity electronic devices, such as touch pads, sensors and actuators. Two postdoctoral researchers — Renxuan Xie and Sanjoy \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/23077/3d-printing-polymers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Materials --- ### [Series Production of 5G Car Antennas Made Possible with SLS 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/series-production-of-5g-car-antennas-made-possible-with-sls-3d-printing/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Civil antenna manufacturer Rhosoon Intelligent Technology is 3D printing 5G vehicle-mounted antennas. The devices execute high-performance communication for remote areas with weak network coverage and to support emergency services working under extreme conditions.** > > . > > The Chinese-based company turned to Farsoon ‘s laser powder bed fusion system to produce its innovative 5G product, which is smaller and lighter than traditional car antennas and can replace complex equipment in vehicles with better performance. The company has now taken its new antenna design into mass additive manufacturing and will begin commercializing it for car designers and manufacturers. > > . > > The global automotive market has seen an increase in the adoption of connectivity technologies to improve navigation systems, safety, and entertainment. One of the latest market research reports by Technavio places remote diagnostics as a critical motivator for increased interest in automotive antennas, particularly in mid-segment cars. Like in numerous other industries, fifth-generation wireless technology, known as 5G, could disrupt the automotive sector. Expected to transform the way we drive, 5G now being hyped to an extraordinary degree. In China, the volume of 5G connected car sales could jump to 7.1 million units in 2025, accounting for 40% of the country’s total connected car units sold. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278780/series-production-of-5g-car-antennas-made-possible-with-sls-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Automotive, Companies, Technology --- ### [Researchers Develop an Elastic Material for Stretchy, Soft 3D-Printed Parts — Without Solvents](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-develop-an-elastic-material-for-stretchy-soft-3d-printed-parts-without-solvents/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara have detailed a method of 3D printing soft, elastic materials — resembling human skin in their mechanical properties — at room temperatures and without solvents.** > > . > > “We start with long polymers that are not crosslinked,” explains first author Renxuan Xie of the team’s work. “That allows them to flow like a fluid. But, after you shine the light on them, the small molecules between the polymer chains react and are linked together into a network, so you have a solid, an elastomer that, when stretched, will return to its original shape.” > > . > > The approach involves self-assembling bottlebrush polymers, which begin as a soft butter-like solid but liquefy under sufficient pressure — making them suitable for use in a 3D printer using direct ink writing (DIW). Post-printing, the material is exposed to ultraviolet light — transforming it into a permanent solid with a softness similar to that of human skin. Printed at a low temperature, the clever material requires no solvents and should be bio-compatible. > > . > > “The modulus of our material is a thousand times smaller than that of a rubber band,” Xie notes. “It is super-soft — it feels \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.hackster.io](https://www.hackster.io/news/researchers-develop-an-elastic-material-for-stretchy-soft-3d-printed-parts-without-solvents-4eb8fdd91dc4) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Materials --- ### [Wasted: Reducing construction waste with giant 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wasted-reducing-construction-waste-with-giant-3d-printers/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **One company uses a giant 3D printer to prefabricate studios off-site. There’s a small granny flat in Fox Hills in the southern part of Culver City. The house is white, modern, and has two glass walls. One of the solid walls curves to become the roof. It’s the 350 square foot studio model. Its construction created nearly no waste. The company behind it: Mighty Buildings.** > > . > > It is one of several companies in California trying to make housing construction more affordable by prefabricating or manufacturing homes off-site. It is similar to the model of mass producing cars. “It \[has\] a full kitchen and all the appliances, and it has a separate bathroom. And we could install it in the backyard within two weeks,” says Head of Sales Natalie Dobrynina. The shell is affordable, and it takes less than a day to build. It’s a new technology in construction that’s picking up steam: 3D-printed buildings. Natalie Dobrynina says it takes less than two weeks to install this studio model in your backyard. Photo by Frances Anderton. Construction waste makes up almost a third of all the stuff we dump in landfills. We build so much in this state, and when \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.kcrw.com](https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/construction-housing-waste-quake/wasted-3d-printed-buildings) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Architecture, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [How Is 3D Printing Changing Biomedical Engineering?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-is-3d-printing-changing-biomedical-engineering/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Medical fields are always looking for innovation. In other industries, new technologies can help companies earn more money, but in medicine, they can save lives. Many recent advancements have pushed medicine forward, but 3D printing is particularly promising.** > > . > > 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, hasn’t been around for long but has already shown tremendous potential. This technology has enabled manufacturers and hobbyists alike to produce parts quickly and cheaply. As printing methods and materials advance, these benefits can apply to biomedical engineering as well. Additive manufacturing has already seen implementation in biomedical engineering, and it has the potential to disrupt the entire field. > > . > > Here’s how. More Affordable Bionics and Prosthetics > > . > > High costs are one of the most significant issues across all medical fields. Cutting-edge treatments and technologies are typically expensive, which can prevent many patients from accessing the best health care. This issue is especially poignant in prosthetics and bionics, where only 15% of American amputees can cover the cost of a prosthesis. Additive manufacturing is far faster and uses less material than traditional techniques. As a result, it can produce the same products at a fraction of the cost. A 3D-printed prosthetic hand could cost as little as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at thebossmagazine.com](https://thebossmagazine.com/biomedical-engineering-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Mighty Buildings Lands $40M Series B To Build Homes With 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/mighty-buildings-lands-40m-series-b-to-build-homes-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Construction tech startup Mighty Buildings has raised $40 million in a Series B round, the company said Tuesday. Mighty Buildings builds homes using 3D printing, robotics and more sustainable materials.** > > . > > The company, which came out of stealth in August 2020, says it can take care of the entire homebuilding process from permitting to appliance installation. “We aim to unlock productivity in construction by introducing new materials, 3D printing and robotics to the industry,” Chief Operating Officer Alexey Dubov said in an interview with Crunchbase News. “Basically, what we are making a reality is to be able to build in a more sustainable, efficient and affordable way.” > > . > > Construction and real estate tech has been an active area for investment in the last year with home sales climbing. Companies in the construction tech space raised $918 million in total funding in 2020, according to Crunchbase data. Mighty Buildings created a proprietary building material similar to a synthetic stone that can be 3D printed, making the building process faster and with zero waste, Dubov said. Mighty Buildings’ material can also maintain a structure’s temperature better than concrete, wood, or steel, according to the company. Khosla Ventures and Zeno Ventures co-led the round, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.crunchbase.com](https://news.crunchbase.com/news/mighty-buildings-lands-40m-series-b-build-homes-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Material](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-choose-the-right-3d-printing-material/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Learning to successfully execute a 3D printing project opens doors to new efficiencies, repeatability and innovation – but it’s not as simple as hitting start and hoping for a clean print. When you’re ready to start a new 3D printing project, you have to address one core dilemma – what will you actually print the project with?** > > . > > Material selection is key, and there are a number of variables that determine the material you choose. Since some printing materials can print more than one type of object, these decisions can get tricky. Fortunately, there are specific questions you can ask to narrow down the field and help you pick the right material for every unique project. > > . > > Does Your Project Have Mechanical Properties? > > . > > This is the first and most important question to ask when determining which material to use for your 3D printing project. Mechanical properties help a product respond to physical forces exerted upon it, and the finished result may need to hold up to differing amounts of those forces. For example, does your finished product or part need to be flexible, so it can bend when used? Does it need to be durable and strong, so it can withstand \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at marketscale.com](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/how-to-choose-the-right-3d-printing-material/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [How 3D printing can simplify intravascular device testing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-can-simplify-intravascular-device-testing/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Testing thrombogenicity of a heart valve has always required an in vivo assessment. The in vitro blood loop offers a less expensive, faster option of thrombogenicity testing for valves through the use of custom 3D-printed chambers.** > > . > > Many specialty medical devices, such as mapping catheters, large-vessel stent grafts, intravascular pumps (LVADS), endovascular grafts and artificial valves are destined for deployment within the patient’s vasculature in a flowing blood path. Device regulators need to be assured that neither the surface characteristics nor the device materials could cause inappropriate interactions with blood. Therefore, a critical part of the regulatory submission for market approval of these devices will be an assessment of thrombogenicity — assessing for surface- or materials-mediated activation of circulating platelets or components of the blood-clotting cascade that may result in thrombus formation and pose a risk to patient safety. > > . > > Although these complex and bulky devices may be single-use, such as a mapping catheter, or permanent implantables such as stent grafts or valves, the hemocompatibility testing in all cases will require a stringent assessment of thrombogenicity as stipulated in Table 1 of ISO 10993-4 Biological evaluation of medical devices – \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com](https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/how-3d-printing-can-simplify-intravascular-device-testing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Improving Li-ion battery performance using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/improving-li-ion-battery-performance-using-3d-printing/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Increasing the mass of an electrode reduces power density due to the longer distance that ions and electrons must travel. Electrode designs need a rethink.** > > . > > Since their invention in the 1970s, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become a cornerstone of modern society, powering everything from personal portable electronics to space satellites. This technology has made such an impact in shaping the world that its inventors, John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019. > > . > > There is still significant ongoing research in improving LIB performance, as they are not only essential to meeting the requirements of the devices of the future — ones that are smaller and cheaper, with substantially longer battery lives and faster charging capabilities — they are also critical to realizing a more sustainable and greener society. Emerging technologies that rely on batteries, such as electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage for renewable energy sources have the potential to reduce society’s dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. However, these applications all require batteries with higher energy densities and/or faster charge and discharge rates than are currently available. The energy and power densities of conventional LIBs that use planar \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.advancedsciencenews.com](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/improving-li-ion-battery-performance-using-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Electronics, Technology --- ### [Meet the 3D Printed Parts That Are on Their Way to Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/meet-the-3d-printed-parts-that-are-on-their-way-to-mars/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When the Perseverance rover touches down on Mars on February 18, it will carry with it almost a dozen metal 3D printed parts.** > > . > > Five of those parts will be found in an device critical to the rover’s mission: the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry, or PIXL. Mounted at the end of the rover’s cantilever arm, the PIXL will analyze rock and soil samples on the Red Planet’s surface to help assess the potential for life there. The 3D printed parts of the PIXL are its front and back cover, mounting frame, X-ray bench, and bench support. > > . > > At first glance, they look like relatively simple parts, a few thin-walled housing pieces and brackets that might be made from formed sheet metal. But the stringent requirements of this instrument (and the rover in general) proved to be a match for additive manufacturing (AM) paired with extensive postprocessing steps. 2021 Will Be Dramatic, Too — How Is Your Tooling? Metalworking Index Signals Slowing Expansion in November 2020 Function First Engineers \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/meet-the-3d-printed-parts-that-are-on-their-way-to-mars) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [Indian space startup fires world’s first fully 3D printed rocket engine as others play catch up](https://3dprintingtoday.com/indian-space-startup-fires-worlds-first-fully-3d-printed-rocket-engine-as-others-play-catch-up-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Agnikul Cosmos has become the world’s first company to successfully test a fully 3D printed rocket engine. It only takes four days to produce and can carry payloads of upto 100 kilos into lower earth orbit (LEO).** > > . > > While the first company to be successful in such an endeavour, there are others who are fast catching up and realise the value of 3D printed engines versus conventional assembly. Rocket engines are tough to build, and they’re even tougher to 3D print because all the details have to be ‘just right’ for the rocket to work successfully. > > . > > But, an Indian space startup based out of Chennai has pulled off this mammothian task. Agnikul Cosmos has successfully fired its higher stage semi-cryogenic rocket engine called Agnilet. “This entire engine, Agnilet, is just one piece of hardware from start to finish and has zero assembled parts,” said co-founder and CEO Srinath Ravichandran. Normally, rocket engines have 100s of different parts that have to be built individually. This includes things like injectors which inject fuel into the engine, cooling channels that ensure the engine doesn’t overheat and the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.in](https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/indian-space-startup-agnikul-cosmos-has-become-the-worlds-first-company-to-successfully-test-a-fully-3d-printed-rocket-engine/articleshow/80762695.cms) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Channeling the Unseen: 3D Printing for Flow Applications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/channeling-the-unseen-3d-printing-for-flow-applications/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Flow is not an industry; it’s not an established vertical; it’s not an established part; it’s not a thing you can buy at Sigma Aldrich or RS Components. Flow is not a market or part that you think of or can get and, yet, flow is one of the fastest-growing areas in 3D printing.** > > . > > We tend to think of the world through categories and these categories help us because they allow us to organize our thinking and delineate and compare things against one another. Categorization is natural to the mind and helps us see patterns, details, and the bigger picture. But sometimes our automatic ability to see and make boxes and lists from unstructured data also confuses us. With our categorization habit, we obfuscate the important new breakthrough pattern. That which allows us to order the mundane may very well hide the new. > > . > > This is why it took me so long to see flow as the biggest new trend in 3D printing. > > . > > It was only after working on 3D printed manifolds in cars and writing about them for a client in a short span of time that I noticed the trend. Through trying to differentiate the different manifolds—one, the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278512/channeling-the-unseen-3d-printing-for-flow-applications-d/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [HAL, Wipro3D collaborate to manufacture metal 3D printed aircraft engine component](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hal-wipro3d-collaborate-to-manufacture-metal-3d-printed-aircraft-engine-component/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Wipro 3D and Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have collaborated for the development, manufacturing and air-worthiness certification of a critical aero-engine component operating in the hot zone, using metal 3D printing.** > > . > > The Nozzle Guide Vane (also called the Inner Ring), 3D printed in a high-temperature resilient steel A286, has been awarded Airworthiness certification by Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC), the regulatory body of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), a Wipro 3D statement said on Tuesday. Wipro 3D is the metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN). > > . > > “The Wipro3D manufactured components shall be installed in HAL manufactured helicopter engines”, the statement said. CEO of Bangalore Complex, HAL, Amitabh Bhatt said Additive Manufacturing is a disruptive technology and is going to play a big role in the manufacture of components used in the Aerospace and Defence Industry in the future. Complimenting Wipro 3D and HAL Engine Division for successfully developing a 3D component for use in the hot section of an aero engine, Bhatt said it is indeed a significant achievement towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Policy of Government of India.” [Click here to view original web page at www.deccanherald.com](https://www.deccanherald.com/business/hal-wipro3d-collaborate-to-manufacture-metal-3d-printed-aircraft-engine-component-949287.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Polaroid Play 3D Pen vs. 3Doodler Create Plus: Which is the best 3D pen?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/polaroid-play-3d-pen-vs-3doodler-create-plus-which-is-the-best-3d-pen/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As awesome as the best 3D printers are, they’re also expensive, particularly if you’re looking for a device that your kids can use. Fortunately, there’s a cheaper way to give your kids a taste of 3D printing — a 3D pen. These handheld devices work in the same way as 3D printers, melting filament to be laid out in a design springing from your imagination.** > > . > > While a 3D printer uses gears and motors to move the print head around, 3D printing pens use you: you use them as you would an ink pen, only here you’re drawing with plastic filament to create a 3D object instead of a two dimensional sketch. To determine which 3D pen offers the best introduction to 3D printing, we tested two — the $39 Polaroid Play 3D Pen and the $79 3Doodler Create Plus. Both pens from Polaroid and 3Doodler work the same way: \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tomsguide.com](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/polaroid-play-3d-pen-vs-3doodler-create-plus) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [How businesses can benefit from 3D printing technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-3d-printing-technology/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Any person who runs a business knows that staying on top of technology trends plays a vital role in a business’s success and growth.** > > . > > In recent years, 3D printing has gained widespread popularity and has quickly made its way into different industries. 3D printing technology is used in creating three-dimensional objects in various fields such as healthcare and manufacturing. Additionally, 3D printing technology has helped small businesses thrive, and many of them can produce quality work compared to larger organizations and businesses. > > . > > Many small businesses can now avoid the high mass production costs involved in the printing of three-dimensional objects. While many small companies are still in doubt about this technology’s benefits, we have carefully researched the services your business can get from 3D printing technology. 1. Practicability in Business Before introducing any new concept to your business, it would be best to consider if the idea is viable \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at bmmagazine.co.uk](https://bmmagazine.co.uk/business/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-3d-printing-technology/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Leading the way: Baker Hughes on its deployment of 3D printing in oil & gas](https://3dprintingtoday.com/leading-the-way-baker-hughes-on-its-deployment-of-3d-printing-in-oil-gas-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Baker Hughes metal powder AM Florence, Talamone, Celle, Aberdeen, Houston, Kariwa and Dhahran. These are the seven locations in which Baker Hughes has deployed additive manufacturing centres of excellence.** > > . > > Just seven years ago, it had none. While 2020 has seen the company harness its additive capability to address medical device and PPE shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 was a year of significance, for it qualified as many end-use additively manufactured components as the previous five combined. Baker Hughes now has a collection of more than 450 qualified parts which, altogether, have been additively manufactured over 25,000 times. “Without question,” Dr. Mikhail Gladkikh, the company’s Global Technology and Operations Leader for the Additive Services Growth Venture, says, “we are the leader in the area for oil and gas on functional additive manufacturing applications.” That industry leadership, exhibited through its myriad downhole and turbo machinery applications, stems \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/baker-hughes-3d-printing-oil-and-gas/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Oil and Gas --- ### [BMW Group Drives the Industrialization of 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bmw-group-drives-the-industrialization-of-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The BMW Group is taking the next step in the systematic integration of industrial 3D printing processes. The goal is to industrialize additive manufacturing and integrate it into the various divisions of the company in a sustainable manner with economic benefits. This includes above all vehicle development and production.** > > . > > Since the middle of this year, the BMW Group has been producing additive-manufactured vehicle components in metal and plastic for the new Rolls-Royce Ghost. (Source: BMW Group) With the systematic integration of industrial 3D printing processes, the BMW Group intends to fully exploit the advantages of the technology – such as the rapid availability of components, flexibility in design and production without the need for complex tools. > > . > > Daniel Schäfer, Head of Production Integration and Pilot Plant at the BMW Group: “Processes such as additive manufacturing help us to shorten development cycles and thus bring our vehicles to production readiness more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.spotlightmetal.com](https://www.spotlightmetal.com/bmw-group-drives-the-industrialization-of-3d-printing-a-984939/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [This new tech could transform 2D materials into 3D shapes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-new-tech-could-transform-2d-materials-into-3d-shapes/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **University of Texas at Arlington researchers have developed a technique that programs 2D materials to transform into complex 3D shapes. The goal of the work is to create synthetic materials that can mimic how living organisms expand and contract soft tissues and thus achieve complex 3D movements and functions.** > > . > > Programming thin sheets, or 2D materials, to morph into 3D shapes can enable new technologies for soft robotics, deployable systems, and biomimetic manufacturing, which produces synthetic products that mimic biological processes. Kyungsuk Yum, an associate professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department, and his team have developed the 2D material programming technique for 3D shaping. It allows the team to print 2D materials encoded with spatially controlled in-plane growth or contraction that can transform to programmed 3D structures. > > . > > Their research, supported by a National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award that Yum received in 2019, was published in Nature Communications . “There are a variety of 3-D-shaped 2D materials in biological systems, and they play diverse functions,” Yum said. “Biological organisms often achieve complex 3-D morphologies and motions of soft slender tissues by spatially controlling their expansion and contraction. Such \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at knowridge.com](https://knowridge.com/2021/02/this-new-tech-could-transform-2d-materials-into-3d-shapes/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Materials --- ### [HP and the “Never Give Up” Rule](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hp-and-the-never-give-up-rule/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This week HP had their “Power of Print” event, and I was reminded of what makes HP, the company that was designed to fail, so successful.** > > . > > Every company that has been around for a long time will face industry changes where it has a hard choice. Most often than not, when it looks like the industry is moving away from where the company is, the right choice is seeing the trend and then starting to migrate to an industry where there is growth and away from the industry dropping into decline. The exception to this rule is when you are a significant player, dominant in the segment, or can find a way, if you are smaller, to focus and differentiate on the part of the market that sustains. > > . > > Let’s take horseback riding, for example. It once was the predominant way to get around in the U.S. It’s been a hundred years since that was the case, yet you can still make money selling saddles and horse gear for those that compete or ride recreationally; it required a shift to focus on recreational or competitive riders. It is a similar situation for smaller firms looking to sustain and maybe increase \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.itbusinessedge.com](https://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/unfiltered-opinion/hp-and-the-never-give-up-rule.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [World's first 3D-printed school due to rise in Madagascar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-3d-printed-school-due-to-rise-in-madagascar/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The world’s first 3D-printed school will soon rise on the African island nation of Madagascar. With a speedy construction timeline and a process that can be easily replicated, the school could become a new model for providing much-needed educational spaces in underresourced communities.** > > . > > The project was designed by Studio Mortazavi, an architecture firm based in San Francisco and Lisbon, in collaboration with Thinking Huts, a nonprofit aiming to increase global access to education through 3D printing, reports Fast Company. > > . > > Moreover, according to Fast Company, architect Amir Mortazavi, outlining the benefits of 3D-printing when there is a shortage of local labor, said: “We can build these schools in less than a week, including the foundation and all the electrical and plumbing work that’s involved. Something like this would typically take months, if not even longer.” > > . > > Similar articles on Archinect that may interest you… This 3D-printed, hands-free door opener could be a quick fix to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses Zaha Hadid Architects design 3D-printed chairs for Nagami’s Milan debut ICON teams up with BIG and SEArch+ for Project Olympus, an off-world construction system for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at archinect.com](https://archinect.com/news/article/150248529/world-s-first-3d-printed-school-due-to-rise-in-madagascar) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Satellite Detail Produced through 3D Printing by RUSAL Successfully Works in Space](https://3dprintingtoday.com/satellite-detail-produced-through-3d-printing-by-rusal-successfully-works-in-space/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **RUSAL announces the successful operation of a 3D-printed casing installed onto Yarilo satellite.** > > . > > The thermoregulatory casing of the gamma-ray detector was developed at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and was produced at the Centre of Additive Technologies based on the Institute of Light Materials and Technologies from a new aluminum powder alloy. The detail printed in Institute of Light Materials and Technologies is an important part of the satellite, preventing overheating of the main equipment and ensuring its stable operation. > > . > > The temperature-regulating casing of the gamma-ray detector, produced on a 3D printer, has been installed onto one of the two Yarilo research satellites launched into space in 2020. This is a unique space project for the Bauman Moscow State Technical University in partnership with the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Nuclear Physics of Moscow State University. Yarilo satellites’ mission is to explore the sun and weather in space. The detail printed in ILM&T (Institute of Light Materials and Technologies) is an important part of the satellite, preventing overheating of the main equipment and ensuring its stable operation. The new RS-333 aluminum powder alloy developed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.spotlightmetal.com](https://www.spotlightmetal.com/satellite-detail-produced-through-3d-printing-by-rusal-successfully-works-in-space-a-998012/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [TIPE Conference 2021: New 3D Printing Technologies, Applications and Startups](https://3dprintingtoday.com/tipe-conference-2021-new-3d-printing-technologies-applications-and-startups-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From engineering professionals to CEOs and women in academia, female professionals in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry are building, promoting, and identifying innovative solutions to move 3D printing technology forward.** > > . > > The global organization Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) hosted the first-ever TIPE 3D Printing conference to share experiences and empower other women in the workforce. Built by and for a community of over 10,000 women, the two-day virtual event featured an inspirational, all-female speaker agenda. > > . > > From January 27 through 28, 2021, the TIPE conference became a disruptive platform, setting a pioneering precedent for future events by focusing on diverse workforces and how they can accelerate the growth and maturation of the 3D printing industry. Over 1,600 attendees heard from 147 participants discussing new devices, software, materials, processes, and advances shaping the industry. From women in big corporations and early-stage startups, executives in industry giants like GE Additive , Boeing , and EOS , to entrepreneurs behind successful AM-related brands, including The Digital Patisserie and Thinking Huts . More than 80 presentations in five expert-driven tracks: technology, industry, people, economics, and youth, proved enlightening. Business representatives from Xerox , Fabrisonic , and VELO3D described how their technologies could improve manufacturing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278651/tipe-conference-2021-new-3d-printing-technologies-applications-and-startups/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Get up to speed for additive manufacturing with EOS](https://3dprintingtoday.com/get-up-to-speed-for-additive-manufacturing-with-eos-2/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Industrial 3D printing offers companies immense potential in the development of new applications, industry expert EOS has said. Especially for newcomers, it is important to build up know-how quickly. However, there are so far no comprehensive training programmes and only few experts available on the labour market.** > > . > > The Additive Minds Academy’s mission is to develop innovative learning formats and impart application-oriented knowledge about industrial 3D printing in the shortest possible time. EOS, the world’s leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing for metals and polymers, is thus further expanding its offering in the areas of training and knowledge transfer. > > . > > Back in 2016, EOS founded the consulting unit Additive Minds, which supports companies in tapping the great potential of industrial 3D printing. This consulting offering is now complemented by the digital training of the Additive Minds Academy which bundle the many years of experience from consulting and technical training. In addition, EOS wants to accelerate the global change towards responsible manufacturing and also put more focus on sustainability in vocational education. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that a rethink must happen when it comes to travel for training purposes. Through blended learning formats, online and remote training, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pesmedia.com](https://www.pesmedia.com/eos-3d-printing-training-05022021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D-Printed Hearts = Your Path to 5X Profits](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-hearts-your-path-to-5x-profits/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This technology is remaking America … starting in health care. It could save 20 American lives every day. With it, scientists have discovered a way to replicating a beating human heart . It’s also one of the biggest America 2.0 investments you can make today.** > > . > > 3D printing. > > . > > The jaw-dropping breakthroughs keep rolling in almost every day. It’s become part of my morning routine just to check for the next big 3D printing leap! As you know, it’s making waves in electric vehicles, rockets set for space, even food and shoes. But my heart has always been in medicine — one area that is being transformed by this America 2.0 tech. Such as the new 3D-printed heart from Minnesota or the South Carolina 3D printing leader that developed “bioink” — made from human tissues and cells — to “bio-print” lungs, kidneys and other organs. > > . > > It’s no surprise that the global 3D printing market projected to top $21 billion this year. That’s nearly five times what it was in 2013! 3D Printing Market Size Chart And that’s only the beginning. A new analysis projects the worldwide market for 3D printing products will nearly double over the next three years — \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at banyanhill.com](https://banyanhill.com/3d-printed-hearts-your-path-to-5x-profits/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [Speed of light comes to 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/speed-of-light-comes-to-3d-printing/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Engineers have developed a new method that uses light and robotics to improve 3D printing speed and precision, whilst providing the freedom to move, rotate or dilate each layer.** > > . > > The speed of light has come to 3D printing. Northwestern University engineers have developed a new method that uses light to improve 3D printing speed and precision while also, in combination with a high-precision robot arm, providing the freedom to move, rotate or dilate each layer as the structure is being built. > > . > > Most conventional 3D printing processes rely on replicating a digital design model that is sliced into layers, with the layers printed and assembled upwards like a cake. The Northwestern method introduces the ability to manipulate the original design layer by layer and pivot the printing direction without recreating the model. This “on-the-fly” feature enables the printing of more complicated structures and significantly improves manufacturing flexibility. “The 3D printing process is no longer a way to merely make a replica of the designed model,” said Cheng Sun, Associate Professor of mechanical engineering \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dpaonthenet.net](http://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/183291/Speed-of-light-comes-to-3D-printing.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Interview with Chris Aiello, co-owner of a new binder-jet 3D printing shop](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-with-chris-aiello-co-owner-of-a-new-binder-jet-3d-printing-shop-4/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Who would start a business during a global pandemic? A lot of people. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of Americans applying to start a new business rose 42% between 2019 and 2020.** > > . > > Four of those individuals—Nate Higgins, Chris Aiello, Andy Reasinger, and Eric Wonderling—recently co-founded a new 3D printing service bureau in St. Marys, Pa. FreeFORM Technologies , which incorporated in October 2020, is dedicated to metal binder-jet printing. > > . > > “We believe in the technology, and we’ve invested heavily in the technology,” said Aiello. “We’re ready to print high volumes of product using metal binder jetting.” The Additive Report recently interviewed Aiello, questioning him about founding a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, why the company is focused on binder-jet printing, designing for additive manufacturing, and how additive manufacturing technology could be improved. > > . > > Following is an edited excerpt of the conversation between Aiello and AR Editor-in-Chief Don Nelson. Additive Report: We’re in the middle of a global pandemic. Businesses are suffering. People are hanging on by their fingertips. Why is this a good time to start a 3D printing service bureau? Chris Aiello: You’re not the first person to ask that question. It was kind of a perfect \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/article/additive/interview-with-chris-aiello-co-owner-of-a-new-binder-jet-3d-printing-shop) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printing Services, Companies, People --- ### [How 3D printing is helping GE Research turn air into water](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-is-helping-ge-research-turn-air-into-water-2/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Water scarcity is a major global problem. More than 1.1 billion people do not have access to the liquid that sustains life, while nearly 3 billion experience water scarcity at some point ( WWF ). In an effort to combat this reality—which has the potential to worsen dramatically due to the climate crisis—GE Research is teaming up with the University of California at Berkeley, University of Chicago and University of South Alabama to develop a 3D printed device that can turn air into safe drinking water.** > > . > > The project, AIR2WATER, is being led by a GE Research team, which was selected for the four-year, $14.3 million project by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA). The innovative project is part of DARPA’s Atmospheric Water Extraction program. At its core, the AIR2WATER project seeks to develop a portable device that can create clean water from air. The device will be compact and light enough that it can be carried by four people and will have the capacity to produce enough daily water for 150. The primary goal is to deploy the water-creating device to troops in the field so they have \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-printing-ge-research-air-into-water/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Environment --- ### [3D printing of drugs can revolutionise personalised medicine and improve sustainability](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-of-drugs-can-revolutionise-personalised-medicine-and-improve-sustainability/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As the pharmaceutical industry moves away from mass production towards a more personalised model, 3D printing of drugs have the potential to revolutionise the market.** > > . > > The main benefit of using 3D printing technology for personalised pharmaceuticals is the ability to produce small batches with carefully tailored dosages, shapes, sizes, and release characteristics. It also allows flavours to be incorporated into a pill without the need of a film coating, entirely masking the taste of chemical compounds. > > . > > 3D printers can be installed in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and remote locations, enabling on-demand production of drugs, particularly those with poor stability or that have cold chain storage requirements. For pharmaceutical companies, 3D printing can significantly reduce costs, waste, and environmental burden as printers only deposit the exact amount of raw materials required. > > . > > Aprecia Pharmaceuticals’ Spritam (levetiracetam), an anti-epileptic drug, is the first and only 3D-printed pharmaceutical. It received the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2015 and is made using Aprecia’s proprietary ZipDose technology. The orodispersible tablet achieves full disintegration within seconds when in contact with liquid. Additionally, very high doses are achievable (up to 1,000mg), which are not typically possible through conventional methods. ZipDose technology uses a drop-on-solid printing technique \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medicaldevice-network.com](https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/comment/3d-printing-drugs-personalised-medicine-sustainability/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [What To Expect From Additive Manufacturing in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-to-expect-from-additive-manufacturing-in-2021/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Now that we are officially one month into the new year, it is time to start looking at what the upcoming months have in store for the additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, industry. Due to current events, 3D printing technologies are in a very different place than they were at the start of the previous year.** > > . > > However, that is not necessarily a bad thing. As we have recently learned from CES 2021, the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of a wide range of technologies and trends, and a number of these are salient to additive manufacturing. For example, automation and digitation are more important than ever. Pair that with the growing need for supply chain resilience, on-demand short-batch production, and relocalization, and you have the perfect catalyst for additive manufacturing adoption. The AM market is still very much on its way to reaching an estimated value of 26.68 billion by 2027 . If anything, 3D printing technologies were one of the unsung heroes of 2020. COVID-19 demonstrated AM’s potential to both consumers and businesses. In many ways, the pandemic has put 3D printing on people’s radar. As you are probably well aware, the 3D printing industry collectively produced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/what-to-expect-from-additive-manufacturing-in-2021) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Top 10 Best 3d Printer Molds 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-10-best-3d-printer-molds-2021/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > ### 1. 3D Printer Drawing Molds Paper Stencils for 3D Printing Pen,Printing Paper Painting Graffiti Template for 3D Pen Kids DIY Gift Present, 20 Sheets 40 Patterns and a Clear Plate Set. > > - Help with drawing: 20 different 3d printer drawing molds, 40 different patterns to help you draw beautiful works better. > - Wide range of applications: the 3d printing pen paper stencil is suitable for children over 8 years of age and adults, whether you are an artist, an amateur or a creative lover. > - Can be reused: the 3d printer drawing molds fits on any filament. erasing does not affect paper damage. you can use repeatedly 3d printing pen paper stencils. > - Easy to use: 3d printer drawing molds is very easy to use. just follow the trail and draw on the paper. then glue all of the pieces together. > - After-sales guarantee: after receiving the 3d printer drawing molds, you have any questions, contact us, we will solve for you, give you the best service, thank you for your cooperation. [Click here to view original web page at bestgamingpro.com](https://bestgamingpro.com/3d-printer-molds/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [The best 3D printing liquid](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-best-3d-printing-liquid/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing may seem like the stuff of futuristic sci-fi movies, but these days, you can actually find at-home 3D printers at a reasonable price. That means you can create three-dimensional objects, including tools, jewelry, and toys, with just the aid of your computer.** > > . > > But the printer has to have material to turn into these 3D objects, which is why you need a high-quality 3D printing liquid. It’s composed of a special resin that hardens when exposed to certain types of light. Each 3D printing liquid hardens differently, though, so you have to use the right type for the project you’re working on. > > . > > Not sure how to choose? You’ll find all the tips necessary to help you find the best 3D printing liquid for your next project. We’ve included some specific product recommendations, too, including our top pick from Anycubic , which cures quickly and is available in various bright, bold colors. The type of object you’re making and how you plan to use it is always the most important consideration when deciding which kind of 3D printing liquid you should buy. is usually the cheapest type and has a smooth finish. It can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.chicagotribune.com](https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-tech-the-best-3d-printing-liquid-20210130-uiwrbyl5lfe55er6ugbsil32ke-story.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Materials --- ### [Fabricating fully functional drones](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fabricating-fully-functional-drones/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From Star Trek’s replicators to Richie Rich’s wishing machine, popular culture has a long history of parading flashy machines that can instantly output any item to a user’s delight. While 3D printers have now made it possible to produce a range of objects that include product models, jewelry, and novelty toys, we still lack the ability to fabricate more complex devices that are essentially ready-to-go right out of the printer.** > > . > > A group from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) recently developed a new system to print functional, custom-made devices and robots, without human intervention. Their single system uses a three-ingredient recipe that lets users create structural geometry, print traces, and assemble electronic components like sensors and actuators. > > . > > “LaserFactory” has two parts that work in harmony: a software toolkit that allows users to design custom devices, and a hardware platform that fabricates them. CSAIL PhD student Martin Nisser says that this type of “one-stop shop” could be beneficial for product developers, makers, researchers, and educators looking to rapidly prototype things like wearables, robots, and printed electronics. “Making fabrication inexpensive, fast, and accessible to a layman remains a challenge,” says Nisser, lead \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/fabricating-fully-functional-511255/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [ExOne Launches the World’s Fastest, Office-Safe Metal 3D Printer in Exclusive Partnership with Rapidia](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exone-launches-the-worlds-fastest-office-safe-metal-3d-printer-in-exclusive-partnership-with-rapidia-2/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced the launch of the ExOne Metal Designlab printer and X1F advanced furnace in an exclusive partnership with Rapidia, a Vancouver, Canada-based technology company founded by Dan Gelbart.** > > . > > The ExOne Metal Designlab™ and X1F advanced furnace, offered through an exclusive partnership with Rapidia, is a complete metal 3D printing system using technology that will now be marketed and sold exclusively by ExOne. > > . > > The original two-step method of 3D printing and sintering water-bound metal parts, first revealed by Rapidia in 2019, delivers proven Print Today, Parts Tomorrow™ performance. Orders are being accepted starting today, with the system printer and furnace available for delivery in the second quarter. Under terms of this strategic partnership, ExOne has a right of first refusal for majority ownership of Rapidia, and Gelbart will now become a technology advisor to ExOne. Gelbart is an electrical engineer who co-founded companies such as Creo, Inc., a laser technology company sold in 2005 to Kodak for $1 billion, and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at apnews.com](https://apnews.com/press-release/business-wire/technology-business-consumer-products-and-services-north-america-industrial-products-and-services-0201d9420f0c4052abc2ee2f3f7efe76) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Scientists Make 3000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy Talk, After Recreating Its Vocals](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-make-3000-year-old-egyptian-mummy-talk-after-recreating-its-vocals-3/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > ****Whenever we look at mummified bodies or bodies of people buried hundreds of years ago, we often try to imagine what they’d look like, the way they’d live their life in that era and even what they would sound like.**** > > . > > Well, it looks like scientists have tried to solve this last mystery in a rather cool way. > > . > > Reported first by LiveScience, Scientists have managed to reproduce the voice of an ancient Egyptian priest who was mummified, by recreating a 3D printed version of his actual vocal tract. Researchers from the Royal Holloway took the help of computed tomography or CT scans to measure the actual schematics of the vocal tract of the mummified priest named Nesyamun. He has been a part of the Leeds City Museum in the United Kingdom for about two centuries now. > > . > > According to researchers, Nesyamun was responsible for his priestly duties that involved singing and chanting and conducting prayers. Using the schematics, they 3D printed an artificial vocal tract which would produce sounds with the help of a device called Vocal Tract Organ that helps in producing an artificial human-like voice. The voice itself isn’t as impressive — just a small humming sound, (one could \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/scientists-make-3000-year-old-egyptian-mummy-talk-after-recreating-its-vocals/ar-BB1dsxhA) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Archaeology & History --- ### [New tech could aid rapid medical diagnostic tools](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-tech-could-aid-rapid-medical-diagnostic-tools-2/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at Bristol University have developed new technology with the potential to accelerate development of rapid medical diagnostic tools.** > > . > > Microfluidic devices underpin lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies, which are developed to provide the rapid diagnoses that are needed at point of care for the effective treatment of many diseases. The Bristol team said their new technology is a fast, reliable and cost-effective alternative for producing the soft-lithographic moulds used for fabricating microfluidic devices. > > . > > Published in the journal PLOS ONE, their study explains how fabrication of microfluidic devices with channel dimensions around the width of a human hair could be accessible and affordable using simple, low-cost 3D printing techniques and open-source resources developed by the team. > > . > > “Previously, techniques for producing the soft-lithographic scaffolds/moulds \[microfluidic channel patterns\] were time-consuming and extremely expensive, while other low-cost alternatives were prone to unfavourable properties,” said the study’s lead author Dr Robert Hughes. “This development could put LOC prototyping into the hands of researchers and clinicians who know the challenges best, in particular those in resource-limited settings where rapid diagnostics may often \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theengineer.co.uk](https://www.theengineer.co.uk/new-tech-could-aid-rapid-medical-diagnostic-tools/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Medical, Medical Devices and Tools --- ### [Interview: Adam Sklar - A 27-Year-Old Building Hardcore Hardtails from Steel and Titanium](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-adam-sklar-a-27-year-old-building-hardcore-hardtails-from-steel-and-titanium-2/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I first saw one of Adam Sklar’s bikes at a cyclocross race in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 2014. A friend had just received his new bike from a Montana frame builder and was putting it through its paces for the first time, so a crew of us took turns pedaling it around. The blue-purple faded powder coat, elegantly curved steel tubes, and light weight made it more memorable than just about any ‘cross bike I’ve seen before or since.** > > . > > I’m a sucker for a pretty bike, and that frame was beautiful. My parking lot test proved that it was more than just good looks, and I wanted to know more. A few races later, I overheard a mutual friend poking fun at a guy on a handmade mountain bike, saying, “Adam can’t buy himself a bike, so he made his own.” > > . > > And that’s how I met Adam Sklar. > > . > > Adam is a 27-year-old tinkerer from Colorado with a goofy sense of humor and a deep love of the outdoors. What started as a college experiment grew to become Sklar Bikes and earned him a place among the best U.S. handmade frame builders. In 2017, Adam won the ‘Best Mountain Bike’ award \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pinkbike.com](https://www.pinkbike.com/news/interview-adam-sklar-the-27-year-old-handmade-frame-builder-in-bozeman-montana.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, People, Sports --- ### [Balls of Steel-- or Silicon: 3D Printing New Medical Advances Analyzed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/balls-of-steel-or-silicon-3d-printing-new-medical-advances-analyzed-2/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing offers an efficient method to improve current manufacturing limits across economic sectors such as transport, construction, and medical and dental industries allowing rapid prototyping and on-site production and repairs.** > > . > > Progress in 3D printer development has led to faster, larger, and more accurate printers, but these require more functional materials. 3D printing use in the medical industry is restricted by the lack of biocompatible and biodegradable materials that are suitable for the 3D printing of medical devices with silicone-like mechanical properties. > > . > > Korean researchers have recently 3D printed a more affordable and customizable artificial testicle for patients in need of a testis transplant. The researchers’ novel silicone artificial testicle can be 3D printed to match specific patient anatomies, making them more comfortable and lifelike. With the aim of producing 3D printing materials that are biocompatible and non-toxic, researchers in Australia have developed a ceramic-based ink for 3D-printing bone parts complete with living cells that could be used to repair damaged bone tissue. US Navy has partnered with Xerox to focus on advancing additive manufacturing research that has the potential to dramatically transform the way the military supplies its forces using the Xerox ElemX Liquid Metal Printer. “Global supply chains \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.printedelectronicsworld.com](https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/23045/balls-of-steel-or-silicon-3d-printing-new-medical-advances-analyzed) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical, Medical Devices --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: February 7, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-february-7-2021/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While this week is quiet in terms of webinars, there are a couple of big virtual events coming up, including Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2021, hosted by 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis.** > > . > > Materialise Mimics Hands-On TMVR Planner Materialise has now held two webinars about medical 3D planning for TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement), and its last one will take place this Tuesday, February 9th, at 11 am EST. > > . > > Designed for clinicians and medical device or hospital engineers who are involved with patient CT-planning for TMVR, the online hands-on workshop will teach attendees how to use the Materialise Mimics Enlight software interface and image segmentation system to plan for the surgery. After the workshop, attendees will receive a three-week evaluation license so they can keep learning about 3D planning. “Get firsthand experience with 3D planning for TMVR during this workshop and learn tips and tricks on the Mimics Enlight planner from our technical experts.” You can register for the webinar here . Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2021 From February 9th-10th this week, Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2021 , hosted by 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis , will be held \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278741/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-2-7-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [The Science Fiction World of 3D Printed Organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-science-fiction-world-of-3d-printed-organs/) **Published:** March 31, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://cdn.dbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/07/Materialise-800.jpg "Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) ## [Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) Jul 19, 2021 Materialise Manufacturing, a leader in 3-D printing solutions with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Township, has... **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [3D-printed mini-organs may provide safe testing of COVID-19 therapies](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-mini-organs-may-provide-safe-testing-of-covid-19-therapies/) **Published:** May 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://cdn.dbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/07/Materialise-800.jpg "Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) ## [Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) Jul 19, 2021 Materialise Manufacturing, a leader in 3-D printing solutions with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Township, has... **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [3D Printing Technique Brings Hollywood to Human Organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-technique-brings-hollywood-to-human-organs/) **Published:** August 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://cdn.dbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/07/Materialise-800.jpg "Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) ## [Materialise Introduces 100% Reused Powder with New 3-D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) Jul 19, 2021 Materialise Manufacturing, a leader in 3-D printing solutions with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Township, has... **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Electronics, Medical --- ### [3D printing moves closer to developing transplantable organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-moves-closer-to-developing-transplantable-organs/) **Published:** February 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing inspires a number of intriguing futures. One of these futures involves the possibility of using this technology to heal people of various physical ailments.** > > . > > For some time now, the medical community has explored the use of 3D printing to make tissues, facsimiles of organs, (primarily for testing), replacement bones and bone plates, joints, and so on, and the technology continues to advance. 3D Systems, a company with decades of experience in the field of 3D printing recently announced plans to significantly expand its development efforts on regenerative medicine and bioprinting. > > . > > The Figure 4 technology created by Chuck Hull will play a role in this expansion. Many of you may know that Chuck is co-founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer of 3D Systems, as well as the founder of the 3D printing technology known as stereolithography. He joins me today to discuss the developments in bioprinting and 3D printing’s role. Thank you for being with me here today. Chuck Hull: Yes. You’re welcome. I’m glad to be here, Leslie. Leslie: My first question is, what technical developments have occurred in 3D printing and materials that led to this announcement from 3D Systems? Kind of like, why \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/3d-printing-moves-closer-to-developing-transplantable-organs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printed Organs, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Companies, Medical --- ### [Beyond prototypes: How 3D printing is moving outside the test lab](https://3dprintingtoday.com/beyond-prototypes-how-3d-printing-is-moving-outside-the-test-lab-2/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The future of 3D printing has never been brighter, thanks to the growing pace of adoption and the promise it holds for revolutionising processes across a variety of industries.** > > . > > The technology has proven to be invaluable for producing more accurate models, operating with a high degree of precision as well as delivering printing capabilities on demand — but a large part of its historical use — (55% of respondents in one survey) — has been in prototyping and testing. The unique ability of 3D printers to construct precise and intricate shapes faster and more efficiently than a manual process represents a compelling point for companies eager to fabricate concepts, models, and bases for existing components. Constant refinement and technological progress have helped 3D printing come a long way over the past few years, expanding its applications and use cases. Even in the test lab, innovations are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at channellife.co.nz](https://channellife.co.nz/story/beyond-prototypes-how-3d-printing-is-moving-outside-the-test-lab) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [Review: Ergonomically designed AirPop masks based on 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/review-ergonomically-designed-airpop-masks-based-on-3d-printing/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Wearing face masks is one of the key criteria for minimizing coronavirus infection. Yet many masks are either uncomfortable for the wearer or, when comfortable, ineffective. New masks from AirPop solve this.** > > . > > Face masks can provide an effective barrier, should someone be infected with the novel coronavirus, against passing on the infection. This is by allowing the mask wearer to breathe, whilst filtering out most particles. The main source of transmission of COVID-19 is through droplets the human body produces when we cough, sneeze, or simply talk. The ability of the mask to filter out particles varies between masks, and this is based on the efficiency rating of the mask. Most viral particles are connected with the larger particles associated with salivary and nasal excretions. Masks also need to be comfortable for the wearer, and to fit snugly around the face. Masks that are ill fitting, especially \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaljournal.com](http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/review-ergonomically-designed-airpop-masks-based-on-3d-printing/article/582206) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, COVID-19 --- ### [How 3D printing will make GE’s Haliade-X record turbines even more powerful](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-will-make-ges-haliade-x-record-turbines-even-more-powerful-2/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With blade diameter measuring more than two football fields, GE Renewables’ Haliade-X turbines are already the largest and most powerful in the world, capable of generating as much as 14 MW of energy. The ability to 3D print the turbine’s concrete base on-site, for direct transportation into the final at-sea location, will enable even larger systems to be built and deployed.** > > . > > This approach is expected to enable the production of much taller wind turbines because turbine producers will not be hindered by transport limitations—today, the width of the base cannot exceed 4.5 meters for transportation reasons, which limits the height of the turbine. By increasing the height, the generation of power per turbine can also be increased substantially: for instance, a 5 MW turbine measuring 80 meters generates about 15.1 GWh a year. The same turbine measuring 160 meters would generate 20.2 GWh per year, an increase of 33%. How that scale is expected to become even greater, with new turbines reaching heights of 260 meters and even more. The first prototype of the Heliade X turbine became operational in Rotterdam Port, in the Netherlands, just over a year ago. It became the first wind turbine to produce 288 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/how-3d-printing-will-make-ges-haliade-x-record-turbines-even-more-powerful/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [Reusing Tape from Old VHS Cassettes to Make 3D Printing Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/reusing-tape-from-old-vhs-cassettes-to-make-3d-printing-filament-2/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’ve seen some strange 3D printing materials over the last few years, but this is a new one: the tape from a VHS cassette. So VHS, which stands for Video Home System, is a staple for consumer-grade analog video recording on tape cassettes. The home video industry came around in the 1970s, and people were pretty excited to have videocassette recorders (VCRs) on which to watch movies. VHS beat out Betamax to become the major home video format during the tape media years, but as new formats emerged, like LaserDisc and DVD, VHS tapes became less popular. Now many of us, myself included, have huge piles of old VHS tapes sitting around in our homes collecting dust, because we can watch them on Blu-ray or a streaming service, such as Netflix or Hulu, and probably no longer have a working VCR anyway.** > > . > > But Russian maker Brother has a better idea. > > . > > “Some people still have home video tapes,” Brother, also called Andrew in a Hackaday post , said in a translated YouTube video. “Let’s give tapes a second life!” You can access miles of tape from just a few cassettes, and Brother figured out how to use all \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277338/reusing-tape-from-old-vhs-cassettes-to-make-3d-printing-filament/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Maker Movement, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Desktop Metal appoints Stephen Nigro and Scott Dussault to Board of Directors](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desktop-metal-appoints-stephen-nigro-and-scott-dussault-to-board-of-directors/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Desktop Metal P-50 Desktop Metal has announced former HP 3D Printing President Stephen Nigro and veteran CFO Scott Dussault have been appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointments were effective as of December 2020 and will also see Dussault serve on the Audit Committee of the Board as its Chairman.** > > . > > Desktop Metal has made the additions to integrate a ‘wealth of industry and operational expertise’ to the company, having last month been listed on the New York Stock Exchange after its reverse merger with Trine Acquisition Corp. > > . > > Nigro is best-known for his time at HP, first working his way up through the Imaging & Printing business to become Senior Vice President and then as President of 3D Printing between 2015 and 2019. Dussault, meanwhile, boasts more than 20 years operational and financial experience in public and private technology firms, serving a range of executive roles at Nasuni Corporation, Demandware, Astra Tech, StorageNetworks and more. > > . > > “I am thrilled to join the Desktop Metal Board of Directors,” commented Nigro. “Desktop Metal has a compelling portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions and a talented team. I look forward to partnering with my fellow Board members and Desktop Metal management as we work \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/desktop-metal-stephen-nigro-scott-dussault-board/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, People --- ### [Fiat and Fraunhofer 3D Print First-of-its-Kind Car Suspension System](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fiat-and-fraunhofer-3d-print-first-of-its-kind-car-suspension-system/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The recent collaboration between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies IAPT began simply enough: with all of the advances in 3D printing, would it be possible to manufacture the entire suspension system using additive manufacturing alone?** > > . > > In the end, the answer was a remarkable, first-of-its-kind additively manufactured wheel carrier, with an integrated brake caliper, that can be implemented into series production for luxury and sports cars. The eye-catching, wheel carrier with integrated brake caliper, manufactured as one piece using AM. > > . > > Typically, suspension systems are an assembly of several critical components, including the brake caliper, wheel carrier, hydraulics, heat shield etc., held together by screws, seals and washers, all made through a complex, multi-step, time-consuming process. In this case, the suspension part was originally made up of 12 components. By using AM, the part assembly was consolidated as one-piece and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276291/fiat-and-fraunhofer-3d-print-first-of-its-kind-car-suspension-system/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Aprecia Taps Battelle to Expand Drug 3D Printing Technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aprecia-taps-battelle-to-expand-drug-3d-printing-technology-3/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There remains only one company with 3D printed medicine that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aprecia became famous in 2015 when its drug Spritam crossed that regulatory hurdle. Now, the company is partnering with Battelle, a leading research non-profit, to expand its pharmaceutical 3D printing. Aprecia established itself with the development of what it calls its ZipDose technology, a form of binder jetting that makes it possible to 3D print large batches of tablets.** > > . > > Like other forms of binder jetting on the market from ExOne and voxeljet, Aprecia’s process is founded on the original Zcorp binder jetting method developed out of MIT and now owned by 3D Systems. The pharmaceutical company’s first FDA-approved drug made with ZipDose is Spritam an anti-seizure medication targeted at people with swallowing issues. The 3D printed tablets dissolve very quickly and can easily be swallowed. Aprecia licenses its technology to pharmaceutical partners in order to extend its product lines. Battelle is a private nonprofit company named for Ohio industrialist Gordon Battelle, which was established in 1929 to perform research and development dedicated to metals and material science. Now, it works in a wide range of fields to perform \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277132/aprecia-taps-battelle-to-expand-drug-3d-printing-technology/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [A new resin expands the scope of volumetric printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-resin-expands-the-scope-of-volumetric-printing/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Since its inception in the early 1980s, 3D printing technology has emerged as a futuristic and revolutionary means of manufacturing. Among the many innovations is a technique called volumetric additive printing, in which an entire 3D object is is solidified from a photosensitive liquid material by irradiating it with different patterns of light.** > > . > > This technique is highly innovative because it overcomes many of the drawbacks of layer‐by-layer fabrication of conventional 3D printers, such as long build times and rough surfaces. The types of materials available are also broader, having fewer constraints on viscosity and reactivity compared to layer printing. In an article recently published in Advanced Materials , a team of researchers led by Maxim Shusteff of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory reported a highly tunable strategy using a new thiol-ene photoresin. Thiol-enes are polymers formed through the polymerization between a thiol and an alkene to form \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.advancedsciencenews.com](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/a-new-resin-expands-the-scope-of-volumetric-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [7 Ways 3D Printing Helps You Become Eco-Friendly](https://3dprintingtoday.com/7-ways-3d-printing-helps-you-become-eco-friendly/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From lower waste to local production, 3D printing boasts some significant environmentally friendly attributes. Let’s look at how your business can go green with additive manufacturing.** > > . > > Whether you’re in manufacturing or industrial design, aerospace or healthcare, adding 3D printing to your business can be a step in the right direction when it comes to environmental sensitivity and sustainable practices, such as reducing your carbon footprint, creating less waste, and using less energy and fewer raw materials. > > . > > One advantage 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) has when it comes to sustainability is that all sorts of parts, whether they’re models, prototypes, tools, molds, or final products, are made by adding material instead of subtracting it and producing waste. [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/4/7-ways-3d-printing-helps-you-become-eco-friendly/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Environment --- ### [3D Printing, the Original Disruptive Tech, Is Back In Vogue](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-the-original-disruptive-tech-is-back-in-vogue/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The ARK 3D Printing ETF (CBOE: PRNT) was a quiet star among thematic exchange traded funds in 2020, despite gaining more than 40%. The lone 3D printing ETF can deliver again for investors in the new year.** > > . > > Passively managed PRNT offers leverage to its namesake as its benchmark “is composed of equity securities and depositary receipts of exchange-listed companies from the U.S., non-U.S. developed markets and Taiwan that are engaged in 3D printing-related businesses within the following business lines: (i) 3D printing hardware, (ii) computer-aided design (“CAD”) and 3D printing simulation software, (iii) 3D printing centers, (iv) scanning and measurement, and (v) 3D printing materials,” according to Ark Investment Management. > > . > > 3D printing, one of the original disruptive technologies, intersects with a variety of industries and its materials applications that could bode well for PRNT’s long-term trajectory. The coronavirus affected the 3D printing industry last year, but it’s ready to shake out of that funk. “Progress and innovation continued, however, and new technologies and pent-up demand will help accelerate the market in 2021 and beyond,” reports TCT Magazine . Where Do 3D Printing ETFs Like PRNT Go From Here? PRNT debuted nearly three years ago as the first US-listed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etftrends.com](https://www.etftrends.com/disruptive-technology-channel/3d-printing-back-in-vogue/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [3D printing would become more common for making medical devices: Dr Gurpreet Sandhu](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-would-become-more-common-for-making-medical-devices-dr-gurpreet-sandhu/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Even as the year 2020 has truly tested the global healthcare fraternity, the coming year and beyond is filled with many promises and some challenges. One is that the remote diagnosis and treatment and the uptake of e-pharmacies spurred by the all-round digitisation of healthcare would become more routine.** > > . > > Then the increased traction in wearables, connected medical devices and remote monitoring devices combined with applications and wireless technologies would catalyse the rise of an advanced Internet of Medical Things era. As such, virtual and remote care would become more common. At the same time, the hospitals and clinics would increasingly be seen housing automated reception facilities, face recognition systems, unmanned security with robotic assistants and bots performing the ordinary regular chores. These healthcare facilities are also more likely to have disease screening kiosks, sanitisers and protection suits prompted by COVID-19. A more intensified employment of technologies such as AI, big data and machine learning in R&D would contract the time required for a drug or a device to get to the market and patients. 3D printing would become more common for making medical devices. At the same time, precision medicine \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.expresshealthcare.in](https://www.expresshealthcare.in/healthcare-2030/3d-printing-would-become-more-common-for-making-medical-devices-dr-gurpreet-sandhu/426731/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Medical, People --- ### [3D printing used to recreate jaw of patient with a tumour](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-used-to-recreate-jaw-of-patient-with-a-tumour/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The procedure dispensed with need for 2 surgeries and prolonged hospitalisation Little did this 31-year-old resident of Kolhapur imagine that her toothache could lead to her losing a part of her jaw. But when her pain did not subside despite a tooth extraction and instead overwhelmed her with an unhealing wound and foul smell, the doctors did an X-ray where the tooth had been extracted to find a huge tumour lodged in her jaw.** > > . > > Biopsy results showed the patient had ameloblastoma — a rare, benign tumour with a much more aggressive variant — in her lower jaw to the left. She underwent a month of treatment locally, before she was referred to Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital (ABMH) at Chinchwad. According to the doctors here, she was pretty acquainted with the consequences of having a tumour grow in her jaw and the treatment modalities available to her. Traditionally for such tumours the jaw is removed and replaced with a bone from the patient’s leg. While the implant so created from the patient’s own bone made for better adaptability, the procedure called for 8-10 hours of surgery. In fact, it involved two surgeries — one the extraction of the bone from \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at punemirror.indiatimes.com](https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/civic/3d-printing-used-to-recreate-jaw-of-patient-with-a-tumour/articleshow/80063571.cms) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [3D Printing to Bring About Dental Revolution](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-to-bring-about-dental-revolution/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Although the 3D printing market share is less than 10%, it is forecast to grow to KRW 4 trillion in 2021. Even though the problems of the 3D printing industry are caused by lack of understanding of 3D printing characteristics, the biggest reason is the low durability of printing materials. What is important in developing new materials for 3D printers is high strength, high shock resistance, and high modulus of elasticity.** > > . > > Currently, the sector that uses 3D printing most actively is dentistry. As it is directly related to the human body, the technical level of difficulty is high. Therefore, the safety and mass production of materials used in dentistry are especially important, and the development of such new material has become the foremost task. There is a company that developed the material for permanent dental prosthesis and clear aligner material whose printing is possible, and both materials can meet \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276302/3d-printing-to-bring-about-dental-revolution/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Dental --- ### [3D Printing Offers Versatility in Optical Design](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-offers-versatility-in-optical-design/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) used multimaterial 3D printing to develop tailored gradient refractive index glass optics , delivering a result that could enable the manufacture of improved military specialized eyewear and virtual reality goggles.** > > . > > The technique has the potential to realize a variety of conventional and unconventional optical properties in a flat glass component, expanding the versatility in performance of environmentally stable glass materials. The team tailored the gradient in material compositions by controlling the ratio of two different glass-forming pastes or “inks” blended together inline using the direct ink writing method of 3D printing. After completing the composition-varying optical preform, the scientists densified it to glass. The material, they said, can be finished using conventional optical polishing methods. Artistic rendering of an aspirational future automated production process for custom GRIN optics, showing multimaterial 3D printing of a tailored composition \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.photonics.com](https://www.photonics.com/Articles/3D_Printing_Offers_Versatility_in_Optical_Design/a66432) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [3D printer creates bone models that simulate human bone](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-creates-bone-models-that-simulate-human-bone/) **Published:** February 4, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing leader Stratasys Ltd. has enhanced its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer with advanced bone capabilities that don’t just look real but are actually biomechanically realistic, backed by clinical research.** > > . > > The software upgrade enables the systems to mimic porous bone structures, fibrotic tissue, and ligaments so medical professionals can create models that behave just like human bone. The Digital Anatomy 3D printer from Stratasys enables physicians to practice inserting screws for orthopedic applications with biomechanical realism similar to human anatomy. The Digital Anatomy printer was first introduced a year ago, with an initial focus on mimicking soft cardiology tissues, such as hearts and blood vessels, using Digital Anatomy software and materials like GelMatrix and TissueMatrix. The technology has helped healthcare providers improve surgical preparedness and medical device makers to conduct testing and train medical professionals on new devices. BoneMatrix material with the enhanced software capabilities extends those benefits \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/3d-printer-creates-bone-models-that-simulate-human-bone/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Medical --- ### [NASA’s Perseverance Rover Takes 3D Printing to Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nasas-perseverance-rover-takes-3d-printing-to-mars/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As you would expect, each generation of rover sent to Mars by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been considerably more sophisticated than its predecessors. From the trolley-like Sojourner to Opportunity , Spirit , and Curiosity , rovers over the past 20 years have grown not only in capability but have advanced significantly in terms of manufacturing techniques.** > > . > > Now, the next rover to land on Mars includes 11 metal parts made with 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing. NASA’s car-sized Perseverance rover is due to land on the red planet on February 18, 2021. Its primary purpose is astrobiology, or the search for fossilized microbial life. Perseverance will collect and “cache” samples of Martian regolith for future pickup by NASA/European Space Agency spacecraft. But with the help of some sophisticated 3D-printed parts, Earth’s latest ambassador to Mars is capable of a lot more. > > . > > Which Parts of Perseverance Are 3D-printed? The 11 3D-printed parts are all found within \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thomasnet.com](https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/nasa-s-perseverance-rover-takes-3d-printing-to-mars/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Printers and Accessories --- ### [NASA Successfully Tests 3D Printed Rocket Engine Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nasa-successfully-tests-3d-printed-rocket-engine-parts/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **NASA ‘s renewed efforts to return humans to the moon by 2024 has led to advances in new space technologies to improve processes, and reduce costs and development time.** > > . > > In early December 2020, we learned that engineers at the U.S. space agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama successfully hot-fire tested 3D printed components for rocket engines. The copper alloy combustion chamber and nozzle were made of a high-strength, hydrogen-resistant alloy and could withstand the same extreme combustion environments that traditionally manufactured metal structures experience in flight. > > . > > This huge milestone could pave the way for 3D printed parts aboard new rockets. > > . > > “This 3D printed technology is a game-changer when it comes to reducing total hardware manufacturing time and cost,” said Thomas Teasley, a test engineer at NASA’s Marshall Center. “These hot-fire tests are a critical step in preparing this hardware for use in future Moon and Mars missions.” Teasley worked with a team of Marshall test engineers to prove how good these 3D printed parts are. For the task, they performed 23 hot-fire tests for a total duration of 280 seconds over 10 test days. Throughout the testing, engineers collected data, including pressure and temperature measurements in hardware \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277377/nasa-successfully-tests-3d-printed-rocket-engine-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [ABS Mercedes Rims Push The Limits Of 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/abs-mercedes-rims-push-the-limits-of-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While we’re big believers in 3D printing here at Hackaday, there’s no denying that some things just aren’t meant to be printed. For example, most of us would agree that it’s not the first choice for making rims for a passenger car. We imagine that \[Jón Schone\] from Proper Printing probably feels the same way, but that didn’t stop him from trying to do it anyway.** > > . > > A couple of months ago \[Jón\] got a test subject in the form of an older Mercedes with 19-inch rims. The first two challenges are bed size and warping, so he modified a Creality CR10 S5 with a heated chamber capable of reaching 70 °C to reduce warping with the ABS filament he intended to use. Another challenge is the amount of filament required for the print, especially since \[Jón\] wasn’t keen on babysitting the machine to replace the spool every so often. His attempt at building a filament joiner ultimately didn’t work out , so in the end he simply sourced the filament in bulk size rolls. Bolts hold the two halves of the rim together. Eventually \[Jón\] managed to print a complete rim in two halves, bolted together around its \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/01/03/abs-mercedes-rims-push-the-limits-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Automotive, Maker Movement --- ### [This Machine Makes Cupcakes Automatically, All the Way From Baking to Decorating](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-machine-makes-cupcakes-automatically-all-the-way-from-baking-to-decorating/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There are lots of people out there who enjoy the process of baking tasty treats just as much as they enjoy eating those treats. But sometimes you just want to eat a cupcake without going through the hassle of baking.** > > . > > With the pandemic raging on, you probably want to avoid going to your local bakery to purchase fresh cupcakes. That leaves only one option: spend an absurd amount of time building a complex machine that is capable of automatically baking and decorating cupcakes for you on demand. That’s exactly what YouTuber Skyentific has achieved with his Arduino-controlled cupcake robot. > > . > > There are plenty of other food-making robots out there, but this one is impressive in both the quality of its construction and its capabilities. It handles the entire cupcake production process, from dispensing premixed batter to decorating the cooked cupcakes with frosting. Many of the principles here are similar to those behind 3D printer and CNC machine design, just with the axes rearranged completely. The robot is setup in an assembly line style, with multiple stations along the horizontal axis. The first station contains a microwave oven, the second station dispenses batter, and the third and fourth stations apply \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.hackster.io](https://www.hackster.io/news/this-machine-makes-cupcakes-automatically-all-the-way-from-baking-to-decorating-f4538b6e912e) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Food --- ### [Superstrata ships first composite 3D printed bike](https://3dprintingtoday.com/superstrata-ships-first-composite-3d-printed-bike-3/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Superstrata , the company founded by Arevo Labs to commercialize composite 3D printed bikes and e-bikes, has shipped the first Superstrata bike.** > > . > > The bike marks a significant milestone as it represents one of the very first continuous fiber-reinforced composites 3D printed consumer products ever to hit the market. As such it was highlighted by 3dpbm as one of the best 3D printed products of 2020 . The Superstrata manufacturing team has been working non-stop over the holidays to make this happen, from testing, printing, machining, to sanding, painting and assembling. Due to the sheer complexity of the process, as well as the Superstrata team’s determination to make sure that there’s no compromise on the Superstrata, it took a slightly longer time to carry out all the necessary quality tests. > > . > > The team even printed more prototype bikes to see how the frame would perform under different conditions. With the first bike delivered, the company now reports that it is now fully in production mode. The company is now already planning to ship more bikes as more printers are built to ramp up manufacturing capabilities. Towards the end of 2020, Superstrata launched the Superstrata store with custom products and an advanced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/superstrata-ships-first-composite-3d-printed-bike/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Sports --- ### [The Next Car You Purchase Could Include 3D Printed Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-next-car-you-purchase-could-include-3d-printed-parts/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **General Motors has been flirting with 3D printing for about 30 years. Now, it’s ready to commit to the process.** > > . > > On December 14, GM announced plans to open a dedicated 3D printing facility in Detroit. The company believes this center will help it save time and money during the development and production process. GM isn’t the only major automaker buying into 3D printing — and for car buyers, that’s going to mean more customization and personalization options in the future. > > . > > GM’s new 3D printing center will feature two dozen printers capable of creating 3D printed car parts out of polymers and metals. The automakers plans to rely heavily on these 3D printers during the prototyping phase of car development — when it used 3D printing to develop the brakes for a recent vehicle, it was able to slash costs by 60% and cut nine weeks of development time. GM also plans to use the 3D printers to create the tools needed to make its vehicles. That’s another proven application — it recently saved two months by using 3D printing to create hand tools for a factory rather than manufacturing them the traditional way. Starting in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.freethink.com](https://www.freethink.com/articles/3d-printing-cars) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [The Best 3D Printing Developments of 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-best-3d-printing-developments-of-2020-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As expected, 3D printing continued to grow in popularity during 2020 with an increase of new machines, techniques, materials and resources. Here’s a look at what we saw this year.** > > . > > First off, some information: MakerBot released a 3D Printing Trends Report featuring statistics gleaned from “over 1,200 responses from professionals across multiple industries, including Aerospace, Industrial Goods, Military & Defense, Medical, and Automotive.” As one example, we learned that most designers prize reliability over accuracy when it comes to choosing a machine. And there were plenty of machines to choose from. > > . > > In March Stratasys rolled out their J826 model , a new, mid-range, lower-cost version of their high-end J8 series of 3D printers. > Just a few months later, Stratsys released the J55 , an “office-friendly 3D printer for designers” that’s about 1/3rd the price of the big-boy PolyJet machines. > The same month, MakerBot launched their Method Carbon Fiber Edition. The upgraded machine can handle carbon-fiber-reinforced nylon, making it suitable for printing parts that can replace metal ones. > In August, Formlabs announced their gigantic 3L large-format 3D printer. The build area is an absurd 11.8″ high, 13.2″ wide and 7.9″ deep. In November, Creality Kickstarted their Infinite-Z 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.core77.com](https://www.core77.com/posts/103834/The-Best-3D-Printing-Developments-of-2020) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Researchers Find a Faster, More Efficient Way to 3D Print](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-find-a-faster-more-efficient-way-to-3d-print/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Use 5-axis, they did not. Two researchers at Penn State have created a new system for five-axis additive 3D-printing that reduces the amount and density of support materials needed for making printed objects.** > > . > > In a paper entitled “ Process planning for five-axis support free additive manufacturing ,” doctoral candidates Xinyi Xiaoa and Sanjay Joshi proposed using a 3D printer with a movable build plate or extrusion arm to turn objects in 3D space as they’re printed, thereby making every surface “flat” as its being extruded. Normal additive 3D printing starts with the bottom of an object and adds layers as it prints. When objects are bigger on the top than the base or overhang over the main base—imagine tree branches overhanging a trunk—traditional printers add support material that is removed and thrown away. > > . > > “Removal of the support structures is costly and time-consuming, especially for metal parts,” wrote the researchers. The printer prints as much as it can at a certain axis and then turns slightly to reduce overhang and supports. Screenshot: Penn State University In other words, this is 3D printing squared, with another axis added to the printer in order to maximize the process as the object grows. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at gizmodo.com](https://gizmodo.com/researchers-find-a-faster-more-efficient-way-to-3d-pri-1845992030) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Cretaceous Bird Fossil: Researchers Use 3D Technologies to Reveal Beak Developments](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cretaceous-bird-fossil-researchers-use-3d-technologies-to-reveal-beak-developments/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **An international team of researchers led by Ohio University (OU) Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Patrick O’Connor announced the discovery of a Late Cretaceous crow-sized stem bird from Madagascar with a long and deep beak morphology that was previously unknown among Mesozoic birds and is superficially similar to modern birds, like toucans.** > > . > > A reconstruction of the new bird named Falcatakely highlights evolutionary changes in face and beak shape. To unravel the anatomy of the stem bird, researchers used high-resolution microcomputed tomography (microCT) and extensive digital modeling to virtually dissect individual bones from the rock it is embedded in, as well as enlarged 3D printing of the digital models to reconstruct the skull and compare it with other species. Found in northwestern Madagascar, the specimen, which belongs to an extinct group of birds called Enantiornithines, survived more than 66 million years, meaning it dates from the end of the Cretaceous period. Described in a new paper published in the journal Nature , the finding is essential for refining hypotheses that relate to the morphological evolution and diversification of early birds, which according to the authors remains relatively incomplete owing to a paucity of new fossil discoveries. Falcatakely Very few \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277319/cretaceous-bird-fossil-researchers-use-3d-technologies-to-reveal-beak-developments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Archaeology & History, Education and Research --- ### [DIY cupcake machine (Arduino cooking robot)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/diy-cupcake-machine-arduino-cooking-robot/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top5-cover-9-2-400x250.jpeg "Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) ## [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) Jun 29, 2021 In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar... **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists Video, Food Video, Maker Movement Video, Video --- ### [3D Printing And Additive Manufacturing Challenges And Opportunities](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing-challenges-and-opportunities/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The outlook for additive manufacturing and 3D printing is promising. Back in 2017, Thomas reported on the increased sourcing activity for additive manufacturing. Although the base technology of additive manufacturing was developed in the 1980s, its use has become more prevalent in the last few years as advancements grow and prices drop. Sourcing activity sessions for additive manufacturing systems in 2020 was up 37.8% compared to 2019. And according to Statista, the global market for 3D printing and services is expected to grow to almost 50 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.** > > . > > Opportunities and Advantages of Additive Manufacturing Early adopters used additive manufacturing technology to speed prototyping and help in reverse engineering parts. This technique has become a staple in many custom metal, and plastic fabrication businesses as designers gain more experience with the additive manufacturing process. Flexibility For Time To Market And Product Differentiation Additive manufacturing technology now sees increased adoption beyond prototyping into end and spare part production because it offers complexity and performance advantages that are not possible with conventional methods, traditional machining, or molding processes. Testing performed by NASA in 2013 led engineers to believe additive manufacturing-produced fuel injectors were a viable technology for final \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at blog.thomasnet.com](https://blog.thomasnet.com/3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing-challenges-and-opportunities) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News --- ### [3D Printing and its Implications for the Auto Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-and-its-implications-for-the-auto-industry-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For as long as cars have existed, three fundamental truths appeared to be eternal. First, every car contains safety critical components, second these components are mostly metal and third, they are manufactured by one of two methods—stamping or cold forming. These eternal truths always led to an equally durable legal reality, that if the safety critical component fails the manufacturer will be liable to the injured party.** > > . > > It’s hard to think of a more trite and dependable set of principles. But these timeless precepts are about to become disrupted as the automotive industry continues to explore the innovation of 3D printing. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is attractive to automobile manufacturers and other entities looking to expand their footprint in the industry because of its unique advantages—namely reduced costs, reduced times for production, and customization. With these novel benefits, however, come unprecedented liability questions. Imaginary Case Study To demonstrate this let’s take an imaginary future scenario. A driver takes his truck in for service and discovers that it needs new brake discs. Unfortunately, these are out of stock \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277706/3d-printing-and-its-implications-for-the-auto-industry/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D printing metals or composites–How to choose](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-metals-or-composites-how-to-choose-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every industry imaginable. When the 1918 influenza pandemic caused historic loss of life and huge economic disruption, health and safety concerns were a forcing function for entirely new labor patterns and factory workstreams. As manufacturers strained to adapt and maintain business continuity in the face of these challenges, they turned to a 35-year-old technology to make it happen: Electricity.** > > . > > Looking back at the past few decades, the manufacturing industry has been in a state of malaise, struggling to implement and reap the rewards of a digital transformation enjoyed by nearly every other major vertical. Manufacturing was thus unsurprisingly one of the hardest hit industries in the face of the pandemic due to its lack of ability to respond with agility and geographically localize. This time around, cloud-based 3D printing is the decades-old technology poised to take manufacturers out of the woods and up to new heights of supply chain efficiency and productivity. Right now, we are seeing one of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designworldonline.com](https://www.designworldonline.com/3d-printing-metals-or-composites-how-to-choose/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [Company that makes 3D-printed buildings wants to help solve California housing crisis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/company-that-makes-3d-printed-buildings-wants-to-help-solve-california-housing-crisis-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A company that builds 3D homes believes it can be the solution to California’s housing crisis . Mighty Buildings is a 3D construction company incorporated in 2017 and based in Oakland, Calif., shaping the future of the housing market by creating sustainable, functional accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — similar to “tiny homes” — using 3D printing technology.** > > . > > How humans utilize the “building blocks of nature” has always been something that fascinates Mighty Buildings Chief Sustainability Officer Sam Ruben. SCIENTISTS TRYING TO CREATE HUMAN HEART WITH 3D PRINTER “We’ve developed a unique material and printing process,” Ruben told FOX Business. “We’ve taken that idea of layer-by-layer depositing material and combining it with ultraviolet light to \[merge\] that material.” 3D printing, also known as additive printing, is the process of layering material to form solid objects based on digital designs. 3D printing has come a long way over the past few decades; the process can now be used to print organs and body parts, firearms, prosthetics, car parts and homes. TEXAS COMPANY PLANS TO SELL THE COUNTRY’S \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.foxbusiness.com](https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/3d-printed-buildings-california-housing-crisis) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Construction --- ### [4 Uses of 3D Printing In The World](https://3dprintingtoday.com/4-uses-of-3d-printing-in-the-world/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Due to innovations emerging today, it’s unbelievable how technology keeps challenging and bettering itself. No one could’ve known that humankind would be unlocking the cutting-edge technology we’ve enjoyed in the last century.** > > . > > One of the most revolutionary tech developments includes three-dimensional (3D) printing becoming more accessible and mainstream. > > . > > What Is 3D Printing and How Does It Work? In layman’s terms, 3D printing is the process of turning a digital file into a three-dimensional object using a 3D printer. Before the 3D printing process, product creation involves preparatory steps such as 3D modeling, and ‘slicing’ the model into identifiable layers. After these steps, the 3D printer loaded with 3D printer filament will take over. 3D printing promises to deliver any three-dimensional product, as long as its creator has built and sliced the model correctly. Thanks to this top-notch technology, 3D printing offers various uses and applications that are highly relevant today: 1. Medicine and Healthcare Since its emergence, additive manufacturing technology has had one of its first contributions to healthcare, medicine and surgery. 3D printing paved the way for medical professionals to hasten the design and production of medical implants, allow pharmaceutical companies to create specific drugs and medications and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at invisioncommunity.co.uk](https://invisioncommunity.co.uk/4-uses-of-3d-printing-in-the-world/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Aectual Circular Allows 3D Printed Architecture Pieces to Be Recycled](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aectual-circular-allows-3d-printed-architecture-pieces-to-be-recycled/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dutch additive design firm Aectual has launched a beta design-to-delivery program, as well as an online store, for its 3D printed architectural and interior products. Now, it’s possible to purchase from the company such 3D-printed elements as “terrazzo artwork flooring, fixtures, wall paneling, columns, façades, stairs, room dividers, planters and table screens — even entire buildings — that are all made from 100% circular, sustainable recycled and renewable materials.”** > > . > > Aectual spun out of the 3D printed Canal House, among the first additive construction projects to make international headlines. As members of DUS Architects worked on that project, they were so flooded with requests for work and collaboration that a new firm was spun out. The company began with 3D printed floors, walls and façade panels, as well as 3D printed molding for the creation of concrete elements. “Aectual addresses a serious global challenge: the construction sector accounts for 39% of all global carbon emissions and is one of the largest polluting industries in the world . Aectual’s turnkey platform enables AEC professionals and consumers to create beautiful, customized XL 3D-printed buildings, architectural and interior design products from 100% recyclable, renewable materials that minimize waste and don’t harm the planet,” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277882/aectual-circular-allows-3d-printed-architecture-pieces-to-be-recycled/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Air Force issues national call for 3D scanner](https://3dprintingtoday.com/air-force-issues-national-call-for-3d-scanner-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing and computer design experts, the Air Force needs your ideas. As part of a national effort to harness the speed and flexibility of additive manufacturing — often called “3D printing” — the Air Force this month issued a call for a “cutting-edge automated 3-D scanning system” that can quickly scan complex parts to produce three-dimensional models.** > > . > > The idea is simple: Help the warfighter quickly reproduce or reverse-engineer crucial parts — parts that in some cases may be years old and perhaps no longer readily available. The Air Force is looking for solutions fast. White papers on the subject are due Jan. 25, with a request for proposal scheduled to be issued Feb. 4. Proposals from interested experts are due March 5, and the Air Force expects to choose a solution by the end of March. (The commercial solutions opening can be found at beta.sam.gov or at this link .) Air Force leaders have long been sold on the power of 3D printing. Will Roper, Air Force assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, has talked of making critical spare parts for weapon systems of all kinds with 3D printing. “Additive and advanced manufacturing (has) been going like \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.daytondailynews.com](https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/air-force-issues-national-call-for-3d-scanner/Y5ELBTLB6ZGHNDWURKF65M273U/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military, Scanners and Scanning --- ### [Anycubic Showcases the Mega SE 3D Printer and Wash & Cure Plus at CES 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anycubic-showcases-the-mega-se-3d-printer-and-wash-cure-plus-at-ces-2021-3/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Anycubic, a leading 3D printer brand, is showcasing its new Mega SE and Wash & Cure Plus models at CES 2021, which will be available in May.** > > . > > Anycubic showcases the Mega SE 3D Printer and Wash & Cure Plus at CES 2021 > > . > > “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of 3D printing. 3D printing technology significantly reduces time of production and saves cost from demand on expensive modeling in manufacturing. We are happy to see our products were widely used in production of facial masks and breathing valves in Europe,” says James Ouyang, Vice President of R&D at Anycubic. “Moving forward, Anycubic will continue to invest in R&D and diverse partnerships to launch 3D printing equipment and solutions that are reliable, easily deployed, and in line with actual production needs.” > > . > > Committed to propelling 3D printing technology so as to enable people from all walks of life to unleash their imagination and turn creativity into reality, Anycubic has been in pursuit of product innovation. The Mega SE, a beginner-friendly fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine, adopts a patented, glass lattice structure, which prevents warping, ensures sticking when heated, and is easily handled when cooled. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anycubic-showcases-the-mega-se-3d-printer-and-wash--cure-plus-at-ces-2021-301207206.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Are 3D-Printed Homes the Answer to the Bay Area Housing Crisis?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/are-3d-printed-homes-the-answer-to-the-bay-area-housing-crisis-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In a cavernous warehouse near the Oakland Coliseum, a 3-D printer extrudes a secret blend of minerals and plastic polymer that’s hardened into a heavy stone-like form under ultraviolet light. The end result of that alchemy? A move-in-ready, robot-made modular home from technology startup Mighty Buildings.** > > . > > Backed by $30 million in venture capital, Mighty Buildings is following a classic Bay Area startup recipe: use technology to address a big problem and — it hopes — disrupt an existing industry. The company claims it will be able to make homes faster, cheaper and greener than traditional builders and help solve a persistent housing crisis in the Bay Area and beyond. “We are revolutionizing an industry by introducing more efficient materials and more efficient technology that isn’t tailored to certain designs,” said chief operating officer Alexey Dubov, an engineer who co-founded the company in 2017 with physicists Slava Solonitsyn, the CEO, and chief technical officer Dmitry Starodubtsev. But while housing experts see promise in the technology and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.govtech.com](https://www.govtech.com/fs/Are-3D-Printed-Homes-the-Answer-to-the-Bay-Area-Housing-Crisis.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction --- ### [Aston Martin to integrate 3D printed parts into Callum Vanquish 25](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aston-martin-to-integrate-3d-printed-parts-into-callum-vanquish-25/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged will be the first in a series of bespoke and limited-edition supercars to be designed and produced using MakerBot ’s Method X 3D printer, with other projects already in the pipeline.** > > . > > MakerBot, a 3D printing company and subsidiary of Stratasys, says product design and engineering firm Callum has installed a Method 3D printer to produce functional prototypes, tooling, and production parts across a number of luxury vehicles and lifestyle brands, including the limited edition Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged. > > . > > Callum was founded in 2019 by renowned automotive designer Ian Callum CBE, who is responsible for some of the industry’s most recognizable and iconic car designs, including: the original Aston Martin Vanquish; the Ford Puma; and 2019’s World Car of the Year award winner, the Jaguar I-Pace. True to Callum’s personal philosophy of taking inspiration from nature, art and music, the company’s mission is to design bespoke and limited-edition high-end automotive, travel and lifestyle products that combine cutting-edge design with real-world functionality. To achieve this, Callum has embraced a blend of the latest production techniques alongside traditional craftsmanship, including creating its own leather trim shop, which is housed in its \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at roboticsandautomationnews.com](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2021/01/15/aston-martin-to-integrate-3d-printed-parts-into-callum-vanquish-25/39635/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D Printed Concrete](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bio-inspired-patterns-can-help-make-stronger-3d-printed-concrete/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures.** > > . > > The lobster-inspired patterns increase the strength of the 3D printed concrete. In fact, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is one of the digital manufacturing technologies and has excellent potential to save material, time, and effort involved in construction. These technologies also have immense potential to push the boundaries of architectural advancements, but due to the prevailing technical challenges, 3D printed concrete is not sufficiently strong to use in more free-form structures. > > . > > Now, in a recent experimental analysis, RMIT University researchers have turned their focus on the natural strength of lobster shells to develop unique 3D printing patterns. The bio-mimicking spiral patterns designed by the researchers not only enhance the overall strength of the 3D-printed concrete but also allowed the team to accurately direct the strength for structural support where required. When the researchers integrated the twisting patterns with a dedicated concrete mix improved with steel fibers, the material that was obtained was more robust when compared to conventionally-made concrete. According to lead researcher Dr Jonathan Tran, additive manufacturing and 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azobuild.com](https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=23174) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction --- ### [Circular Economy Under-explored in 3D Printing, Say Researchers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/circular-economy-under-explored-in-3d-printing-say-researchers/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers from UNIDEMI at the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal took note of the fact that, while 3D printing could serve as a key technology in a circular economy, there is not yet significant discussion of this possibility in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. To help improve the discourse related to this topic, Inês A. Ferreira, Radu Godina and Helena Carvalho published “Waste Valorization through Additive Manufacturing in an Industrial Symbiosis Setting (PDF)” in the journal Sustainability.** > > . > > AM already has some potentially sustainable characteristics, such as theoretically less waste generated compared to subtractive processes, as well as the ability to reduce physical inventory for manufacturers, the potential to produce goods locally, and the ability to extend the life of products through the fabrication of spare parts. Also of key importance is the possibility of designing more efficient goods. Less frequently emphasized is the potential to use 3D printing in symbiosis with a larger industrial ecosystem. In a circular economy or industrial symbiosis, one industrial operation’s trash is another one’s treasure, with waste from one being used in as a production input in the other. AM is suited for such an arrangement because reclaimed and recycled materials can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277687/circular-economy-under-explored-in-3d-printing-say-researchers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [College Freshman Creates COVID-Inspired Chess Set with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/college-freshman-creates-covid-inspired-chess-set-with-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Relying on ingenuity and 3D printing technology, 18-year old William Paterson University freshman Nicholas Montesano created a COVID-inspired chessboard for his 3D Design class.** > > . > > The “COVID-19 Quarantine Essentials” themed chess set combines two topics that dominated 2020: cleaning and disinfection practices to tackle the coronavirus disease and a global chess boom inspired by the hit Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit. As part of the final project portfolio for the 3D Design class at the university’s College of the Arts and Communication, Professor HyukJae Henry Yoo assigned students to develop, fabricate, and present a themed chessboard. The objective was to integrate 3D modeling and fabrication methods while applying 3D visual aesthetic principles learned in class. > > . > > Montesano, who is currently enrolled as an art student, immediately began working on a few concepts. His final COVID-inspired chess design competed against two other themes he had envisioned: popular cartoon characters and famous skyscrapers. Freshman student Nicholas Montesano created a “COVID-19 Quarantine Essentials” themed chess set using 3D printing. Image courtesy of Nicholas Montesano. Created with Autodesk’s Maya 3D software and a MakerBot printer on campus, Montesano’s chess set pieces are unique. Players can go head-to-head in an ultimate “enhanced cleaning” duel \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277844/college-freshman-creates-covid-inspired-chess-set-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Considering 3D Printing for Production? Start Here (Video)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/considering-3d-printing-for-production-start-here-video-3/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Adopting 3D printing for production can bring freedoms that an established manufacturing business would never have had otherwise. At Additive Manufacturing Media (sister publication to Modern Machine Shop ) we’ve seen how injection molders were able to take on low-volume orders with the addition of polymer 3D printing ; how conventional metalworking businesses have advanced into new markets with metal AM; and how 3D printing and machining can coexist to both work together and maintain multiple revenue streams.** > > . > > This handful of examples illustrates one big challenge with adopting 3D printing for production: There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy, no playbook that companies can turn to. Instead, would-be additive manufacturers have to consider many factors, from the type of 3D printer and materials to purchase through how to lead employees through this transition. If you’re considering 3D printing for production applications, we’ve created a high-level video overview that summarizes the various factors to take into account. In the conversation below, Editor-in-Chief Peter Zelinski and I discuss a range of topics related to production AM. We cover 3D printing technologies and materials commonly used in production; equipment and process steps; organizational issues; and AM’s relationship to broader trends such as machine learning and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/considering-3d-printing-for-production-start-here-video) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Desktop Metal buys 3D-printing competitor for $300 million](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desktop-metal-buys-3d-printing-competitor-for-300-million/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Burlington-based Desktop Metal said Friday that it had acquired EnvisionTEC, a fellow maker of 3D-printing technologies, in a $300 million deal.** > > . > > EnvisionTEC, based in Dearborn, Mich., was founded in 2002 and sells 30 different printer configurations that medical, professional, and industrial clients use to create objects from digital design files. Desktop Metal, founded in 2015, said the deal would more than double its distribution network. The move follows Desktop Metal’s entry into the stock market last month. The company received about $580 million as part of that previous deal, in which it merged with a company whose shares were already public. > > . > > Desktop Metal has said the merger valued its business at $2.5 billion. On Friday, Desktop Metal chief executive Ric Fulop rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of the EnvisionTEC deal, the company said. “Together, Desktop Metal and EnvisionTEC have an opportunity to shape the future … and transform how parts are made around the world,” Fulop said in a statement. The deal is expected to close by the end of March, and EnvisionTEC will remain a distinct subsidiary of Desktop Metal. Desktop Metal shares ended the day at $23.75, up about 1.7 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/desktop-metal-buys-3d-printing-competitor-for-300-million/ar-BB1cNdLJ) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [Digital bakery: Sugar Lab launches 3D printed customized chocolate bonbons and truffles](https://3dprintingtoday.com/digital-bakery-sugar-lab-launches-3d-printed-customized-chocolate-bonbons-and-truffles-3/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Sugar Lab has launched a new line of 3D printed chocolate truffles and bonbons as Valentine’s Day approaches. Dubbed “glamorous desserts,” the range comes in original shapes and colors, capturing the potential for beauty and culinary customization of 3D printed confections.** > > . > > Collaborating with Chef Melissa Walnock of the Culinary Institute of America, Sugar Lab created rich chocolate ganache recipes complemented by the 3D printed shells. The chocolate truffles and bonbons are offered in colors, shapes, textures and flavors that have “never before been seen in traditional chocolates,” according to company chief operating officer Meagan Bozeman. 4-heart truffles puzzles: The new range comes just ahead of Valentine’s Day. > > . > > Ideal for home chefs “Our pastry shells allow home chefs to create beautiful desserts by simply piping in mousse or baking with cake batter. Our cocktail garnishes liven up drinks, and our décor and candies brighten any event. There’s no limit, really, to what products we’ll continue to add as we learn our customers’ interests,” she tells FoodIngredientsFirst. With flavors ranging from refined to nostalgic, the truffles can pair with a champagne cocktail, an old-fashioned, or a favorite whiskey, note Sugar Lab. The bonbons also feature throwback flavors, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.foodingredientsfirst.com](https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/digital-bakery-sugar-lab-launches-3d-printed-customized-chocolate-bonbons-and-truffles.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Food --- ### [DoD utilizes 3D-printing to create N95 respirators](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dod-utilizes-3d-printing-to-create-n95-respirators/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity’s Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine and Treatment Project Management Office, as part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Additive Manufacturing Working Group, has played an integral role in the ramped-up effort to produce N95 respirators for healthcare and frontline workers across the nation.** > > . > > As stated on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website, an N95 respirator is “a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles.” Compared to a surgical mask, which is loose-fitting, the edges of the N95 mask are designed to form a very tight seal around the individual’s nose and mouth, providing the highest levels of protection against infection from COVID-19. U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Williams serves as product manager of the WEMT PMO’s N95 respirator efforts at USAMMDA. These include coordinating programmatic \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.radio.com](https://www.radio.com/connectingvets/news/dod-utilizes-3d-printing-to-create-n95-respirators) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Military --- ### [Ford adopts Form 3L 3D printers from Formlabs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ford-adopts-form-3l-3d-printers-from-formlabs-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Ford Spain is the first car manufacturer in Europe to use the Form 3L, a larger format 3D printer from photopolymerization 3D printer OEM Formlabs. Ford Body and Assembly in Valencia uses the Form 3L to produce plastic caps that are used in a vacuum test to check engines for leakages.** > > . > > 3D printing helps Ford to prototype new tools and produce specific parts in less time and for a lower cost than with traditional manufacturing. The Ford Body and Assembly Plant has been using a Form 3 desktop 3D printer for some time before adding the Form 3L, which boasts a significant print volume of 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm, into their manufacturing processes. Stereolithography 3D printing helps Ford develop prototypes with a high surface quality that resembles the final product. However, 3D printing proved especially valuable when Ford needed to produce a specific part for a tool to do quality checks on motors. The whole production cycle from design and prototyping to the final product was completed onsite at the plant in Valencia. “For us, it was the first time to use 3D printing for this purpose, but we are very happy with the result”, comments \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/ford-adopts-form-3l-3d-printers-from-formlabs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Formlabs Makes 3D Printing for Jewelers Even Easier with New Announcement](https://3dprintingtoday.com/formlabs-makes-3d-printing-for-jewelers-even-easier-with-new-announcement/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Castable Wax 40 Resin at CES 2021, a game-changing jewelry material with industry-leading casting reliability. Castable Wax 40 Resin is the 30th proprietary resin to be added to Formlabs material library, and the 12th in the last year.** > > . > > The introduction of Castable Wax 40 Resin at CES further demonstrates that the next era of 3D printing won’t be driven by hardware, but by materials. End-use products are only as good as the materials that make them, and the groundbreaking materials that Formlabs develops represent 3D printing’s role as a driving force of innovative, customized consumer products across industries. Formlabs is now not only a leader in 3D printing hardware but also in resin development. Since becoming one of the first 3D printing companies to vertically integrate their material development, Formlabs has introduced more than a dozen new resins and its material science department has played a crucial role in spurring innovation throughout 2020, including providing the FDA approved, biocompatible materials needed to 3D print COVID-19 test swabs during the shortage in early 2020. Biocompatibility is a major mover in 3D printing, and Formlabs is leading that drive. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at instoremag.com](https://instoremag.com/formlabs-makes-3d-printing-for-jewelers-even-easier-with-new-announcement/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Printers and Accessories --- ### [General Motors opens new 3D printing facility](https://3dprintingtoday.com/general-motors-opens-new-3d-printing-facility-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot “Additive Industrialization Center”, a facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. GM says the AIC is the “capstone” of its expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the past several years.** > > . > > Audley Brown, GM director of additive design and materials engineering, says: “The core component of GM’s transformation is becoming a more agile, innovative company, and 3D printing will play a critical role in that mission. Compared to traditional processes, 3D printing can produce parts in a matter of days versus weeks or months at a significantly lower cost.” > > . > > The comprehensive facility includes 24 3D printers, which create polymer and metal solutions. GM’s additive design and manufacturing team leverages a number of processes at the AIC, including selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, multi-jet fusion and fused deposition modeling. 3D printed Cadillac V-Series HVAC ducts and electrical harness bracket made at the GM Additive Industrialization Center at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. (Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors) The AIC is intended to validate additive technologies and applications, with frequent pivots to evolving additive machinery and equipment. GM Ventures and GM R&D are collaborative \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at roboticsandautomationnews.com](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2021/01/12/general-motors-opens-new-3d-printing-facility/39437/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Grant fuels expansion of 3D printing startup](https://3dprintingtoday.com/grant-fuels-expansion-of-3d-printing-startup-2/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A local startup owned and operated by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering alumnus Andrew Martinussen and business partner Andrew Mayhall is experiencing accelerated growth, thanks to receipt of a competitive $50,000 Arch Grant.** > > . > > Their company, 3D Gloop!, produces 3D printing adhesives designed to adhere the most common plastics in the industry. Arch Grants are provided annually to assist growth of early-stage startups in the St. Louis region. With this added financial boost, the duo aims to expand the company’s reach, and execute on an expansive product vision and roadmap. “3D Gloop! derived from a personal project and quickly transitioned into a fully functioning company,” said Martinussen, of Edwardsville, who first ran into issues with adhesion while creating a 3D wheelchair for his dog. That challenge transformed into opportunity. Martinussen earned a bachelor of mechanical engineering from the engineering school in 2016. He and lifelong friend Mayhall launched 3D Gloop! in June 2018. Since then, the bootstrapped startup has experienced explosive growth, delivering more than 14,000 products to 47 countries worldwide. Their product is “ludicrously strong glue for 3D prints.” The 3D printing pioneers say their \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.advantagenews.com](https://www.advantagenews.com/business/grant-fuels-expansion-of-3d-printing-startup/article_ee782d68-5a7a-11eb-9f94-4b4c1223fd60.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Russian Aluminum Giant Rusal Makes Moves in Metal 3D Printing with New Powders Portfolio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/russian-aluminum-giant-rusal-makes-moves-in-metal-3d-printing-with-new-powders-portfolio/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In “The Market for Metal Additive Manufacturing Services: 2020-2029” report by SmarTech Analysis, researchers point out the importance of service bureaus adopting additive manufacturing to end-user industries. It also describes how metal AM is establishing itself as a true manufacturing process, one that stands toe-to-toe with traditional production technologies. But there are significant challenges, one of which is the limited variety of materials available with which to print.** > > . > > Aluminum products company Rusal America announced the addition of a new powders portfolio that includes metal additive manufacturing powders. With its move into the metal AM space, the world’s second largest aluminum supplier is following the trends outlined in the SmarTech report. The Rusal metal AM powders include four Al-Si based casting alloys along with five specialty alloys for use primarily in the aerospace and automotive industries. This is a great example of traditional producers of aluminum products are seeing the light when it comes to additive manufacturing. Rusal America Aluminum powder. (Image courtesy of Rusal America.) Part of the reason Rusal has the ability to design novel aluminum products for the metal additive manufacturing industry is due to its commitment to research and development of aluminum alloys at \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277877/russian-aluminum-giant-rusal-makes-moves-in-metal-3d-printing-with-new-powders-portfolio/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [UC's 3D printers help young engineers change the world](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ucs-3d-printers-help-young-engineers-change-the-world-4/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **University of Cincinnati grad student Arshad Mohammed doesn’t yet have his master’s in mechanical engineering, but he’s already working on a project that could help the United States Navy all over the world.** > > . > > He spent part of his Wednesday afternoon working on a special nozzle meant to help jet engines run more quietly. How does a student get involved in a project with such ambitious scale? 3D printing. Mohammed designs miniature versions of the nozzle on his computer and prints them in the school’s fabrication lab, which allows him to test their effectiveness without spending millions to create a full-sized prototype. > > . > > “Once the tests are done and the values are efficient, they run the tests on a very large scale,” he said Wednesday. Interest in 3D printing is growing quickly at UC, lab director Sam Antoline said Wednesday evening. It’s been considered a niche technology in the past, but growing awareness and availability means people in 2021 are more likely to consider it as an alternative to traditional manufacturing in situations where specificity is everything. “It is already very integral in aerospace, medical and biomedical, and I can’t imagine any of those areas moving forward without it,” Antoline said. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wcpo.com](https://www.wcpo.com/news/education/higher-education/uc-news/ucs-3d-printers-help-young-engineers-change-the-world) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military, People --- ### [Considering 3D Printing for Production? Start Here (Video)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/considering-3d-printing-for-production-start-here-video/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Adopting 3D printing for production can bring freedoms that an established manufacturing business would never have had otherwise.** > > . > > At Additive Manufacturing Media (sister publication to Modern Machine Shop) we’ve seen how injection molders were able to take on low-volume orders with the addition of polymer 3D printing ; how conventional metalworking businesses have advanced into new markets with metal AM; and how 3D printing and machining can coexist to both work together and maintain multiple revenue streams. > > . > > This handful of examples illustrates one big challenge with adopting 3D printing for production: There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy, no playbook that companies can turn to. Instead, would-be additive manufacturers have to consider many factors, from the type of 3D printer and materials to purchase through how to lead employees through this transition. If you’re considering 3D printing for production applications, we’ve created a high-level video overview that summarizes the various factors to take into account. In the conversation below, Editor-in-Chief Peter Zelinski and I discuss a range of topics related to production AM. We cover 3D printing technologies and materials commonly used in production; equipment and process steps; organizational issues; and AM’s relationship to broader trends such as machine learning and sustainability. > > . [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/considering-3d-printing-for-production-start-here-video) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Video --- ### [Getting Closer To Metal 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/getting-closer-to-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Most of our 3D printers lay down molten plastic or use photosensitive resin. But professional printers often use metal powder, laying out a pattern and then sintering it with a laser. \[Metal Matters\] is trying to homebrew a similar system (video, embedded below). And while not entirely successful, the handful of detailed progress videos are interesting to watch.** > > . > > We particularly enjoyed the latest installment (the second video, below) which showed solutions to some of the problems. > > . > > . > > Because of the complexity of the system, there are small tidbits of interest even if you don’t want to build a metal printer. For example, in the most recent video, a CCD camera gives up its sensor to detect the laser’s focus. Before you get the idea to try this with your cheap Chinese laser cutter, you should know that you’re going to have to splash out for some more lasers — the NUBM31 laser array from a laser projector has 20 diodes, each producing about 4.75 watts output. Not that we haven’t seen laser cutters used as 3D printers, though. We hear a 5 W laser is good enough to work with nylon . We realize \[Metal Matters\] has some work \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/01/21/getting-closer-to-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Lobster shells inspire stronger 3D-printed concrete](https://3dprintingtoday.com/lobster-shells-inspire-stronger-3d-printed-concrete/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Lobster shells have inspired a breakthrough in 3D concrete printing As we’ve seen through recently constructed office buildings in Dubai, bridges in the Netherlands and low-cost housing in Latin America, 3D printing is beginning to shape the way modern structures are formed, and new research could further widen the potential of this technology.** > > . > > Scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have come up with 3D printing technique for concrete that affords it greater strength, by mimicking the curvy patterns found on lobster shells. The RMIT University researchers were experimenting with different approaches to 3D-printed concrete, hoping to land on one that could open up new possibilities in this emerging form of architecture. > > . > > Where concrete structures are generally formed by casting the material in a mold, those created using 3D concrete printing (3DCP) are gradually formed by printing one layer on top of another in parallel lines. As part of their research, the scientists included 1 to 2 percent steel fibers in their concrete mix and investigated a variety of alternatives to the unidirectional patterns typically used in 3D printing, but found particular success in what’s known as helicoidal patterns. These were inspired by the internal structure of lobster shells, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com](https://newatlas.com/architecture/lobster-shells-stronger-3d-printed-concrete/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Original Prusa i3 MK3S Review](https://3dprintingtoday.com/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-review/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **\[Editors’ Note: While PC Labs was reviewing the i3 MK3S, Prusa Research issued a minor upgrade to it, the Original Prusa i3 MK3S+. The changes should provide a modest performance boost, and more substantially improve durability. Although this review is written for the i3 MK3S that we tested, most everything in it should apply to the i3 MK3S+ as well. Differences between the two models are small, and are detailed toward the end of the review.\]** > > . > > The Original Prusa i3 MK3S is Prusa Research’s flagship 3D printer, descended through many iterations from the Prusa i3, which was sold by the company at its founding in 2012. As befitting a 3D printer that emerged from the RepRap tradition and that has been consistently improved over the years, the i3 MK3S is simple to use and consistently produced good-quality prints in our testing. > > . > > It is an easy Editors’ Choice pick for a mid-priced 3D printer for hobbyists and makers. The Anatomy of Prusa’s Flagship Unlike the Original Prusa Mini , which ships exclusively as a kit, the i3 MK3S is available either as a kit ($749) or fully assembled ($999). Our review unit was the latter, shipped from the Czech \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pcmag.com](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/original-prusa-i3-mk3s) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Scientists Have Finally Made Quieter Velcro](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-have-finally-made-quieter-velcro/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A fastener with microscopic mushroom shapes could be as strong as Velcro but with less noise and less damage to other fabrics, researchers say. Velcro is great when you need to open stuff fast or with ease, but Velcro is not so great when you’re trying to discreetly open your shoulder bag to grab your headphones.** > > . > > Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have come up with a new design for Velcro, inspired by mushrooms, that doesn’t shred fabrics and is a lot quieter to tear apart. Velcro is the official trademarked term for the fastening system that uses tiny hooks and flexible loops to securely attach two surfaces to each other when they’re pressed together. It was invented by George de Mestral back in 1941 after researching why burrs stuck to his clothing during a walk in the woods. > > . > > The material is generically referred to as hook-and-loop fasteners and while it is undoubtedly convenient it also has its drawbacks. Those small plastic loops can easily attach themselves to less durable fabrics, damaging the material when separated. It’s also not as quiet as zippers or buttons to unfasten as any adult who’s tried to unsuccessfully mitigate the loud \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at gizmodo.com](https://gizmodo.com/scientists-have-finally-made-quieter-velcro-1846092228) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Sugar Lab introduces 3D printed chocolates](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sugar-lab-introduces-3d-printed-chocolates-2/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Sugar Lab, the world’s first true digital bakery, has announced a new line of 3D printed chocolate truffles and bonbons, just in time for Valentine’s Day and available at its website .** > > . > > The glamorous desserts come in never-before-seen shapes and colors. Sugar Lab worked with Chef Melissa Walnock of the Culinary Institute of America to develop rich chocolate ganache recipes that are uniquely complemented by the 3D printed shells. > > . > > The Valentine line also includes candies, cupcake décor, cocktail garnishes and pastry shells that can be filled by any home chef with mousse, ice cream or cake batter. “Our goal at Sugar Lab is to pursue chef-led culinary innovations in partnership with our skilled digital design team, using 3D printing technology,” says Kyle von Hasseln, chief executive officer and co-founder of Sugar Lab. Sugar Lab was founded in 2020 by von Hasseln and chief operating officer Meagan Bozeman in collaboration with 3D food designer William Hu. Von Hasseln and his wife, Liz, invented the technology in 2012, which was soon acquired by a major 3D printing manufacturer. Von Hasseln, Bozeman and Hu became key members of the R&D team that ultimately invented the first food-safe \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.bakemag.com](https://www.bakemag.com/articles/14269-sugar-lab-introduces-3d-printed-chocolates) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Undulating + Futuristic, Meet the Mawj 3D Printed Chair](https://3dprintingtoday.com/undulating-futuristic-meet-the-mawj-3d-printed-chair/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“Mawj” is the Arabic word for wave, reflecting the concept behind the design of this commissioned 3D printed chair by MEAN ( Middle East Architecture Network ).** > > . > > Designed by Riyad Joucka and inspired by the undulating waters of the Arabian Sea on the shores of Dubai, the name couldn’t possibly suit this minimal piece of statement furniture any better. > > . > > Designed for comfort, stability and ergonomics, Mawj investigates the possibilities of 3D printing for bespoke furniture designs. Manufactured by Nagami using a continuous form, the chair is printed on its side using 6mm plastic polymers. On every other layer, the curve inverts to a negative value, generating a weaving pattern that creates larger ripples on the surface. This helps with Mawj’s structural strength, fading towards the edges and intensifying at the top. Lightweight with minimal materials, this might be the future of furniture. Photo: Luis Filipe Photo: Luis Filipe Photo: Luis Filipe Photo: Luis Filipe Riyad Joucka While Mawj is a custom piece of furniture, you can learn more about MEAN and their other projects at m-e-a-n.design . [Click here to view original web page at design-milk.com](https://design-milk.com/undulating-futuristic-meet-the-mawj-3d-printed-chair/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Furniture, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: January 24, 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-january-24-2021/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’ve got a full slate of webinars and virtual events to tell you about for this upcoming week, including an AM Coalition Forum with a member of Congress, a 3D printing featuring all female speakers, a company’s new digital format launch, and more! Let’s dive right in!** > > . > > AM Coalition Forum on 117th Congress The Additive Manufacturing Coalition is a national membership organization committed to connecting members with the federal government and help them navigate complex legislative and public funding challenges. This Tuesday, January 26th, at 10:30 am EST, the coalition will be hosting a live Zoom forum about what our industry can expect from the 117th Congress, which convened for the first time in Washington D.C. on January 3rd, 2021. Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) is a leader in promoting advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing. During the forum, Representative Stevens will discuss the upcoming session of Congress, and what the additive manufacturing community in the US can expect from it. You can RSVP for the forum here ; more instructions will be sent to you then. AM Industry Summit Webinar Series: Post-Processing Also on the 26th, from 1-2 pm EST, ASME is holding a free webinar, sponsored by PostProcess Technologies \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278189/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-1-24-21/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Bugatti uses patented 3D-printing technology to make the Bolide](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bugatti-uses-patented-3d-printing-technology-to-make-the-bolide/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Bugatti routinely uses this innovative 3D printing technology to enhance components with complex three-dimensional structures. The French luxury manufacturer applies principles from the field of bionics to give the printed components a bone-like structure: featuring thin walls, a hollow interior, and fine branching.** > > . > > And this is precisely how the components obtain their remarkable rigidity despite their low weight – with wall thicknesses of up to just 0.4 millimeters. > > . > > “We will continue to reduce the weight of our cars while increasing their innovative features in every conceivable area,” explains Henrik Hoppe. From conception through production to installation in the vehicle, the engineer designs and plans the individual steps and carries out all of the calculations. This also includes an evaluation of the commercial feasibility for the production of the components. > > . > > “Although Bugatti demands the highest quality standards in terms of materials, manufacturing processes and components, they must be commercially viable,” he adds. Bugatti is the technological leader in the field of metal 3D printing. Since production began of the Chiron, the hyper sports car has been fitted with the industry’s first series-produced metal 3D-printed functional component: a small, water-carrying high-pressure pump console next to the transmission fluid reservoir. In 2018, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.supercars.net](https://www.supercars.net/blog/bugatti-uses-patented-3d-printing-technology-to-make-the-bolide/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive --- ### [EnvisionTEC, a Dearborn 3D manufacturer, acquired by Massachusetts company for $300 million](https://3dprintingtoday.com/envisiontec-a-dearborn-3d-manufacturer-acquired-by-massachusetts-company-for-300-million/) **Published:** January 29, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Desktop Metal, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based 3D printing solutions company, has acquired the Dear. born based 3D printing manufacturer EnvisionTEC for $300 million. With this acquisition, EnvisionTEC will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal.** > > . > > EnvisionTEC founder and CEO Al Siblani will continue to serve as CEO of his Dearborn-based business. “Bringing the two companies together will deliver a global footprint of customers that can cross benefit from our combined technology platforms,” Siblani said. “I believe we have many opportunities to scale the business, disrupt traditional manufacturing, expand our customer base and create value for our shareholders. “I am excited and honored to partner with Ric and the Desktop Metal team to deliver end-use parts in both metal and polymers as we implement Ric’s vision on the future of Additive Manufacturing 2.0,” Siblani added. > > . > > “Together, Desktop Metal and EnvisionTEC have an opportunity to shape the future of Additive Manufacturing 2.0 and transform how parts are made \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.arabamericannews.com](https://www.arabamericannews.com/2021/01/23/envisiontec-a-dearborn-3d-manufacturer-acquired-by-massachusetts-company-for-300-million/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, People --- ### [Jet Car Dragster Gets 3D Printed PEEK Upgrades](https://3dprintingtoday.com/jet-car-dragster-gets-3d-printed-peek-upgrades/) **Published:** January 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Florida company nScrypt makes flexible biomanufacturing, microdispensing, and 3D manufacturing equipment for industrial applications. In turn, we’ve seen the company’s solutions used for a variety of applications, such as bioprinting, communications, defense, chemical/pharmaceutical, defense, electronics, life science, printed antenna, printed electronics, solar cell metallization, and even space. But one thing we haven’t seen a lot of from nScrypt’s machines is use for applications in the automotive industry—a fact that’s changing now.** > > . > > The company, which is a spin-out from research and development think tank Sciperio Inc., has just announced that Larsen Motorsports, also headquartered in Florida, will be using its nRugged Factory in a Tool (FiT) 3D manufacturing system to print gaskets for jet car fuel pumps. Specifically, the 3D printed gaskets will be used in the afterburner fuel system of driver Elaine Larsen’s Generation 6 jet car dragster. Elaine Larsen in her new Generation 6 jet car dragster (Image courtesy of Larsen Motorsports via Facebook) “The jet racing industry standard afterburner fuel pumps that most jet cars use were produced in the 1960’s. We have a very large inventory of surplus afterburner fuel pumps, but all of them have seals that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/278182/larsen-motorsports-3d-prints-peek-gaskets-for-jet-car-dragster-fuel-pumps-with-nrugged/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Scientists use novel ink to 3D-print ‘bone’ with living cells](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-use-novel-ink-to-3d-print-bone-with-living-cells-2/) **Published:** January 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after UNSW scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.** > > . > > Scientists have worked out how to print bone-like structures using a 3D-printer and a gelatinous ‘bath’ containing living cells. > > . > > Scientists from UNSW Sydney have developed a ceramic-based ink that may allow surgeons in the future to 3D-print bone parts complete with living cells that could be used to repair damaged bone tissue. Using a 3D-printer that deploys a special ink made up of calcium phosphate, the scientists developed a new technique, known as ceramic omnidirectional bioprinting in cell-suspensions (COBICS), enabling them to print bone-like structures that harden in a matter of minutes when placed in water. > > . > > While the idea of 3D-printing bone-mimicking structures is not new, this is the first time such material can be created at room temperature – complete with living cells – and without harsh chemicals or radiation, says Dr Iman Roohani from UNSW’s School of Chemistry. “This is a unique technology that can produce structures that closely mimic bone tissue,” he says. “It could be used in clinical applications where there is a large demand for in situ \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at newsroom.unsw.edu.au](https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/health/scientists-use-novel-ink-3d-print-%E2%80%98bone%E2%80%99-living-cells-0) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Spiraling 3D-Printed Tiny House Inspired by the Fibonacci Sequence](https://3dprintingtoday.com/spiraling-3d-printed-tiny-house-inspired-by-the-fibonacci-sequence/) **Published:** January 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As 3D printing homes becomes more common, could we finally see residential architectures break out of the same old box shapes? If the Fibonacci House by Twente Additive Manufacturing is any indication, this technology could open up a whole new world of organic architecture, introducing cool and creative new designs.** > > . > > Twente Additive Manufacturing’s 3D-printed Fibonacci House. The Fibonacci House is a tiny 3D-printed house that gets its name by following the famous Fibonacci sequence in its spiral form. Currently in progress near the company’s headquarters in British Columbia, Canada, the house was built with their Laticrete 3D Printing Mortar M68 concrete printers, boasting both a compact footprint and enough head room for a loft in order to sleep four people. > > . > > To build it, the company used two main classes of printing mortar: a slow-drying one that’s strong enough to support subsequent layers above it before fully curing, and another one with a drying accelerant added so it can dry faster. The second type is kind of like a concrete-based glue, allowing Twente to print overhanging structures and bridge gaps between parts, all of which were printed off-site in a controlled \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/spiraling-3d-printed-tiny-house-140026210.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [HP 3D Printing Supports APCC’s High-Volume Production of Packaging for Supplies | 3D Printing | HP](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hp-3d-printing-supports-apccs-high-volume-production-of-packaging-for-supplies-3d-printing-hp/) **Published:** January 26, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > With HP Multi Jet Fusion parts on each of its 19 packaging lines, HP Americas Product Completion Center in Richmond, Virginia (USA) benefits from easy access to in-house 3D printing solutions to make parts for their machines quickly and at lower costs. [Click here to view original web page at www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gl3oXttUcs) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, 3D News, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Technology --- ### [Clemson engineering grad goes viral for homemade Iron Man suit](https://3dprintingtoday.com/clemson-engineering-grad-goes-viral-for-homemade-iron-man-suit/) **Published:** January 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A recent Clemson engineering major has gone viral online for her homemade Iron Man battle suits. Emily Yarid has more than 2 million followers on TikTok and close to 150k followers on Instagram for her homemade Marvel creations; her most popular video consisting of the construction of a custom 3D-printed blue suit has collected more than 60 million views on TikTok alone. “** > > . > > It’s blown me away with how overwhelmingly supportive \[everyone\] has been,” Yarid said. “Because obviously for things like that I’m like ‘ugh what if people don’t like’ it but they just absolutely blew me away with the support.” > > . > > Yarid first began creating Iron Man Suits after watching Marvel’s Avengers when she was 14 after being struck by a desire to replicate the battle armor in real life. Her first suit was made entirely out of foam and super glue. She has since advanced to 3D printing and adding other electronic features to her suits, such as a working motorized LED faceplate, motorized jet-pack resembling the real thing, LED hand cannons and other aspects that make her suits as close as possible to the real thing. Her second suit is based on Iron Man’s traditional \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wyff4.com](https://www.wyff4.com/article/clemson-engineering-grad-goes-viral-for-homemade-iron-man-suit/35258390) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News --- ### [CES 2021: Breezm Uses 3D Printing To Make Truly Custom Eyewear](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ces-2021-breezm-uses-3d-printing-to-make-truly-custom-eyewear/) **Published:** January 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **No two faces are identical, which means it’s virtually impossible to find a pair of glasses that fits just right. Breezm looks to change this, and has taken to CES 2021 to reveal its innovative method of mapping faces and 3D printing glasses on a customer-by-customer basis.** > > . > > There are two ways to get Breezm glasses. > > . > > One is if you happen to live by a Breezm store, or will be around Breezm pop up locations in the coming months. At stores there are 3D scanning robots that capture a customer’s face. With this information, customers can build eyewear to their exact specifications, all designed to properly fit. These designs are then sent to a 3D printer that uses a flexible, but sturdy material to make the glasses exactly as requested. Stores also offer eye exams so customers will know what prescription is needed for their lenses. There are over 40 different styles of glasses to choose from, and each style has its own further customization options. These include the front size, temple size and color of the frames. There are also three tiers of glasses, with the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/ces-2021-breezm-uses-3d-printing-make-truly-custom-eyewear-3126846) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [Bio-inspired robotics: learning from dragonflies](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bio-inspired-robotics-learning-from-dragonflies/) **Published:** January 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **It is a high-speed movement: within fractions of a second the mouthparts of the dragonfly larvae spring forwards to seize its prey. For decades, researchers had assumed that this action must have been driven primarily by hydraulic pressure. Now, for the first time, scientists at Kiel University (CAU) have completely decrypted the biomechanical functional principle of what is known as the labial mask of dragonfly larvae.** > > . > > A vital contribution to this discovery was made by the team led by Dr Sebastian Büsse of the Zoological Institute in its development of a bio-inspired robot with the operating principle of the complex mouthparts adapted to test its own hypothesis – the technology used here could lead to a significant enhancement of agile robot systems. The results of the ambitious research project were published in the renowned specialist journal Science Robotics ( “A controllable dual-catapult system inspired by the biomechanics of the dragonfly larvae’s predatory strike” ). > > . > > Demonstrating motion sequences with robotics “One of the major advantages of bio-inspired robots is the opportunity they provide for testing ideas on biological functional principles that would otherwise be very difficult to check. What is ideal about robotics is that it \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nanowerk.com](https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=57070.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [A 3D-Printed Nod to Lady Liberty](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-3d-printed-nod-to-lady-liberty/) **Published:** January 21, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A specialty manufacturer of high-resolution micro-scale 2D and 3D printing systems has 3D printed a micron-sized replica of “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World.” Microlight3D printed the world’s tiniest Statue of Liberty, a replica measuring 1.8 mm high by 0.6 mm wide, to commemorate Inauguration Day in the United States.** > > . > > The statue is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy and was a gift from the French in 1886 commemorating the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution. > > . > > Microlight3D, based in Grenoble, France, noted that the statue breaks the height limitation and demonstrates the ability to 3D print minute structures up to 10 mm high while maintaining micrometric resolution. Previously, the height of objects was limited to 0.3 mm. A 3D-printed replica of the Statue of Liberty. > > . > > The advancement is intended to address demands of researchers and industrial developers working on applications in mechanical micro-parts, meta-materials and medical devices. The company noted that users can make alignments on a preexisting pattern and print exactly where they want. The replica of the statue, for example, was positioned on the word “Liberty” on a U.S. penny. Philippe Paliard, co-founder of Microlight3D, said researchers and industrial developers \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.machinedesign.com](https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21152847/a-3dprinted-nod-to-lady-liberty) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Companies --- ### [Tronxy XY-3 SE 3D printer now available on Kickstarter from $319](https://3dprintingtoday.com/tronxy-xy-3-se-3d-printer-now-available-on-kickstarter-from-319/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you are searching for a versatile 3D printer which also allows you to laser in graved materials, you may be interested in a new product launch via Kickstarter this month in the form of the Tronxy XY-3 SE.** > > . > > Offering a powerful dual colour 3D printer and laser engraver in one desktop system and specially priced early bird pledges are now available for the inventive project from roughly $319 or £234 (depending on current exchange rates), offering a considerable discount of approximately 33% off the final retail price, while the Kickstarter crowd funding is under way. If the Tronxy XY-3 SE campaign successfully raises its required pledge goal and the project completion progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around March 2021. > > . > > To learn more about the Tronxy XY-3 SE 3D printer project checkout the promotional video below. “Unlike other printers, XY-3 SE offers you a better, more immersive 3D printing experience with a highly interactive 3.5-inch full-color Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen with exclusive browser function. It allows you to preview prints in a crystal-clear mode: what you see is what you get! Fast response with error-free feedback for better results. Intuitive, user-friendly and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.geeky-gadgets.com](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/3d-printer-20-01-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [This company lets you 3D print your own custom medium format camera](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-company-lets-you-3d-print-your-own-custom-medium-format-camera/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **You no longer need to pop to the shops to buy your camera equipment – or even buy them online and wait for them to ship. Now you can simply print your cameras in the comfort of your own home!** > > . > > Dora Goodman, the Founder of Goodman Camera, has created a business out of selling 3D printed customizable medium format film cameras – and she even gives the open source files for free if customers have their own 3D printer! Dora Goodman uses 3D printing to produce various types of medium format film cameras, such as pinhole cameras and one that shoots with RB67 film holders and Mamiyah lenses. > > . > > Medium format cameras tend to be quite expensive when compared to other formats, but Goodman and her team have aimed to produce a more affordable option with plenty of customization opportunities. Goodman first started out by re-skinning and customizing cameras, using natural materials such as wood to customize a variety of camera bodies. However, speaking with Petapixel , Goodman describes how they always wanted to produce something wholly original, “we always had the dream to leave a mark in the analog photo industry and we really wanted to create actually our \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitalcameraworld.com](https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/news/this-company-lets-you-3d-print-your-own-custom-medium-format-camera) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [The World's First Thermoplastic Rubber 3D Printer by Atomstack](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-worlds-first-thermoplastic-rubber-3d-printer-by-atomstack/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For some time, the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing sector has been attempting to develop a dependable means for printing rubber-like filaments into desired shapes. The effort to establish a method has been hard for several reasons, mainly because very elastic filament materials are susceptible to jamming an extruder.** > > . > > Engineers at the Chinese company Atomstack have created an entirely new system deposition system – the first thermoplastic rubber 3D printer. > > . > > To fix this and other issues, The key to Atomstack’s Cambrian thermoplastic rubber filament 3D printer is a 2.85 mm direct drive extruder that avoids jamming – the main sticking point in thermoplastic rubber development. With an effective system in place, Atomstack engineers then created unique thermoplastic rubber filament with a substantial elasticity and durability that was effective for correctly and dependably printing almost any end-use rubber-like product. TPR has both rubber and plastic qualities, which makes it very useful for printing bouncy and flexible items. The new thermoplastic rubber technology has a streamlined aluminum alloy structure that keeps control cables out of the way and supplies the rigidity required for precise printing. The Cambrian also has a glass \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=20022) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [The Impact of COVID-19 on Global 3D Printed Materials Markets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-global-3d-printed-materials-markets/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The global pandemic is wreaking havoc with markets worldwide and 3D printing is no exception. However, some segments of the 3D printing market are benefitting from our changing circumstances whereas others are being devastated by it.** > > . > > This webinar takes a look at the winners and losers in the midst of this pandemic and our predictions for the future of the 3D Printed Materials market. The webinar includes: Impact of COVID-19 on the markets for different classes of 3D printed materials. Impact on 3D printed materials markets in different geographical regions. Overall 10-year forecast for the 3D printed materials market. This webinar shares some of the research for the brand new IDTechEx report, ” 3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition “. Presenter [Click here to view original web page at www.idtechex.com](http://www.idtechex.com/en/webinar/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-global-3d-printed-materials-markets/341) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [The future of making stuff: Inside the evolution of 3D printing with Formlabs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-future-of-making-stuff-inside-the-evolution-of-3d-printing-with-formlabs/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When 3D printing went mainstream in the mid-2010s and exploded in popularity, it was about as hyped up as it possibly could be. Evangelists told us it would fundamentally transform the way goods were made, and usher in a bold new era of creative freedom. Soon, they said, we’d be able to fabricate anything we wanted on-demand, Star Trek replicator style, right from the comfort of our own homes.** > > . > > But of course, 3D printing didn’t really live up to that high-flying dream. Instead, it made a momentary splash and then largely returned to the fringes, gaining adoption in hobbyist workshops and cutting-edge product design labs, but not really changing the face of manufacturing in the way many hoped it might. Why? Well despite making some big leaps forward, additive manufacturing has been hamstrung by a lack of variety in materials options. You can print anything you want — as long as it’s plastic. That’s why the technology has mainly been used for producing prototypes and not durable end-use parts. But that’s starting to change. To get a better sense of where things are headed, we caught up with Formlabs — arguably one of the most innovative and agile companies \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.digitaltrends.com](https://www.digitaltrends.com/features/future-of-3d-printing-formlabs-ces-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies --- ### [The Future of 3D Printing Ceramics in Space](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-future-of-3d-printing-ceramics-in-space/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **New market leader in mission-critical space systems, Redwire, has accomplished a world-first in successfully creating a set of ceramic components in space via 3D printing. In December 2020, a Ceramic Manufacturing Model (CMM) accomplished this feat, representing a significant milestone for ceramic production in space.** > > . > > Redwire was established in June 2020 when private equity firm AE Industrial Partners combined two companies it had newly acquired, Adcole Space and Deep Space Systems (DSS). RedWire is uniquely positioned to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve today’s biggest challenges facing space missions. Redwire has emerged as a leader in mission-critical space solutions and is a trusted manufacturer of components used in next-generation space systems. The company provides end-to-end solutions, helping to further the future of space missions. In its latest development, Redwire has announced its success of its CMM at 3D printing ceramics in space via the manufacture of a single-piece ceramic turbine bladed disk (blisk) alongside a set of general material test coupons. The pre-ceramic resin components are a testament to Redwire’s SLA 3D printing technology, demonstrating its efficacy at conducting fully autonomous 3D printing onboard the ISS. The accomplishment \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=20024) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Sintavia Expands Rocket 3D Printing with Two New M4K-4 Metal 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sintavia-expands-rocket-3d-printing-with-two-new-m4k-4-metal-3d-printers-3/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Florida-based Sintavia has expanded its metal 3D printing capabilities in order to grow its capacity for 3D printing rocket parts. The printers it has acquired are no ordinary metal 3D printing systems, but M4K-4 machines from AMCM in Germany. The 3D printers are modified versions of EOS M400-4 systems, more than double the height of the original EOS machine. Sintavia has purchased two more M4K-4 systems with which to 3D print rocket parts.** > > . > > The company bills itself as “one of the largest rocket printers in North America,” having grown quite significantly in the past few years. In addition to developing a method for 3D printing aluminum and opening a new additive manufacturing facility , Sintavia acquired QC Laboratories to extend its testing of 3D printed parts. In 2018, it became the first company to receive approval for 3D printing parts for Honeywell Aerospace. Sintavia is the only company in the world with Nadcap approvals for laser additive manufacturing, electron beam additive manufacturing, and in-house heat treatment. (Image courtesy of Business Wire) All of this has been helped in part by investments from Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, which most recently infused Sintavia with further funds in August 2020. The investment surely \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277916/sintavia-expands-rocket-3d-printing-with-two-new-m4k-4-metal-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Programmable Filament For Multicolor Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/programmable-filament-for-multicolor-printing/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A recent research paper shows a way to create multicolor 3D prints using a single extruder if you are too lazy to babysit the machine and switch filament. The concept: print your own “programmable” filament that has the right colors in the right place. This is the same idea as manually splicing filament but presumably is more efficient since the process works with one color at a time and doesn’t repeat.** > > . > > In other words, to print the 64 squares of a chessboard you’d swap filament at least 64 times on each layer. Using programmable filament, you’d load one spool, print half of the filament, load another spool, print the other half, and then finally load the newly created filament and print the chessboard. Notice that the first two operations aren’t printing the chessboard. They are printing the spool of filament you feed through on the third pass. There are machines made to do this, of course, although they generally just splice lengths of filament together for you automatically. Using one filament solves the problems of keeping multiple heads in alignment as well as the added cost and complexity. However, you now have different problems such as the transition between \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/01/15/programmable-filament-for-multicolor-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [The integration of AM at General Motors (Preview)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/preview-the-integration-of-am-at-general-motors/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For over a century, Detroit-based General Motors (GM) has been a key pioneer and player in the global automotive sector. Today, GM holds the title of being the United States’ biggest automotive manufacturer, followed by Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler.** > > . > > As one can imagine, it has not maintained this leading position by resting on its laurels. No, the company has had to continually innovate and stay up-to-date with changing trends, both on the consumer and manufacturing sides. It is no surprise therefore that GM is a keen adopter of additive manufacturing. The technology, whose applications are growing rapidly across many industries, has always had a special place in the automotive industry: initially just for prototyping and now also for tooling and end-use production. The General Motors Additive Industrialization Center at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. (Photo \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/preview-integration-am-general-motors/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive --- ### [New Technology Combines 3D Printing with Injection Molding](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-technology-combines-3d-printing-with-injection-molding/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Cobalt Extreme is working on technology that builds a metallic endoskeleton via 3D printing, and then injection molds a polymer around that skeleton. A company out of Brisbane, Australia, has developed a manufacturing technology that combines 3D printing with injection molding.** > > . > > Cobalt Extreme works on producing technology geared for the engineering and manufacturing of innovative artificial lift equipment for oil production. The company’s performance materials laboratory has developed a material concept called Synthetic Metal (worldwide patents pending), which was originally developed for extreme environments in deep oil wells. This technology also has the potential to open up applications in new markets. > > . > > David Nommensen, director of Cobalt Extreme, said that the biggest advantage of Synthetic Metals is the processability, mainly by injection molding a unique polymer in and around a metal endoskeleton. “The injection molded polymer in and around the metal endoskeleton is not conductive and becomes an insulator, in addition to other benefits of the injection molded materials such as abrasion resistance, resiliently deformable, cost, impact resistance, non-corrosive, chemical resistance, color, temperatures, weight, etc.,” he said. The company’s Synthetic Metal and Arpmax polymer technology combines \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ptonline.com](https://www.ptonline.com/articles/new-technology-combines-3d-printing-with-injection-molding) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [New Aluminum Powder for 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-aluminum-powder-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Rusal America announced today the expansion of its aluminum product offerings to include Additive Manufacturing (AM) powders. The new powders portfolio is comprised of four traditional Al-Si based casting alloys and five specialty alloys designed for use in the aerospace and automotive industries, and more broadly in general industry.** > > . > > Rusal America’s expanded portfolio makes high-performance solutions available to more AM applications than ever before through holistic alloy design that optimizes composition to maximize properties and printability while minimizing material cost. Rusal claims its new AM aluminum alloy powders are both sustainable and high-performance. > > . > > Highlights of the portfolio include: 100% pre-alloyed and fully metallic powders, excluding any ceramic- or nano-inclusions. Powders atomized exclusively from ALLOW feedstock, Rusal’s leading low-carbon footprint aluminum brand. ALLOW’s carbon footprint is 75% less than the global industry average (smelter scope 1 & 2 emissions). All powders come with a 3 rd -party certified carbon certificate to promote transparency and accountability. RS-230, a novel hot-crack resistant Al-Cu alloy with high-strength stability up to 250 o C. RS-553, a novel aerospace Al-Mg-Sc alloy with optimized scandium content that delivers comparable properties at significantly lower cost than similar Al-Sc AM alloys. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sme.org](https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2021/january/new-aluminum-powder-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [Medical devices: building the manufacturing future at 3D MedLab](https://3dprintingtoday.com/medical-devices-building-the-manufacturing-future-at-3d-medlab/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Once thought destined mainly for prototyping, additive manufacturing is now increasingly employed in the development of spare parts, small series production and tooling in forward-thinking manufacturing industries such as aerospace, electronics, automotive and medical devices.** > > . > > Among industries at the forefront of innovative manufacturing, the medical sector has emerged as a major segment driving the growth of additive manufacturing: France’s 3D MedLab operates at the forefront of this segment. > > . > > By fusing together metal powders layer by layer, using a number of different laser-based techniques, additive manufacturing can build complex components that would typically be very challenging – if not impossible – with more traditional subtractive manufacturing methods. The advantages of additive manufacturing include greater design freedom and customization, improved product strength and functionality, reduced assembly time for complex components, localized production, rapid time to market, mitigation of wastage, reduced obsolescence, decreased reliance on traditional suppliers, and even the creation of new materials with unique mechanical and behavioral properties. > > . > > Linde’s ADDvance O2 precision technology gives 3D Medlab precise granular control over oxygen concentration and humidity levels in the print chamber. The additive manufacturing technology landscape for the production of medical devices is a diverse one, with various \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/medical-devices-building-the-manufacturing-future-at-3d-medlab/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Medical, Medical Devices and Tools --- ### [Laser Based Process to 3D Print Detailed Glass Objects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/laser-based-process-to-3d-print-detailed-glass-objects/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision, imaging, illumination or laser-based applications.** > > . > > “Most 3D printing processes build up an object layer by layer,” said research team leader Laurent Gallais from The Fresnel Institute and Ecole Centrale Marseille in France. “Our new process avoids the limitations of these processes by using a laser beam to transform — or polymerize — a liquid precursor into solid glass.” > > . > > In The Optical Society (OSA) journal Optics Letters, Gallais and research team members Thomas Doualle and Jean-Claude Andre demonstrate how they used the new technique to create detailed objects in a 3D volume without using the classical layer-by-layer approach. Using this approach, they created a variety of silica glass objects such as miniature models of a bike and the Eiffel Tower without any pores or cracks. For further information see the The 3D printing approach is based on multiphoton polymerization, which ensures that polymerization, a process that links liquid monomer molecules together into a solid polymer, only takes place at the precise laser focal point. It allows direct fabrication of 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22847/laser-based-process-to-3d-print-detailed-glass-objects) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [If you make jewelry you will love the Anycubic Photon Mono SE 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/if-you-make-jewelry-you-will-love-the-anycubic-photon-mono-se-3d-printer/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Anycubic Mono SE may be a little pricey for hobbyists. It is a great 3D printer for dentists and jewelers, though!** > > . > > Anycubic has been making some of the best 3d printers for years. Ever since the Anycubic Photon released, I have been a fan of the resin printers they produce, and the Photon Mono SE is no exception. I’ve spent a lot of time with a Mono SE that Anycubic sent me, and I really like what I’ve seen so far. > > . > > A few issues make it harder to recommend, though, so let’s dig in. Anycubic Photon Mono review: > > . > > The good The bad The competition > > . > > Should you buy? Anycubic Photon Mono SE Bottom line: Anycubic has released multiple printers aimed at different markets, and while some are for the hobbyists, the SE is aimed directly at commercial businesses. It’s really great for that purpose too. Incredible detail 1.5 – 2.5 second layer times Wi-Fi connection Full metal body High price for hobbyists Photon software is not great > > . > > Anycubic Photon Mono SE: What I like > > . > > One of my favorite things about the Anycubic Photon line is the metal body. It makes the printer feel like a premium product, and while \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/if-you-make-jewelry-you-will-love-the-anycubic-photon-mono-se-3d-printer/ar-BB1cKGmR) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Dental, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [How Safe Are 3D Printing Resins?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-safe-are-3d-printing-resins/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Material extrusion like fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the most popular polymer 3D printing technology, but resins are resonating among consumers. Resin-based techniques, like stereolithography (SLA), used to only appear in dental labs, engineering departments, and manufacturing facilities thanks to their higher cost. Now that these machines are more affordable , more casual users are considering SLA, raising questions about their safety.** > > . > > Unlike FDM, resin printers use photosensitive liquids to print, hardening these materials with UV light. While these liquid resins can create highly detailed prints, they may present more potential health risks than filaments. This toxicity may scare some users away, but resin printing can be potentially safe if you follow the right steps. What Potential Risks Do Resins Pose? The word “toxic” can be frightening, but by the definitions created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, any substance that’s suspected of causing injury or illness under some conditions is “toxic.” Under that definition, a lot of everyday materials are potentially toxic, including some perfumes and mattress foams. So, what are the specific hazards with printing resins? The leading risk with photopolymer resins is that they can irritate your skin if they come into contact with it. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277848/how-safe-are-3d-printing-resins/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Materials --- ### [How NASA is Using 3D Printing Technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-nasa-is-using-3d-printing-technology/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Despite being around for several decades already, 3D printing is still considered an up-and-coming technology. It does offer a revolutionary approach to manufacturing but is still hindered by several technical or physical limitations. For this reason, 3D printing will need to be adopted by more innovative agencies before it can become mainstream.** > > . > > One of these innovative agencies is NASA. On the cusp of the next era of space exploration, NASA has been looking into the unique capabilities of 3D printing to deliver supplies and equipment to space-bound teams. > > . > > How has NASA been using 3D printing and what does this mean for the industry? Reduces costs and increased reliability What’s the point of using 3D printing for space exploration anyway? The answer is easy when we consider how much equipment, tools, and spare parts NASA sends out for every trip. To support the International Space Station, NASA takes a “better be safe” approach and sends more tools and supplies than necessary. > > . > > As you imagine, this is logistically more complicated and increases the cost of every space expedition. Every piece of payload that goes into these rockets cost \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dinsider.com](https://3dinsider.com/nasa-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [How is 3D Printing a Sustainable Manufacturing Method?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-is-3d-printing-a-sustainable-manufacturing-method-2/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Heralded as a key technology to improve the environmental credentials and sustainability of manufacturing, 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) certainly meets the main criteria for sustainability – reduce, reuse and recycle.** > > . > > But upon closer inspection, how viable is it as an alternative to current manufacturing processes? Why 3D Printing? > > . > > Using computer aided design, 3D printing builds an item up layer by layer in a very precise fashion. Initially plastics and metal powders were used as the feedstock for the process, but now resins, carbon fibers and even graphite and graphene are widely used too. The technique has many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods: it enables rapid prototyping, increases efficiency and permits the manufacture of unique items. It can also reduce production costs and carbon dioxide emissions from the process, and lower the energy consumption over the lifecycle of a product. > > . > > For example, a Michigan Technological University study found 41-64% less energy was used to 3D print an item than manufacture it overseas and ship to the US; the result of fewer materials required and a reduced need for shipping. This article explores 3D printing in the context of the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle to determine just how \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=20017) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [How 3D printing is helping CERN scientists upgrade the world's largest machine](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-is-helping-cern-scientists-upgrade-the-worlds-largest-machine/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For the past five years, Antonio Pellegrino has been working on a high-pressure job: the scientist is leading an upgrade to the largest and most powerful particle accelerator ever built, which sits one hundred meters beneath the Franco-Swiss border at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Commonly called the large hadron collider (LHC), the accelerator is a 27-kilometer-long ring in which particles such as protons and electrons are projected against one another at high speeds, recreating the conditions that existed one hundredth of a billionth of a second after the Big Bang – all for modern-day scientists to observe thanks to various high-precision detectors that sit inside the accelerator.** > > . > > LHC was put on hold in 2015 for engineers and physicians to find ways to improve the accuracy of the accelerator’s detectors. The end-goal? Nothing short of understanding matter and getting better insights into the origins of the universe. To do exactly that, Pellegrino turned to a technology that is currently used to design products ranging from food and fashion to human cells : 3D printing. Thanks to a partnership with technology company 3D Systems, some parts of the LHC have been springing out of 3D printers, as part \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-3d-printing-is-now-helping-cern-scientists-upgrade-the-worlds-largest-machine/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Design / Engineering, Education and Research --- ### [How 3D Printing Is Changing The Music Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-is-changing-the-music-industry/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The manufacturing sector is like a well of abyss depth. The more humans dig into it, the deeper it seems. Look around you to notice the gifts that different manufacturing technologies were able to manage! The most recent buzz-creating manufacturing technology is 3D Printing. Doubtlessly, 3D Printing technology is establishing its connections with as many industries as possible. And in this process, 3D Printing technology is changing different industries in intriguing ways.** > > . > > The musical instrument making industry is reviving as well as discovering because of 3D Printing technology. The first task taken on hand by this technology based on additive manufacturing is creating traditional and ancient musical instruments with unmatched precision. Use of the 3D Printing technology is also for creating newer musical instruments that the industry has not seen before. So, to get a perception of the assignment undertaken by this technology, let’s dive into a little more detail. > > . > > Contribution of 3D printing in bettering traditional instruments > > . > > The incredibly creative examples of the remaking of traditional instruments by 3D Printing technology are available on online repositories such as Thingiverse and Cults 3D . All you have to do is visit any of these and type “musical instruments” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at thegroovecartel.com](https://thegroovecartel.com/news/tech/how-3d-printing-is-changing-the-music-industry/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Entertainment, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Healthy Sugar and 3D Printable Materials from Soy Hulls](https://3dprintingtoday.com/healthy-sugar-and-3d-printable-materials-from-soy-hulls/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the University of Louisville (UofL) Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and Department of Mechanical Engineering are working to transform soy hulls left over from soybean processing into valuable food and industrial products.** > > . > > The United Soybean Board has awarded $350,000 to UofL to further develop methods for using soy hulls in modified fiber composites for 3D printing applications and produce the sugar substitute xylose as a value-added product. > > . > > This project will pilot a commercially viable process using previous research to convert soybean hull biomass into a low-calorie, diabetic-friendly sugar substitute while simultaneously extracting micro and nanoscale fibers to be used for lightweight fiber composites and thermoplastic packaging products via 3D printing. > > . > > “Agriculture and agricultural processing are keys to economic development and employment in the US Xylose separation and use of soy hull fibers for natural fiber composites are potent opportunities for addressing worldwide farming economics, nutrition issues and material needs from a renewable source,” said Mahendra Sunkara, director of the Conn Center. “In conjunction with BioProducts LLC, the Conn Center expects the development of a pilot-scale operation in the next two \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22814/healthy-sugar-and-3d-printable-materials-from-soy-hulls) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Environment, Materials --- ### [3D Printed Insoles Absorb Sweat to Power Electronics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-insoles-absorb-sweat-to-power-electronics/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Sweating is not really pleasant, but it’s a normal, natural way for the human body to regulate body temperature by decreasing thermal stress, which can occur for a number of reasons, including exercising, high temperatures, eating spicy food, or when you’re experiencing anxiety or embarrassment.** > > . > > Researchers from the National University of Singapore ( NUS ) created a novel film that can evaporate sweat six times faster and use the harvested moisture to power wearable electronic devices . They recently published a paper about their work, titled “ Super-hygroscopic film for wearables with dual functions of expediting sweat evaporation and energy harvesting, ” in the scientific journal Nano Energy , and 3D printed a prototype product for what seems to be a very helpful application. The abstract states, “Despite the boom in atmospheric water-harvesting techniques, few attempts have been made with a broader horizon–absorbing the moisture from sweatevaporation, which has substantial implications for human comfort and wearable electronics. Herein, a cobalt-complex-based super-hygroscopic material (Co-SHM) is developed to expedite sweat evaporation and fabricate moisture-triggered energy harvesting devices. The Co-SHM features transparent thin-film structure, fast absorption kinetics and high water uptake of 4.6 g g −1 . The material regeneration can be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277612/3d-printed-shoe-insole-prototype-features-novel-sweat-absorption-film/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Nanotechnology --- ### [‘Morphing’ 3D printer nozzle enables complex new creations](https://3dprintingtoday.com/morphing-3d-printer-nozzle-enables-complex-new-creations/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The morphing nozzle in action, 3D printing fibre-filled composite materials with on-demand control of fibre alignment** > > . > > (Credit: University of Maryland) A new shape-changing 3D printer nozzle could enable complex new creations with unique material properties, its creators have said. Engineers at the University of Maryland (UMD) created the ‘morphing’ nozzle, which offers new ways of printing fibre-filled composites. The materials are made of short fibres that boost properties over conventional printed parts, such as enhanced strength or electrical conductivity. The challenge, the researchers said, is that these properties are based on the orientations of the short fibres – something that was previously difficult to control during the printing process. “When 3D printing with the morphing nozzle, the power lies in their side actuators, which can be inflated like a balloon to change the shape of the nozzle, and in turn, the orientations of the fibres,” said UMD mechanical engineer Ryan Sochol. To demonstrate their new approach, the researchers focused on ‘4D printing’ applications – creating 3D printed objects that can reshape or transform depending on their environment. “In our work, we looked at how printed parts swelled when submerged in water, and specifically, if we could alter that swelling \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.imeche.org](https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/morphing-3d-printer-nozzle-enables-complex-new-creations) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials, Technology --- ### [Three-Dimensional (3D)-Printed Zero-Order Released Platform: a Novel Method of Personalized Dosage Form Design and Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/three-dimensional-3d-printed-zero-order-released-platform-a-novel-method-of-personalized-dosage-form-design-and-manufacturing/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **This article was originally published here AAPS PharmSciTech. 2021 Jan 6;22(1):37. doi: 10.1208/s12249-020-01886-8. ABSTRACT In 2017, there are 451 million people with diabetes worldwide.** > > . > > These figures were expected to increase to 693 million by 2045. The research and development of hypoglycemic drugs has become a top priority. Among them, sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs such as glipizide are commonly used in non-insulin-dependent type II diabetes. In order to adapt to the wide range of hypoglycemic drugs and the different individual needs of patients, this topic used glipizide as a model drug, and prepared glipizide preparations with 3D printing technology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prescription applicability and control-release behavior of structure and explore the application prospects of 3D printing personalized drug delivery formulations. This article aims to establish a production process for personalized preparations based on 3D printing technology. The process is easy to obtain excipients, universal prescriptions, flexible dosages, exclusive customization, and integrated automation. In this paper, the UV method was used to determine the in vitro release and content analysis method of glipizide; the physical and chemical properties of the glipizide were investigated. The established analysis method was inspected and evaluated, and the experimental results \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.docwirenews.com](https://www.docwirenews.com/abstracts/three-dimensional-3d-printed-zero-order-released-platform-a-novel-method-of-personalized-dosage-form-design-and-manufacturing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [Why Proto Labs Stock Popped 13% Today](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-proto-labs-stock-popped-13-today/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **What happened Shares of 3D prototyping company Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) joined a broad rally among 3D printing stocks of all stripes Thursday, rushing ahead to close the day up 13%.** > > . > > So what In the absence of any other news, Proto Labs’ share price strength appears to trace back directly to preliminary fourth-quarter earnings results published by 3D printer maker 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) this morning. In that announcement, 3D Systems noted that sales for the fiscal fourth quarter seem likely to land at least 21% higher than analysts had forecast. What’s more, the company says it might finally break a string of quarterly financial losses that has stretched back, uninterrupted, for four straight years. A 3D printer. Image source: Getty Images. Now what So an announcement like that might make investors in other 3D printing stocks feel just a bit more optimistic about their own chances. And even if 3D Systems’ good news doesn’t spread to other stocks in the sector, here’s another reason for optimism: Unlike 3D Systems, Proto Labs itself has been profitable for every year of its existence as a publicly traded company. And that’s an even better reason to like the stock than anything \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-proto-labs-stock-popped-13-today-2021-01-07) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Companies, Finance --- ### [3D Printing + Laser Cutting Opens Interesting Possibilities for 3D Printing Wood](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-laser-cutting-opens-interesting-possibilities-for-3d-printing-wood/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **If anything, 3D printing has been an inspiration for out-of-the-box thinking.** > > . > > The plethora of additive technologies out there have become a jumping off point for an entirely new landscape of manufacturing processes. This includes a novel method for 3D printing large wooden structures, developed by researchers from Qilu University of Technology and the College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University , both in China. Authors of an article titled “ An Additive Manufacturing Method Using Large-Scale Wood Inspired by Laminated Object Manufacturing and Plywood Technology ” in the journal Polymers , Yubo Tao, Qing Yin and Peng Li, describe how laser-cut wood could be stacked in an additive manner to create wooden objects. They call the process laser-cut veneer lamination (LcVL) and it was inspired in large part by laminated object manufacturing (LOM), a method of 3D printing that has not yet found widespread use in the industry, but has several important, niche applications. LOM originated with a company called Helisys Inc., which laminated pieces of adhesive-coated material, such as plastic, together before cutting through the layers to produce a final object. While that firm’s iteration of the technology is now defunct, others have taken the concept \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277628/3d-printing-laser-cutting-opens-interesting-possibilities-for-3d-printing-wood/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [The First Full-Size 3D Print of a Human Heart Is Here](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-first-full-size-3d-print-of-a-human-heart-is-here/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** [![Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top5-cover-9-2-400x250.jpeg "Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) ## [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) Jun 29, 2021 In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar... **Categories:** Bioprinting Video, Medical Video, Video --- ### [3D Printing Food -- How can you do it? Machines & Edibles 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-food-how-can-you-do-it-machines-edibles-2021/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** [![Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top5-cover-9-2-400x250.jpeg "Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) ## [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) Jun 29, 2021 In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar... **Categories:** Food Video, Video --- ### [Top 5 Videos: First Full-Size 3D Print of a Human Heart](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-first-full-size-3d-print-of-a-human-heart-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production.** > > . > > The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive: check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! > > . > > Top 1: Pioner’s 3D-printed motorboat Founded in 1959, the Norwegian company, Pioner, is well known for its high-quality boats. The manufacturer has now begun to explore the possibilities of 3D printing. In collaboration with the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE), Pioner have developed a fully 3D printed version of their 4.2 meter long, Pioner 14 Active Darkline model. On the 16th of December, the motorboat was launched in Gothenburg and quickly proved seaworthy. Having up to this point only tested the boat in a pool, Pioner was unsure whether the boat would be able to endure the outdoor conditions. > > . > > Top 2: The Digital Evolution of Dental Labs The most recent episode of Carbon’s Ask an Additive Expert video series focuses on the applications of 3D printing in dentistry. The episode is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dnatives.com](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/top-5-videos-heart-model-030120214/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Dental, Food, Maritime, Medical, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Why Companies Steadily Embrace Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-companies-steadily-embrace-additive-manufacturing-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The 3D printing revolution is slow and steady but has the potential to be highly disruptive. This transformative approach to industrial production allows engineers to rapidly create prototypes and sometimes lighter and stronger parts, at a fraction of the cost compared to more commonly used subtractive manufacturing methods.** > > . > > Logically, individuals, companies, and institutions are drawn to this value proposition. The 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), market was valued at $13.7 billion in 2019, 14.4% higher compared to the previous year. Various estimates have the emerging industry slated to reach a market value of approximately $41 billion by 2026 . > > . > > Why? > > . > > In its early days, additive manufacturing focused primarily on consumer intent rather than industrial value. Over the decades, the perception of the said technology has changed. Technology for 3D printing has grown to become a powerful tool not only for rapid prototyping, but it has developed into a useful mechanism for the fabrication of low-production end parts. > > . > > Driven by the automotive and aerospace industries, engineers are exploring various ways to integrate 3D printing technologies into workflows. Automotive leaders like Bugatti have used AM to print some parts for flagship vehicles. Boeing and Airbus have also been using AM \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/why-companies-steadily-embrace-additive-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation, Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Why Nano Dimension Stock Soared 42.2% in December](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-nano-dimension-stock-soared-42-2-in-december-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Shares of Nano Dimension ( NASDAQ:NNDM ) rose 42.2% in December, according to data from YCharts. The stock got a boost after the company announced that a substantial number of customers had put in orders for upgraded DragonFly 3D-printing machines.** > > . > > Shares continued to climb higher despite the company conducting substantial new share offerings in the month. December’s impressive gains followed a 110.5% surge for the company’s share price in November. Nano Dimension closed out 2020 with its stock up roughly 260%. I > > . > > Nano Dimension gave an update on its business in a press release published on Dec. 4. The company revealed that 10 customers had upgraded to its new 24/7 DragonFly LDM machines in 2020. The announcement suggested that customers were seeing strong results from Nano Dimension’s technologies and were willing to invest in upgrades despite pandemic-related headwinds. > > . > > The list of customers who upgraded to the new machines included U.S. government agencies, leading European electronics manufacturing organizations, and research institutions. Nano Dimension also completed substantial new direct share offerings in December. The company published a note on Dec. 9 announcing that it had closed the sale of 30 million shares at a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fool.com](https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/01/02/why-nano-dimension-stock-soared-422-in-december/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Companies --- ### [Xolo Introduces First Commercial Volumetric 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/xolo-introduces-first-commercial-volumetric-3d-printer/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Berlin startup xolo is in the process of launching xube, What could be considered the first commercially available volumetric 3D printer—if it gets off the ground.** > > . > > At the moment, the xube can be reserved for purchase, but is only meant as a test-bed machine to explore the possibilities of volumetric 3D printing, or “xolography” as the company refers to it. > > . > > While we’ve covered volumetric 3D printing in the past, all previous endeavors have been at the research stage. What makes the technology so fascinating and unique is the fact that it is theoretically capable of fabricating objects in mere seconds. > > . > > It does this by curing photopolymer resin within a polymer vat from multiple angles, hardening it into a solid part all at once, as opposed to layer by layer. The exact method behind the volumetric technique varies depending on who’s doing it. Xolography expands on other methods of volumetric 3D printing, such as that developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) , with the introduction of a laser beam. Whereas LLNL’s computed axial lithography (CAL) relies on a projector to cast a 3D model as a movie onto \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277559/xolo-introduces-first-commercial-volumetric-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printer to Supply Scalpel Right at Battlefield](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-to-supply-scalpel-right-at-battlefield/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Critical care at the battlefield will save lives and provide a more complete recovery thanks to the innovative use of 3D printers. 3D printers can be deployed in desert and remote environments to fabricate medical tools and biomaterials, where it’s not practical to have soldiers carry hundreds of medical supplies in their packs.** > > . > > This was demonstrated by a pilot program conducted by the Uniformed Services University (USU) of the Health Sciences. The pilot program, called Fabrication in Austere Environments, is designed to fabricate medical products and tissues in harsh environments with a ruggedized 3D printer. The project is part of USU’s federally-funded 4-Dimensional Bioprinting, Biofabrication, and Biomanufactuing (4D Bio3) Program, along with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Geneva Foundation as well as two manufacturers — 3D printer maker NScryp. and commercial space company Techshot. Announced in 2018, the five-year program is tasked with researching, developing, and applying new bioprinting, biofabrication, and biomanufacturing technologies. The first 3D printer deployed and tested in harsh environments was nScrypt’s heavier and larger ruggedized 3D bioprinter, called nRugged, which was developed for the U.S. Army. Made out of a carbon fiber material it is mostly \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at i-hls.com](https://i-hls.com/archives/106118) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Medical Devices, Medical Devices and Tools, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Concrete Printing: A Step Towards Development in India](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-concrete-printing-a-step-towards-development-in-india-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing can be used by the robotics industry as part of their engineering design process and to construct and produce their designs. Developing nations such as India have long struggled with urban cities’ slumification, pollution, and population growth.** > > . > > On the other hand, in terms of technology and the materials used, concrete 3d-printing has achieved a certain sophistication in other countries. Significant policy reforms in Indian metropolitan cities such as Mumbai and Delhi are also needed to mitigate the urban housing crisis. These reforms will speed up building times but create environmental concerns because bricks and cement constitute the principal source of building materials. > > . > > The environmental burden of this policy-driven construction push may be minimized by a significant technological change in materiality. For the adoption of these sustainable products, which may be difficult to introduce in a competitive market, a push is required. According to India CSR Network, “With India’s aggressively pursuing the objective of creating 60 million houses under the Housing for All by 2022 programme, this achievement will certainly give a huge boost for the mass housing segment.” 3D concrete printing is a type of additive manufacturing used to produce entirely new shapes of buildings or construction \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.analyticsinsight.net](https://www.analyticsinsight.net/3d-concrete-printing-a-step-towards-development-in-india/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Environment, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [3D Printed Insoles Absorb Sweat to Power Electronics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-insoles-absorb-sweat-to-power-electronics-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Sweating is not really pleasant, but it’s a normal, natural way for the human body to regulate body temperature by decreasing thermal stress, which can occur for a number of reasons, including exercising, high temperatures, eating spicy food, or when you’re experiencing anxiety or embarrassment.** > > . > > Researchers from the National University of Singapore ( NUS ) created a novel film that can evaporate sweat six times faster and use the harvested moisture to power wearable electronic devices. > > . > > They recently published a paper about their work, titled “ Super-hygroscopic film for wearables with dual functions of expediting sweat evaporation and energy harvesting, ” in the scientific journal Nano Energy, and 3D printed a prototype product for what seems to be a very helpful application. > > . > > The abstract states, “Despite the boom in atmospheric water-harvesting techniques, few attempts have been made with a broader horizon–absorbing the moisture from sweatevaporation, which has substantial implications for human comfort and wearable electronics. Herein, a cobalt-complex-based super-hygroscopic material (Co-SHM) is developed to expedite sweat evaporation and fabricate moisture-triggered energy harvesting devices. The Co-SHM features transparent thin-film structure, fast absorption kinetics and high water uptake of 4.6 g g −1 . The material regeneration can be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277612/3d-printed-shoe-insole-prototype-features-novel-sweat-absorption-film/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Technology --- ### [How to Make More Money at Your 3D Printing Shop](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-make-more-money-at-your-3d-printing-shop/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **From a high-level perspective, you can categorize clients of 3D printing service shops into one of two buckets.** > > . > > Some clients tend to be more transactional in how they conduct business. They prefer to submit new projects through your project submission portal, they share quick notes, they review and accept your quotes, they confirm their project has been received, and then it’s off to the races with their order. Transactional clients are efficient and nice to have in bulk (they’re great if you’re a print farm or specialize in bridge manufacturing) but they also tend to be price-sensitive and may not stick with you for too long if they decide to shop around and find a cheaper alternative. Then there are clients who may require more consultation and tend to be more hands-on in the process. They ask more questions, they require status updates, they seek a better understanding of your process, they want to tap into your expertise. They are prone to be more collaborative, and over time as you work more and more together, you develop a mutual partnership. These are relationship-based clients, and these are the types of clients you should seek out and cultivate. Here is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277592/how-to-make-more-money-at-your-3d-printing-shop/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing News Briefs, January 6, 2021: LLNL, CADENAS & FreeCAD, Print ‘N Play](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-news-briefs-january-6-2021-llnl-cadenas-freecad-print-n-play-2/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In this edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with research and moving on to software, and then ending with a fun story about a cool DIY print.** > > . > > LLNL conducted a study about the droplet ejection process in a new metal 3D printing method. FreeCAD has directly integrated the 3DfindIT.com visual search engine by CADENAS. Finally, a maker used 3D printing to build a bartop arcade cabinet that’s entirely powered by Raspberry Pi. LLNL Simulates Droplet Dynamics in Metal 3D Printing A comparison between the experimentally observed ejected droplet shape at break-up (a) and the simulated droplet shape (b) at various operating conditions approaching the experimental conditions. The simulated droplet shape significantly differs from experiments, highlighting the fact that essential physics appear to be missing from the model. Image courtesy of Andy Pascall/LLNL. A team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ( LLNL ) published a research paper about the dynamics of droplet ejection that could help advance 3D printing. The researchers simulated the ejection process and breakup dynamics of droplets in a novel AM process called Liquid Metal Jetting, or LMJ, which jets molten droplets of liquid metal from a nozzle to 3D print parts without \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277566/3d-printing-news-briefs-1-6-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Video --- ### [Xolo Introduces First Commercial Volumetric 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/xolo-introduces-first-commercial-volumetric-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Berlin startup xolo is in the process of launching xube, what could be considered the first commercially available volumetric 3D printer—if it gets off the ground.** > > . > > At the moment, the xube can be reserved for purchase , but is only meant as a test-bed machine to explore the possibilities of volumetric 3D printing, or “xolography” as the company refers to it. The xube 3D printer from xolo. Image courtesy of xolo. While we’ve covered volumetric 3D printing in the past, all previous endeavors have been at the research stage. What makes the technology so fascinating and unique is the fact that it is theoretically capable of fabricating objects in mere seconds. It does this by curing photopolymer resin within a polymer vat from multiple angles, hardening it into a solid part all at once, as opposed to layer by layer. The exact method behind the volumetric technique varies depending on who’s doing it. Xolography expands on other methods of volumetric 3D printing, such as that developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) , with the introduction of a laser beam. Whereas LLNL’s computed axial lithography (CAL) relies on a projector to cast a 3D model as a movie onto \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277559/xolo-introduces-first-commercial-volumetric-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Video --- ### [Atomstack launches 3D printer capable of producing thermoplastic rubber parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/atomstack-launches-3d-printer-capable-of-producing-thermoplastic-rubber-parts/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Atomstack Cambrian Chinese manufacturing technology company Atomstack has launched its Cambrian 3D printing system series that is capable of processing thermoplastic rubber (TPR) filament.** > > . > > The Cambrian Pro and Max extrusion printers have been launched via Kickstarter , where the company has already reached its goal 15 times over, and has been designed for application by home users and professionals alike. Atomstack believes the Cambrian 3D printer and its TPR filament opens up a range of applications thanks to their ability to create high-quality rubber products, from shoes to sporting goods to medical devices. The machines, which boast 235 x 235 x 250 mm (Pro) and 320 x 330 x 380 mm (Max) build volumes, both use a swappable extruder design, allowing them to process traditional filaments like PLA, ABS, TPU and PETG with a 1.75mm extruder as well as the thermoplastic rubber with a 2.85mm extruder. They are also equipped with heated build platforms to ensure quality and to prevent warping, a 4.3” LCD touchscreen that enables the user to preview print jobs and set printing parameters, and can print at speeds of up to 100mm/s. “For years, the FDM 3D printing industry has been trying to develop a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/atomstack-3d-printer-thermoplastic-rubber/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Project DIAMOnD welcomes Markforged to improve Michigan AM](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project-diamond-welcomes-markforged-to-improve-michigan-am/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Markforged’s facility in Billerica, MA Markforged distributed its first wave of 3D printers to manufacturers in Michigan as part of Project DIAMOnD.** > > . > > The project, which is administered by Michigan-based Industry 4.0 knowledge centre Automation Alley , is dedicated to improving manufacturers’ agility and resiliency as Industry 4.0 builds a head of steam. Over 200 manufacturers have received printers that can produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for civil authorities. The printers also help these manufacturers maintain and retool their manufacturing operations. Project DIAMOnD’s focus on Michigan PPE production fills a critical gap in the medical supply chain during the continued fight against COVID-19. Each individual printer connects to a centralized, blockchain-enabled cloud, operated by Automation Alley. The project is poised to become the world’s largest emergency response network for printing physical objects on demand. Automation Alley selected Markforged’s 3D printing platform to enhanced manufacturers’ Markforged’s X7 3D printer supply chain efficiency and resiliency along with Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology. Project DIAMOnD is powered by a grant Automation Alley received from Oakland County and Macomb County, allowing for 300 applicants to receive Markforged printers. Markforged printers are already being used in COVID-19 PPE production. This Network has reported on a partnership \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/project-diamond-welcomes-markforged-to-improve-michigan-am/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [Why Companies Steadily Embrace Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-companies-steadily-embrace-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The 3D printing revolution is slow and steady but has the potential to be highly disruptive.** > > . > > This transformative approach to industrial production allows engineers to rapidly create prototypes and sometimes lighter and stronger parts, at a fraction of the cost compared to more commonly used subtractive manufacturing methods. Logically, individuals, companies, and institutions are drawn to this value proposition. The 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), market was valued at $13.7 billion in 2019, 14.4% higher compared to the previous year. Various estimates have the emerging industry slated to reach a market value of approximately $41 billion by 2026 . Why? In its early days, additive manufacturing focused primarily on consumer intent rather than industrial value. Over the decades, the perception of the said technology has changed. Technology for 3D printing has grown to become a powerful tool not only for rapid prototyping, but it has developed into a useful mechanism for the fabrication of low-production end parts. Driven by the automotive and aerospace industries, engineers are exploring various ways to integrate 3D printing technologies into workflows. Automotive leaders like Bugatti have used AM to print some parts for flagship vehicles. Boeing and Airbus have also been using AM \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/why-companies-steadily-embrace-additive-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [3D Printing Helps Rehabilitate Vital Coral Reefs in Hong Kong](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-helps-rehabilitate-vital-coral-reefs-in-hong-kong/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Scientists from the University of Hong Kong are utilizing 3D printed artificial reefs to mimic brain corals and help regenerate the coral reef population in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.** > > . > > (Photo : Nhobgood Nick Hobgood / Wikimedia commons) Coral Reefs Under Threat According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , coral reefs have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem. It directly and globally supports over 500 million people especially those that live in poverty. Coral reefs take care of 25% of marine life by providing shelter and food for organisms. Unfortunately, coral reefs are also the most threatened ecosystems in the world. Coral bleaching due to the increase of global temperature and greenhouse emissions have devastated coral reefs around the globe. UNESCO says that coral reefs in 29 reef-containing World Heritage sites would cease to exists as early as the end of the century. 75& of the Earth’s coral reefs are threatened by climate change, human activity, and habitat loss. Check out: Coral Reef Restoration Needs Researchers Help Threats to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park In 2018, a typhoon swept across the San Kung peninsula ultimately destroying 80% of Hoi Ha Wan’s corals. Winds that reportedly \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sciencetimes.com](https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/29043/20210111/3d-printing-helps-regenerate-vital-coral-reefs-in-hong-kong.htm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Archaeology & History, Everything 3D, Maritime --- ### [Are 3D-Printed Homes the Answer to the Bay Area Housing Crisis?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/are-3d-printed-homes-the-answer-to-the-bay-area-housing-crisis/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **One startup is hoping that its 3D-printed dwellings will play a part in the battle for affordable housing by making shelter quicker and more affordably than other options on the market.** > > . > > Shutterstock (TNS) — In a cavernous warehouse near the Oakland Coliseum, a 3-D printer extrudes a secret blend of minerals and plastic polymer that’s hardened into a heavy stone-like form under ultraviolet light. The end result of that alchemy? A move-in-ready, robot-made modular home from technology startup Mighty Buildings. Backed by $30 million in venture capital, Mighty Buildings is following a classic Bay Area startup recipe: use technology to address a big problem and — it hopes — disrupt an existing industry. The company claims it will be able to make homes faster, cheaper and greener than traditional builders and help solve a persistent housing crisis in the Bay Area and beyond. “We are revolutionizing an industry by introducing more efficient materials and more efficient technology that isn’t tailored to certain designs,” said chief operating officer Alexey Dubov, an engineer who co-founded the company in 2017 with physicists Slava Solonitsyn, the CEO, and chief technical officer Dmitry Starodubtsev. But while housing experts see promise in the technology and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.govtech.com](https://www.govtech.com/fs/Are-3D-Printed-Homes-the-Answer-to-the-Bay-Area-Housing-Crisis.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Construction --- ### [New 4D Fusio 3D Printed Shoe Line from adidas Leaked](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-4d-fusio-3d-printed-shoe-line-from-adidas-leaked/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The latest adidas sneaker with 3D printed midsoles has been revealed. Dubbed the 4D Fusio, the fluorescent-colored shoes were leaked by sneaker insider hypebeast on Instagram.** > > . > > The new shoe has a striking upper of Primeknit, with black, pink, and orange knits that form thinner and thicker portions of the upper. You’ll notice that, though the midsole of the 4D Fusio relies on the now-signature 3D printed style associated with the adidas Furturecraft brand, this is the first time that it features multiple colors fading into each other. The 4D Fusio shoe line from adidas. Details about how this was achieved have not yet been revealed, but it is possible to transition from one resin to another in vat photopolymerization technologies. This is typically performed manually, but because Carbon’s digital light synthesis technology is meant for production scale and adidas is meant to act as a demonstrator for this mass production, there is a possibility that the partners have found a way to automate resin switching. This brings up another question about the 4D Fusio line: exactly how many pairs does adidas plan to produce? The sports apparel giant set a goal to use 3D printing in the production of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277715/new-4d-fusio-3d-printed-shoe-line-from-adidas-leaked/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Sports --- ### [Norsk Titanium Delivers 3D Printed Titanium Components for Boeing 787 Dreamliner](https://3dprintingtoday.com/norsk-titanium-delivers-3d-printed-titanium-components-for-boeing-787-dreamliner/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing company Norsk Titanium US Inc. (Norsk) specializes in structural, aerospace-grade titanium components, and was actually the first to have its 3D printed titanium structural components approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to be used in a commercial airplane , the Boeing Dreamliner, back in 2017.** > > . > > Now, the company has announced production deliveries of new 3D printed components for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Leonardo’s South Italy-based Grottaglie Plant, which is part of its Aerostructures Division. These new Boeing parts were made using Norsk’s patented Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) AM process, which it publicly unveiled to the world in 2015. The proprietary technology, which I’ve seen called both a plasma arc method and a DED one, uses an environment of inert gas, such as argon, to melt titanium wire. Then, just like other 3D printing technologies, the heated material is built up quickly in subsequent layers to make the final, near-net-shape part. To ensure accuracy, the RPD process is monitored more than 600 times per second for quality assurance purposes. Inside view of a Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) MERKE IV machine Norsk has long put a heavy focus on metallurgy. While other metal materials, including nickel alloys, tool \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277658/norsk-titanium-delivers-3d-printed-titanium-components-for-boeing-787-dreamliner/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Design / Engineering --- ### [#11 - Medical 3D printing: Untapped potential](https://3dprintingtoday.com/11-medical-3d-printing-untapped-potential/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **For more than a decade, the medical field has leveraged additive manufacturing ( AM ) technology to push the boundaries of patient treatment.** > > . > > From 3D tracheal splints that treat tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) – threatening the breathing of 1 in every 2,000 children worldwide – to 3D printing tissues to test pharmaceuticals, there’s no denying the capabilities and potential of AM. According IDTechEx, the market for 3D – printed medical devices will be worth $6.1 billion by 2029. Some segments will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. Medical equipment manufacturers who aren’t using 3D printing in some capacity are behind the competition. Read the full article here. [Click here to view original web page at www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com](https://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/11-additive-manufacturing-medical-3d-printing-eos/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Medical Devices, Prosthetics --- ### [Digital Implant-related Patent Applications on the Rise](https://3dprintingtoday.com/digital-implant-related-patent-applications-on-the-rise/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **This image, provided by South Korean dental equipment manufacturer HDXWILL, shows its intraoral scanner. DAEJEON, Jan. 12 (Korea Bizwire) —** > > . > > The trend of digitalization using artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing is increasingly prevalent, even in the dental implant area. The Korea Intellectual Property Office recently said that the number of patent applications in the digital dental implant area shot up to 113 in 2019 from 41 in 2010. The number of digital dental implant-related patent applications showed an average annual growth of 12 percent, more than twice as high as the overall growth of dental implant patent applications, which was estimated at 5 percent. Shifting the analog-based implant surgery into a digital model could dramatically reduce the frequency and duration of patient visits. By type of patents, the number of dental scanner-related patent applications accounted for 46.1 percent of the total, followed by simulation and computer design at 33.8 percent and dental laboratories at 20.1 percent. Applications for dental scanner-related patents, in particular, are high since it they are regarded as skey device for digital implants. Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 50.8 percent or 430 of the total patent applications, indicating that the digital implant area has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at koreabizwire.com](http://koreabizwire.com/digital-implant-related-patent-applications-on-the-rise/179164) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Dental, Medical --- ### [Session of YMCA's STEM Club For Middle Schoolers Begins Jan. 19](https://3dprintingtoday.com/session-of-ymcas-stem-club-for-middle-schoolers-begins-jan-19/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and the Columbia Memorial Space Center’s second unit of their STEM Club for local middle schoolers begins January 19 online.** > > . > > The session focuses on solar chemistry and runs through March 26. Middle schoolers meet online Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. “We’re discovering so much more about the energy around us. This unit gives participants hands-on opportunities to learn how we are harnessing the power of solar energy on our planet,” says Tori Cusack, the Y’s enrichment classes director. “STEM programs like these encourage the next generations to think big.” A third and final unit of the program, “3D Printing and Robotic,” will take place beginning April 12 through June 18. The STEM Club units were designed by staff from the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey. The center opened in 2009 and is recognized as the national memorial to the space shuttle Columbia and its crew that were lost in 2003. Columbia staff members lead the YMCA STEM Club meetings. STEM Club is available to all YMCA members and nonmembers in the local community. The fee is $49 per unit and includes club materials. To sign up or to receive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at patch.com](https://patch.com/california/agourahills/session-ymcas-stem-club-middle-schoolers-begins-jan-19) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Education and Research --- ### [3D Printed COVID-19 Test Chip Detects Covid-19 in Seconds](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-covid-19-test-chip-deect-covid-19-in-seconds/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University report findings on an advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform that detects, within seconds, antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.** > > . > > In addition to testing, the platform will help to quantify patient immunological response to the new vaccines with precision. An image of the COVID-19 test chip made by aerosol jet nanoparticle 3D printing. Credit: Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Lab, The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University The results were published this week in the journal Advanced Materials. Carnegie Mellon’s collaborators included the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and the UPMC. The testing platform identifies the presence of two of the virus’ antibodies, spike S1 protein and receptor binding domain (RBD), in a very small drop of blood (about 5 microliters). Antibody concentrations can be extremely low and still detected below one picomolar (0.15 nanograms per milliliter). This detection happens through an electrochemical reaction within a handheld microfluidic device which sends results almost immediately to a simple interface on a smart phone. “We utilized the latest advances in materials and manufacturing such as nanoparticle 3D printing to create a device that rapidly detects COVID-19 antibodies,” said Rahul Panat, an associate professor of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ineffableisland.com](https://www.ineffableisland.com/2021/01/3d-printed-covid-19-test-chip-deect.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** COVID-19, Medical, Medical Devices and Tools, Nanotechnology, Technology --- ### [Is This 3D Printed Titanium Bike The Most Beautiful Bike In The World?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/is-this-3d-printed-titanium-bike-the-most-beautiful-bike-in-the-world-2/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Share: 3D printing has been around for a number of years now, but 3D printed bike frames have always been a bit hit and miss…until now!** > > . > > Ollie was lucky enough to visit the workshop of legendary frame builder, Tom Sturdy, to check out his latest creation: A custom titanium bike using 3D printed lugs. This frame is an amazing feat of engineering, and it might just be one of the best looking bikes we’ve ever seen. What do you think? Hot or not? Let us know in the GCN App: https://app.globalcyclingnetwork.com/t8kb Check out the GCN App: https://gcn.eu/app Subscribe: http://gcntech.co/subscribetogcntech The GCN Shop: https://gcn.eu/4W5 #Cycling #GCN #GCNTech #RoadBike Would you ride this beautiful 3D Printed Titanium bike? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. � Watch more on GCN Tech… � How to custom paint your bike at home: https://gcn.eu/4W6 Music – licensed by Epidemic Sound: ES\_Lost inside the Dream – Chaxti.wav ES\_Whip 1 – SFX Producer.mp3 ES\_Thunderbird – Ooyy.mp3 ES\_Switcher – Ran the Man.mp3 ES\_Of Her – gus.mp3 ES\_None of the Above – Issue AB.mp3 ES\_Auroras of Autumn – Chaxti.mp3 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.globalcyclingnetwork.com](https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/video/is-this-3d-printed-titanium-bike-the-most-beautiful-bike-in-the-world) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Design / Engineering, Entertainment, Metal --- ### [Surgeons Use HoloLens and Metal 3D Printing to Implant Eye Socket](https://3dprintingtoday.com/surgeons-use-hololens-and-metal-3d-printing-to-implant-eye-socket-2/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Both augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing have been used by surgeons over the past decade, as teaching tools for medical schools and as patient-specific 3D maps for performing surgeries.** > > . > > These 3D models are processed from a patient’s anatomy using dense data captured from computed tomography (CT) scans. But rarely are 3D printing and AR used in concert by surgeons to improve the accuracy, quality and efficiency of surgeries. Yet a team of doctors at Galilee Medical Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recently performed a repair of a fracture in the floor of an eye socket using augmented reality and 3D printing. A 31-year-old patient underwent surgery led by Prof. Samer Srouji of Galilee Medical Center’s Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The patient fractured the left eye socket of his face leaving him impaired with double vision and facial disfiguration. Image courtesy of the Jerusalem Post. In a statement to the Jerusalem Post , Prof. Srouji said, “The innovative technology utilizing a 3D printer and augmented reality resulted in both a particularly accurate execution of the operation, and a significant reduction in time.” The patient received a 3D printed titanium plate based on a 3D model built \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277678/surgeons-use-hololens-and-metal-3d-printing-to-implant-eye-socket/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Medical Devices, Prosthetics, Technology --- ### [Powered with Intel® RealSense™ and HARMAN eNOVA Technologies, Aetrex Unveils Revolutionary 3D Foot Scanner at CES 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/powered-with-intel-realsense-and-harman-enova-technologies-aetrex-unveils-revolutionary-3d-foot-scanner-at-ces-2021/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. (“Aetrex”), the global leader in foot scanning technology and orthotics, is showcasing Albert 2, the next generation of the company’s revolutionary 3D foot scanner, at CES 2021.** > 3D Scans become 3D Orthotics printed on an EOS machine. Great article. Pc. > > Albert 2 combines computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing and cloud analytics to deliver a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use retail solution. The most advanced foot scanning system in the world, Albert 2 integrates cutting-edge technologies from industry pioneers such as Intel RealSense and HARMAN, a Samsung Company, in an all-in-one, compact, omnichannel device. Albert 2 integrates today’s leading technologies, such as Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AI-Powered Voice Assistance, and 3D Printing to create the most advanced foot scanner available. At CES, Aetrex will be presenting Albert 2, a fully integrated foot scanning system engineered to help consumers find the right fitting footwear and orthotics, as well as provide an enhanced in-store experience. Virtual attendees of the event will have the opportunity to learn how this best-in-class technology, with a quick, 20-second scanning process, creates a profit center for retailers. “Our goal with Albert 2 was to create an unmatched, all-in-one foot scanning solution that incorporates the best technologies available, while creating a quick, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/powered-with-intel-realsense-and-harman-enova-technologies-aetrex-unveils-revolutionary-3d-foot-scanner-at-ces-2021-301205072.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Prosthetics, Video --- ### [Manufacturing Bits: Jan. 11](https://3dprintingtoday.com/manufacturing-bits-jan-11/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > 3D printing with liquids; tiny loudspeakers; 3D printing grants. 3D printing with liquids Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has developed a way to combine both materials and liquids in 3D printing applications . Researchers from MLU have developed liquid‐filled capsules using 3D printing technology. This in turn enables new medical agents to be incorporated into pharmaceutical products. It also allows liquids to be integrated into materials. 3D printing uses a specialized printer to develop three-dimensional objects from a CAD model. In 3D printing, materials are deposited layer-by-layer to create various products. This method uses materials, which are liquefied through heat and become solid after printing, according to researchers. “If the finished product is to contain liquid components, these are usually added afterwards,” according to researchers at MLU. “This is time-consuming and costly.” In response, researchers from MLU combined common 3D printing processes with traditional printing methods like inkjet or laser printers. For this, liquids are added drop by drop at the desired location. This takes place during the extrusion of the basic material. “Using a two‐print‐head system (fused deposition modeling extruder and a liquid inkjet print head), micro‐sized capsules are manufactured in sizes ranging from 100 to 800µm. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at semiengineering.com](https://semiengineering.com/manufacturing-bits-jan-11/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Design / Engineering --- ### [Best Entry-Level Business 3D Printers 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-entry-level-business-3d-printers-2021-2/) **Published:** January 9, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > This article is free for you and free from outside influence. To keep things this way, we finance it through advertising and shopping links. If you purchase using a shopping link, we may earn a commission. Learn more [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/1/best-entry-level-business-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101 --- ### [Best Entry-Level Business 3D Printers 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-entry-level-business-3d-printers-2021/) **Published:** January 9, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > This article is free for you and free from outside influence. To keep things this way, we finance it through advertising and shopping links. If you purchase using a shopping link, we may earn a commission. Learn more [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/1/best-entry-level-business-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101 --- ### [Top 10 Space 3D Printing Stories That Made 2020 Unique](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-10-space-3d-printing-stories-that-made-2020-unique-2/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems difficult to look beyond the outbreak, lockdown measures, and serious consequences to the global economy. Time Magazine even declared 2020 “ The Worst Year Ever ” on the cover of its December 5 weekly issue. If anything, the global outbreak of COVID-19 and the containment measures deployed by governments had serious consequences.** > > . > > However, amid a tumultuous year that left entire industries looking for disruptive ways to regain momentum and engage operations, one sector rebounded faster than expected. > > . > > Space companies and startups not only survived the pandemic but saw some of the biggest space missions in years. Moreover, for the expanding space 3D printing market, this meant more additively manufactured parts, machines, and materials leveraging space technology. Space industry stories published on 3DPrint.com during 2020 reveal one of the most innovative years in the last decade, in line with plans for upcoming space exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Coming to the end of 2020, we picked ten stories that highlight some of the most important advances in the industry going forward. Made In Space’s First Ceramics 3D Printing In-Orbit Space-based manufacturing company Made In Space (MIS), now \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276712/top-10-space-3d-printing-stories-that-made-2020-unique/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [Top 3 pivotal trends accelerating North America healthcare 3D printing market](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-3-pivotal-trends-accelerating-north-america-healthcare-3d-printing-market/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Considered as one of the most modern niche verticals of medical device manufacturing sector, the North America healthcare 3D printing market has gained significant prominence in recent years with the advent of innovative technologies.** > > . > > The transformational shift from conventional manufacturing processes to 3D manufacturing techniques has significantly improved customized implant procedures across the medical fraternity. The latest medical 3d printing technologies have advanced to new horizons and are breaking new barriers. Industry participants have been striving to tap the unexplored arenas and come up with a gamut of innovative products in the medical industry. > > . > > Citing an instance to highlight the same, in January 2020, Organovo partnered with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to develop an architectural bioprinted kidney for therapeutic application. Aided by advancements like the aforementioned, the North America healthcare 3D printing market is expected to record significant growth over the forecast period. > > . > > As per the reliable reports , the North America healthcare 3D printing market is expected to record surpass USD 850 million by 2024. Top 3 trends in North America healthcare 3D printing market Increasing demand for dental applications The North America healthcare 3D printing market is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fractovia.org](https://www.fractovia.org/news/top-3-pivotal-trends-accelerating-north-america-healthcare-3d-printing-market/22506) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical, Medical Devices --- ### [3D Printed Motorboat](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-motorboat/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** [![Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top5-cover-9-2-400x250.jpeg "Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) ## [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) Jun 29, 2021 In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar... **Categories:** 3D News Video, Manufacturing Video, Video --- ### [3 Reinvigorated 3D Printing Stocks to Buy for Q1](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-reinvigorated-3d-printing-stocks-to-buy-for-q1-4/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > . > > This is a really awesome article about the rise of today’s 3D Printing Market from both a company perspective and a stock perspective.. Pc > **Source: Shutterstock Remember 3D printing stocks? Back in 2013, they were all the rage on Wall Street … for a few months. But the “factory in every home” dream was short-circuited by the reality that 3D printing is a complex, costly, laborious and time-consuming process.**. > Most consumers and businesses felt the limitations of 3D printing were too numerous to overlook. The industry soon abandoned its dreams of printing a pizza dinner , leaving 3D printing stocks to fend off the bears. Until 2021. Shares of industry leader 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) doubled overnight this week after the company reported much better-than-expected fourth-quarter numbers. Long story short, analysts were looking for revenues to fall 15% year-over-year in Q4, and for profits to fall about 20%. Instead, revenues are going to come in up 5% year-over-year, while adjusted profits are expected to more than double, and maybe even triple. That’s a huge delta. It can be explained by the fact that the once-overhyped, now-depressed 3D printing industry is finally ready to break out. Old 3D printers were slow, expensive and niche, since they could only print in plastic. But these machines have made huge advancements in terms of cost, speed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at investorplace.com](https://investorplace.com/hypergrowthinvesting/2021/01/top-3d-printing-stocks-to-buy-first-quarter-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Commercial 3D Printers, Companies, Finance, People --- ### [General Motors opens new 3D printing facility](https://3dprintingtoday.com/general-motors-opens-new-3d-printing-facility/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot “Additive Industrialization Center”, a facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry.** > > . > > GM says the AIC is the “capstone” of its expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the past several years. Audley Brown, GM director of additive design and materials engineering, says: “The core component of GM’s transformation is becoming a more agile, innovative company, and 3D printing will play a critical role in that mission. “Compared to traditional processes, 3D printing can produce parts in a matter of days versus weeks or months at a significantly lower cost.” The comprehensive facility includes 24 3D printers, which create polymer and metal solutions. GM’s additive design and manufacturing team leverages a number of processes at the AIC, including selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, multi-jet fusion and fused deposition modeling. 3D printed Cadillac V-Series HVAC ducts and electrical harness bracket made at the GM Additive Industrialization Center at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. (Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors) The AIC is intended to validate additive technologies and applications, with frequent pivots to evolving additive machinery and equipment. GM Ventures and GM R&D are collaborative \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at roboticsandautomationnews.com](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2021/01/12/general-motors-opens-new-3d-printing-facility/39437/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Medical, Transportation --- ### [Aectual beta launches global design-to-delivery platform for 3D printed AEC products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aectual-beta-launches-global-design-to-delivery-platform-for-3d-printed-aec-products/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A 3D printed façade made by Aectual Since its founding in 2017, Dutch company Aectual has taken the tenets of 3D printing—including customization, design freedom and sustainability—to heart, applying them to the areas of architecture and interior design.** > > . > > Many of our readers will be familiar with the company: in 2018, it gained notice for 3D printing a section of terrazzo-style flooring in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Just a few months ago, it also unveiled a collection of 3D printed fully-circular furniture made from plant-based materials. Now, the Amsterdam-based firm is updating its business model with the global beta launch of its design-to-delivery platform and commercial web shop for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) market. The newly launched platform enables customers to access and order Aectual’s 3D printed interior design and architectural products, including its stylish terrazzo flooring, as well as fixtures, wall paneling, columns, façades, stairs, room dividers, planters and table screens. The company adds that it even has the capacity to print entire buildings. 3D printed flooring by Aectual at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam At the foundation of Aectual’s work is its mission to provide sustainable options for interior design and architecture. All of its products are printed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/aectual-design-to-delivery-platform-3d-printed-aec/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Art and Sculpture, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [Michigan advanced manufacturing hub takes delivery of 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/michigan-advanced-manufacturing-hub-takes-delivery-of-3d-printers-2/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Michigan’s Automation Alley formed Project DIAMOnD to address the urgent need to move companies into the digital manufacturing age of Industry 4.0 as quickly as possible and improve the region’s manufacturing agility and response to future disruptions.** > > . > > Automation Alley Michigan-based Automation Alley , a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub and Industry 4.0 knowledge center, has received the first wave of 3D printers for its Project DIAMOnD initiative. Markforged , a builder of metal and carbon-fiber additive manufacturing platforms, supplied the printers. Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing On-Demand) is dedicated to improving manufacturers’ agility and resiliency by helping them scale up their Industry 4.0 activity. More than 200 manufacturers have already received their printers and are ready to print PPE when called upon to do so. In the meantime, they can also use the printers for printing parts critical to serving and growing their manufacturing operations. The aim of the project is to enable small and mid-sized Michigan manufacturers to print PPE, filling a critical gap in the medical supply chain during the continued fight against COVID-19. Each individual printer connects to a centralized, blockchain-enabled cloud operated by Automation Alley. The project is poised to become the world’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/news/additive/michigan-advanced-manufacturing-hub-takes-delivery-of-3d-printers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D Trends, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Boom Supersonic Makes Parts for XB-1 Aircraft Using VELO3D’s Metal 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/boom-supersonic-makes-parts-for-xb-1-aircraft-using-velo3ds-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Ever since the last Concorde razored the skies in 2003, there have been no attempts to create civilian supersonic aircraft that could cut fly time in half. But new jets could bring back supersonic flight within the next decade.** > > . > > At least four United States entities are actively designing supersonic aircraft, including Lockheed Martin ‘s commercial airliner and newer companies, like Aerion and Spike Aerospace . One plane design, in particular, caught most of the attention in 2020. Boom Supersonic ’s XB-1 prototype vehicle unveiled at the startup’s Denver hangar brought the dream of returning to supersonic air travel closer to reality. The XB-1 aircraft is a one-third scale demonstrator for Overture, the company’s 55-passenger, three-engine future supersonic airliner, which echoes the earlier shape of the Concorde. Except XB-1 offered its creators an opportunity to explore more advanced designs and manufacturing technologies than were available to Concorde engineers. That included additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to produce some of the most complex part designs. “There are many reasons for choosing that technology \[3D printing\] over others. There’s a great deal of design flexibility in using 3D printed materials,” asserted Byron Young, Propulsion Structures Engineer at Boom. “Engineers are always trying to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277771/boom-supersonic-makes-parts-for-xb-1-aircraft-using-velo3ds-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Metal --- ### [UofL researchers piloting process to make healthy sugar and 3-D printable materials from soy hulls](https://3dprintingtoday.com/uofl-researchers-piloting-process-to-make-healthy-sugar-and-3-d-printable-materials-from-soy-hulls/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **LOUISVILLE, Ky . – Researchers at the University of Louisville Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and Department of Mechanical Engineering are working to transform soy hulls left over from soybean processing into valuable food and industrial products.** > > . > > The United Soybean Board (USB) has awarded $350,000 to UofL to further develop methods for using soy hulls in modified fiber composites for 3-D printing applications and produce the sugar substitute xylose as a value-added product. This project will pilot a commercially viable process using previous research to convert soybean hull biomass into a low-calorie, diabetic-friendly sugar substitute while simultaneously extracting micro and nanoscale fibers to be used for lightweight fiber composites and thermoplastic packaging products via 3D printing. “Agriculture and agricultural processing are keys to economic development and employment in the U.S. Xylose separation and use of soy hull fibers for natural fiber composites are potent opportunities for addressing worldwide farming economics, nutrition issues and material needs from a renewable source,” said Mahendra Sunkara, Ph.D., director of the Conn Center. “In conjunction with BioProducts, LLC, the Conn Center expects the development of a pilot-scale operation in the next two years.” Soy hull biomass is a by-product of soybean production. Photo \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.lanereport.com](https://www.lanereport.com/136900/2021/01/uofl-researchers-piloting-process-to-make-healthy-sugar-and-3-d-printable-materials-from-soy-hulls/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Food --- ### [Build Your Own Open-Source AR Headset For Under $80](https://3dprintingtoday.com/build-your-own-open-source-ar-headset-for-under-80-2/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **CheApR is the open-source headset you build on your own. When Jeri Ellsworth and her team launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Tilt Five tabletop augmented reality glasses, it caught the attention of tech enthusiast Arnaud Atchimon.** > > . > > Atchimon loved the idea of how cutting-edge hardware like the Tilt Five glasses and AR could be a big game-changer for tabletop gaming and remote socialization. What he didn’t love, however, was the pricey and difficult-to-purchase hardware. His solution was cheApR, an open-source AR headset built using 3D printed parts and electronics lying around his lab. Atchimon, who is tech savvy but doesn’t have an engineering or electronics background, conducted lot of a good deal of research in order to bring his proprietary AR device to life. For inspiration, Atchimon turned to the work of creator Lovyan03, whose ScreenshotSender project was, “mind-blowing and eye-opening,” according to Atchimon. He used this project as a guide to help him develop his CheApR headset. According to Atchimon, the development of his open-source AR headset wouldn’t have been possible if not for Lovyan03’s expertise and guidance. You can explore more of Lovyan03’s work via his Github page. Atchimon broke his build down into multiple steps; some \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at vrscout.com](https://vrscout.com/news/build-your-own-open-source-ar-headset/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [Formlabs Bets on Materials as the Key to 3D Printing’s Future at CES 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/formlabs-bets-on-materials-as-the-key-to-3d-printings-future-at-ces-2021/) **Published:** January 11, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **At CES 2021, 3D printing company Formlabs announced the release of a new material, Castable Wax 40 Resin.** > > . > > The material, for designers and manufacturers of jewelry, is addition number 30 in the Formlabs material library. The fact that Castable Wax 40 Resin is the 12 th new material added to the Formlabs material library in the past year highlights the company’s investment strategy for the long term: material research may be more valuable than hardware research. Low Force Stereolithography (LFS). Formlabs is creating new materials for designers and manufacturers in the jewelry industry. Jewelry is a valued commodity for a number of reasons. As a purchase for consumers, jewelry is a highly personal, emotionally driven aesthetic choice that represents beauty, charm, magic, and personal expression. Since the dawn of time, jewelry has reflected and symbolized wealth, family, and love, as well as vainglory and social status. The company is wisely investing in resin development because powerful software can help materials researchers innovate at a higher pace than would be possible with the same amount of capital applied to hardware research. Their is more bang in every buck Formlabs invests in materials research versus hardware research. Hardware develops at a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277739/formlabs-bets-on-materials-as-the-key-to-3d-printings-future-at-ces-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Materials --- ### [How is 3D Printing a Sustainable Manufacturing Method?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-is-3d-printing-a-sustainable-manufacturing-method/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Heralded as a key technology to improve the environmental credentials and sustainability of manufacturing, 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) certainly meets the main criteria for sustainability – reduce, reuse and recycle.** > > . > > But upon closer inspection, how viable is it as an alternative to current manufacturing processes? Why 3D Printing? Using computer aided design, 3D printing builds an item up layer by layer in a very precise fashion. Initially plastics and metal powders were used as the feedstock for the process, but now resins, carbon fibers and even graphite and graphene are widely used too. The technique has many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods: it enables rapid prototyping, increases efficiency and permits the manufacture of unique items. It can also reduce production costs and carbon dioxide emissions from the process, and lower the energy consumption over the lifecycle of a product. For example, a Michigan Technological University study found 41-64% less energy was used to 3D print an item than manufacture it overseas and ship to the US; the result of fewer materials required and a reduced need for shipping. This article explores 3D printing in the context of the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle to determine just how \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=20017) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Autodesk Integrates Netfabb 3D Printing Software into Fusion 360](https://3dprintingtoday.com/autodesk-integrates-netfabb-3d-printing-software-into-fusion-360/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **When it was acquired by Autodesk in 2015 , Netfabb was one of the most widely used tools for enhancing models for 3D printing, in terms of repairing files, prepping them for printing and performing topology optimization only possible with 3D printing.** > > . > > It was only a matter of time before Autodesk integrated it directly into Fusion 360, its powerful, all-in-one modeling software. A screenshot of Fusion 360’s Additive Build Extension. That time has come and now, Netfabb subscribers will have access to Fusion 360 and its Additive Build Extension , as well as an upcoming Additive Simulation Extension. Netfabb users will also be able to access Fusion 360 Team and HSMWorks. Netfabb Premium and Ultimate will now include the Additive Build Extension metal additive manufacturing job prep. Ultimate users will also obtain the Additive Simulation Extension when it is released. “We see additive manufacturing as one of the most revolutionary technologies in the industry, offering numerous well-known benefits that include shorter time to market, lighter products and reduced waste,” said Sualp Ozel, Senior Product Manager for additive technologies in Fusion 360. “At Autodesk, we’re looking to remove all the hurdles that slow down the design and manufacturing processes, making \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277720/autodesk-integrates-netfabb-3d-printing-software-into-fusion-360/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Software --- ### [3D Printing and its Implications for the Auto Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-and-its-implications-for-the-auto-industry/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Sean Burke will be speaking at 3DPrint.com ’s upcoming AMS online industry summit (Feb 9-10, 2021).** > > . > > Register here . For as long as cars have existed, three fundamental truths appeared to be eternal. First, every car contains safety critical components, second these components are mostly metal and third, they are manufactured by one of two methods—stamping or cold forming. These eternal truths always led to an equally durable legal reality, that if the safety critical component fails the manufacturer will be liable to the injured party. It’s hard to think of a more trite and dependable set of principles. But these timeless precepts are about to become disrupted as the automotive industry continues to explore the innovation of 3D printing. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is attractive to automobile manufacturers and other entities looking to expand their footprint in the industry because of its unique advantages—namely reduced costs, reduced times for production, and customization. With these novel benefits, however, come unprecedented liability questions. Imaginary Case Study To demonstrate this let’s take an imaginary future scenario. A driver takes his truck in for service and discovers that it needs new brake discs. Unfortunately, these are out of stock \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277706/3d-printing-and-its-implications-for-the-auto-industry/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, People --- ### [#51 Additive Insight: Stratasys EMEA President Andy Langfeld on polymer 3D printing ambitions, acquisitions & adoption](https://3dprintingtoday.com/51-additive-insight-stratasys-emea-president-andy-langfeld-on-polymer-3d-printing-ambitions-acquisitions-adoption-2/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **We’re continuing our executive interview series into 2021 with insights from Andreas Langfeld, President EMEA at Stratasys , who joins us on the Additive Insight podcast to discuss the last 12 months, future plans and that $100 million Origin acquisition .** > > . > > Speaking to Andy towards the end of a last year, we discussed resilience, and how despite the challenges of 2020, Stratasys successfully launched and shipped a brand new PolyJet system , continued to make strides in healthcare and aerospace markets, and how the additive manufacturing industry has come even further than Andy could have imagined at the beginning of his decade long career in 3D printing. “The advancement in terms of being a solid and reliable manufacturing alternative has been more than I would have expected 11 years ago,” Langfeld said. “But certainly as we have moved through the years we have actively influenced that development.” You can enjoy the show in any of the ways listed below. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Subscribe or listen directly on Stitcher Do it the proper geeky way and get it via an RSS feed [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/podcast/51-additive-insight-3d-printing-2021-stratasys-president-emea-andy-langfeld/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, People, Podcasts --- ### [Engineer Builds Coolest Air Filtration System for his 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineer-builds-coolest-air-filtration-system-for-his-3d-printer/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Mike Buss revamped his 3D printer’s air filtration system, turning it into the smartest filtration system a 3D printer ever saw.** > > . > > Buss used a microcontroller, a fan, and various sensors to build his very own air filtration system for his Ultimaker S3 printer — and he had a lot of fun doing so. 3D printing is becoming all the rage across a number of industries, and it’s easy to see why. From building housing to creating whacky and amusing toys, 3D printers are adorning not only office spaces but homes, too. He used his own 3D printer to print parts for his new system. Source: Mike Buss However, these machines do come with some harmful side effects, such as catching fire or releasing dangerous chemicals into the air. Cutting the Lexan in the right dimensions. Source: Mike Buss Following the birth of his son, Buss decided to take matters into his own hands to ensure the air around his home was as clean and danger-free as possible. He built his 3D printer’s very own air filtration system. Wiring up the electronics. Source: Mike Buss In his own words, “I landed on building a totally ridiculous, completely overkill air filtration \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/engineer-builds-coolest-air-filtration-system-for-his-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [From 3D-printed Human Hearts to Healthy Pizza: Six Israeli Companies Developing Life-improving Ideas](https://3dprintingtoday.com/from-3d-printed-human-hearts-to-healthy-pizza-six-israeli-companies-developing-life-improving-ideas/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Printing human hearts Paralyzed mice were able to walk again, following implantation of an artificial spinal cord.** > > . > > Printing organs for humans may happen sooner than we think In 2017, a small miracle was achieved at Tel Aviv University: Once-paralyzed mice started to walk after a spinal cord implantation. In the near future humans will be able to experience the same miracle. “I think that within 10 to 15 years, we will be able to print for every patient the personalized organ or tissue they need,” says Tal Dvir, founder of Matricelf. “There will be no need for organ donations and no fear of implant rejection.” How does personalized regenerative medicine, as it’s called, work? “This process is a sophisticated combination of tissue engineering, genetic engineering and use of biomaterials,” Dvir explains. “First we take a biopsy of the patient’s fatty tissue. Each type of tissue in the body consists of cells and extracellular substances, such as collagen and sugars. We separate the cells from this extracellular matrix, reprogram them via genetic engineering to become stem cells \[which have the ability to differentiate into a wide variety of cells\], and in parallel a personalized gel is created from the extracellular \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.haaretz.com](https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-from-3d-printed-hearts-to-healthy-pizza-6-promising-israeli-companies-1.9436467) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Medical Devices --- ### [Learn to 3D Print & 3D Design Pokemon (Online)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/learn-to-3d-print-3d-design-pokemon-online-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing, design, and engineering with our hands-on interactive course.** > > . > > Our instructors have graduated from some of the top engineering schools in the country and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom as our students will explore the methodologies, approaches, and principles of engineering through 3D modeling and design. We have years of experience in teaching a variety of engineering disciplines as well as 8+ years in work experience in the engineering field for a variety of different industries. This is our initial launch to formalize 3D printing, engineering, and design to all age groups regardless of experience or age. Our goal is simple: we want to cultivate the next generation of engineers through introducing them to 3D design and 3D printing while teaching fundamental engineering concepts in a fun and relatable way! Come join us for a hands-on learning adventure that will bring unique challenges and push your innovation skills! Every week, we challenge ourselves to create a new design. Each session is custom-tailored to the skill level of the class. Every Friday (excluding Holidays), we offer a FREE Trial class. Drop-ins are welcomed! What is 3D Printing? 3D Printing or \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at patch.com](https://patch.com/texas/dallas-ftworth/amp/cal/20210115/964402/learn-to-3d-print-3d-design-pokemon-online) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Education and Research --- ### [These 3D Printed Architectural Features Could Not Be More Beautiful](https://3dprintingtoday.com/these-3d-printed-architectural-features-could-not-be-more-beautiful/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printed flooring at BWM World, Munich In 2013, architects from DUS Architects created the 3D Print Canal House , a three year design-and-build research project looking to address new global housing solutions.** > > . > > That project paved the way for the firm’s spin-out, Aectual , a tribute to the industries they serve – architecture, engineering and construction. Patricia Urquiola is a Spanish internationally-acclaimed architect. In 2019, she designed the exhibition flooring at BMW World in Munich using 3D printing from Aectual. The start-up now has €3.5 Million to date and is backed by two European impact funds, Amsterdam Climate and Energy Fund (AKEF) and DOEN . There are companies that use extra-large (XL) printers to create 3D-printed buildings in concrete, but the market for commercial architectural features like flooring or wall panels has not stepped into the spotlight until now. Hedwig Heinsman , co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Aectual and co-founder of DUS Architects, says there is a reason for that. “The construction sector is rather archaic, slow and capital intensive. Also, every country, every state, and sometimes even every different city, has its building regulations, which makes it hard to scale globally,” said Heinsman. “For this reason, Aectual \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2021/01/12/these-3d-printed-architectural-features-could-not-be-more-beautiful/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Architecture, Art and Sculpture, Automotive --- ### [Nano Dimension is Strengthening its Leadership Position in 3D Printed Electronics with AME Design Methodology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nano-dimension-is-strengthening-its-leadership-position-in-3d-printed-electronics-with-ame-design-methodology/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Nano Dimension’s USA HQ, Sunrise, Florida, January 2021 – Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), a leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE (Printed Electronics) provider, offers quick solutions and easy access to complex PCBs and 3D printed electronics.** > > . > > Its unique and novel technology allows for rapid prototyping and production of high-performance electronic devices (Hi-PEDs). Nano Dimension offers two solutions: A. DragonFly LDM 3D-printing system for Hi-PEDs catering to cross-industry needs by enabling in-house printing of free-form, complex, multiple layered boards. B. A printing service dubbed, NaNoS℠, for entities that wish to explore 3D printing of their own designs while gaining access to Nano’s 3D printing and design experts. “Nano Dimension bridges the gap between PCB and semiconductor integrated circuits,” said Yoav Stern, CEO of Nano Dimension. “A revolution at the click of a button: From CAD to a functional high-performance AME device in hours, solely for the cost of the consumable materials. The DragonFly LDM should be in everyone’s design workshop for rapid prototyping and testing. AME technology provides the capability to design and create free-form, multilayer complex circuit boards, bringing companies one-step closer to industry 4.0. With NaNoS, the AME fabrication service becomes the first point of contact and an \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at pcdandf.com](https://pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/current/15331-nano-dimension-is-strengthening-its-leadership-position-in-3d-printed-electronics-with-ame-design-methodology) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Electronics, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Soft, Sensitive Robotic Gripping Fingers Made with Multi-material 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/soft-sensitive-robotic-gripping-fingers-made-with-multi-material-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > S**oft grippers enable robots to manipulate delicate objects , but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re safe to use around living organisms, such as elderly people, so researchers continue working to improve the perception of soft robotic grippers .** > > . > > According to a team at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, one of the main goals in robotics right now is developing a dexterous robotic gripper with capabilities that are safer and more human-like. The researchers have been working to design 3D printed soft, sensitive robotic fingers that would be a major step in the right direction toward safer robots, and recently published a study about their work in the journal Nano Energy . The abstract states, “Proprioceptive sensation via embedded flexible sensors is essential for soft robotic grippers to realize safe and dexterous grasping. We demonstrate a self-powered, flexible multifunctional sensor by combining a polyvinylidene difluoride film with a microstructured jamming layer. The jamming layers and the finger body are fabricated by a multimaterial 3D printing technology.” In order to complete various tasks, soft grippers should have a sense of their own position and movements, known as proprioception, but sensors are an important part of this process, and most existing sensors \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277726/soft-sensitive-robotic-gripping-fingers-created-with-multimaterial-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D printing metals or composites–How to choose](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-metals-or-composites-how-to-choose/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **By understanding which 3D printed materials are most suitable for a given project, engineers can take full advantage of the efficiency and convenience of 3D printing. Daniel Lazier, Strategic Application Engineer, Markforged The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every industry imaginable.** > > . > > When the 1918 influenza pandemic caused historic loss of life and huge economic disruption, health and safety concerns were a forcing function for entirely new labor patterns and factory workstreams. As manufacturers strained to adapt and maintain business continuity in the face of these challenges, they turned to a 35-year-old technology to make it happen: Electricity. Looking back at the past few decades, the manufacturing industry has been in a state of malaise, struggling to implement and reap the rewards of a digital transformation enjoyed by nearly every other major vertical. Manufacturing was thus unsurprisingly one of the hardest hit industries in the face of the pandemic due to its lack of ability to respond with agility and geographically localize. This time around, cloud-based 3D printing is the decades-old technology poised to take manufacturers out of the woods and up to new heights of supply chain efficiency and productivity. Right now, we are seeing one of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/3d-printing-metals-or-composites-how-to-choose/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [Circular Economy Under-explored in 3D Printing, Say Researchers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/circular-economy-under-explored-in-3d-printing-say-researchers-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Researchers from UNIDEMI at the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa in Portugal took note of the fact that, while 3D printing could serve as a key technology in a circular economy, there is not yet significant discussion of this possibility in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.** > > . > > To help improve the discourse related to this topic, Inês A. Ferreira, Radu Godina and Helena Carvalho published “Waste Valorization through Additive Manufacturing in an Industrial Symbiosis Setting (PDF)” in the journal Sustainability . AM already has some potentially sustainable characteristics, such as theoretically less waste generated compared to subtractive processes, as well as the ability to reduce physical inventory for manufacturers, the potential to produce goods locally, and the ability to extend the life of products through the fabrication of spare parts. Also of key importance is the possibility of designing more efficient goods. Less frequently emphasized is the potential to use 3D printing in symbiosis with a larger industrial ecosystem. In a circular economy or industrial symbiosis, one industrial operation’s trash is another one’s treasure, with waste from one being used in as a production input in the other. AM is suited for such an arrangement because reclaimed and recycled materials can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277687/circular-economy-under-explored-in-3d-printing-say-researchers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News --- ### [MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer deployed by renowned automotive design in Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 project](https://3dprintingtoday.com/makerbot-method-x-3d-printer-deployed-by-renowned-automotive-design-in-aston-martin-callum-vanquish-25-project-2/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **MakerBot CALLUM Aston Martin Automotive and lifestyle product design firm CALLUM is using MakerBot’s METHOD X 3D printing system to produce prototypes, tooling and end-use parts for the limited-edition Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged.** > > . > > CALLUM was founded in 2019 by automotive designer Ian Callum CBE, whose car designs include the original Aston Martin Vanquish, the Ford Puma and the Jaguar I-PACE, which won the World Car of the Year award for 2019. He set up his product design company two years ago with the motivation to combine ‘cutting-edge design with real-world functionality’ across a range of high-end automotive, travel and lifestyle products. Its first public project is the Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged, which is set to feature more than 350 engineering, material and design changes from the original Vanquish in a bid to make the classic car ‘more practical and relevant.’ Just 25 of the newly designed vehicles will be produced, each featuring several 3D printed end-use components, such as brake ducts, produced with the METHOD X. The company has been using additive manufacturing technology since it was founded, harnessing its capabilities to produce end-use parts at low volumes, as well as its proficiency \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/makerbot-method-x-3d-printer-aston-martin-vanquish-25/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Multiphoton polymerisation creates 3D printed glass objects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/multiphoton-polymerisation-creates-3d-printed-glass-objects/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Researchers have developed a laser-based process for 3D printing parts made of glass, an advance that could lead to complex optics for vision or laser-based applications.** > > . > > Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass using multiphoton polymerisation to create the object directly in a 3D volume (Image: Laurent Gallais, The Fresnel Institute and Ecole Centrale Marseille) According to research team leader Laurent Gallais from The Fresnel Institute and Ecole Centrale Marseille in France, the new process avoids the limitations of building an object in layers by using a laser beam to polymerise a liquid precursor into solid glass. 3D printing has potential to cut cost of optical silica fibres In The Optical Society (OSA) journal Optics Letters , Gallais and research team members Thomas Doualle and Jean-Claude Andre demonstrate how they used the new technique to create a variety of silica glass objects such as miniature models of a bike and the Eiffel Tower without any pores or cracks. The 3D printing approach is based on multiphoton polymerisation, which ensures that polymerisation takes place at the precise laser focal point. It allows direct fabrication of 3D parts that range in size from \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theengineer.co.uk](https://www.theengineer.co.uk/multiphoton-polymerisation-3d-printed-glass/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [3D Printing and Space: A Match-Up Built for America 2.0](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-and-space-a-match-up-built-for-america-2-0/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Strong Hands scored big this week on Paul’s No. 1 pick for 2020: 3D printing.** > > . > > But we’re not finished. This win was proof that America 2.0 is taking off! And 3D printing has more growth ahead. Why? Because it’s teaming up with our new 2021 mega trend — Space! This mega trend match-up is built for the stars. And your portfolio can rocket higher with this dynamic duo. Thanks to America 2.0 tech like 3D printing, the cost of launching rockets into space is just 1% of what it cost 40 years ago. This is HUGE. It could mean more space exploration, travel, even missions to Mars! And at Bold Profits Daily we believe that this combination of mega trends is a great sign for America 2.0’s future. Space alone is on track to hit $1.4 trillion in the next decade. And Paul’s already on top of it. He put together a full space presentation. He explains how 3D printing is transforming the new space economy. Plus, he’s picked three stocks not to be missed as the industry soars. Click here to unlock all the details now. And keep reading for new MEGA opportunities we’re sending your way to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at banyanhill.com](https://banyanhill.com/3d-printing-and-space-match-up-for-america-2-0/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D Trends, Printers and Accessories --- ### [CERN engineers 3D print array of thin wall cooling components for LHCb](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cern-engineers-3d-print-array-of-thin-wall-cooling-components-for-lhcb-2/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The use of 3D printing at CERN has been picking up significantly as new opportunities emerge for AM technologies to produce the unique components that power the world’s most complex machine. Using a DMP350 metal 3D printer from 3D Systems, CERN engineers now 3D printed an array of 44 thin-wall (250um) complex high precision cooling circuit components for the LHCb detector at CERN The engineers used Ti6Al4V ELI (grade 23) alloy for the build configuration that you see in this image with 2 mirrored designs for 2 rows and 11 columns for a total of 44 parts in one job.** > > . > > The overall build time built time: 3 days (but you can easily imagine how long it would take to produce these by die-cast if it were even possible) and the parts were made with a layer thickness of just 30 microns. The design shown here is by Nikhef with DfAM guidance from 3D Systems AIG Team in Leuven supporting the team currently updating the LHCb\* detector CERN. 3D Systems’ DMP Flex 350 metal 3D printer was designed for flexible application use for R&D projects, application development and serial production, scalable for volume part production. Quick-swap build modules and fast \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/cern-engineers-3d-print-array-of-thin-wall-cooling-components-for-lhcb/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Commercial 3D Printers, Companies, Electronics, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D-Printed “Artificial Muscle” Inspired by Color-Changing Octopus Skin](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-artificial-muscle-inspired-by-color-changing-octopus-skin/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > T**his octopus has color-changing cells, called chromatophores, in its skin, a phenomenon that inspired Rutgers engineers.** > > . > > Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Galapagos Rift Expedition 2011 3D-Printed Smart Gel Changes Shape When Exposed to Light Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, Rutgers engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes “artificial muscle” and may lead to new military camouflage, soft robotics, and flexible displays. The engineers also developed a 3D-printed stretchy material that can reveal colors when light changes, according to their study in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces . Their invention is modeled after the amazing ability of cephalopods such as cuttlefish, octopuses, and squids to change the color and texture of their soft skin for camouflage and communication. This is achieved by the thousands of color-changing cells, called chromatophores, in their skin. “Electronic displays are everywhere and despite remarkable advances, such as becoming thinner, larger and brighter, they’re based on rigid materials, limiting the shapes they can take and how they interface with 3D surfaces,” said senior author Howon Lee, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the School of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/3d-printed-artificial-muscle-inspired-by-color-changing-octopus-skin/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials --- ### [An ultimate guide for 3D printing materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/an-ultimate-guide-for-3d-printing-materials-3/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The world of 3D printing continues to grow as more and more companies are adopting the technology.** > > . > > These companies are looking for innovations, including new software, equipment, and even materials. If you’re new to 3D printing, you might find yourself thinking that thermoplastics are the only material at your disposal. You’d be wrong. Not only does this type of material come in a variety of forms — resin, powder, filament — there are numerous other materials available as well such as metal and sand. This guide should help you learn about currently available 3D printing materials, including their properties and potential applications. Types of 3D printing materials ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ABS for short, is a type of low-cost plastic that is water-, chemical-, and impact-resistant. It’s also tough and non-toxic. It retains color well and has a smooth finish. It becomes malleable at around 220 degrees C (430 F). These properties are what make ABS the material used in making Legos. They are also why ABS 3D printing is used in a variety of industries such as Architecture and Manufacturing. PLA Polylactic Acid, or PLA , is a fully biodegradable polymer plastic. This is because the material is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techaeris.com](https://techaeris.com/2021/01/08/ultimate-guide-3d-printing-materials/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [UpNano offers high-end 2PP 3D-printing system](https://3dprintingtoday.com/upnano-offers-high-end-2pp-3d-printing-system/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A close-up of a miniature springs produced by the system. An innovative 2PP 3D-printing system that is capable of manufacturing across 12 orders of magnitude with exceptional speed has hit the market, enabling fabrication of polymeric microparts from the nano to centimeter range.** > > . > > Several customers from industry and academia recently bought the NanoOne system by UpNano GmbH from Vienna (Austria), a spin-out of the TU Wien. Thanks to the versatility of the machine’s design, all orders were individually tuned to customers’ specifications. Especially strong assets of the NanoOne are a high-power laser, an optimized optical pathway, the patented adaptive resolution technology and purpose developed algorithms for laser scanning. In the wake of this successful market entry, the company also doubles the floor space in its Vienna headquarter and appointed a new Head of Global Sales, who has a proven track record in the industry. 2-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing is an ultra-precise production technology at the edge of the physically possible. It enables companies to manufacture parts that were, literally, unthinkable a few years ago. At the same time, it is a highly sought-after technology in academic research. So far very few 2PP 3D-printing systems were able to meet the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tradearabia.com](http://www.tradearabia.com/news/IND_377278.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Nanotechnology --- ### [Prosign Print and Display installs Stratasys F370 & eyes expansion of service offering](https://3dprintingtoday.com/prosign-print-and-display-installs-stratasys-f370-eyes-expansion-of-service-offering/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **SYS Systems TCT Show stratasys\_f370 UK-based printing and sign specialist Prosign Print and Display has adopted Stratasys ’ F370 FDM 3D printer to enhance its design and production capabilities.** > > . > > The company, which serves the events and exhibition sector, has installed the F370 to extend its service offering and take advantage of the business opportunities it opens up. Prosign Print and Display typically uses large format 2D printing for exhibition, signage and packaging projects, but the company believes 3D printing is a complementary solution to its existing applications capability. So far, the company has used the F370 to print small volumes of functional parts at the exact quantity required, while the technology is also allowing embossed logos to be incorporated into the design and 3D printed structures that enhance the impact of 2D displays to be considered. Customised lamps shades printed with the F370 platform. The company has also harnessed the technology to print customised lamp shades through an interior design project and in the reverse engineering of a discontinued part for a breathalyser machine required by a bus company for its drivers. For this part, the company was able to quickly develop a prototype and then pass the high-volume \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/prosign-print-display-stratasys-f370/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Art and Sculpture, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [CES 2021 Additive Intelligence drastically reduces the cost of metal 3D printing with AI](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ces-2021-additive-intelligence-drastically-reduces-the-cost-of-metal-3d-printing-with-ai/) **Published:** January 12, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **TAIPEI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Additive Intelligence is drastically reducing the cost of mass-producing metal 3D printed parts by leveraging the power of AI.** > > . > > Our unique combination of hardware and software allows us to print metal parts with superior physical properties to those produced with today’s conventional metal 3D printing processes. With backgrounds in Machine Learning, Industrial Design, Business Development, and over a decade of combined experience in 3D Printing we are well positioned to design and develop applications in categories such as linear motion, heat exchange, and energy generation. A smarter way to do metal 3D printing Additive Intelligence is using machine learning to solve the problem of deformation during the sintering of metal 3D printed parts, making metal additive manufacturing fast, scalable, and cost-competitive. 3D printing has reached a point where low-cost, commodity printers can produce high-fidelity green parts from many types of metal feedstocks; the problem lies in the sintering. During sintering the printed parts shrink and deform, and these forces AM operators to go through an expensive, time-consuming process of trial and error to arrive at a good part. Additive Intelligence is working on reducing and eliminating that process of trial and error across \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ces-2021-additive-intelligence-drastically-reduces-the-cost-of-metal-3d-printing-with-ai-301206209.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Metal, Software --- ### [Former Browns Running Back Restores Nearly 200-Year-Old Menorah with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/former-browns-running-back-restores-nearly-200-year-old-menorah-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **From artwork and historic buildings to monuments and other priceless artifacts , technologies like 3D scanning and 3D printing are often called on to help restore and preserve touchstones of history.** > > . > > A recent example is a 193-year-old sterling silver menorah that belongs to the Mollie and Louis Kaplan Museum of Judaica at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, which houses more than 700 historical pieces dating as far back as the 17th century. Made in Russia in 1827, this menorah stands almost two feet tall, and features eight hinged oil lamps in the form of lions; unfortunately, one of the lions went missing sometime in the last thirty years. Herman Fontenot Dr. Daniel Musher is the curator of the museum, and asked Houston-based service bureau 3D Print Texas for help in restoring the menorah by recreating the eighth lion. What’s interesting about 3D Print Texas is that the business development manager is former NFL football player Herman Fontenot, who was a running back for the Cleveland Browns from 1985 to 1988 and also played for the Green Bay Packers. He moved back home to Texas in 2012, and has been with 3D Print Texas since 2015. Fontenot, along with the rest of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277790/3d-printing-scanning-used-to-recreate-missing-lion-on-nearly-200-year-old-menorah/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Printing Services, Archaeology & History, Architecture, Art and Sculpture --- ### [I 3D-Printed a Custom Mask Clip to Keep My Glasses From Fogging Up](https://3dprintingtoday.com/i-3d-printed-a-custom-mask-clip-to-keep-my-glasses-from-fogging-up/) **Published:** January 13, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **And you can, too My 3D-printed custom nose bridge. Images courtesy of the author I wear glasses (not pictured above for photo reasons), and for the last nine months they’ve fogged up every time I’ve gone outside.** > > . > > For some reason, I haven’t been able to find a mask that’s comfortable and keeps my breath from blowing up into my glasses. Thanks to the magic of 3D printing, I’ve come up with a solution, and it works surprisingly well. And you can do it, too, if you have access to a 3D printer, some free software, and someone to help measure your face. (You can measure your face yourself, but that’s a little harder.) Here’s the plan: We’re going to make a tool to measure the curvature of your nose, and then use that measurement to design a custom clip to keep fog off your glasses. You clip the bridge over a mask, and since it contours exactly to your face, it gives the custom snug fit of a mask with metal wire, but in a more rigid material that won’t deform or unbend. This entire project is 3D printable, and should only take a few hours. The print time \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at debugger.medium.com](https://debugger.medium.com/i-3d-printed-a-custom-mask-clip-to-keep-my-glasses-from-fogging-up-6e82e9bf3a9d) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, COVID-19, Maker Movement --- ### [Educators Could Save $450,000 Yearly with Open-Source 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/educators-could-save-450000-yearly-with-open-source-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **There remains little doubt that 3D printing enhances the quality and effectiveness of education , whether at the kindergarten or university level .** > > . > > The cost of printers and materials for filament-based 3D printing have fallen significantly over the last decade, while the quality, accessibility, and usability of 3D printing in education have all improved, aided most by open-source tools, files, and information . Pythagorean Theorem learning aid. Image courtesy of MDPI Journal, Nov. 2020 and Michigan Technological University. In a recent study published by the Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Technology (MOST) Lab, researchers found that teachers (and even parents or communities) could save educators 86% on the cost of learning aids by using low-cost 3D printers (RepRap) to print open source designs, instead of directly purchasing commercially available learning aids (such as on Amazon ) which are more expensive. With several desktop 3D printers available on the market for under $200 that also produce parts of reasonable quality, the cost of the investment can easily be recouped in half a day of printing quality learning aids using open source design files from platforms such as myminifactory.com . In fact, even if schools were to invest in more expensive commercial \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276522/educators-could-save-450000-yearly-with-open-source-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [ROSATOM Launches its First 3D Printing Center in Moscow](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rosatom-launches-its-first-3d-printing-center-in-moscow/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Rusatom Additive Technologies (RusAT), a subsidiary of Russian nuclear technology state corporation Rosatom , launched its first Additive Technologies Center (ATC) in Moscow.** > > . > > The one-of-a-kind facility in Russia will be operating domestic equipment and focus on testing additive manufacturing (AM) technologies as well as demonstrating their capabilities for industrial enterprises. The center is equipped with Rosatom’s selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printing systems, the RusMelt 300M, RusMelt 600M, and RusMelt 600 RM for metal powder printing. The 3D printing equipment was manufactured at NPO Centrotech, an enterprise of the Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL , while the machines have been completely assembled at RusAT in Moscow. All of these printers have parameters and characteristics that meet international standards and run on Russian updated software suites that allow working both in automatic mode without additional settings (depending on the default metal powder used) and selecting fusion parameters manually when using new materials. Also, the Rusmelt 600M printer has a 600×600 mm construction area, which allows printing products with unique dimensions for applied SLM technology, which is widely being used in different industries, like aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and healthcare. Rusatom-Additive Technologies (RusAT)’s RusMelt 600M 3D printer at the first Additive Technologies \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277425/rosatom-launches-its-first-3d-printing-center-in-moscow/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [The Last Hype Hump For 3D Printing: TV & Movies](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-last-hype-hump-for-3d-printing-tv-movies/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Doctor Who – Dalek – Revolution of the daleks variant 3D model \[Source: dorprati2 via CGTrader \] It’s 2021 and additive manufacturing has arrived as a realizable technology suite — but someone should tell film studios that.** > > . > > 3D Printing Hype It’s been over half a decade now (!) since the last time the world at large got really excited about 3D printing. “A 3D printer in everyhome” claims didn’t quite pan out, but maybe the idea behind that thought finally is. Fabbaloo is brought to you this month by: 3D printing has truly proved its mettle in the last 12 months. The technology saw incredible use as an emergency and stop-gap supply chain solution in the face of global pandemic. Many in our industry refer now to 2020 as a tipping point for the technology. This, often, is underscored with a quieter whisper behind it: we mean it this time . When popular media got hold of the concept of 3D printing in the early 2010s, there was a frenzy of excitement. That enthusiasm, though, was well ahead of what the technology of the day could actually offer. There was a letdown, and we entered the Gartner-famous “trough of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/the-last-hype-hump-for-3d-printing-tv-movies) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Print Your Own: The State of 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/print-your-own-the-state-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **What’s happening with industrial 3D printing? How are businesses using the technology?** > > . > > And what’s the future look like for this technology that offered so much promise five years ago? 3D printing was set to revolutionise manufacturing and herald an era of personalised – print your own – objects and products. Additive manufacturing (AM) has been developing for the past decade yet, seems to have moved into niche product development and the home hobbyist market. Silicon UK asks what is the current state of AM, and are we on the cusp of major changes that could disrupt manufacturing as we know it today? Their report Sculpteo considers the latest trends in AM. Their key findings include, 80% of respondents have used 3D printing for more than two years (+7% vs 2019), and 31% even use it daily. In terms of investments, 33% of the respondents expect up to a 50% increase this year, more conservative than the previous year. The study shows that nearly 30% of users invested more than $100k in 3D printing this year, up 5% than in 2019. Also, 68% of respondents are eager to use additive manufacturing for more applications, and 44% will start using new \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.silicon.co.uk](https://www.silicon.co.uk/workspace/print-your-own-the-state-of-3d-printing-349831) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, 3D Trends, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand Today](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-related-webinars-available-to-watch-on-demand-today/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Free expert-led webinars from IDTechEx , providing up-to-date insights on emerging technologies and markets.** > > . > > Please see below a list of 3D printing-related webinars available to watch on-demand today (with slides available to download). Presented by IDTechEx Principal Analyst, Dr Richard Collins Materials Informatics is an R&D paradigm shift; enabling discoveries and cutting the time to market. This webinar will provide: A technical introduction to the field A discussion as to why now? An overview of key players and developments Key commercial outlooks Critical appraisal of strategic direction available to industrial users Success stories Presented by IDTechEx Principal Analyst, Dr Richard Collins IDTechEx forecast the total annual market for metal additive manufacturing to exceed $10bn by 2030. This is not before a very challenging immediate future; a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar includes: Overview of latest market forecast and key trends Technology benchmarking and new entrant analysis Latest in material considerations and supply chain progressions Deep-dive into relevant sectors and the impact of COVID-19 Presented by IDTechEx Director, Dr Jonathan Harrop Despite COVID the 3D printing market will be worth $45bn in 2030. The pandemic is wreaking havoc with industries worldwide for many different reasons. This webinar explains \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22730/3d-printing-related-webinars-available-to-watch-on-demand-today) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Anywaves designs new satellite antenna with 3DCERAM ceramic 3D printing technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anywaves-designs-new-satellite-antenna-with-3dceram-ceramic-3d-printing-technology/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Anywaves’ GNSS L1 / E1 Band antenna printed with 3DCERAM technology. French Space Agency spin-out Anywaves has harnessed 3DCERAM’s 3D printing services to design a new ceramic antenna for small satellites.** > > . > > Working with 3DCERAM’s 3D-Aim consultancy service over an 18-month period, the space company has developed the GNSS L1/ E1 Band antenna that uses Zirconia material and boasts a lattice structure to achieve the ‘best radiofrequency performances.’ Anywaves is now deciding how best to move forward into production of the component. Working with 3D-Aim, Anywaves has carried out a three-step process that has taken them from a blank piece of paper to now being ready to enter into parts production. The 18-month process started with a risk analysis, which sought to ascertain the technical and economical requirements of Anywaves’ antenna, as well as the chances of failure during the printing, cleaning, debinding and sintering processes by analysing the customer’s CAD file. Here, 3D-Aim printed several benchmark parts with a range of lattice structures to understand the best way of manufacturing the final part. The companies then looked closer at the CAD file, modifying it to integrate the results of the first phase of the process to enhance mechanical tolerances, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/anywaves-designs-new-satellite-antenna-with-3dceram-ceramic-/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Electronics, Printers and Accessories, Technology --- ### [3D Printing Continues to Benefit Trucking Industry in Numerous Ways](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-continues-to-benefit-trucking-industry-in-numerous-ways/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Above: 3D printing technology continues to benefit trucking industry in numerous ways/Note: Image used for representation purpose only Trucking manufacturing as we know it is changing at breakneck speed thanks to technological breakthroughs such as smart technology and 3D printing.** > > . > > Over the past few years, 3D printing has continued to revolutionize truck manufacturing in numerous ways. While some trucking manufactures, like GM, are slowly easing their way into 3D printing adoption, other industry bigwigs like Volvo and Mercedes Benz have embraced it with a far greater degree of fervor. Although it is not free of limitations, there are a number of ways in which 3D printing can be of benefit to truck manufacturing. Swifter innovation can be achieved An increasing number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Mercedes Benz and Volvo Trucks are utilizing the power of 3D printing to print prototype molds. By making use of 3D printing from the onset of the prototype process, the amount of time spent on creating and assessing novel components is reduced significantly. Due to this, innovation can take place at a rapid pace while the overall quality of the components can be improved simultaneously. The possibilities of 3D printing innovations are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/3d-printing-continues-to-benefit-trucking-industry-in-numerous-ways/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Model No. Creates Sustainable Custom Furniture With 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/model-no-creates-sustainable-custom-furniture-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In episode 279 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Phillip Raub , CEO of Model No. , the first custom furniture brand that operates at the intersection of technology, design and sustainability.** > > . > > Listen in as Raub discusses his professional background, the ethos of the Model No. brand, and why he was drawn to join the startup company in early 2020. In addition, Raub shares why sustainability is essential to Model No., the company’s direct-to-consumer e-commerce strategy, and how its furniture customization studio offers a great shopping experience for consumers. Furthermore, he discusses the status of the furniture category today, the opportunity for Model No. to be a bigger player in the space, and the retailer’s marketing strategy to create brand awareness and drive customer acquisition. Lastly, Raub shares how Model No. developed its 3D printing technology in-house, the advantage that proprietary knowledge brings to the company, and where he is focused for growth in 2021. Phillip Raub joins Model No. from b8ta, where he served as president and co-founder of the software- powered retailer. In this role, he pioneered the retail-as-a-service concept, which leverages data analytics to provide brand partners with consumer product engagement and feedback data \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mytotalretail.com](https://www.mytotalretail.com/podcast/total-retail-talks/how-model-no-creates-sustainable-custom-furniture-with-3-d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Xolography: A Method To Improve The Accuracy Of Volumetric 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/xolography-a-method-to-improve-the-accuracy-of-volumetric-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Over the past years, additive manufacturing (AM) has become a common tool for hackers and makers, with first FDM and now SLA 3D printers becoming affordable for the masses.** > > . > > While these machines are incredibly useful, they utilize a slow layer-by-layer approach to produce objects. A relatively new technology called Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (VAM) promises to change all that by printing the entire object in one go, and according to a recent article in Nature , it just got a big resolution boost. The concept is similar to SLA printing, but instead of curing the resin by projecting a 2D image of the current layer into the container, VAM uses multiple lasers to create intersecting points within the liquid. After exposing the resin to this projection for several seconds, the 3D model is built all at once. Not only is this far faster, but it removes the need for support materials and even a traditional build plate is unnecessary. Visualization of the dual-color printing process as used by Regehly et al. (Credit: Nature) Up till now the resolution and maximum object size of VAM has left a lot to be desired, but in this new research by Regehly et al. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2021/01/04/xolography-a-method-to-improve-the-accuracy-of-volumetric-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing, the Original Disruptive Tech, Is Back In Vogue](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-the-original-disruptive-tech-is-back-in-vogue-2/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The ARK 3D Printing ETF (CBOE: PRNT) was a quiet star among thematic exchange traded funds in 2020, despite gaining more than 40%.** > > . > > The lone 3D printing ETF can deliver again for investors in the new year. Passively managed PRNT offers leverage to its namesake as its benchmark “is composed of equity securities and depositary receipts of exchange-listed companies from the U.S., non-U.S. developed markets and Taiwan that are engaged in 3D printing-related businesses within the following business lines: (i) 3D printing hardware, (ii) computer-aided design (“CAD”) and 3D printing simulation software, (iii) 3D printing centers, (iv) scanning and measurement, and (v) 3D printing materials,” according to Ark Investment Management . 3D printing, one of the original disruptive technologies, intersects with a variety of industries and its materials applications that could bode well for PRNT’s long-term trajectory. The coronavirus affected the 3D printing industry last year, but it’s ready to shake out of that funk. “Progress and innovation continued, however, and new technologies and pent-up demand will help accelerate the market in 2021 and beyond,” reports TCT Magazine . Where Do 3D Printing ETFs Like PRNT Go From Here? PRNT debuted nearly three years ago as the first US-listed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etftrends.com](https://www.etftrends.com/disruptive-technology-channel/3d-printing-back-in-vogue/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Powder usage efficiency in LPBF 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/powder-usage-efficiency-in-lpbf-3d-printing/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Our TCT Conference at Formnext Connect series continues with Luis Ignacio Suárez Ríos, Advanced Manufacturing Strategy and Business Development at IDONIAL and a study of powder reuse in LPBF additive manufacturing.** > > . > > Focusing on stainless steel 316-L powder, the presentation examines the reuse of the material in consecutive printing cycles, its chemical and physical properties, and the ultimate mechanical properties of the printed parts. Suárez Ríos also discusses the SUPREME Project – sustainable and flexible powder metallurgy processes optimisation by a holistic reduction of raw material resources and energy consumption – which aims to optimise powder metallurgy processes throughout the supply chain. Watch the presentation on-demand here. Get more from the TCT Conference @ Formnext On Demand here . Want to discuss? Join the conversation on the Additive Manufacturing Global Community Discord . Get your FREE print subscription to TCT Magazine. [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/powder-usage-efficiency-in-lpbf-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Trending in covid-19 impact: 3D Printing Materials Market by Application, Type, Region for Forecast – 2021 to 2026](https://3dprintingtoday.com/trending-in-covid-19-impact-3d-printing-materials-market-by-application-type-region-for-forecast-2021-to-2026/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D Printing Materials Industry Outlook 2021 The outbreak of covid-19 in the global market has made companies uncertain about their future scenario as the prolonged lock-down finds a serious economic slump.** > > . > > The latest survey on COVID-19 Outbreak-Global 3D Printing Materials Market is conducted to provide hidden gems performance analysis. Essential growth factors and study of Basis points \[BPS\] have been discussed in the following report. Research Report explains a detailed overview of market dynamics, segmentation, product portfolio, business plans, and the latest development in the industry. Staying on top of market trends & drivers is crucial for decision-makers to hold this emerging opportunity. The study provides information on market trends and development, drivers, capacities, technologies, and the changing investment structure of the 3D Printing Materials market. The development scope, feasibility study, 3D Printing Materials market concentration, and maturity analysis is elaborated in this report. Prudent Markets addresses all these aspects and provides the latest scoop and detailed eye-opening study on all major & emerging business segments. Discover Who You Really Compete Against In The Marketplace, Get Free PDF Sample Report Now! https://www.prudentmarkets.com/sample-request/31103/ The report concludes with the profiles of major players in the 3D Printing Materials market are: Stratasys, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at farmingsector.co.uk](https://farmingsector.co.uk/uncategorized/879795/trending-in-covid-19-impact-3d-printing-materials-market-by-application-type-region-for-forecast-2021-to-2026/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Atomstack Announces Launch of Cambrian - The World's First 3D Printer for Thermoplastic Rubber](https://3dprintingtoday.com/atomstack-announces-launch-of-cambrian-the-worlds-first-3d-printer-for-thermoplastic-rubber-2/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Atomstack, an innovative company setting new standards in 3D printing, announced the launch of Cambrian, the world’s first 3D printer for thermoplastic rubber filament.** > > . > > This powerful new desktop FDM 3D printer is a powerful creative tool capable of producing virtually any end-use rubber product as well as handling traditional 3D printing tasks. Atomstack Cambrian is available now on Kickstarter. Learn more here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atomstack-cambrian/the-worlds-first-3d-printer-prints-thermoplastic-rubber . Continue Reading Atomstack With Atomstack Cambrian, users now have the ability to print in TPR (Thermo Plastic Rubber). This material opens up an endless number of applications and lets users create virtually any affordable and high-quality end-use rubber product such as shoes, lattices, sporting goods, medical devices, prototypes, and more. Cambrian achieves this by using a swappable extruder design – including one extruder for traditional filaments and one specially designed extruder for TPR. “For years, the FDM 3D printing industry has been trying to develop a reliable way to print with rubber-like filaments. This has been difficult for a number of reasons including the fact that highly elastic filament materials are prone to jamming. To solve these problems, we had to rethink the entire process. We began \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atomstack-announces-launch-of-cambrian---the-worlds-first-3d-printer-for-thermoplastic-rubber-301200810.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Bioprinting as a matter of the heart](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bioprinting-as-a-matter-of-the-heart/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Researchers turn to alginate bioink and 3D printers for breakthrough heart models.** > > . > > A cross-disciplinary team of scientists at Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering have just brought an ambitious what-if plan to fruition. The team has created a full-size 3D bio-printed human heart model. Yes, it is just a model but, but it realistically mimics the elasticity of cardiac tissue and could be useful for medical research. Image credits: CMU Engineering. Those behind this model at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are Adam Feinberg and his team in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. They managed to print this artificial heart through special bioprinting with a 3D printer, using custom materials and a technique called FRESH, which stands for Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels. Their 3D printer was custom made to hold a gel support bath large enough to print at the desired size and some software changes served to maintain the speed and fidelity of the print. “FRESH 3D printing uses a needle to inject bioink into a bath of soft hydrogel,” said the school’s news story about the heart model, “which supports the object as it prints. Once finished, a simple application of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zmescience.com](https://www.zmescience.com/research/technology/bioprinting-as-a-matter-of-the-heart/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [4 Ways 3D Printing Is Changing Medical Implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/4-ways-3d-printing-is-changing-medical-implants-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing (AM) has been used to make medical implants for more than a decade now.** > > . > > 3D printing technology has allowed implant manufacturers to create complex geometries that copy the shape and function of natural bone, and to produce these items on an accelerated timeline. But additive manufacturing’s role in the medical field continues to develop and mature. In a recent issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine , we highlighted a number of 3D printed implant applications, ranging from devices used in successful, completed surgeries to research that will influence the next generation of medical devices. Our reporting shows that 3D printing is not just an alternative method for manufacturing hip cups and spine cages at scale; it is actually reshaping what implants can do, and how patients can be treated. Here are four ways that 3D printing is changing medical implants: Accelerating product development. 3D printing allows for the creation of new kinds of geometries, such as trabecular lattices to encourage bone in-growth on a given implant. The technology offers not only the capability to create and test these geometries, but to prototype them using the intended manufacturing process and to do so quickly. When the right design is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/4-ways-3d-printing-is-changing-medical-implants) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [3D Printers – an opportunity ignored](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-an-opportunity-ignored-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **BR Research It is oft cited that the future of manufacturing lies in additive manufacturing – or more commonly known as 3D printing.** > > . > > And many are now saying that COVID-19 could be a tipping point for technology adoption in manufacturing. During 2020, the global pandemic stifled manufacturing – disrupting conventional supply chains and workforce, forcing plants to shut down amid spiking demand for essentials as well as health/medical equipment. But a study by Markforged – a privately-held US additive manufacturing company – “COVID-19 Impact on Supply Chains: Global Additive Manufacturing Industry Report”, shows that modern manufacturers – those who adopt digital manufacturing solutions such as 3D printing – were the most resilient, reporting that they’ve been operating as usual while other manufacturers scaled back production. Over 60 percent of the respondents with industrial 3D printers reported time and cost savings, while nearly half respondents reported “business as usual” operations, and 2 percent reported starting producing new products. Many also reported pivoting to printing personal protective equipment (PPE). While global manufacturing might be getting ready for a new level of technology integration to boost economic progress, Pakistan unfortunately has a rather restrictive stance on the import of 3D printers. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40045566) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, COVID-19, Technology --- ### [Competition heats up over volumetric printing patents](https://3dprintingtoday.com/competition-heats-up-over-volumetric-printing-patents-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A schematic of the xolo xube’s process at work Volumetric printing , as this network reported , has arrived in the form of the xolo xube, but this revolutionary technology already faces contenders for volumetric printing patents.** > > . > > A United States patent filed by Mr. Daniel Clark of Topshelf Enterprises (T3DP) and Southern Methodist University claims technology similar to xolo’s volumetric process. Mr. Clark points to his patent as occupying the field in which xolo has released a product. This network first reported on T3DP in 2019, when the startup suggested that it was on the cusp of 3D printing solar cells via volumetric technology. Patents grant exclusive rights to inventors for their inventions, which allows intellectual property to generate value. Patents registered in the United States and in Europe are also eligible for registry with the World Intellectual Property Organization . Once registered, the patent becomes reciprocally enforceable in countries that have signed the Patent Cooperation Treaty . In this case, Mr. Clark’s volumetric printing patent has been internationally registered . The patent claims the invention of a machine that fixes resin in a chamber using three ‘photonic energy emitters’. These light sources operationalize the theory of volumetric printing, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/competition-heats-up-over-volumetric-printing-patents/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Commercial 3D Printers, Companies, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Technology --- ### [DMG Mori launched the LASERTEC 6600 system to 3D print 4 meter parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dmg-mori-launched-the-lasertec-6600-system-to-3d-print-4-meter-parts/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **At Formnext 2019 many were in awe seeing the very large LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid system from DMG Mori .** > > . > > This year there was no physical formnext but if DMG Mori could have shown its newest 3D printer it would have dwarfed it. The LASERTEC 6600 DED hybrid system is a behemoth with up to 1,040 mm on the X-axis, -280 mm to +330 mm on the Y-axis, 3,890 mm on the Z-axis. Yes you read correctly: that’s 4 meters (a bit more than 12 feet) on the Z axis. DMG Mori’s the LASERTEC 4300 DED hybrid This means it can be used to make parts that are as large as Φ1,010 mm × 3,702 mm. Something this huge is a bit hard to miss, but apparently, almost everyone did miss it, since it was released in August of this year and the only portal to report it was Seisanzai Japan. In fact, DMG Mori also released another machine, not quite as large but not so small either: the LASERTEC 4300 DED hybrid. This clearly indicates that the company really believes in its DED hybrid AM business. This machine can be used to make large parts up to Ø \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/dmg-mori-launched-the-lasertec-6600-system-to-make-4-meter-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Carbon names Debbra Rogers as Chief Revenue Officer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/carbon-names-debbra-rogers-as-chief-revenue-officer/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Carbon has announced former GE Additive executive Debbra Rogers as its Chief Revenue Officer.** > > . > > Rogers brings more than 25 years of experience in global sales and executive leadership, most recently occupying the role of Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at GE Additive, and will now look to contribute to Carbon’s growth as a supplier of 3D printing technology to a range of vertical markets. Prior to joining GE Additive, Rogers spent time at optimisation data platform company Paradata where she led two rounds of funding and established the company in the supply chain industry as President and CEO. She has also served a number of roles at Flextronics International, including Senior Vice President of Sales, Solutions and Strategy where she is said to have contributed significantly to revenue growth and strategy development. In her new role at Carbon, Rogers will report directly to Carbon President and CEO Ellen Kullman. “Debbra’s expertise speaks for itself and we could not be more excited to add her expertise to Carbon’s leadership team,” commented Kullman. “She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and customer-centric selling strategies that will help Carbon build a high level of rigour and engagement to create an engine of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/carbon-names-debbra-rogers-as-chief-revenue-officer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, People --- ### [Stratasys (SSYS) Completes Origin Buyout to Fuel 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-ssys-completes-origin-buyout-to-fuel-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Stratasys SSYS announced that it has recently completed the previously announced acquisition of Origin, a San Francisco-based 3D printing start-up.** > > . > > On Dec 9, 2020, the company entered into an agreement to acquire Origin in a cash-and-stock deal worth $100 million. The buyout has been funded with $55 million in cash and $45 million in stock. Stratasys has paid $60 million upfront and the remaining $40 million will be paid as performance-based earnouts over the next three years. Notably, the company benefits from Origin’s proprietary resin-based Programmable PhotoPolymerization technology used in its manufacturing-grade 3D printer, Origin One. Moreover, the integration of Origin’s software-centric additive manufacturing solution helps Stratasys gain a competitive edge in the 3D-printed mass production parts market. Additionally, the technology is expected to generate incremental annual revenues of $200 million within five years. Moreover, the acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings growth by 2023, although it might have a dilutive effect on 2021 non-GAAP earnings. Growing Product Portfolio to Fend Off Pandemic Woes Stratasys’ shares have gained 3.9% over the past year compared with the Zacks Computer – Peripheral Equipment industry’s growth of 57.7%. Stratasys, Ltd. Price and Consensus Stratasys, Ltd. Price and Consensus Stratasys, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stratasys-ssys-completes-origin-buyout-140502584.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Companies, Finance --- ### [DDD Stock Alert: 10 Things to Know About 3D Printing as Shares Rocket Higher Today](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ddd-stock-alert-10-things-to-know-about-3d-printing-as-shares-rocket-higher-today/) **Published:** January 7, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D Systems (NYSE: DDD ) is really printing up a storm on Thursday, as shares are up more than 80% on heavy trading volume.** > > . > > So with DDD stock so hot, what do you need to know? And what is behind the massive move? To start, investors should make sure they understand the story with DDD stock. As its name implies, 3D systems is a specialist in 3D printing. The company develops, manufactures and sells 3D printers, scanners and other materials necessary in the 3D printing process. With that in mind, here are a few things to know about 3D Systems and DDD stock: 3D Systems has been on a tear in recent months. In fact, shares are up more than 130% over the trailing 12 months. Right now it develops and markets its products under the Accura, DuraForm, LaserForm, CastForm and VisiJet brands. Importantly, the move in DDD stock comes following preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2020. In a company announcement, 3D Systems announced that it expects revenue between $170 million and $176 million. This is up from prior estimates of $140 million. Additionally, 3D Systems announced that it expects non-GAAP operating income of between $11 million \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/ddd-stock-alert-10-things-to-know-about-3d-printing-as-shares-rocket-higher-today/ar-BB1cyVo5) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Finance --- ### [License required for 3D-printed guns under guns, explosives & weapons control bill](https://3dprintingtoday.com/license-required-for-3d-printed-guns-under-guns-explosives-weapons-control-bill-2/) **Published:** January 6, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A license will be required for any person who intends to manufacture a gun or part of it through the means of a 3D printer or an electronic milling machine.** > > . > > Here we go again….this time in Singapore. Pretty steep fines. I still don’t understand why someone would detonate a bullet in a plastic housing. Makes no sense. Pc > > . > > As such, possession of the digital blueprints of a gun or part of it will also be considered an offence, regardless of whether the blueprint is stored within Singapore, or in a storage device outside of the country. Speaking at the second reading of a Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Bill in Parliament on Jan. 4, Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan said: “Today, a person could easily find on the Internet, materials for gun making, and manufacture a fully workable gun using a 3D printer and a gun blueprint taken from the Internet. As a case in point, in 2019, a shooter in Germany had brought along guns with components that were manufactured using 3D printing. Those guns were eventually not used to carry out the attack, but were his backup arsenal.” Tan clarified that this would not apply to a person who genuinely had no knowledge, and could not reasonably be expected to have known, that he or she was in possession of a digital \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at mothership.sg](https://mothership.sg/2021/01/3d-printed-guns-license-required/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Geopolitical Regions, Military --- ### [Wearable Technology: Luxexcel Celebrates 3D Printing +50,000 Lenses for Customers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wearable-technology-luxexcel-celebrates-3d-printing-50000-lenses-for-customers/) **Published:** January 5, 2021 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Luxexcel , Dutch pioneer in 3D printed ophthalmic lenses, has achieved a major milestone in volume manufacturing, after reporting that its manufacturing platforms in the U.S. and Europe have printed over 50,000 prescription lenses for customers in the traditional and smart eyewear, and high-tech industries.** > > . > > The company also announced that this achievement was the result of optimizing the patented 3D printing processes on its unique VisionPlatform turnkey technology systems, making volume manufacturing of prescription lenses more predictable, scalable, and flexible. Since its foundation in 2009, Luxexcel has focused on making the leap from regular glasses to smart glasses by integrating technology inside a prescription lens. Thanks to its innovative VisionPlatform, it has become the first commercial company worldwide to 3D print unique and custom prescription lenses . In fact, Luxexcel holds patents to some of the main technologies required for 3D printing lenses. These make up the core of their VisionPlatform, which includes a 3D printer, called VisionEngine, a collection of custom resins for printing lenses, and proprietary software for designing and 3D printing traditional or smart lenses with glasses wearers’ individualized prescription requirements. 3D printed ophthalmic lenses. Image courtesy of Luxexcel “All components of our volume manufacturing solution \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277396/wearable-technology-luxexcel-celebrates-3d-printing-50000-lenses-for-customers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Medical --- ### [UNIZ launches IBEE LCD 3D printing system via Kickstarter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/uniz-launches-ibee-lcd-3d-printing-system-via-kickstarter/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **UNIZ IBEE Stereolithography 3D printing company UNIZ has announced the launch of its IBEE LCD machine via the Kickstarter platform .** > > . > > The IBEE system is an entry-level machine available at a cost of $450 and is described by UNIZ as a ‘high-quality consumer 3D printer’ that ‘offers industrial capabilities’. It has been developed throughout 2020 and is said to deliver accurate and crisp results with a smooth finish. > > . > > UNIZ’ latest 3D printing offering features a build volume of 192 x 120 x 200 mm, can print at up to 80 mm/hr and harnesses a collimated light source, which ‘diverges at smaller, tighter angles’ and promises consistently high accuracy printing across the build area. It also features a 4K monochrome LCD screen, can achieve a minimum feature size of 0.2mm and a maximum resolution of 49.8um and supports the STL, OBJ, SLC, AMF and 3MF file formats. > > . > > Supporting the company’s printing technology is the UNIZ Maker software, which has been developed to ensure ease-of-use and works to automatically identify the best orientation to print and add supports, before starting the print. UNIZ Cloud, meanwhile, is a consumer model shop where users can browse and download 3D printable models and also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/uniz-launches-ibee-lcd-3d-printing-system-via-kickstarter/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [New combined process for 3D printing integrates melted materials directly](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-combined-process-for-3d-printing-integrates-melted-materials-directly/) **Published:** December 17, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Since the Japanese scientist Hideo Kodama published the pioneering papers on “rapid prototyping” back in 1980, 3D printing has become commonplace and has found its way into many areas of life.** > > . > > Formula 1 teams, for one thing, use this technology to fabricate parts for their racing cars. In prosthetics, it is hard to imagine life without 3D printing. Or even in the manufacture of everything from appliances to automobile and aircraft parts. Usually, however, 3D printing only uses materials that are turned into liquid by extreme heat, e.g. plastic, metal, or ceramics. These then solidify again after being printed. As a rule, the liquefied parts are usually added afterward. This is both time-consuming and expensive. > > . > > However, chemists at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany have now developed a method for integrating liquids into the materials directly into the printing process. Combination of 3D and conventional printing methods “The future lies in more complex methods that combine several production steps,” says Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Binder from MLU’s Institute of Chemistry. “That is why we were looking for a way to integrate liquids directly into the material during the printing process.” To do this, scientists use \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at innovationorigins.com](https://innovationorigins.com/new-combined-process-for-3d-printing-integrates-melted-materials-directly/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Education and Research, Technology --- ### [BVN’s Ninotschka Titchkosky on slashing embodied carbon with robotics, 3D printing and other technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bvns-ninotschka-titchkosky-on-slashing-embodied-carbon-with-robotics-3d-printing-and-other-technology/) **Published:** December 17, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Co-CEO of Australian architecture studio, BVN, Ninotschka Titchkosky, talked to The Fifth Estate ahead of last month’s Building Circularity conference about the importance of technology, low-carbon materials and innovation.** > > . > > BVN is passionate about deploying building circularity in its work, from its biggest projects, such as Atlassian’s hybrid timber tower, to smaller details such as the shape of air-conditioning ducts, as well as in the adaptive reuse of older buildings. The Australian-based studio is using state-of-the art technology, such as robotics, experimenting with new, lower carbon materials, and working in collaboration with everyone from builders and engineers to universities and government agencies. > > . > > The goal is a dramatic reduction in embodied carbon in new buildings and existing stock, says Titchkosky, who addressed the The Fifth Estate’s conference about BVN’s work, and took part in one of of the conference’s panel sessions. It’s a goal the sector is beginning to embrace, she says, but most builders are innovative only within the conventional framework of design and construction. “I do see change, I really do. I think part of it is clients, a really big part of it is construction and the rest of the system. In the end, we have to have \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefifthestate.com.au](https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/engineering/bvns-ninotschka-titchkosky-on-slashing-embodied-carbon-with-robotics-3d-printing-and-other-technology/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, People, Technology --- ### [TAKE A LOOK | 3D printed homes and schools are coming to Africa](https://3dprintingtoday.com/take-a-look-3d-printed-homes-and-schools-are-coming-to-africa/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printed homes can be completed in just 12 hours, compared to four days using normal construction methods. Reducing the structure’s carbon footprint by 70%, a UK-backed firm is dedicating more than R30 billion to fight climate change in Africa and Asia.** > > . > > A school and house already printed in Malawi is the first phase of a project which will be rolled out to Kenya and Zimbabwe. While start-up costs are high, modest houses can be printed for around R75,000. Homes and schools constructed in mere hours, with carbon footprints reduced by 70%, are being rolled out across Africa as part of an innovative 3D printing programme. > > . > > Cutting time and reliance on carbon-heavy resources, the project’s initial rollout in Malawi, which has a shortage of 36,000 classrooms, is expected to be expanded into Kenya and Zimbabwe in the near future. Malawi’s burgeoning backlog, which, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) would take an estimated 70 years to clear with conventional building methods, can be solved in under a decade through the use of 3D printing technology. This is the aim of 14Trees, a joint venture \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.co.za](https://www.businessinsider.co.za/take-a-look-3d-printed-homes-and-schools-are-coming-to-africa-2020-12) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [UB Students Use 3D Printers To Donate 3,000 PPE Units](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ub-students-use-3d-printers-to-donate-3000-ppe-units/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **While many college students have seen educational experiences dwindle during the pandemic, some students at UB saw a prime opportunity. In February, UB formed its 3D Printing Group, a collaboration between dental students, biomedical engineers, chemical engineers, and biology students. They used existing blueprints to create personal protective equipment (PPE) with 3D printers, and formulated improvements on existing types of PPE.** > > . > > What You Need To Know > > . > > UB students have used 3D printers to create more than 3,000 PPE units, which have all been donated to Buffalo-area groups or given to UB departments The group was formed in February, giving graduate students, dental students, research assistants, and residents an opportunity to gain real-world experience FDA approval has not been granted for the students to sell their PPE to the public — they’re allowed to donate their PPE or give it to UB departments ​ > > . > > “We just wanted to be a part of it, and contribute what talents we had,” says Philip Sales, a graduate student at UB who serves as the lead designer. “I was good with design and CAD. So I figured why not.” The group is overseen by Dr. Praveen Arany, an assistant professor of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at spectrumlocalnews.com](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2020/12/15/ub-students-use-3d-printers-to-donate-3-000-ppe-units) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [Framatome 3D prints metallic uranium fuel objects at CRIL](https://3dprintingtoday.com/framatome-3d-prints-metallic-uranium-fuel-objects-at-cril/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **French nuclear industry leader Framatome recently manufactured the world’s first uranium-molybdenum and uranium-silicon objects using 3D printing technology.** > > . > > The objects were manufactured at the CERCA Research and Innovation Lab (CRIL). This technological leap advances the development and production of metallic uranium fuel plates for research reactors and irradiation targets for medical isotopes widely used by hospitals for the diagnosis of cancer. Lionel Gaiffe, senior executive vice president of the Fuel Business Unit at Framatome commented that “Framatome is confident in the future of the 3D printing process. This breakthrough technology – he said – demonstrates the technical and economic value and complements our production processes, which greatly supports the supply to both our research reactor’s and medical sources’ customers.” > > . > > It is our ambition to make CERCA the benchmark for prototype development and research, and development work related to metallic uranium fuels and irradiation targets for medical use,” Gaiffe concluded. A schematic of Framatome’s uranium-related businesses The uranium-molybdenum and uranium-silicon objects were 3D printed, layer by layer, using laser beam melting (laser PBF) equipment. This equipment is nuclear compliant and operates in a glove box under an inert argon gas atmosphere. The manufacturing project was developed by Framatome R&D experts \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/framatome-prints-metallic-uranium-fuel-objects-at-cril/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials, Medical --- ### [PODCAST: Beyond Prototyping–3D Printing at Scale with Carbon](https://3dprintingtoday.com/podcast-beyond-prototyping-3d-printing-at-scale-with-carbon/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The widespread scale of the coronavirus pandemic, and the need to distribute a vaccine the moment it’s ready, has introduced new complexities to the global supply chain. These include the number of parties and jurisdictions involved, varying maturity levels in data analytics, and transportation and communication issues, among others. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics may present opportunities to more accurately predict challenges and plan an efficient rapid response while minimizing future disruptions.** > > . > > The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted new and existing issues in many industries’ supply chains. Consumer goods, manufacturing and healthcare supply chain disruptions have made headlines since the beginning of the year. In addition, some logistics organizations are struggling to gather and analyze quality data while bottlenecks at any link in the chain threaten to cause cascading disruptions. This is where AI – and specifically machine learning – can help. > > . > > AI may refer to many implementations of technology, but machine learning is the most prominent implementation of AI. It uses algorithms and applications to automate data analysis and create models of knowledge. Machine learning solutions may be used to perform predictive analysis, such as regression analysis and classification, which can be particularly helpful in predicting \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.industryweek.com](https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/21149874/beyond-prototyping-3d-printing-at-scale-with-carbon) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Podcasts --- ### [A 3D printer used aboard the ISS produces the first ceramic part made in space](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-3d-printer-used-aboard-the-iss-produces-the-first-ceramic-part-made-in-space-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Red Wire Red Wire Technology, a manufacturer of mission-critical components for next-generation space travel, announced that its Ceramic Manufacturing Module (CMM) aboard the International Space Station 3D-printed the first ceramic component made in space.** > > . > > The CMM, operating autonomously, used stereolithography (SLA) technology and preceramic resins to manufacture the single-piece ceramic turbine blisk on orbit, along with a series of material-test coupons. Developed by Made In Space, a company Red Wire acquired in June 2020, the CMM is the first SLA printer to operate on orbit. The successful printing of the test samples in space is an important step toward demonstrating the proof-of-potential for the CMM to produce ceramic parts that exceed the quality of turbine components made on Earth, according to the company. > > . > > The blisk and test coupons will be stowed aboard the SpaceX Dragon CRS-21 spacecraft and returned to Earth for analysis. “This is an exciting milestone for space-enabled manufacturing and signals the potential for new markets that could spur commercial activity in low-Earth orbit,” said Tom Campbell, president of Made In Space. He added that such efforts “could yield sustainable demand from terrestrial markets and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/news/additive/a-3d-printer-used-aboard-the-iss-produces-the-first-ceramic-part-made-in-space) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [3d printing: New handles for old](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-new-handles-for-old-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Another request from a friend – our wardrobe handles have fallen apart and are no longer available.Is black ok? Yes, so long as we can open the cupboard with it, and can we have four please.** > > . > > Luckily, although two of the originals had largely disintegrated (UV’s influence on ABS suspected), at least one was measurable – they were made by ‘Coburn’ by the way. EinW 3d print replace handleHalf an hour with Vernier calipers and DesignSpark Mechanical, followed by 2h20m of printing, and here is the prototype (right), printed in black Filamentive recycled PETg, alongside the old one. It took a long time to print, despite being only 80mm long, because the shape needs support material which ever way up it is printed, which weighed 7g compared with the handle at 10g. ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [AM heralding new chapter for fluid flow applications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/am-heralding-new-chapter-for-fluid-flow-applications/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Making the most of additive manufacturing (AM) is not only about installing the technology. As with anything, the deeper the knowledge of the process, the more one can get out of it and the more applications can be developed.** > > . > > AM experts and application engineers are thus in a unique position, from which they can innovate and solve many challenges associated with traditional manufacturing. Perhaps no area illustrates this dynamic better than fluid flow applications, which exist across many industries that are driving adoption of AM: from automotive and motorsports, to aerospace, energy and beyond. > > . > > For years, our knowledge of fluid dynamics has gone beyond what we’ve been able to achieve using conventional manufacturing processes. Now, additive manufacturing is changing this reality, enabling engineers to produce optimized designs that would have previously been impossible to make. Thanks to AM, it \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/am-new-chapter-fluid-flow-applications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [5 promising European startups 3D printing your food](https://3dprintingtoday.com/5-promising-european-startups-3d-printing-your-food-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As food scarcity and climate change continue to be an alarming concern for consumers, people are looking into alternative sources to get their food and nutrition. More consumers are reducing their meat consumption and adopting vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian diets. This has led to the rise of new plant based products.** > > . > > The global plant-based meat market is projected to be growing at a rate of 19.4% annually. There is also a growing interest for insects to be a part of mainstream consumption. Another promising food innovation that can help solve the food chain crisis is 3D food printing. Anything that is or can be in a liquid or paste state can be used for 3D printing. 3D printing food can enable food personalisation (for example, personalising nutritional value or texture), presenting less desirable food in a more delicious form, and creating plant-based foods. In the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eu-startups.com](https://www.eu-startups.com/2020/11/5-promising-european-startups-3d-printing-your-food/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Food --- ### [3D Printing to Bring About Dental Revolution](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-to-bring-about-dental-revolution-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Although the 3D printing market share is less than 10%, it is forecast to grow to KRW 4 trillion in 2021. Even though the problems of the 3D printing industry are caused by lack of understanding of 3D printing characteristics, the biggest reason is the low durability of printing materials. What is important in developing new materials for 3D printers is high strength, high shock resistance, and high modulus of elasticity.** > > . > > Currently, the sector that uses 3D printing most actively is dentistry. As it is directly related to the human body, the technical level of difficulty is high. Therefore, the safety and mass production of materials used in dentistry are especially important, and the development of such new material has become the foremost task. There is a company that developed the material for permanent dental prosthesis and clear aligner material whose printing is possible, and both materials can meet \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276302/3d-printing-to-bring-about-dental-revolution/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Dental, Medical --- ### [Adidas in 3D Printing: Running Towards a Sustainable Movement](https://3dprintingtoday.com/adidas-in-3d-printing-running-towards-a-sustainable-movement/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Operating out of the UK, J-Supplied 3D offers complete 3D printing solutions for a variety of industries. Their 3D manufacturing facility offers multiple options to fit individual and customized projects, with 20 Craftbot 3D printers in use and the capability to print advanced thermoplastics and other materials.** > > . > > As an industrial user, J-Supplied 3D says the Craftbot IDEX printer is the most productive for their team in order to achieve continuous printing. Although they maintain other 3D machines, the Craftbot is mainly used for FDM projects as the systems specialize in it. What sets J-Supplied 3D apart from other rapid manufacturing facilities is their commitment to the protection of people and the environment, thereby allowing them to become leaders in the category. > > . [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/4/adidas-in-3d-printing-running-towards-a-sustainable-movement/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: December 6, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-december-6-2020/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In this week’s roundup, we’re telling you about a virtual twin symposium, two 3D Systems webinars, and one by Materialise. Women in 3D Printing is continuing its virtual panel series, and Teton Simulation will be discussing its Smart Slice solution. Read on for all the details!** > > . > > Dassault’s Living Heart & Virtual Twin Symposium On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8-9, Dassault Systèmes is holding its sixth annual International Symposium of the Living Heart and Virtual Twin of Humans , which celebrates the advances in virtual twins and simulation for the human body. The company launched the Living Heart Project back in 2014 , and, with the support of the FDA, it has grown to include over 130 members from 24 countries, including regulators, clinicians, pharmacists, and researchers. Symposium participants will learn about current advances in the use of simulation for the human body to develop new treatments and excellent patient \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276456/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-12-6-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Creality's new Kickstarter could change 3D printing forever](https://3dprintingtoday.com/crealitys-new-kickstarter-could-change-3d-printing-forever-2/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Ever since I learned that at-home 3D printing was a thing, I have been fascinated by it. I started my 3D printing journey and quickly realized I could make a little money by making small keychains that people could buy on Etsy. My demand quickly surpassed my ability to supply, so I invested in 2 more printers, and they cemented my love for the hobby.** > > . > > There are limits to how much you can print on a single printer — or even several printers — though you have to have a lot of space and money to invest in a print farm. > > . > > Something is coming from Creality 3D that may change that dynamic for the better. The Creality CR30, better known as Naomi Wu’s 3D PrintMill — named after the famous Chinese maker and YouTube star Naomi Wu — is the next logical step into the future for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/crealitys-new-kickstarter-could-change-3d-printing-forever) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [First-of-its-kind 3D printed nuclear fuel component to enter use](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-of-its-kind-3d-printed-nuclear-fuel-component-to-enter-use/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Framatome has announced that 3D-printed fuel assembly channel fasteners manufactured at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in a joint project with Tennessee Valley Authority are to be loaded into a US commercial reactor for the first time. The project is part of the laboratory’s Transformational Challenge Reactor programme. The four components will be loaded into TVA’s Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in early 2021.** > > . > > The channel fasteners secure the fuel channel to the assembly. They were printed at ORNL using additive manufacturing techniques – also known as 3D printing – and installed on Atrium 10XM boiling water reactor fuel assemblies at Framatome’s nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington. Channel fasteners have traditionally been fabricated from castings and require precision machining. Additive manufacturing techniques deposit material in layers, following a computer-designed model, to form precise shapes without \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at world-nuclear-news.org](https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/First-3D-printed-nuclear-fuel-components-to-enter) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Technology --- ### [Anycubic Photon Mono review: Anycubic holds your hand for resin 3D printing beginners](https://3dprintingtoday.com/anycubic-photon-mono-review-anycubic-holds-your-hand-for-resin-3d-printing-beginners-3/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **When Anycubic said they would be releasing a slew of new MSLA printers that use monochrome LCDs, I had assumed they’d take older models, swap the screen, and then call it a day, but I was wrong.** > > . > > The Photon Mono is one of three new printers from Anycubic, the Mono SE, Mono, and the Mono X. > > . > > The big changes are the monochrome LCDs, which allow for much faster layer times of under 2 seconds and a longer lifespan than RGB counterparts. Resin 3D printing is about to go through a major change, and Anycubic is embracing it in a big way. Bottom line: Anycubic has released a resin printer which has no serious defects, isn’t a pain to use and has a very easy to use slicer with preconfigured profiles for its own printers, holding your hand all the way. Great detail, even at 0.15mm layers Speedy, >2 second \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/anycubic-photon-mono-review) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Russia to design space station section for 3D-printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/russia-to-design-space-station-section-for-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos plans to design a space station section for additive manufacturing, according to a presentation given by Yuri Urlichich, the company’s first deputy director general, on Thursday at the “Additive Technologies.** > > . > > Expanding the Horizons” forum. According to the presentation, additive printing technology, also known as 3D-printing, will make possible creation of objects of any complexity in zero gravity. “To design a manufacturing section of a space station,” the presentation reads. The company also plans to create standards for 3D-printing at the orbit as well as augment existing printing technologies. The presentation also mentions a possible use of lunar soil in printing. 3D printing is a process of creating objects by spreading an extremely fine layer of powder then sintering it with the laser then adding another layer of powder on top of a sintered layer and so on until the object \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.uniindia.com](http://www.uniindia.com/~/russia-to-design-space-station-section-for-3d-printing/World/news/2253054.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [FreeFORM Technologies to Use ExOne’s Innovent+ Metal 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/freeform-technologies-to-use-exones-innovent-metal-3d-printer/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The ExOne Company , the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, announced that FreeFORM Technologies , a new 3D printing contract manufacturer and engineering service bureau focused on metal binder jetting has accepted delivery of its first system, an Innovent+.** > > . > > Making the announcement, John Hartner, ExOne’s CEO commented, “ExOne is proud to partner with the innovative and experienced team at FreeFORM, who will help customers tap the incredible value offered by our high-speed binder jetting technology. This team demonstrates how binder jetting is a perfect complement to metal injection moulding (MIM) operations.” FreeFORM Technologies, based in St Marys, Pennsylvania – known as the Powdered Metal Capital of the World – was founded this year \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/freeform-technologies-to-use-exones-innovent-metal-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Metal, People, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Fiat and Fraunhofer 3D Print First-of-its-Kind Car Suspension System](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fiat-and-fraunhofer-3d-print-first-of-its-kind-car-suspension-system-3/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The recent collaboration between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies IAPT began simply enough: with all of the advances in 3D printing, would it be possible to manufacture the entire suspension system using additive manufacturing alone?** > > . > > In the end, the answer was a remarkable, first-of-its-kind additively manufactured wheel carrier, with an integrated brake caliper, that can be implemented into series production for luxury and sports cars. > > . > > The eye-catching, wheel carrier with integrated brake caliper, manufactured as one piece using AM. Image courtesy of FCA Typically, suspension systems are an assembly of several critical components, including the brake caliper, wheel carrier, hydraulics, heat shield etc., held together by screws, seals and washers, all made through a complex, multi-step, time-consuming process. In this case, the suspension part was originally made up of 12 components. By using AM, the part assembly was consolidated as one-piece and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276291/fiat-and-fraunhofer-3d-print-first-of-its-kind-car-suspension-system/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive --- ### [Boom Supersonic readies for flight with metal additive manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/boom-supersonic-readies-for-flight-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Boom’s XB-1 will fly with titanium 3D-printed components manufactured on VELO3D Sapphire systems. The XB-1 is Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator aircraft, unveiled in October 2020, that brings the return of supersonic air travel closer to reality.** > > . > > Slated to begin flight testing in 2021, XB-1 is a one-third scale demonstrator for the full-sized Overture airliner scheduled to debut in 2025. Early in the project, Boom Supersonic’s design and engineering team studied additive manufacturing (AM) to produce some of their most complex part designs. > > . > > “There are many reasons for choosing AM technology over others,” says Boom Engineer Byron Young. “Much of the time and effort in aircraft design goes into joints, the interfaces between components. By designing directly for AM, we can reduce the number of parts and joints, which also reduces time and effort. And part consolidation cuts significant weight.” Geometric freedom Many of Boom’s 3D-printed parts channel air using complex \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com](https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/article/boom-supersonic-readies-for-flight-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [Engineering thermoplastics: 5 tips for best 3D printing results](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineering-thermoplastics-5-tips-for-best-3d-printing-results/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > The demands placed on engineering thermoplastics in additive manufacturing (AM) are high and the areas of application are diverse, from prototypes in the automotive industry to small series production in veterinary medicine. But even the best and most expensive material is only as good as its processing. > > . > > To produce efficiently, avoid production losses, save costs and time, and achieve the best results with FFF 3D printers, you should consider the following five points. > > . > > 1\) Dry filament and store it optimally > > . > > Moisture in the filament affects the 3D printing result. This can be seen in bubbles which are increasingly formed during printing of the base layer and even in the subsequent printing process. Hair-thin threads (oozing, stringing) can often form on the component, or unevenness, so-called “blobs or zits”, can appear on the surface. These imperfections result in components failing to meet their high-quality requirements and therefore the entire print \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/spon-con/engineering-thermoplastics-5-tips-for-best-3d-printing-results/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [BMW announces further advances in industrial 3D Printing tech](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bmw-announces-further-advances-in-industrial-3d-printing-tech/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing is gaining more and more traction these days and what seemed like nothing more than a gimmick a few years ago, is now being used in heavy industrial settings.** > > . > > BMW is one of the companies that invested heavily into the tech and the Germans show no signs of slowing down. On the contrary, BMW has even set up a special Additive Manufacturing Campus where research is being carried out, to max out the possibilities in the field. > > . > > The launch of the campus didn’t take place over night and isn’t a new thing. It has been operation for a while now and was founded once BMW noticed the advantages 3D printing brings to the table and after a few years of actually using the technology for certain parts. Right now, BMW is 3D printing parts for Rolls-Royce models using it, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.bmwblog.com](https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/12/10/bmw-3d-printing-tech/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [GM opens 3-D printing center: Cadillac Blackwing first production car with printed parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/gm-opens-3-d-printing-center-cadillac-blackwing-first-production-car-with-printed-parts-3/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3-D printing applications have become commonplace in consumer products to include sneakers, jewelry and Ikea clothing hooks. Add Detroit auto manufacturing to the list.** > > . > > General Motors Co. has established a 3-D printing center at its Warren Tech Center called the Additive Industrialization Center. Stuffed with 24 high-tech 3-D printers, the 15,000-square-foot facility is the hub of GM’s acceleration of so-called “additive engineering” in its manufacturing process. Adding speed and efficiency to production, 3-D printing is now used on everything from the GMC Hummer EV and Corvette prototypes to finished chariots like the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing sedans. With auto development cycles under relentless pressure to speed production, 3D printing has become an essential tool. > > . > > “The core component of GM’s transformation is becoming a more agile, innovative company, and 3D printing will play a critical role in that mission,” said GM Additive Design and Materials Engineering boss Audley Brown. “Compared to traditional processes, 3D printing can produce parts in a matter of days versus weeks or months at a significantly lower cost.” For example, development of the highly-anticipated, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette was assisted by 3D-printed brake ducts that were put through grueling track tests. While evolving through \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.detroitnews.com](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2020/12/14/gm-opens-3-d-printing-center/6538140002/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printed Skateboard Wheels printed on EnvisionOne](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-skateboard-wheels-printed-on-envisionone/) **Published:** December 20, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies Video, Video --- ### [Ford to Use Desktop Metal’s P1 Production 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ford-to-use-desktop-metals-p1-production-3d-printer/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal , who recently went public in a SPAC merger, announced today that their P-1 metal additive manufacturing machine has already begun shipping.** > > . > > Ric Fullop, CEO of Desktop Metal, has indicated that much of the company’s plans for expanding business hinges on the success of the company’s flagship P-50. Both the P-1 and the P-50 are part of Desktop Metal’s new Production System line, which relies on a proprietary version of binder jetting technology called Single Pass Jetting (SPJ). As we reported, the P-50 will be released to the market in the latter half of 2021, and the P-1 release is meant to showcase the new SPJ technology on a smaller scale. The P-1 in effect, is meant to tide over the industry until the P-50 hits the market. A 3D printed gear designed using nTopology software and Desktop Metal’s Single Pass Jetting technology. Image courtesy of Desktop Metal. Ford Motor Company purchased a P-1 and will receive it later this month, buying into the Desktop Metal’s promise to move metal additive manufacturing out of prototyping and low-volume custom part production. Featuring a 1200 dpi print bar and a printhead system that supports a large variety of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276918/ford-to-use-desktop-metals-p1-production-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Materials, Metal --- ### [How biocompatible 3D printing is changing healthcare](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-biocompatible-3d-printing-is-changing-healthcare/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Gaurav Manchanda, director of healthcare at Formlabs, explains why the future of medicine relies on a responsive, flexible, and agile healthcare system, and how biocompatible materials help get us there.** > > . > > Over the past six months, 3D printing proved its value by producing in-demand medical supplies like PPE and COVID-19 test swabs. The responsiveness of the industry alleviated some of the major shortages the healthcare community faced in the fight against COVID-19. The scalability and versatility of the technology will continue to serve the healthcare industry long after the pandemic ends. Part of the long-term staying power of the technology is its ability to print with biocompatible materials – plastics that can interact safely with the human body. Resins that are produced in ISO 13485 certified and FDA-registered facilities, and tested for biocompatibility and sterilisation compatibility can enable hospitals to reduce risk and increase agility in the medical supply chain while improving patient care for years to come. How biocompatible materials are being used today Implant Moulds: Surgeons and radiologists at University of Michigan printed sterilisable 3D printed moulds to customise the shape of commercially available absorbable orbital implants. Surgical repair of an isolated orbital fracture requires anatomically accurate implant \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.med-technews.com](https://www.med-technews.com/medtech-insights/how-biocompatible-3d-printing-is-changing-healthcare/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Three reasons why 3D printing must be boring](https://3dprintingtoday.com/three-reasons-why-3d-printing-must-be-boring/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing thrives on innovation, new materials, speed and simplification of the process. But is this the right strategy for the future when it comes to the successful use of AM technology?** > > . > > Boredom is actually almost non-existent in the ever-faster spinning world. But in terms of additive manufacturing, it could be the key to success. (Source: Unsplash) Groundbreaking applications are presented that were never before in the sights of engineers and users. There is a sense of optimism for the constant change and further development of the young 3D printing technology. However, if the focus is placed on the essentials of 3D printing, it is a manufacturing technology like any other. It solves problems by making components that are lighter, faster to use and more functional. Whether for prototypes, manufacturing aids or in the product itself. Once the problem to be solved is known and well identified, choosing the right 3D printing technology, printing and post-processing is the shortest and easiest step. Flooding with innovation prevents progress In essence, the ‘3D printed solution’ is always the focus of the user. Do newly developed materials, advanced technologies as well as even smarter software play such a big role in this \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etmm-online.com](https://www.etmm-online.com/three-reasons-why-3d-printing-must-be-boring-a-988745/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Technology --- ### [Porsche leverages SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 metal 3D printing tech for proof of concept part](https://3dprintingtoday.com/porsche-leverages-slm-solutions-nxg-xii-600-metal-3d-printing-tech-for-proof-of-concept-part/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **E-drive housing of Porsche, printed on the NXG XII 600 in only 21 hours. Porsche has deployed SLM Solutions ’ latest metal additive manufacturing system to produce a proof-of-concept E-drive housing.** > > . > > The NXG XII 600, which is equipped with twelve overlapping 1KW lasers and a build envelope of 600 x 600 x 600 mm, built the 590 x 560 x 367 mm E-drive unit in 21 hours. This component is designed for use on the front axle of a sports car and features a permanent magnet motor with 800-volt operating voltage, delivering up to 205 Kilowatts. The downstream two-stage transmission is integrated in the same housing and is said to drive the wheels with up to 2,100 Newton metres of torque. Read more : Interview – SLM Solutions discusses “milestone” 12-laser metal 3D printer In the development of the part, 3D printing was able to facilitate topology optimisation with lattice structures to reduce weight, as well as functional integration of cooling channels, higher stiffness and reduced assembly time. “This new manufacturing technology is technically and economically interesting for us,” commented Flak Heilfort, Powertrain Development Engineer, Porsche. “Possible use cases are especially prototypes in the development phase, special and small \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/porsche-leverages-slm-solutions-nxg-xii-600/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Metal --- ### [Structur3d launches Inj3ctor desktop injection moulding platform](https://3dprintingtoday.com/structur3d-launches-inj3ctor-desktop-injection-moulding-platform/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Structur3d Inj3ctor Platform Structur3d has announced the launch of its Inj3ctor Platform, a desktop injection moulding tool which uses 3D printed moulds.** > > . > > The company says it is ‘solidifying 3D printing’s role within industrial manufacturing’ by expanding its material capabilities and creating new products with factory-grade rubber materials, such as silicones and polyurethanes. Preparing for shipment before the end of the year, Structur3d’s Inj3ctor Platform bundle consists of the Inj3ctor platform, an Ultimaker S5 3D printer, materials for both and additional accessories and support. Structur3d’s Inj3ctor Platform uses curated material cartridges to mix and inject 2-component flexible materials into a customisable shape, which it believes will enable users to achieve small manufacturing volumes with rubber materials. The Inj3ctor Platform has been launched to address the limitations of 3D printed rubbers, which are said not to meet manufacturing standards, while also reducing the cost and procurement risk in manufacturing rubber components. The company, which is targeting the automotive, industrial products, aerospace, academia, energy, medical and consumer product sectors, believes the Inj3ctor Platform could be harnessed for ‘every step of manufacturing, from prototyping to production,’ and has the capacity to support design customisation too. “As a team of scientists and chemical engineers, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/structur3d-inj3ctor-desktop-injection-moulding-platform/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Printers and Accessories, Technology --- ### [Pet Prosthetics Get a Boost From 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pet-prosthetics-get-a-boost-from-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **New modeling software is helping animal health experts develop more customizable prosthetics for pets with missing limbs. Still, not all legs are created equal. Photograph: Dive Design Consider the three-legged dog.** > > . > > Maybe you own one, or have seen them in the park or in any of the billions of Dodo videos about them . Lopsided yet resilient, they evoke a kind of fawning sympathy from us humans that’s unmatched by the typical quadruped canine. “People are drawn to specially abled pets,” says Rene Agredano, a cofounder of the pet-amputation support website Tripawds . “I think the attraction is that we just want to help them. We just want to make sure that they are given an equal chance at having a happy life.” More and more, that desire to help manifests as prosthetics, especially in cases where the animal has lost more than one limb. Pets with artificial limbs have become a whole genre of feel-good videos of their own. A cat with bionic hind legs . A tortoise with wheels . The clips make the rounds on Facebook, where they add a smidge of feel-good optimism to the otherwise dour deluge that is your newsfeed. 3D printing has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wired.com](https://www.wired.com/story/pet-prosthetics-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Printers and Accessories, Technology --- ### [2020: The year's biggest 3D printing launches, applications and industry developments](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2020-the-years-biggest-3d-printing-launches-applications-and-industry-developments/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As 2020 (finally) comes to an end, we look back at some of the year’s biggest launches, the most significant applications, the valiant COVID-19 response efforts, some surprising industry developments, the best insights and some must-read interviews produced by the TCT Magazine content team and our contributors.** > > . > > All content has featured either in an issue of TCT Magazine or on the TCT Magazine website since the beginning of 2020. January Feature: ‘A creative genius with so much more to contribute’ – tributes paid to Selective Laser Sintering inventor Dr Carl Deckard At the age of 58, and after leading the invention of Selective Laser Sintering and founding Structured Polymers more than 20 years later, Dr Carl Deckard sadly passed away last December. In speaking to TCT, his friends and industry peers, described the TCT Hall of Famer as a pioneer, a visionary and a genius. Application : Ford uses driver’s voice to create unique 3D printed wheel locks Insight : TCT Japan 2020: Exhibitors show 3D printing’s promise as a powerhouse lies in wait It might seem like a lifetime ago, but at the start of 2020, hopping on a plane to Tokyo, shaking hands with hundreds of fellow \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/2020-3d-printing-launches-applications-developments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Exclusive Interview with Chengxi Wang, CEO of Professional 3D Printer Developer Satori](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exclusive-interview-with-chengxi-wang-ceo-of-professional-3d-printer-developer-satori/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > J**ust two months ago, London-based startup Satori , which wants to empower creativity for its clients through the use of 3D printing, launched its first professional 3D printer, the compact ST1600 .** > > . > > Satori means “enlightenment” in Japanese Zen, which was just one of several details that interested me about the company. The other big thing is that it is a female-led business, which I am always excited to hear about. I was thrilled when I got the chance to speak to Satori’s CEO, interdisciplinary tech entrepreneur Chengxi Wang, CFA , about the company, as well as her thoughts on women in the additive manufacturing sector. First, some background on Satori. The resin-based desktop ST1600 printer features a 120 x 192 x 120 mm build platform, which uses UV light curing to simultaneously produce up to six dentures; this means that production time per model is less than an hour. The ST1600 can be used for multiple applications: obviously dental , but also to make jewelry , eyewear, drones , drinkware, and much more, such as interior design products meant for a working from home (WFH) environment. At the same time that Satori launched the system, it also introduced a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276023/exclusive-interview-with-satori-ceo-chengxi-wang/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Graphene for 3D printed prosthetics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/graphene-for-3d-printed-prosthetics/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing (AM) company ProMake and the University of Manchester have joined forces to research using graphene.** > > . > > Additive manufacturing (AM) company ProMake International Ltd and the University of Manchester in the UK have joined forces to research using graphene to make 3D printed medical parts. ‘3D printing with graphene is a major game-changer,’ said ProMake Jason Laing, who rebuilt some of his own body using AM after a major accident. ’The 3D printing technology has not only rebuilt my own body but now as we also fuse this technology with graphene, we continue to unravel endless possibilities for medical innovation. While ProMake focuses on facial reconstruction surgery using 3D printing, it is now looking into using the technology with graphene for external prosthetics. According to the company, graphene provides improved strength, thermal properties and biocompatibility when added to biopolymers. This story uses material from ProMake , with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier. [Click here to view original web page at www.materialstoday.com](https://www.materialstoday.com/additive-manufacturing/news/graphene-for-3d-printed-prosthetics/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials, Medical, Printers and Accessories, Prosthetics --- ### [What I learned buying my first 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-i-learned-buying-my-first-3d-printer/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **I’d been considering getting a 3D printer for a long time, but I held off because I couldn’t think of anything I really to print.** > > . > > Then I came across the Ortak line of 3D printable camera support products from Edelkrone and knew I’d found the excuse I was looking for. Asking a Nerd for help Naturally there are countless different 3D printers on the market, so I needed some expert advice to pick the right one for me. Enter Joel Telling, the self-proclaimed 3D Printing Nerd and host of the popular YouTube channel of the same name. Joel gave me some great advice for choosing a printer, what to look for, different options available, printing materials and how to stay within my budget. We discussed different models from Prusa Research , Creality and other brands, and in the end I picked one well under my $500 budget. I’m not going to tell you which one here, so you’ll have to watch my video to find out. Putting it all together While I was waiting for my printer to be delivered, I ordered the $29 Edelkrone Skater 3D kit. This little dolly was going to revolutionize my at-home video production \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/news/what-i-learned-buying-my-first-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Zebra cleared to market 3D printing for orthopedic surgery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/zebra-cleared-to-market-3d-printing-for-orthopedic-surgery/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **An Israeli healthcare AI startup has earned a seventh green light from the FDA. Its latest algorithm can reconstruct X-rays of bones into 3D printouts with no less clarity than would be produced by advanced imaging modalities.** > > . > > Zebra Medical Vision announced the win this week, saying it expects the development to open 3D pre-op planning to orthopedic surgeons working in places where CT and MRI are either unavailable or unaffordable. The company says it trained the AI on “the largest real-world, medical-image database available today.” “Expanding from radiology to orthopedic surgery supports our mission of leveraging machine learning and computer vision to help patients achieve better care everywhere with more readily available resources,” says Zebra CEO Ohad Arazi. The FDA nod follows one Zebra received in July for AI-aided mammogram readings. Previous clinical indications for which the company has received FDA 510(k) clearance \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.aiin.healthcare](https://www.aiin.healthcare/topics/business-intelligence/zebra-cleared-fda-3d-printing-orthopedic-surgery) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Prosthetics --- ### [3D Printing Is Helping Amputees Make Their Own Prosthetics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-is-helping-amputees-make-their-own-prosthetics/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Millions of people worldwide wear prosthetics, either because they’ve lost limbs to accidents or to illnesses like diabetes, or because they were born without them. So-called aesthetic prosthetics mimic the appearance of arms, hands and legs, but are not very practical. Other prosthetic options don’t look realistic but are more functional. Either way, artificial limbs are expensive.** > > . > > An aesthetic prosthetic can go for about €4,000 (£3,600), while high-tech models can cost up to €100,000 (£90,000). While each case is unique, the healthcare system in France generally helps amputees cover the costs. The UK has a similar system, but in countries like the US – where many people are uninsured, or at the mercy of private insurance companies – the costs often fall on the user. “We’re extremely lucky here, compared to the rest of the world,” said Jean-Pascal Hons-Olivier from \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgzddw/3d-printing-is-helping-amputees-make-their-own-prosthetics) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Maker Movement, Medical --- ### [New 3D-Printed Microlenses With Adjustable Refractive Indices – Poised to Improve Imaging, Computing and Communications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-3d-printed-microlenses-with-adjustable-refractive-indices-poised-to-improve-imaging-computing-and-communications-2/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Illinois researchers developed a spherical lens that allows light coming into the lens from any direction to be focused into a very small spot on the surface of the lens exactly opposite the input direction. This is the first time such a lens has been made for visible light.** > > . > > Researchers have developed new 3D-printed microlenses with adjustable refractive indices – a property that gives them highly specialized light-focusing abilities. This advancement is poised to improve imaging, computing and communications by significantly increasing the data-routing capability of computer chips and other optical systems, the researchers said. The study was led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers Paul Braun and Lynford Goddard and is the first to demonstrate the ability to adjust the direction in which light bends and travels through a lens with sub-micrometer precision. The results of the study are published in the journal \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/new-3d-printed-microlenses-with-adjustable-refractive-indices-poised-to-improve-imaging-computing-and-communications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research --- ### [3D printing for space—explore boldly](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-for-space-explore-boldly/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **NASA recently announced future rocket engines will include large scale 3D printed parts. A number of other companies are exploring how 3D printing additive manufacturing can be used in future space projects.** > > . > > One company, nTopology, developed software that seamlessly combines synthesized geometry and simulation for use with advanced manufacturing tools, such as additive technology. Ryan O’Hara, technical director of aerospace and defense at nTopology , discusses additive projects for the space and aerospace industry. Additive manufacturing offers several benefits for aerospace and for space exploration. According to O’Hara, any land-based object and specifically any engineered part that goes into space is a combined part or assembly. Launching such a part into space ultimately requires a lot of money. While NASA is pushing for space exploration, you can only get so far with resources on earth. And there’s a limit to how far that can go. But if parts are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/3d-printing-for-space-explore-boldly/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [2021 preview: Metal 3D printing launches from GE, HP, Desktop Metal & a software firm comes out of stealth](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2021-preview-metal-3d-printing-launches-from-ge-hp-desktop-metal-a-software-firm-comes-out-of-stealth/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The year 2020 was an interesting 12 months for the additive manufacturing industry. It started with reaction to the loss of one its leading inventors, to responded admirably to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were then closures of businesses, reductions in workforces and goodwill impairment charges, and finally, a host of product launches and acquisition deals thrashed out towards the end of the year.** > > . > > A glance at how 2021 is shaping up doesn’t indicate that the pace is slowing down. In fact, there are a number of technologies, machines and software tools that will be made commercially available for the first time and a couple of mergers set to close. Below, we speak to the companies who have big things planned for the year 2021, including GE Additive, Desktop Metal, HP, Wayland Additive, Hyperganic and more. GE Additive Binder Jet Technology launch planned for 2021 “ The motivation of this technology comes from the goal of making the production of game changing additive designs a reality. ” On the back of GE Additive’s H2 beta programme, which includes the likes of Cummins , Wabtec and Sandvik , the company is readying to launch a binder jet technology that moves the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/2021-preview-ge-hp-desktop-metal-wayland-additive/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [2020: The year's biggest 3D printing launches, applications and industry developments](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2020-the-years-biggest-3d-printing-launches-applications-and-industry-developments-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As 2020 (finally) comes to an end, we look back at some of the year’s biggest launches, the most significant applications, the valiant COVID-19 response efforts, some surprising industry developments, the best insights and some must-read interviews produced by the TCT Magazine content team and our contributors.** > > . > > All content has featured either in an issue of TCT Magazine or on the TCT Magazine website since the beginning of 2020. > > . > > **January Feature**: ‘A creative genius with so much more to contribute’ – tributes paid to Selective Laser Sintering inventor Dr Carl Deckard At the age of 58, and after leading the invention of Selective Laser Sintering and founding Structured Polymers more than 20 years later, Dr Carl Deckard sadly passed away last December. In speaking to TCT, his friends and industry peers, described the TCT Hall of Famer as a pioneer, a visionary and a genius. Application : Ford uses driver’s voice to create unique 3D printed wheel locks Insight : TCT Japan 2020: Exhibitors show 3D printing’s promise as a powerhouse lies in wait It might seem like a lifetime ago, but at the start of 2020, hopping on a plane to Tokyo, shaking hands with hundreds of fellow \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/2020-3d-printing-launches-applications-developments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, People --- ### [Remoticon Video: How To 3D Print Onto Fabric With Billie Ruben](https://3dprintingtoday.com/remoticon-video-how-to-3d-print-onto-fabric-with-billie-ruben-2/) **Published:** December 24, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **We’re impressed to see the continued flow of new and interesting ways to utilize 3D printing despite its years in the hacker limelight. At the 2020 Hackaday Remoticon \[Billie Ruben\] came to us from across the sea to demonstrate how to use 3D printing and fabric, or other flexible materials, to fabricate new and interesting creations.** > > . > > Check out her workshop below, and read on for more detail about what you’ll find. > > . > > The workshop is divided into two parts, a hands-on portion where participants execute a fabric print at home on their own printer, and a lecture while the printers whirr away describing ways this technique can be used to produce strong, flexible structures. The technique described in the hands on portion can be clumsily summarized as “print a few layers, add the flexible material, then resume the printing process”. > > . > > Of course the actual explanation and discussion of how to know when to insert the material, configure your slicer, and select material is significantly more complex! For the entire process make sure to follow along with \[Billie\]’s clear instructions in the video. The lecture portion of the workshop was a whirlwind tour of the ways which embedded materials can be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/18/remoticon-video-how-to-3d-print-onto-fabric-with-billie-ruben/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Maker Movement, People --- ### [NASA wants to build a lunar base by 2030. Could 3D printing with moon dust be the answer?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nasa-wants-to-build-a-lunar-base-by-2030-could-3d-printing-with-moon-dust-be-the-answer-2/) **Published:** December 24, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The last time a person stepped foot on the moon was 1972. Now, the moon is back on NASA’s space agenda. This time around the agency isn’t just visiting — it’s planning to stay.** > > . > > With its Artemis missions starting next year, NASA aims to have astronauts on the moon in 2024 and anticipates a permanent lunar base by the end of the decade. > > . > > This would be the first habitat ever constructed on an extraterrestrial surface, and the challenges are unprecedented. Sending a large quantity of construction materials to the moon would be expensive and time-consuming. But Texas-based startup ICON says it has a sci-fi solution — 3D printing a lunar base from moon dust. > > . > > ICON is working with NASA to develop technology that can turn moon dust into a concrete-like material, says co-founder and CEO Jason Ballard. Moon dust , also known as lunar regolith, is the sand-like topsoil that covers the moon’s surface, formed from minerals and tiny shards of glass created over millions of years as meteoroids hit the moon. It’s sharp, abrasive, and extremely clingy — the Apollo astronauts found it stuck to everything, including their space suits. There’s plenty of it, which means there’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/style/article/3d-print-lunar-base-moon-dust-spc-intl/index.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Construction --- ### [3D printing boats is becoming standard practice](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-boats-is-becoming-standard-practice-3/) **Published:** December 22, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > A **new project just published by Emil Johansson, Research Scientist Additive Manufacturing at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, demonstrated a functional fully 3D printed boat (shown in the video above).** > > . > > This is the latest of a long string of projects that has shown how new large-format extrusion systems—either based on cartesian or multi-axis robotic architectures—are making the process of 3D printing boats a fairly standardized (or, at least, standardizable) practice. In this application case, the researchers tested a 3D printed motorboat on the Swedish west coast in the middle of December, while live-streaming the event. The 3D printed boat handled the water perfectly. > > . > > “This is the pinnacle of a remarkable collaborative effort,” Johansson said. “Printing a boat is something my colleagues Lenny Tönnäng, Jan Johansson and I at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have dreamt of for many years. Together with an innovative team at Cipax and Pioner boats, led by Dag Eirik Thomassen and Lars Haugli, we decided to make it happen.” In this case, the boat itself was 3D printed in one piece using industrial robot based additive manufacturing, a technology that the researchers have been working on with Anders Spaak at ABB for several years. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-printing-boats-is-becoming-standard-practice/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Printing Services, Automotive, Maritime Video, Video --- ### [Kamp C completes two-storey house 3D-printed in one piece](https://3dprintingtoday.com/kamp-c-completes-two-storey-house-3d-printed-in-one-piece-in-situ/) **Published:** December 22, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Kamp C, a centre for sustainability and innovation in construction, has built what it claims is the first house to be 3D-printed in one piece in Westerlo, Belgium .** > > . > > The house, which was printed on the largest 3D concrete printer in Europe, has two floors and was printed on-site in just three weeks. “What makes this house so unique, is that we printed it with a fixed 3D concrete printer,” Kamp C project manager Emiel Ascione said. “Other houses that were printed around the world only have one floor. In many cases, the components were printed in a factory and were assembled on-site. We, however, printed the entire building envelope in one piece on-site.” Kamp C’s house is eight metres tall and has a 90-square-metres floor area, the average size of the terraced houses in the same area. Bringing the large printer onsite to print the house was “very easy,” said project manager Marijke Aerts. “It takes one day to build it \[the printer\] up and another day to replace it after the work has been done,” Aerts told Dezeen. “It works a little bit the same way as placing a mobile crane on a construction site.” “By printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dezeen.com](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/12/22/kamp-c-completes-two-storey-house-3d-printed-one-piece-onsite/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Architecture --- ### [Fletcher Free Library installs 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fletcher-free-library-installs-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The Fletcher Free Library in Burlington has something new to offer it’s visitors, and we don’t mean up and coming titles.** (WCAX) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – > > . > > The Fletcher Free Library in Burlington has something new to offer it’s visitors, and we don’t mean up and coming titles. The library recently installed a 3D printer available for anyone to use. Thanks to grants and funds from Friends of the Fletcher Free Library, the printer was supposed to be installed before the pandemic. While there were delays, it’s now installed. All users have to do is build a file, send it in, and the library staff will print it. It’s livestreamed on YouTube, or you can watch from outside the library through the glass. Library staff will give you a set date and time when your project will be printed. Staff say it’s perfect for printing things like guitar picks, book stands, or hooks. “It’s really exciting because it’s a way for people to understand that designing something three-dimensionally is not that hard. And printing it out is not that hard and it’s such a great engineering activity for kids to learn too,” says Mary Danko of the Fletcher Free Library. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wcax.com](https://www.wcax.com/2020/12/19/fletcher-free-library-installs-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists --- ### [Divergent 3D Looks to Revolutionize Auto Industry With 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/divergent-3d-looks-to-revolutionize-auto-industry-with-3d-printing-3/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The manufacturing startup Divergent 3D is looking to expand the use of 3D printing technology to reduce the cost of designing, producing, and fully assembling vehicles while going green at the same time.** > > . > > Kevin Czinger, CEO and lead inventor at the company, declared that the use of printing will slash production expenses for major automotive companies and create more efficient vehicles. “By doing what we’re doing, we’re massively lowering that cost of entry and giving people, say like AWS \[Amazon Web Services\] gives people access to tools and processing power and storage, we’re doing the same thing with design tools and production and assembly capacity,” he told Cheddar. The technology is able to convert powdered metal into car frames, suspensions, and subframes by heating it to nearly the melting point, then shaping it with a low powered laser. The company created the world’s first 3D printed car, the Divergent Blade, back in 2015 and this year, the Czinger 21c made its debut. Beyond lowering costs, the draw for 3D printing automobiles, according to the CEO, is the ability to produce various types of structures simultaneously as well as having a lower carbon footprint. “If you really look at the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at cheddar.com](https://cheddar.com/media/divergent-3d-looks-to-revolutionize-auto-industry-with-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Design / Engineering, People --- ### [Introduction to metal 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/introduction-to-metal-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **SLM & DMLS: what’s the difference? Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) are two metal additive manufacturing processes that belong to the powder bed fusion 3D printing family.** > > . > > The two technologies have a lot of similarities: both use a laser to scan and selectively fuse (or melt) the metal powder particles, bonding them together and building a part layer-by-layer. Also, the materials used in both processes are metals that come in a granular form. The differences between SLM and DMLS come down to the fundamentals of the particle bonding process (and also patents): SLM uses metal powders with a single melting temperature and fully melts the particles, while in DMLS the powder is composed of materials with variable melting points that fuse on a molecular level at elevated temperatures. Essentially: SLM produces parts from a single metal , while DMLS produces parts from metal alloys . Both SLM and DMLS are used in industrial applications to create end-use engineering products. In this article, we use the term metal 3D printing to refer to both processes in general and we describe the basic mechanisms of the fabrication process that are necessary for engineers and designers to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dhubs.com](https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/introduction-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Growth, Materials, Metal, Technology --- ### [How 3D Printing Is Scaling Up COVID-19 Protection](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-is-scaling-up-covid-19-protection-3/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The Veteran’s Health Administration 3D printing initiative is expanding to include more on-site 3D printing capabilities. In times of emergency, 3D printers can quickly create life-saving products while larger-scale manufacturers catch up.** > > . > > To respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the VHA, FDA, and NIH partnered to harness the community of 3D print manufacturers. In an ongoing effort to make health care more personalized, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is turning its attention to 3D printing. Earlier this month, the VHA announced a new partnership with 3D Systems. The company, which engineers, manufactures, and sells 3D printers, will help the VHA build out its in-house 3D printing capacity. According to the press release, the company will offer up machines and software, help install a quality management system, and train VHA staff in becoming compliant medical device manufacturers.1 “Point-of-care 3D printing is about \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.verywellhealth.com](https://www.verywellhealth.com/va-covid-19-3d-printing-5088378) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Medical --- ### [3D Printed Racing Parts Help Win Indy 500](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-racing-parts-help-win-indy-500/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) driver Takuma Sato is the 2020 Indianapolis 500 Champion. To compete for wins in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES requires constant performance and safety based modifications to the car.** > > . > > 3D printing is used to quickly develop, fit, test and even race multiple parts for the car. It has allowed RLL to speed up and refine the entire process, for design, testing and production of race-ready performance parts and pit-use parts. > > . > > Using an MfgPro230 xS to revisit the brake system Racing in IndyCar is highly demanding on the brake system. The vehicles on track can regularly see temperatures reaching 900°C or higher, which must be cooled down before the next lap for maximum effectiveness. The brake system has ducts that force air into the rotors and calipers when running so the heat can be dissipated. The issue is when the car stops the brakes soak heat. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276296/3d-printed-racing-parts-help-win-indy-500/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Sports --- ### [3D Printing Market Outlook 2021: Low-Cost Desktop Material Extrusion (FDM, FFF)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-low-cost-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In this 2021 Market Outlook, Trends, and Competitive Landscape for the Desktop Material Extrusion Market, we’re going to take a helicopter view of the desktop material extrusion or Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM, FFF) market. The goal is to give you some idea of the mechanics and dynamics behind the market, an understanding of the material extrusion competitive landscape, and an overview of what’s happening in the value chain. We’ll have a general outlook of this segment for the next calendar year, 2021. We’ll look at the market, systems, and sales for each segment and make recommendations as well as predictions.** > > . > > General Overview > > . > > The desktop material extrusion market can be segmented into low-cost 3D printers, mid-market desktop 3D printers, and professional 3D printers. In this article, we’ll specifically examine low-cost machines before following up with mid-market and pro systems in subsequent articles. > > . > > Low-cost Systems > > . > > Low-cost systems from players such as Creality, Anet, Monopice, and XYZprinting are printers ranging from $150 to $800 that are often basic and available in kit form. Components are middling to low quality, and a lot of tweaking will typically have to be done by the user. Units will tend to be nonfunctional after 24 months \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276834/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-low-cost-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Market Outlook 2021: Mid-Market Desktop Material Extrusion (FDM, FFF)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-mid-market-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In this 2021 Market Outlook, Trends, and Competitive Landscape for the Desktop Material Extrusion Market, we’re continuing our helicopter view of the desktop material extrusion or Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM, FFF) market. The goal is to give you some idea of the mechanics and dynamics behind the market, an understanding of the material extrusion competitive landscape, and an overview of what’s happening in the value chain. We’ll have a general outlook of this segment for the next calendar year, 2021. We’ll look at the market, systems, and sales for each segment and make recommendations as well as predictions.** > > . > > General Overview > > . > > The desktop material extrusion market can be segmented into low-cost 3D printers, mid-market desktop 3D printers, and pro 3D printers. In this article, we’ll specifically examine mid-market machines before publishing a follow-up article dedicated to pro systems, which will include a look at material trends and overall market developments for the desktop FDM/FFF segment. > > . > > Mid-market Desktop 3D Printers > > . > > This segment has desktop 3D printers that are from $800 to $2,000 in price. More quality, more features, more longevity, fewer technical issues, and more integration with software is to be expected here. A better overall experience and better support is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276923/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-mid-market-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Market Outlook 2021: Pro Desktop Material Extrusion (FDM, FFF)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-pro-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In this 2021 Market Outlook, Trends, and Competitive Landscape for the Desktop Material Extrusion Market, we’re continuing a helicopter view of the desktop material extrusion or Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM, FFF) market. The goal is to give you some idea of the mechanics and dynamics behind the market, an understanding of the material extrusion competitive landscape, and an overview of what’s happening in the value chain. We’ll have a general outlook of this segment for the next calendar year, 2021. We’ll look at the market, systems, and sales for each segment and make recommendations as well as predictions.** > > . > > General Overview > > . > > The desktop material extrusion market can be segmented into low-cost 3D printers, mid-market desktop 3D printers, and pro 3D printers. We’ve already taken a look at low-cost and mid-market machines . In this article, we’ll round the topic off with pro systems. > > . > > Pro Desktop Printers > > . > > Pro systems are feature-rich printers that have tight integration with software and materials settings. Excellent user experiences and support are required in this segment. They need to work well straight out of the box and have features and performance while being reliable above all. Market Players are sometimes regional but often limited to global \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276924/3d-printing-market-outlook-2021-pro-desktop-material-extrusion-fdm-fff/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [This 3D Printer Will Change the Way You Think](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-3d-printer-will-change-the-way-you-think-3/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **It wasn’t so long ago that 3D printing was a totally foreign concept to the layman, a mechanism so high tech it was reserved for labs, scientists and fancy manufacturers only. Fast forward and 3D printing has become a mainstream practice, a gadget available to anyone wanting to bring their concepts to life.** > > . > > Turning your ideas into tangible items will cost you, though, unless you have your own 3D printer . Hear us out: now a household item, it’s worth asking yourself why you’d live life on paper when you can have a three-dimensional printer at your fingertips. > > . > > Interested? > > . > > Enter the world of 3D printing with the powerful SparkMaker Original SLA 3D Printer Starter Bundle. Bring Your Creations to Life in Seconds Affordable and easy to use, this 3D printer produces smooth models using SLA and UV LCD resins. It might sound very techie and complicated, but it is really just as easy to use as a normal paper printer. This user-friendly 3D printer supports offline printing; to bring your ideas to life, simply insert your SD card with the pre-loaded design into the machine and hit print – it’s that easy. Within seconds, you’ll see your creation start \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.iflscience.com](https://www.iflscience.com/technology/this-3d-printer-will-change-the-way-you-think/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [4 Ways 3D Printing Is Changing Medical Implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/4-ways-3d-printing-is-changing-medical-implants/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing (AM) has been used to make medical implants for more than a decade now. 3D printing technology has allowed implant manufacturers to create complex geometries that copy the shape and function of natural bone, and to produce these items on an accelerated timeline. But additive manufacturing’s role in the medical field continues to develop and mature.** > > . > > In a recent issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine, we highlighted a number of 3D printed implant applications, ranging from devices used in successful, completed surgeries to research that will influence the next generation of medical devices. Our reporting shows that 3D printing is not just an alternative method for manufacturing hip cups and spine cages at scale; it is actually reshaping what implants can do, and how patients can be treated. Here are four ways that 3D printing is changing medical implants: Accelerating product development. 3D printing allows for the creation of new kinds of geometries, such as trabecular lattices to encourage bone in-growth on a given implant. The technology offers not only the capability to create and test these geometries, but to prototype them using the intended manufacturing process and to do so quickly. When the right design is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/4-ways-3d-printing-is-changing-medical-implants) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [A 10-second COVID-19 antibody test with 3D-printed high-performance sensors](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-10-second-covid-19-antibody-test-with-3d-printed-high-performance-sensors/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, have developed one of the fastest known COVID-19 antibody tests. The test results are available in 10 to 15 seconds and detect the presence of two of the antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.** > > . > > Such a quick and effective test could be a game-changer for controlling the spread of the pandemic. The breakthrough test would require a very small drop of blood from a fingertip (less than five microliters) to identify two antibodies of the virus: spike S1 protein and receptor binding domain (RBD). It can detect antibody concentrations at an extremely low level, one picomolar (0.15 nanograms per milliliter), through an electrochemical reaction within a handheld microfluidic device. > > . > > Results are sent almost immediately to a simple interface on a smart phone. The device can be cleaned (i.e. regenerated) within one minute using a special chemistry discovered by the researchers that allows multiple, successive readings from the same device. Researchers reveal fastest known COVID-19 antibody test with high sensitivity due to a unique, 3D printing technology and an electrochemical reaction. (Image: CMU) A simple yet elegant additive manufacturing technology \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nanowerk.com](https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news2/newsid=56907.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [A workshop in Spain is using 3D-printing tech to make 'fake' versions of ancient masterpieces](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-workshop-in-spain-is-using-3d-printing-tech-to-make-fake-versions-of-ancient-masterpieces-3/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Adam Lowe saunters between the works of classical art and antique sculpture littering his giant studio in the backstreets of Madrid. He stops at the sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharaoh Seti I — dead for 3,000 years, and whose stone coffin has been ravaged by time, the elements, and the modern humans who exhumed it and then put it on display.** > > . > > Lowe lays his hands on the surface, probing with his fingers into fragile grooves made by sculptors three millennia ago. “You’ve got absolutely perfect color, surface, and texture,” Lowe says in his refined English dialect. “This is really using technology at its limits.” > > . > > Because this artifact isn’t at risk from heavy-handed treatment by Lowe or anyone else. In fact, he and his team made it — a millimeter-accurate facsimile of the original, which survives under heavy protection from further decay at a museum in London. > > . > > Lowe is the director and founder of Factum Arte, a team that is astonishing the art world with its ability to make copies of works using 3D scanning and printing techniques that are the very definition of cutting edge. [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/factum-arte-spain-art-3d-printing-2020-12) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Archaeology & History, Art and Sculpture --- ### [3 Ways Additive Manufacturing Supports Federal Agencies](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-ways-additive-manufacturing-supports-federal-agencies/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **To say that additive manufacturing is a growing industry is an understatement. The industry is expected to grow to $35 billion by 2027.** > > . > > Already, advances in technology have reduced the size and cost of key additive components and the industry is on track for 14 percent growth year over year. Government support of additive manufacturing is also on the rise as agencies leverage this layer-by-layer approach to reduce turnaround times, improve operations and shore up supply chain security. > > . > > What Is Additive Manufacturing? Additive manufacturing, often known as 3D printing, is helping federal agencies build better, faster and smarter. Additive manufacturing leverages computer-aided design (CAD) software or integrated object scanners to create digital images of desired parts or products. Connected printing hardware then builds the desired object, layer by layer, effectively “adding” material bit by bit to create the finished product. Traditional manufacturing, meanwhile, uses the opposite approach — material is removed via processes like carving, machining or milling to produce the end result. This creates a twofold concern: Some material is inevitably wasted during the process, and the output object isn’t fully optimized. Consider a car door. Traditional manufacturing processes have largely automated the creation of these parts: Component \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at fedtechmagazine.com](https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2020/12/3-ways-additive-manufacturing-supports-federal-agencies-perfcon) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [YouTuber 3D prints life-size model of DJI’s FPV drone from images](https://3dprintingtoday.com/youtuber-3d-prints-life-size-model-of-djis-fpv-drone-from-images-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **YouTuber DronesGator has managed to impressively 3D print DJI’s upcoming FPV drone by taking measurements from leaked images. The video goes in-depth into measuring, modeling, printing, and painting the drone to match the images we have seen of it. The DJI FPV drone has been leaked many times over the last few months in images and videos. It even made its way onto the FCC database.** > > . > > One thing we haven’t seen before is someone making their own life-size one. > > . > > In the first part of the video, Paul goes through the measuring and modeling process of creating the drone. He used the FPV goggles, which appears to be the same size as the current ones, to measure the drone’s length, width, and diagonal length. From this, Paul was able to roughly estimate the rest of the drone’s size and the components to create a somewhat accurate drawing of it. From this drawing, he created a 3D model of the drone, which looks to be pretty close to the real thing. It’s amazing to see the amount of detail that was pulled out of a few images. Once the modeling process was complete, Paul moved onto 3D printing the drone. To \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at dronedj.com](https://dronedj.com/2020/12/23/youtuber-3d-prints-life-size-model-of-djis-fpv-drone-from-images/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Models, Maker Movement, People --- ### [Aprecia and Battelle Partner on 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aprecia-and-battelle-partner-on-3d-printed-pharmaceuticals-5/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Aprecia is partnering with Battelle to accelerate and expand its advanced capabilities in 3DP pharmaceutical manufacturing. The collaboration will be focused on advancing 3DP equipment from clinical supply through commercial scale, while increasing manufacturing throughput and efficiency at every level.** > > . > > “Aprecia’s internal equipment design team and its current technology partners have established its global leadership in 3DP commercial scale manufacturing. The Aprecia leadership team is highly optimistic about combining its years of 3DP experience with the innovation and engineering talents of Battelle,” said Aprecia CEO, Chris Gilmore. “We believe this partnership will have long-term impact on Aprecia’s ability to solve medication design challenges that will offer significant benefits to patients across multiple therapeutic categories.” > > . > > “Additive manufacturing (3DP) is expanding rapidly and across many industries. Aprecia has invested the time and resources necessary to become the leader in 3DP pharmaceutical manufacturing,” said Sanj Pai, Vice President and General Manager of Battelle’s Health business. “We envision great opportunities in leveraging Aprecia equipment platforms and intellectual property to best serve the pharmaceutical industry.” For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printing in the Medical and Dental Industry 2019 – 2029 . Founded in 2003, Aprecia received \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22694/aprecia-and-battelle-partner-on-3d-printed-pharmaceuticals) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical, Prosthetics --- ### [Best 3D printer under $500 in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printer-under-500-in-2021/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **So, you want to get started with a 3D printer? Congratulations. It’s not an overstatement to say that 3D printing changed my life. It opened up the possibility of making custom physical objects to meet my own specific needs. It got me comfortable building in the workshop and helped me create solutions I use every day.** > > . > > Also: Everything you need to know about 3D printing and its impact on your business But getting started can be daunting. What printer should you get? How much should you spend? Should you get SLA (resin) or FDM (filament)? This article is designed to break through those questions. Let’s start with the resin vs. filament discussion. I recommend resin printers to people who want to produce small items of fine detail. Miniature gamers are a massive market for these, as are model railroaders and modelers of all kinds. Print quality can be exceptional, but they create more mess, smell a bit more, and require careful post-processing and management of somewhat toxic liquids. 3D printing discovery series Whether you’re new to 3D printing or an old hand, ZDNet’s 3D Printing Discovery Series will help you understand and get the most out of this amazing, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-3d-printer-under-500-for-beginners/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Control Theory Spellcasting Banishes The 3D Printing Ghosts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/control-theory-spellcasting-banishes-the-3d-printing-ghosts-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **It seems as though we still can’t hit the ceiling on better control schemes for 3D Printers. Input Shaping is the latest technique to land on our radar, a form of resonance compensation that all but eliminates the ghosting (aka: vertical ringing) artifacts we see on the walls of printed parts. While the technique has been around for decades, only recently did \[Dmitry Butyugin\] both apply it to 3D printer control and merge their hard work into the open source firmware package Klipper.** > > . > > Once tuned, the results are simply astonishing–especially since this scheme can augment the print quality of even the most budget printer. A Split A/B Test with and without Klipper’s Input Shaping feature courtesy of \[@LukesLaboratory\] > > . > > Assuming your 3D printer isn’t infinitely stiff, when your nozzle moves from point to point or changes direction, it vibrates in response to having its speed altered. The result is that the nozzle wobbles along the ideal path it’s trying to track. The result is ghosting , an aesthetic blemish that looks like vertical waves on the sides of your printed part. Input Shaping is a feed-forward controls technique for cancelling the mechanical vibrations that create ghosting. The idea is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/24/control-theory-spellcasting-banishes-the-3d-printing-ghosts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, People, Software --- ### [Exclusive: Chromatic 3D Materials presents the era of polyurethane 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exclusive-chromatic-3d-materials-presents-the-era-of-polyurethane-3d-printing-3/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **While covering the global additive manufacturing industry, we occasionally run into startup companies working on technologies that may seem marginal but have a huge potential. It’s not just about having a good idea, as much as about finding true manufacturing pain points—which is not nearly as easy as it sounds—and, more importantly, having the know-how to address them.** > > . > > Chromatic 3D Materials ‘ work with extrusion of thermosets, polyurethanes in particular, is a perfect example. The ability to proficiently, and cost-effectively, 3D print one of the world’s most used materials will open an enormous opportunity. > > . > > And one of the best parts of C3DM’s approach is that this opportunity could be exploited by every one of the many extrusion 3D printer manufacturers around the world. > > . > > The company’s approach is materials- and software-based, and hardware agnostic. Chromatic 3D Materials’ FlexTune™ 3D Printed Polyurethanes are a range of rubber elastomers that offer both high-performance and high flexibility, with almost endless potential applications, from automotive to consumer products. CEO Cora Leibig founded the company back in 2016, building on a 20-year career in the materials industry. At Dow Chemical she worked in corporate R&D and polyurethanes-specific R&D for a decade. “For a new technology \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/exclusive-chromatic-3d-materials-presents-the-era-of-polyurethane-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [GM Opens 3D Printing Center for Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/gm-opens-3d-printing-center-for-parts-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **General Motors recently opened its new, 15,000-square-foot Additive Industrialization Center (AIC), dedicated to 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. The AIC is the capstone of GM’s expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the last several years.** > > . > > “The core component of GM’s transformation is becoming a more agile, innovative company, and 3D printing will play a critical role in that mission,” says Audley Brown, GM director of additive design and materials engineering. “Compared to traditional processes, 3D printing can produce parts in a matter of days versus weeks or months, at a significantly lower cost.” > > . > > The comprehensive facility includes 24 3D printers, which create polymer and metal parts. GM’s additive design and manufacturing team uses a number of processes at the AIC, including selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, Multi-Jet Fusion and fused deposition modeling. The AIC is intended to validate additive technologies and applications, with frequent pivots to evolving additive machinery and equipment. GM Ventures and GM R&D are collaborative partners with the AIC, to adopt accelerated product development and tooling. Earlier this year, GM shared how 3D printing played a critical role in the company’s transition from making vehicles to medical devices in a matter \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forconstructionpros.com](https://www.forconstructionpros.com/construction-technology/news/21207900/general-motors-company-gm-opens-3d-printing-center) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [High-resolution 3D printing in seconds](https://3dprintingtoday.com/high-resolution-3d-printing-in-seconds-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In the Star Trek universe, devices called replicators can manifest solid matter in seconds. Thanks to advances in materials science, these science-fiction devices might be closer to reality than we think.** > > . > > A type of 3D printing called volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM) uses light to rapidly solidify an object in a volume of a liquid precursor. Writing in Nature , Regehly et al. 1 report an advance in VAM that allows solid objects to be printed with a feature resolution of up to 25 micrometres and a solidification rate of up to 55 cubic millimetres per second. The authors call this process xolography because it uses two crossing (x) light beams of different wavelengths to solidify a whole object ( holos is the Greek word for whole). > > . > > Read the paper: Xolography for linear volumetric 3D printing Conventional 3D printers have gantries that manoeuvre either the printheads or the printed object in three orthogonal directions to orient the printer’s nozzle to the next position to deposit material. However, the fastest 3D printers use light to induce the polymerization of an entire layer of a liquid starting material at a time, thereby allowing solid objects to be drawn out from the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nature.com](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03543-3) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Is Biohacking The Future Of Skincare?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/is-biohacking-the-future-of-skincare-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **From 3D skin printers to digital twins, skin health specialist and biohacking enthusiast, Jasmina Vico, makes her predictions over the future of skincare.** > > . > > When it comes to skincare, Croatian-born, London-based skin health specialist Jasmina Vico insists on taking a holistic approach. Using skin as an indicator for what’s happening inside the body and vice versa, when treating someone Vico looks at gut health , sleeping patterns, stress levels, micronutrient intake, overall diet, and stress levels, which she combines with her bespoke laser treatments, needling, LED facials, and gentle acid peels. > > . > > “There are no quick fixes — only continuous care — and the investment should be long term,” she warns. It’s an approach that has earnt her a cult following, including make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench, actors Killing Eve ’s Jodie Comer and The Crown ’s Claire Foy, and model Shanina Shaik. With a belief in the power of prevention and a keen interest in biohacking, Vico imagines a future where we will be able to hack our own bodies with the help of science and advanced technologies in order to prolong our lifespan — tracking our sleep patterns, monitoring our gut health and even printing our own skin. Here, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.vogue.co.uk](https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/jasmina-vico-interview) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, People --- ### [Japanese Shop Sells Hyperrealistic 3D-printed Face Masks](https://3dprintingtoday.com/japanese-shop-sells-hyperrealistic-3d-printed-face-masks-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As if 2020 wasn’t weird enough, a Japanese company is now selling hyper-realistic 3D-printed masks that allow you to practically wear someone else’s face. Kamenya Omote, a Tokyo-based shop that sells artistic masks for parties and film and theater productions, has started producing three-dimensional face masks that model the features of a stranger’s face. The masks are frighteningly realistic, with only two details giving them away — the printed eyes and lips don’t move.** > > . > > The shop’s owner, Shuhei Okawara, says that he received headshots from over 100 applicants who were interested in modeling for the masks when he first launched the project in October. He eventually picked one person and paid her 40,000 yen (~$385) for her portrait. Shuhei Okawara holding a 3D-mask of his face The shop will start offering the masks for sale in Spring of 2021 for 98,000 yen (~$950) apiece. Okawara predicts that the masks will be popular, based on the high demand thus far. The first model, based on his face, is currently available for pre-order on Kamenya Omote’s website for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hyperallergic.com](https://hyperallergic.com/610180/japanese-shop-sells-hyperrealistic-3d-printed-face-masks/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Metal 3D Printing Roughness Reduced by 80% Using Dual Laser Technique](https://3dprintingtoday.com/metal-3d-printing-roughness-reduced-by-80-using-dual-laser-technique-3/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Lars Vanmunster, a student at KU Leuven, has developed a process for refining the surface finish of metal parts 3D printed using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The technique relies on the application of a second, pulsed laser to reduce roughness by 80 percent. The project was so inspired that it resulted in award granted to Vanmunster’s work.** > > . > > Due to the spattering of powder particles during the print process, small bumps form on parts that result in a rough finish . In turn, the part must be removed from the printer and finished using such techniques as grinding and polishing. While in some cases, such as orthopedic implants , a rough surface may be beneficial, this is not the case for the majority of parts that must be further processed upon printing to meet final specifications. This post-processing is time intensive and costly and, in some cases, can be the factor that makes or breaks the decision to use 3D printing for a given component. > > . > > A variety of methods have been developed to address surface finish of metal parts during the build process. These include mechanical machining, laser ablation and etching, electrochemical machining and more. Among the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277023/metal-3d-printing-roughness-reduced-by-80-using-dual-laser-technique/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Military --- ### [One-off Toyota GR Supra Sport Top Features 3D Printed Roof](https://3dprintingtoday.com/one-off-toyota-gr-supra-sport-top-features-3d-printed-roof-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Paying any homage to the past, Toyota has created a one-off replica of the 1990s Supra for the online-only SEMA Show, SEMA360 . The Toyota GR Supra Sport Top built-off of last year’s GR Supra Heritage Edition by deploying 3D printing to create a removable roof.** > > . > > “We had such a great response to the Heritage Edition last year,” said Ed Laukes, Group Vice President of Toyota Marketing, “I asked the guys at our Motorsports Garage if we could take the Heritage Edition to the next level and make a Supra with that removable roof everyone remembers from the MKIV?’” A good deal of the Supra’s notability comes from the Fast and Furious franchise, as the fourth-generation Supra became the modded star of drag races during a time when imports were at their most popular for racing aficionados. 2019’s version of the vehicle added a few elements to the existing fifth-generation GR Supra that echoed the fourth gen, such as rounded taillights and the basket-handle spoiler. 3D printed roof panels prior to painting and finishing. Image courtesy of Toyota. This year’s edition added a new feature: a removable roof. The video below explains how the design team came about 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277050/one-off-toyota-gr-supra-sport-top-features-3d-printed-roof/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Pet Prosthetics Get a Boost From 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pet-prosthetics-get-a-boost-from-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **New modeling software is helping animal health experts develop more customizable prosthetics for pets with missing limbs. Still, not all legs are created equal.** > > . > > Consider the three-legged dog. Maybe you own one, or have seen them in the park or in any of the billions of Dodo videos about them. Lopsided yet resilient, they evoke a kind of fawning sympathy from us humans that’s unmatched by the typical quadruped canine. “People are drawn to specially abled pets,” says Rene Agredano, a cofounder of the pet-amputation support website Tripawds. > > . > > “I think the attraction is that we just want to help them. We just want to make sure that they are given an equal chance at having a happy life.” More and more, that desire to help manifests as prosthetics, especially in cases where the animal has lost more than one limb. Pets with artificial limbs have become a whole genre of feel-good videos of their own. A cat with bionic hind legs. A tortoise with wheels . The clips make the rounds on Facebook, where they add a smidge of feel-good optimism to the otherwise dour deluge that is your newsfeed. 3D printing has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wired.com](https://www.wired.com/story/pet-prosthetics-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Prosthetics --- ### [Porsche Is 3D-Printing Parts For Its Electric Drivetrain](https://3dprintingtoday.com/porsche-is-3d-printing-parts-for-its-electric-drivetrain-2/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Back when you were in high school, shop class was filled with woodworking tools, lathes, drill presses, and maybe the occasional welder. Nowadays, a well-funded school will teach kids how to use alien technology and act like it’s nothing.** > > . > > From CNC routers to laser cutters and 3D printers, the once basic engineering technology is now moving toward the future before our very eyes. > > . > > Porsche is a company that embraces 3D-printing as a manufacturing tool for real metal parts. Were not sure if this has been done before in the auto industry but we think it’s worth looking into. The parts involved in this new process are mainly the outer housings for electric-drive components and hardware. Using this technique, Porsche has made everything lighter, stronger, and more durable. Image: Porsche Media Electric Drive Housing The rear-end of an electric car is very similar to that of a gas-powered car believe it or not. An electric drive unit looks like a big beefier version of the Ford 9-inch you have in your old Camaro . Even though the Taycan , Porsche’s only all-electric car, is more technologically advanced than other EVs , there is always room \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.torquenews.com](https://www.torquenews.com/9900/porsche-3d-printing-parts-their-electric-drivetrain) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Regulations For 3D Printing – Analysis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/regulations-for-3d-printing-analysis/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **By Ambika Khanna\* 3D printing (3DP), a critical emerging technology, has come into the limelight in the last decade. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, bio-medicine, aviation and automobiles have rapidly adopted 3D printing. Space agencies such as NASA and India’s ISRO have been using 3DP components in spacecrafts. Its use is becoming so pervasive, that the 3DP industry is expected to grow dramatically from $9.9 billion in 2018 to $42.9 billion by 2025.\[1\]** > > . > > However, in spite of its huge potential and significance for the digital economy, there is no global policy on 3DP. While it has mostly escaped relevant regulation in countries such as India, in some countries the regulation is centered only around singular sectors such as medical devices. Now, industries across the board and round the world are looking at 3DP to define the future of technology, and governments must focus their attention on regulating 3DP as a whole, and sector-wise wherever the need arises. This is especially relevant as different countries are at different stages of adoption of 3D technology, greatly varying from sector to sector. The countries leading in the implementation and regulation of 3DP are China, the U.S. and the EU. China, has been working \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurasiareview.com](https://www.eurasiareview.com/24122020-regulations-for-3d-printing-analysis/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ### [RIZE Announces 2XC 3D Printer as Fifth UL GREENGUARD-Certified Product](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rize-announces-2xc-3d-printer-as-fifth-ul-greenguard-certified-product/) **Published:** December 28, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Early this summer, RIZE, Inc. debuted its professional desktop RIZE 2XC, an adaptive 3D printer developed collaboratively with South Korean 3D printer manufacturer Sindoh as part of the RIZIUM Alliance that’s working to drive safer, more sustainable 3D printing.** > > . > > This is something RIZE takes very seriously, as RIZE President and CEO Andy Kalambi previously told me that the company’s zero-emission 3D printers are “purpose built” for safety. Now, the company has announced that the RIZE 2XC has received UL GREENGUARD Certification for safety and sustainability, which is based on the ANSI/CAN/UL 2904, “Standard Method for Testing and Assessing Particle and Chemical Emissions from 3D Printers.” According to a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Chemical Insights, a Research Institute of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) from desktop 3D printers are compromising the indoor air quality for, and the health of, millions of employees, students, and patients who work near 3D printers in factories, hospitals, schools, and offices. But products that are GREENGUARD Certified, like the RIZE 2XC, have been scientifically proven to meet extremely exacting chemical emissions standards, which means they can be used indoors without causing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276931/rize-announces-2xc-3d-printer-is-its-fifth-ul-greenguard-certified-product/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Market Competitive Dynamics & Global Outlook 2020-2027](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-market-competitive-dynamics-global-outlook-2020-2027/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The ‘ 3D Printing Market ‘ research report is the latest addition by SMI that elucidates relevant market and competitive insights as well as regional and consumer information. In a nutshell, the research study covers every pivotal aspect of this business sphere that influences the existing trends, profitability position, market share, market size, regional valuation, and business expansion of key players in the market.** > > . > > The market size is predicted to witness enormous growth projections from 2020 to 2027. The notable factors are expected to contribute to the growth of the market during the forecast period. The latest research report on the 3D Printing market organizes updates pertaining to the growth catalysts, challenges, and opportunities that will define the industry growth over the forecast duration. Get a Sample Copy of this Report @ https://www.stratagemmarketinsights.com/sample/3099 This comprehensive research presentation encompasses a systematically detailed overview of ongoing market developments and milestone achievements. This detailed market research presentation on the global Market categorically hovers over unraveling discerning market details that play crucial roles in growth enhancement pertaining to the global 3D Printing market. Major player dominating the 3D Printing market are 3D Systems, Arcam, Autodesk, Stratasys, ExOne, Hoganas, Optomec Segmental Analysi s: The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at lionlowdown.com](https://lionlowdown.com/news/531956/3d-printing-market-competitive-dynamics-global-outlook-2020-2027/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News --- ### [Riding the Rails with Wabtec into the 21st Century with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/riding-the-rails-with-wabtec-into-the-21st-century-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Rail transportation is key to our global infrastructure and, in some ways, could be the future of that infrastructure in the face of climate collapse.** > > . > > For those reasons, it’s crucial that the rail industry stay ahead of the curve in terms of adopting new, potentially leaner manufacturing technologies. Among the businesses that is crucial to that industry adoption is the Wabtec Corporation , who has become an early adopter of 3D printing for the manufacturing of end parts for trains. To learn more, we spoke to Jennifer Coyne, Wabtec’s global additive manufacturing (AM) leader. With a market cap of $13.96 billion, Wabtec ( NYSE: WAB ) is a maker of locomotives, as well as freight and passenger transit solutions. The firm has its roots in the Westinghouse Brake Company (WABCO), founded in 1869. After a long history as WABCO, Wabtec was eventually founded as its own company in 1999, with the merger of WABCO and MotivePower, and had its next big corporate move in 2019, when it merged with GE Transportation . As it enters a new era in rail manufacturing, Wabtec has begun producing locomotives with up to 4,000 horsepower (3 MW) and explores fully electric trains, as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277129/riding-the-rails-with-wabtec-into-the-21st-century-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Railroads and Railways --- ### [Southern Virginia to Open $25.5M Manufacturing Center with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/southern-virginia-to-open-25-5m-manufacturing-center-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Ground was just broken for a new facility in Southern Virginia. The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) will be a 51,250-square-foot site meant to allow manufacturing companies to grow and bring business to the region.** > > . > > Funded by the state of Virginia and the Danville Regional Foundation, the $25.5 million project will be located on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and will feature 3D printing, among other manufacturing technologies. With the press release announcing the groundbreaking of the project, numerous representatives spoke about the need to develop Southern Virginia economically, while encouraging the development of new manufacturing technologies. The CMA represents the state’s desire to improve the manufacturing ecosystem of Southern Virginia using facilities that will make it possible for new businesses to begin operating while they establish more extensive factories of their own. “Southern Virginia is a top location for advanced manufacturers from across the globe, and the Center for Manufacturing Advancement will undoubtedly help attract more of them to the region,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “This state-of-the-art facility will play an important role in driving economic development and innovation in Virginia, while also helping the existing Danville-Pittsylvania business community grow and thrive.” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277097/southern-virginia-to-open-25-5m-manufacturing-center-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Design / Engineering, Education and Research --- ### [#50 Additive Insight: Looking back at the biggest 3D printing developments of 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/50-additive-insight-looking-back-at-the-biggest-3d-printing-developments-of-2020/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **For 2020’s last episode of Additive Insight (and our 50th episode to date), TCT editors Laura Griffiths and Sam Davies gather around the virtual mic for a round up of the year’s biggest 3D printing stories.** > > . > > We reflect on exclusive interviews with industry leaders, significant launches and the impact of COVID-19 on the perception of additive manufacturing. For a month by month rundown of the year’s must-read stories, visit Sam’s roundup of 2020’s biggest 3D printing launches, applications and industry developments. Then, head over to our 2021 preview feature for conversations with those additive manufacturing companies with big things planned for next year. You can enjoy the show in any of the ways listed below. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Subscribe or listen directly on Stitcher [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/podcast/50-additive-insight-3d-printing-developments-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Porsche unveils new electric drive housing from 3D printing and additive manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/porsche-unveils-new-electric-drive-housing-from-3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Porsche has unveiled its first-ever electric drive housing created entirely using 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology.** > > . > > According to the German carmaker, 3D printing and its latest additive laser fusion process are opening new possibilities in creating high-stress components for low-volume series production. “This proves that additive manufacturing with all its advantages is also suitable for larger and highly-stressed components in electric sports cars,” says Falk Heilfort, Project Manager in the Powertrain Advance Development department at Porsche Development Centre in Weissach. Porsche’s 3D-printed drive housing is 10-percent lighter than a similar part created using traditional casting techniques. It benefits from unique lattice structuring in high-stress areas that only became possible due to 3D printing, added Porsche, so this new component is also 100-percent stiffer than before. “Our goal was to develop an electric drive with the potential for additive manufacturing, at the same time integrating as many functions and parts as possible in the drive housing, saving weight and optimizing the structure,” added Heilfort. This particular electric drive unit is for the front axle of an electric sports car. Is Porsche talking about an extreme version of the Taycan ? Hard to say, but Porsche said it could find \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.slashgear.com](https://www.slashgear.com/porsche-unveils-new-electric-drive-housing-from-3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing-29652786/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Can 3D printing revolutionise construction?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/can-3d-printing-revolutionise-construction/) **Published:** December 29, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Can 3D printing revolutionise construction. Image credit: AdobeStock By now you’ve probably heard about the process of 3D printing, right?** > > . > > 3D printers are available on many websites around the world, and they range in price, from a cheap 3D printer you can keep on a desk, to huge, industrial models that can have a very impressive printing size. But 3D printers have also penetrated the world of construction, and can now print affordable and beautiful homes, which is a one more step in the direction of solving the housing crisis worldwide. How does it work? A construction 3D printer works according to the same principle as other FDM 3D printers. It has a very stable and rigid frame that supports the nozzle, which moves along this frame and lays the filament in thin layers, until the model is complete. The construction printer does this on a larger scale and uses concrete compounds as a filament. Some construction 3D printers also use a slightly different configuration. In this alternative solution, the nozzle is supported by a ‘handle’ that is supported by a single foothold. It spins around its axis and the nozzle is protruded to the necessary length. These printers \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.australiantimes.co.uk](https://www.australiantimes.co.uk/technology/can-3d-printing-revolutionise-construction/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Is the more expensive Phrozen 4K worth buying over the Sonic Mini 4K?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/is-the-more-expensive-phrozen-4k-worth-buying-over-the-sonic-mini-4k/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Far more affordable Mono screen is still fast Smaller footprint Slightly smaller build volume Less accurate The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is designed for the hobbyist or somebody who’s just getting into 3D printing.** > > . > > It isn’t as accurate as its bigger sibling, but the savings are significant. This is the printer to buy if you aren’t worried about commercial applications. Extreme accuracy One second layer time Extreme dimensional accuracy Good sized build plate Significantly more expensive than Mini If you are looking to use a 3D printer for highly detailed work such as dentistry or other commercial applications, this is a great place to start. It’s accurate and very fast. Phrozen has some of the best 3D printers , including the two at the core of this article, although they’re based on the same technology but aimed at very different markets. The Sonic Mini 4K is a high-speed resin 3D printer for the masses, while the bigger Sonic 4K is aimed directly at the commercial sector. Let’s see a run-down of the specs. Phrozen Sonic 4K vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K tech specs Print volume 5.2 x 2.9 x 7.8 inches 5.2 x 2.9 x 5.1 inches Print speed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/is-the-more-expensive-phrozen-4k-worth-buying-over-the-sonic-mini-4k/ar-BB1clMRE) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists --- ### [3D Printing 2021 Market Outlook: Pro Vat Polymerization Systems (SLA,DLP)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-2021-market-outlook-pro-vat-polymerization-systems-sladlp-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A cut above desktop systems, the pro market was always aimed at the sophisticated designer or consumer and small businesses.** > > . > > Increasingly, these systems are used for production in casual, series and volume manufacturing. Through prototypes, they are continually used by businesses, as well. They are used to make molds, lost wax casts for jewelry, dental parts, and hearing aids. Good at lots of tiny small smooth parts, these systems are finding their niche as a real productivity and manufacturing tool. At the same time, many are used by designers working from home or consumers that wish to explore more detailed, smoother prints. Custom jewelry shops and designers making small series of goods also use these systems a great deal. Slicker in design and software than material extrusion (FFF/FDM) systems, they do appeal to a different market, but plenty of businesses run both FDM and SLA. Support removal is a chore and resin prices are elevated when compared to other 3D printing materials, but these systems are not toys. They play a part of people’s businesses and are judged as such. Whereas, OEMs often claim that these systems can print end-use parts, this is often not done. On the whole, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276980/2021-market-outlook-pro-vat-polymerization-systems-sladlp/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies --- ### [2020’s Key COVID-19 3D Printing Stories](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2020s-key-covid-19-3d-printing-stories-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **2020 has been a really tough year…I know this is a major understatement, but I can’t think of a more succinct way to put it.** > > . > > According to the World Health Organization today, there are now over 76 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of the COVID-19 illness, with more than 1 million confirmed deaths. As offices, restaurants, schools, theaters, and more closed their doors, events around the world were postponed , cancelled , or switched to a new online format . Consumers snatched up face masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. Millions of people switched to a work from home (WFH) environment for the first time, if they were lucky enough to keep their jobs At the same time, we all struggled to comply with a new idea called “social distancing” and many watched helplessly as supply chains fought to keep going. But through it all, 3D printing has been a shining beacon in the dark. As Nexa3D CEO Avi Reichental put it in an interview , “The entire industry sprang into action in the early stages of the pandemic, manufacturing everything that the traditional supply chain was unable to provide because it was complex \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/277122/2020s-key-covid-19-3d-printing-stories/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** COVID-19, Medical --- ### [Interview: 3D Systems CEO says we'll see an explosion of parts designed for additive manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-3d-systems-ceo-says-well-see-an-explosion-of-parts-designed-for-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D Systems CEO Jeff Graves talks to TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths about materials science, the company’s new application-focused strategy, eliminating distractions, and how digital will play a key role in the transformation of manufacturing.** > > . > > TCT: What was it that appealed to you about the company and the additive manufacturing industry as a whole? JG: Well, it’s certainly a very exciting industry that I’ve followed for a long time. My attraction to the company was actually multi fold. One of them is I was educated in material science. That’s where I got all my all of my degrees and it dominated the first half of my career really developing new metal systems like titanium alloys and the processing of those materials. So, I’ve got a deep foundation in materials science, which I dearly love. I rose up through the ranks in engineering companies like General Electric, where I expanded responsibilities and operations and then finally running businesses. This is my fourth company as CEO. My desire has always been to lead not only an engineering rich company, and one that drives value from that, but one that was heavily involved in materials science. And you really can’t get \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/interview-3d-systems-ceo-says-explosion-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Commercial 3D Printers, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Stock Traders Buy High Volume of 3D Systems Put Options (NYSE:DDD)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stock-traders-buy-high-volume-of-3d-systems-put-options-nyseddd/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D Systems logo 3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday.** > > . > > Traders bought 7,451 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 954% compared to the typical daily volume of 707 put options. A number of analysts have recently issued reports on DDD shares. Berenberg Bank started coverage on shares of 3D Systems in a research note on Friday, October 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $8.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of 3D Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $11.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, December 15th. BidaskClub lowered shares of 3D Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. William Blair upgraded shares of 3D Systems from an “underperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 10th. Finally, ValuEngine lowered shares of 3D Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.modernreaders.com](https://www.modernreaders.com/news/2020/12/30/stock-traders-buy-high-volume-of-3d-systems-put-options-nyseddd.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Commercial 3D Printers, Companies, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Russia to advance additive manufacturing in 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/russia-to-advance-additive-manufacturing-in-2021/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Russian companies in the energy, aerospace, defence and shipping industries are developing 3D printing facilities and metal powders to accelerate the integration of the supply chain in 2021.** > > . > > Metal powders — typically alloys of aluminium, titanium, steel and copper, as well as nickel and cobalt in powder form — are increasingly being used in complex industrial applications to customise intricate components, reduce the weight of parts and streamline the production process. The development of metal powders available on the global 3D printing market accelerated in 2020 and processes are needed for their integration into production and supply chains in Russia, said Mikhail Turundaev, general director of Rusatom Additive Technologies (RusAT). For example, German additive manufacturing company EOS has about 100 3D printing systems operating in Russia and plans to add more in future. RusAT — a subsidiary of TVEL Fuel Company, which is part of Russian state-owned nuclear firm Rosatom — has opened its first Centre for Additive Technologies (Cat) at the site of the Moscow Polymetal Plant. The plant has installed 3D printers for producing metal powders, post-processing equipment and a product research lab to develop additive manufacturing technologies and demonstrate the possibilities of using additive technologies in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2173177-russia-to-advance-additive-manufacturing-in-2021) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal, Technology --- ### [Digital Health in India: Emerging Technologies (AI and 3D printing) [Podcast]](https://3dprintingtoday.com/digital-health-in-india-emerging-technologies-ai-and-3d-printing-podcast-3/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Dr. Milind Antani, Darren Punnen and Shreya Shenolikar of Nishith Desai Associates have analysed the key regulations applicable to the Indian pharma, medical device and health-tech industry in a multi-part podcast series.** > > . > > The series starts off with the basics of pharmaceutical and medical device regulation and subsequently delves deeper into the regulation of various aspects of the industry. Each episode begins with an overview of applicable regulation, how the regulation applies to the industry and ends by providing some practical inputs on how stakeholders should approach this space. Episode Introduction: In addition to common digital health tools such as e-pharmacies and telemedicine, India’s private sector is increasingly looking into emerging health-tech such as AI and 3D Printing. While these technologies are not specifically regulated as of yet, there is an ad-hoc regulatory framework that applies to them. At present, the biggest hurdle to the adoption of AI for healthcare purposes is the lack of infrastructure to maintain electronic health records. Nonetheless, there also various initiatives in the pipeline to increase the adoption of digital health technologies in general. In this podcast, Darren Punnen discusses the challenges in making AI and 3D Printing enabled tech a reality in India and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.natlawreview.com](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/digital-health-india-emerging-technologies-ai-and-3d-printing-podcast) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Report: Aircraft Demand, UAV Adoption to Drive Aerospace 3D Printing Market’s Growth Through 2027](https://3dprintingtoday.com/report-aircraft-demand-uav-adoption-to-drive-aerospace-3d-printing-markets-growth-through-2027-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A new Research and Markets forecast says increasing demand for new aircraft and use of unmanned aerial vehicles worldwide will be among the factors that will drive 3D printing growth in the aerospace sector over the next seven years.** > > . > > The global market for aerospace 3D printers reached a value of $1.12B last year and is projected to experience a 25.3 percent compound annual growth rate to hit $6.81B by 2027, the research company said Thursday. Research and Markets also cited defense spending as another force that could steer the direction of the market and predicted that stringent industry certification requirements would likely impede potential growth. The additive manufacturing or 3D printing process helps manufacturing companies to expedite the aircraft component prototype development work. Companies profiled in the market research report include Boeing , Aerojet Rocketdyne , General Electric ‘s aviation business and Honeywell . [Click here to view original web page at blog.executivebiz.com](https://blog.executivebiz.com/2020/12/report-aircraft-demand-uav-adoption-to-drive-aerospace-3d-printing-markets-growth-through-2027/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [iKAD Engineering purchases Arcemy module WAM metal 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ikad-engineering-purchases-arcemy-module-wam-metal-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Western Australia based iKad Engineering has acquired a highly specialized Arcemy module from AML3D.** > > . > > It is the third Arcemy WAM 3D printer that AML3D has sold this year, with an initial $300,000 purchase order received and a final sale value in excess of $500,000, subject to agreement on final specifications. iKAD Engineering is a mechanical and structural engineering company providing project management and engineering solutions to Defence, Industrial, Mining, Marine, Oil & Gas, and Water Technology industries. The Australian company recognized the advanced capabilities of AML3D’s Arcemy module and its underlying Wire Arc Manufacturing (“WAM”) technology. With its flexible configuration, the Arcemy module’s ability to manufacture large scale structures of multiple length and diameter dimensions will provide iKAD with the opportunity to manufacture with higher deposition speeds and less downtime than traditional manufacturing practices. “We are excited to work with AML3D by making a significant investment to enhance our manufacturing capabilities and grow our business through driving advances in Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capacity and technology,” commented Ivan Donjerkovich, iKAD Engineering’s Managing Director. “Australia – he added – has an enviable opportunity in being at the forefront of the biggest shifts in manufacturing since the early 1900s and we intend \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/ikad-engineering-purchases-arcemy-module-wam-metal-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Top 25 Innovators in 3D Printing for 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-25-innovators-in-3d-printing-for-2020-3/) **Published:** December 30, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Ultimaker launched its inaugural Innovators List : a celebration of the uses of 3D printing across business and education this year.** > > . > > The 2020 Innovators List includes more than 25 visionaries using 3D printing to transform the way people work, think, and live, from the development of face masks, the production of bionic prosthetics, motorcycle parts, and bespoke lingerie. One of the innovators on the inaugural list is Jeremy Robinson , Motocross Racing Technologist at Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA. His team often have a need for different custom parts for the Kawasaki KX™450 motorcycle to fit their riders’ specific needs. “In our sport we sometimes only have 24 to 72 hours to solve complex issues that might arise from the previous race event before heading to the next one. 3D printing in-house gives us the opportunity to create solutions to problems in a short timeframe and a competitive advantage.” Lidewij van Twillert uses the technology for a very different reason. She is an innovator who decided to use 3D printing to create a custom, patented breast support element called the Curvearis, which precisely follows body curves and is based on a personal 3D body scan. On a larger scale, L’Oréal \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.embedded-computing.com](https://www.embedded-computing.com/news/top-25-innovators-in-3d-printing-for-2020) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D Trends, Companies --- ### [5 promising European startups 3D printing your food](https://3dprintingtoday.com/5-promising-european-startups-3d-printing-your-food/) **Published:** December 2, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > Photo by Nova meat As food scarcity and climate change continue to be an alarming concern for consumers, people are looking into alternative sources to get their food and nutrition. More consumers are reducing their meat consumption and adopting vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian diets. This has led to the rise of new plant based products. The global plant-based meat market is projected to be growing at a rate of 19.4% annually. There is also a growing interest for insects to be a part of mainstream consumption. Another promising food innovation that can help solve the food chain crisis is 3D food printing. Anything that is or can be in a liquid or paste state can be used for 3D printing. 3D printing food can enable food personalisation (for example, personalising nutritional value or texture), presenting less desirable food in a more delicious form, and creating plant-based foods. In the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eu-startups.com](https://www.eu-startups.com/2020/11/5-promising-european-startups-3d-printing-your-food/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Food --- ### [Engineering thermoplastics: 5 tips for best 3D printing results](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineering-thermoplastics-5-tips-for-best-3d-printing-results-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The demands placed on engineering thermoplastics in additive manufacturing (AM) are high and the areas of application are diverse, from prototypes in the automotive industry to small series production in veterinary medicine.** > > . > > But even the best and most expensive material is only as good as its processing. To produce efficiently, avoid production losses, save costs and time, and achieve the best results with FFF 3D printers, you should consider the following five points. 1) Dry filament and store it optimally Moisture in the filament affects the 3D printing result. This can be seen in bubbles which are increasingly formed during printing of the base layer and even in the subsequent printing process. Hair-thin threads (oozing, stringing) can often form on the component, or unevenness, so-called “blobs or zits”, can appear on the surface. These imperfections result in components failing to meet their high-quality requirements and therefore the entire print must then be repeated, which is time and cost-intensive. For this reason alone, it is worth drying the filament before printing, storing it in the best possible way and finally processing it at the right temperature and low humidity. A filament dryer such as the MiQ 5 from German RepRap \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/spon-con/engineering-thermoplastics-5-tips-for-best-3d-printing-results/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials, Medical --- ### [PrinterPrezz Secures $16M Financing for 3D Printing Medical Devices and Implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/printerprezz-secures-16m-financing-for-3d-printing-medical-devices-and-implants-3/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Fremont, California’s PrinterPrezz has just secured $16 million in a Series A financing round, with which it plans to expand its efforts to 3D print medical devices and implants.** > > . > > A key backer of the financing round, Solvay , will also be partnering with the startup to aid in the increased adoption of these medical products. PrinterPrezz has developed what it refers to as a “foundry ecosystem” dedicated to creating medical devices from concept through to volume production. This ecosystem is based on proprietary processes that bring together expertise in 3D printing, orthaepedics, semiconductors and nanotechnology to bring medical devices to market more quickly. Most recently , this has led to the has 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the company’s GAIA Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device family of 3D printed spinal implants made from Ti6Al4V-ELI titanium using laser powder bed fusion technology. The Series A round was co-led by several investors, including Boutique Venture Partners , Berkeley Catalyst Fund , and D. One Vision Management , which was the largest backer. With the funds, the startup will be able to expand its engineering teams and increase its development of specialty materials and technologies for its medical device development. “We believe \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276615/printerprezz-secures-16m-financing-for-3d-printing-medical-devices-and-implants/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Finance, Medical --- ### [Framatome 3D prints metallic uranium fuel objects at CRIL](https://3dprintingtoday.com/framatome-3d-prints-metallic-uranium-fuel-objects-at-cril-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **French nuclear industry leader Framatome recently manufactured the world’s first uranium-molybdenum and uranium-silicon objects using 3D printing technology.** > > . > > The objects were manufactured at the CERCA Research and Innovation Lab (CRIL). This technological leap advances the development and production of metallic uranium fuel plates for research reactors and irradiation targets for medical isotopes widely used by hospitals for the diagnosis of cancer. Lionel Gaiffe, senior executive vice president of the Fuel Business Unit at Framatome commented that “Framatome is confident in the future of the 3D printing process. This breakthrough technology – he said – demonstrates the technical and economic value and complements our production processes, which greatly supports the supply to both our research reactor’s and medical sources’ customers.” It is our ambition to make CERCA the benchmark for prototype development and research, and development work related to metallic uranium fuels and irradiation targets for medical use,” Gaiffe concluded. A schematic of Framatome’s uranium-related businesses The uranium-molybdenum and uranium-silicon objects were 3D printed, layer by layer, using laser beam melting (laser PBF) equipment. This equipment is nuclear compliant and operates in a glove box under an inert argon gas atmosphere. The manufacturing project was developed by Framatome R&D experts \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/framatome-prints-metallic-uranium-fuel-objects-at-cril/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Technology --- ### [3D-Printed Lens Design Improves Data Transfer Possibilities](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-lens-design-improves-data-transfer-possibilities/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 15, 2020 — A team of researchers from the University of Illinois has developed a spherical lens capable of allowing incoming light — from any direction — to be focused on the lens’s surface opposite the input direction into a very small spot.** > > . > > The lens is one of multiple microlens designs the researchers introduced, each of which are 3D printed and feature adjustable refractive indices. Standard lenses have a single refractive index and, as a result, only a single access point for incoming light to travel through the lens. The ability to precisely control both the shape of the lens in the fabrication process, as well as the properties of the internal refractive index, the researchers introduced two distinct was to manipulate (bend) light inside a single lens. University of Illinois researchers Paul Braun and Lynford Goddard led the study introducing the work. They report that the study is the first to successfully (with submicrometer precision) adjust the direction in which light bends as it travels through a single optical lens. The design of the lenses has the potential to improve existing imaging and communications methods. In computing, the lens technology is poised to enhance the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.photonics.com](https://www.photonics.com/Articles/3D-Printed_Lens_Design_Improves_Data_Transfer/a66496) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Technology --- ### [Chinese maker of 3D-printed drugs secures $15m in funding](https://3dprintingtoday.com/chinese-maker-of-3d-printed-drugs-secures-15m-in-funding/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Triastek develops 3D-printed medicines and their production facilities.** > > . > > (Photo courtesy of Triastek) BEIJING — Triastek, a Chinese startup using 3D technology to develop medicines, has raised about 100 million yuan ($15 million) in a Series A+ funding round. The lead investor is Dalton Venture, while the co-investors are Shanghai Tofflon Science and Technology Chairman Zheng Xiaodong and Yunqi Partners. The funds are to be used for research and development of 3D-printed drugs, registration applications in China and the U.S., and the construction of a large-scale production line. Triastek was established in July 2015. Its founder and CEO, Dr. Cheng Senping, has experience with starting businesses in China and the U.S., while co-founder Dr. Li Xiaoling is an expert on pharmaceutics in the U.S. and an educator. Triastek engages in the development of 3D-printed medicines and production facilities for them. It aims to establish a new drug platform using 3D printing technology to design and mass-produce medicines. In addition to developing drugs on its own, Triastek plans to partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to jointly develop new drug candidate materials and medicines. Triastek will also take charge of mass production. Triastek’s trademarked core MED (melt extrusion deposition) technology involves \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at asia.nikkei.com](https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/36Kr-KrASIA/Chinese-maker-of-3D-printed-drugs-secures-15m-in-funding) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [CORE Helps Industrial 3D Printing Take Shape](https://3dprintingtoday.com/core-helps-industrial-3d-printing-take-shape-4/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **One of FATHOM’s manufacturing facilities with industrial-grade 3D printers (Photo courtesy of CORE Industrial Partners) additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, may be in its infancy, but that isn’t stopping one private equity firm from investing now in hopes of producing components faster and at larger scales.** > > . > > Unlike traditional manufacturing techniques that cut away raw material to create a new object, 3D printers deposit layer upon layer of metal, plastic and other materials to build a part from scratch. Much of additive manufacturing is confined to startups that make one product, or large manufacturers that use the technology to augment production and prototyping. CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on industrial technology, is taking a different approach. In 2018, CORE acquired Midwest Composite Technologies, which acquired FATHOM, an additive manufacturing company based in Oakland, California. Along with a third 3D printing-focused manufacturer it purchased in August, CORE has brought together three facilities and nearly 100 3D industrial printers under the FATHOM brand. Combined, these companies make FATHOM one of the largest independent additive manufacturing companies in North America, according to CORE’s Managing Partner John May. Those assets enable the company to offer a wider range \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at middlemarketgrowth.org](https://middlemarketgrowth.org/core-helps-industrial-3d-printing-take-shape/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Everything 3D --- ### [The Tilt-O-Matic is a 3D-Printed Tilt-Shift Adapter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-tilt-o-matic-is-a-3d-printed-tilt-shift-adapter/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **I’ve been making tilt-shift lenses for a while now, and they’re a bunch of fun to make and shoot with.** > > . > > I don’t think I need to sell you on the creative possibilities of this type of photography and videography. If you want to know more about the art and science of tilt-shift, you can check out my DIY guide to tilt-shift . My interest in tilt-shift has dovetailed with my experimentation with 3D printing . I’d wanted to upgrade some of my previous designs to be a bit more robust and with better optical alignment, so I designed and made the Tilt-O-Matic – a 3D printable tilt-shift adapter for using 35mm lenses on mirrorless cameras. The Tilt-O-Matic – a 3D printable tilt-shift adapter for using 35mm lenses on mirrorless cameras The design for the Tilt-O-Matic In this iteration of the design, the lens side accepts any Canon EF lens and on the camera-side mounts to a Fuji X body. Please note that there is no electrical connection so any attached lens is completely manual. The design could be adapted for most full-frame 44-45mm registration distance camera lenses (e.g. DSLR-style camera systems such Canon-RF/EF, Nikon-F, M42 mounts, etc) and on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at petapixel.com](https://petapixel.com/2020/12/14/the-tilt-o-matic-is-a-3d-printed-tilt-shift-adapter/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News --- ### [Air Force, DOD Leaders Discuss Cutting-Edge Innovations](https://3dprintingtoday.com/air-force-dod-leaders-discuss-cutting-edge-innovations/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **News By David Vergun , DOD News Defense.gov Leaders from the Defense Department’s Defense Innovation Unit and the Air Force spoke today about DIU and AFWERX collaborative projects.** > > . > > AFWERX is a program for entrepreneurs within the Air Force intended to circumvent bureaucracy and engage innovation. DIU Director Michael Brown took part in an AFWERX panel with Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett, and Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics. AFWERX is the Air Force’s team of innovators who encourage and facilitate connections across industry, academia and military to create a culture of innovation and solve problems. The Defense Innovation Unit’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology throughout the DOD. “AFWERX over the past three years has grown from a visionary startup to an innovative ecosystem, connecting ideas with solutions and empowering air and space professionals to think beyond today’s reality,” said Barrett. “Innovation is embedded in our culture, and in our DNA, and innovation is a force multiplier for partnerships fueled by small business industry, interagency partners and aerospace professionals,” she added. Barrett provided some examples of what AFWERX has been working on: creating new landing gear, using a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.globalsecurity.org](https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2020/12/mil-201211-dodnews02.htm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Technology --- ### [3D printing service bureau opens (FreeForm)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-service-bureau-opens/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **FreeFORM reports that it’s one of the first service bureaus to be involved in metal binder jet AM. FreeFORM Technologies recently opened its doors in St. Marys, Pa.** > > . > > The self-described “company of engineers for engineers” offers three methods of 3D-printing parts: • Binder jet printing of metals, including stainless steel (17-4PH, 304L, and 316L), M2 tool steel, and INCONEL 718. • SLA-style printing of a wide range of resin materials. • FFF (fused filament fabrication) printing of many types of thermoplastics and metals. The company also debinds and sinters customer-printed parts and offers design-for-manufacturing consultations, 3D scanning and reverse engineering services, and generative design assistance. FreeFORM’s leadership team comprises Nate Higgins, president; Chris Aiello, vice president of business development; Andy Reasinger, vice president of engineering; and Eric Wonderling, vice president of quality and applications. [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/news/additive/3d-printing-service-bureau-opens) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Metal --- ### [Why The Most Advanced 3D Printed Nasal Swabs Aren’t Just 3D Printed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-the-most-advanced-3d-printed-nasal-swabs-arent-just-3d-printed-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **When it comes to a Covid-19 test, comfort isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The initial mental image tends to be more along the lines of a long thin stick being shoved unceremoniously to the far reaches of the nasal cavity.** > > . > > Some have called the sensation “brain-tickling,” which is just charming. As the pandemic continues on in late 2020, though, with case numbers still on the rise, testing equipment remains a major need around the globe. In order to properly diagnose cases and keep track of the spread, nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs are in great demand. With a novel virus quickly depleting existing testing swab stores, these products have been facing the difficulties of supply chain distortions alongside a need-it-now necessity. 3D Printed Nasopharyngeal Swabs A man leans back with a nasopharyngeal test swab in his nose. Among the supply chain responses that have proven most effective this year, 3D printing has been responding to the need for speedier manufacturing . This has included production of a significant amount of personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing goods like NP swabs. In March, HP Inc. joined the companies across the additive manufacturing (AM / 3D printing) industry that turned \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahgoehrke/2020/12/14/why-the-most-advanced-3d-printed-nasal-swabs-arent-just-3d-printed/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Technology --- ### [Govt. of India formulating India’s 3D Printing Policy to Develop a Conducive Ecosystem for Local Firms](https://3dprintingtoday.com/govt-of-india-formulating-indias-3d-printing-policy-to-develop-a-conducive-ecosystem-for-local-firms/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Above: think3D’s 3D printing facility in Vizag/Image Source: think3D The Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) of the Government of India revealed that it is formulating India’s 3D printing policy aimed at promoting 3D printing on an industrial scale and helping domestic companies overcome technical and economic barriers so that they can build supportive and ancillary facilities for world leaders in the technology, such as the US and China.** > > . > > According to IT Ministry’s estimates, the 3D printing industry is forecasted to reach $34.8 billion by 2024, which is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 23.2 per cent. Speaking to The Indian Express , government officials expressed that India’s 3D printing policy will help develop a conducive ecosystem for design, development and deployment of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. A senior IT Ministry official commented, “3D printing and a viable industry around it is mostly in the shape of additive manufacturing, wherein companies make specific products for projects where there are very specific demands such as lightweight equipment, etc. Our aim for now is to build around that requirement.” Above: Wipro3D’s Metal AM Solutions Centre in Bengaluru/Image Credit: Wipro 3D Government officials revealed that a draft policy will \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/govt-of-india-formulating-indias-3d-printing-policy-develop-a-conducive-ecosystem-local-firms/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Technology --- ### [Tronix3D Demonstrates 3D Printing Data Collection Tech for U.S. Army](https://3dprintingtoday.com/tronix3d-demonstrates-3d-printing-data-collection-tech-for-u-s-army/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining ( NCDMM ), which manages America Makes , announced that Tronix3D , one of the participating companies in its multi-phased AMNOW Program , recently held a successful technology demonstration for officials from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), or DEVCOM, along with representatives from fellow AMNOW Program partner LECS Energy LLC and the NCDMM. L-R: Kyle Metsger and Buck Helfferich, Tronix3D; George Barnych, NCDMM; Kathy Olson, US Army; and Ashley Totin, NCDMM, at Tronix3D Tronix3D is the first high-volume 3D printing contract manufacturer in the greater Pittsburgh area.** > > . > > It’s housed in Westmoreland County Community College’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) and offers rapid prototyping, product development, and design services, working with companies in the robotics, military, medical, electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries to create high-volume, 3D printed end use parts. According to Tronix3D, its “state-of-the-art 3D printing operation” can make “hundreds of parts up to 10 times faster” than other printers on the market. “We’re more than just 3D printing experts, we’ll help you understand the Multi Jet Fusion technology, explore its endless capabilities, and get your product to market faster than ever thought possible,” the company states on its \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276519/tronix3d-demonstrates-3d-printing-data-collection-technology-for-amnow-project-partners/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [Govt readies 3D printing policy for local firms to join new global market](https://3dprintingtoday.com/govt-readies-3d-printing-policy-for-local-firms-to-join-new-global-market-3/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing or additive manufacturing uses computer-aided designing to make prototypes or working models of objects by laying down successive layers of materials such as plastic, resin, thermoplastic, metal, fiber or ceramic.** > > . > > Eyeing an emerging global market, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will soon come up with a policy aimed at promoting 3D printing on an industrial scale and helping domestic companies “overcome technical and economic barriers” so that they can build supportive and ancillary facilities for world leaders in the technology, such as the US and China. The policy will help develop a “conducive ecosystem for design, development and deployment” of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, Government officials told The Indian Express . “3D printing and a viable industry around it is mostly in the shape of additive manufacturing, wherein companies make specific products for projects where there are very specific demands such as lightweight equipment, etc. Our aim for now is to build around that requirement,” a senior IT Ministry official said. A draft policy paper on the subject will soon be sent out to experts in the domain to seek their opinion on the way ahead. The global market for additive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-readies-3d-printing-policy-local-firms-global-market-7101493/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [3D Printing Construction Market 2020: To Record Ascending Growth By 2027 | Emerging Players – XtreeE, Apis Cor., Dini engineering s.r.l., CyBe Construction](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-construction-market-2020-to-record-ascending-growth-by-2027-emerging-players-xtreee-apis-cor-dini-engineering-s-r-l-cybe-construction/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D Printing Construction Market research report is formulated with the exact understanding of customer requirements.** > > . > > Market status at the global and regional level about 3D Printing Construction industry is offered through this report which helps gain business insights at the extensive marketplace. Details about the market drivers and market restraints included in this industry analysis report helps understand whether the demand of the products in industry will rise or get lower. To provide an absolute overview of the 3D Printing Construction industry, this 3D Printing Construction Market report covers various aspects of market analysis, product definition, market segmentation, key developments, and the existing vendor landscape. This comprehensive 3D Printing Construction Market research report offers with an array of insights about industry and business solutions that will support to stay ahead of the competition. A systematic investment analysis is also underlined in this report which forecasts impending opportunities for the market players. This market report is the outcome of persistent efforts lead by knowledgeable forecasters, innovative analysts and brilliant researchers who carries out detailed and diligent research on different markets, trends and emerging opportunities in the consecutive direction for the business needs. This 3D Printing Construction Market report analyses the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mccourier.com](https://www.mccourier.com/3d-printing-construction-market-2020-to-record-ascending-growth-by-2027-emerging-players-xtreee-apis-cor-dini-engineering-s-r-l-cybe-construction/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [How ANYWAVES is developing small satellite antennas using ceramic AM](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-anywaves-is-developing-small-satellite-antennas-using-ceramic-am/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **ANYWAVES, a spin-off of the French Space Agency (CNES), is a leading force in the development of antennas for aerospace applications using additive manufacturing and ceramic materials.** > > . > > The company, which specializes in the design and fabrication of antennas for small satellites, has therefore found a natural partner in Limoges-based 3DCERAM , one of the pioneers of ceramic 3D printing . Leveraging 3DCERAM’s in-depth knowledge of AM and ceramic materials, ANYWAVES has been able to bring its antenna concepts and designs to life. The company combines the benefits of technical ceramic materials—including extreme heat resistance and strengths that can withstand the harsh environment of space—with those of AM, notably design freedom and agile production volumes. The young aerospace company recently came up with an innovative concept for ceramic antennas that optimize radiofrequency performance through ceramic (specifically, zirconia) lattice structures. 3DCERAM, which has brought to market its own SLA-based ceramic AM technology, worked closely with ANYWAVES to find the best production process for the antenna application. Specifically, ANYWAVES worked with 3D-AIM, 3DCERAM’s consulting service that specializes in the aerospace industry. The service supports companies as they develop ceramic 3D printing applications, collaborating in the conception stage and subsequently managing the design \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/anywaves-satellite-antennas-ceramic-am/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Materials, Technology --- ### [3D-printed body kits: Could it become a thing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-body-kits-could-it-become-a-thing/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Aftermarket company 1016 Industries is looking to pioneer 3D printing of body kits.** > > . > > The company, based in Miami, Florida, specializes in carbon fiber body parts for exotic cars and offers everything from individual parts to full body kits. It’s now looking to incorporate 3D printing into the manufacturing of its kits and is testing a prototype kit developed for the McLaren 720S. 1016 Industries describes the kit as a full body replacement made from carbon. The company said the kit also adds 110 millimeters to the width of the 720S. It’s still early days as 1016 Industries is yet to determine whether 3D-printed body kits are durable enough to match the performance of traditionally formed kits, i.e. cured in molds. More advanced prototype kits should have better fit and finish than the one shown here. 1016 Industries developing 3D-printed body kit for the McLaren 720S “Incorporating 3D printing into our production processes has been a steep learning curve,” Peter Northrop, CEO of 1016 Industries, told Motor1 in an interview published Wednesday. “While the material hasn’t proven yet that it would be the right fit for a long-term prototype, our testing has proven that a car can use 3D-printed technologies \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.motorauthority.com](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1130607_3d-printed-body-kits-could-it-become-a-thing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing ETF: Accelerating Industrial Adoption Supports Positive Long-Term Outlook](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-etf-accelerating-industrial-adoption-supports-positive-long-term-outlook-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Summary PRNT invests in companies engaged in 3D printing-related businesses. The fund has gained momentum in recent months with an improving macro outlook supported by strong market growth dynamics.** > > . > > 3D printing companies are well-positioned to benefit from accelerating adoption of the key technologies across various industries. The 3D Printing ETF ( PRNT ) is a thematic exchange-traded-fund that invests in companies benefiting from the adoption of 3D printing applications. While the term itself has some ambiguity, the fund takes a broad approach to include a variety of processes that allow for the rapid and automated production of complex products through materials layering. End users are recognizing the benefits of the technology given its low-cost and design flexibility fueling demand for the related products and services. PRNT has returned over 35% this year with many of the underlying holdings presenting strong growth, relatively resilient to the pandemic. What we like about the fund is that it offers targeted exposure to several specialized global stocks that have established a market leadership with disruptive technologies. 3D printing is well-positioned to play an important role in several industries supporting a long-term positive outlook for the PRNT fund. (source: Seeking Alpha) PRNT Background The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at seekingalpha.com](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4394013-3d-printing-etf-accelerating-industrial-adoption-supports-positive-long-term-outlook) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Laser ‘speed limit’ leaves defects in 3D-printed parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/laser-speed-limit-leaves-defects-in-3d-printed-parts-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Artwork showing the boundary and origin of keyhole porosity. Credit: Ye Feng and Cang Zhao, Tsinghua University 3D printing techniques are transforming many areas of manufacturing.** > > . > > One such technique, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), is particularly attractive because it can be used to make complex metal parts that would be difficult or impossible to manufacture conventionally. However, it suffers from a major drawback in the form of tiny voids that weaken and degrade the metal. Researchers in the US and China have now identified how these voids are generated, and how they become trapped as the metal solidifies – findings that could help manufacturers find ways to control them, and thereby improve 3D metal-printing processes. In LPBF, a high-power laser, guided by a digital computer-aided design and drafting model, is scanned across a thin layer of metal powder. The heat from the laser melts the metal powder in localized regions and fuses it to the layer of metal directly underneath. While this process is highly versatile and fairly speedy, the objects it creates are often riddled with microscopic, vapour-filled pores that drastically limit the material’s toughness and fatigue resistance. “Keyhole” structures When a high-power laser boils molten metal, it \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com](https://physicsworld.com/a/laser-speed-limit-leaves-defects-in-3d-printed-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Art and Sculpture --- ### [Solvay partners with PrinterPrezz on 3D printing for medical devices](https://3dprintingtoday.com/solvay-partners-with-printerprezz-on-3d-printing-for-medical-devices/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **(Image courtesy of Solvay) Solvay and PrinterPrezz announced that they are collaborating to develop 3D printing and selective laser sintering (SLS) solutions for implants and other medical devices.** > > . > > Solvay has over 30 years of experience supplying high-performance polymers to the healthcare industry. Its Solviva biomaterials meet the requirements for prolonged or permanent exposure to bodily fluids and tissue in the human body, according to the Brussels, Belgium-based company. Solvay is using this experience to jointly optimize materials, processing, design and testing for the manufacture of high-performance 3D printed medical devices, according to a news release. “Solvay works with companies across the additive manufacturing ecosystem to offer production-ready high-performance 3D printing solutions to the healthcare industry,” said Christophe Schramm, AM business manager for Solvay Specialty Polymers global business unit, in the release. “This partnership will allow us to combine our expertise in materials with PrinterPrezz’s unique offering for qualification of medical devices to accelerate the adoption of 3D printed implants and medical devices using Solvay’s latest additive manufacturing powder technology for selective laser sintering.” PrinterPrezz (Fremont, Calif.) specializes in combining polymer and metal 3D printing, nanotechnologies and surgical expertise to design and manufacture medical devices. “3D printing is evolving rapidly \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com](https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/solvay-partners-with-printerprezz-on-3d-printing-for-medical-devices/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing With VHS Tape Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-with-vhs-tape-filament/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **If you have a pile of old VHS tapes collecting dust in your attic or basement that you know you’ll never watch again, either because all of those movies are available on DVD or a streaming service, or because you haven’t had a working VCR since 2003, there might be a way of putting them to good use in another way.** > > . > > With the miles of tape available in just a few cassettes, \[Brother\] aka \[Andrew\] shows us how to use that tape as filament for a 3D printer . (Video, embedded below.) The first step of the build is to actually create the filament. He uses a purpose-built homemade press to spin several tapes into one filament similar to how cotton or flax is spun into yarn. From there the filament is simply fed into the 3D printer and put to work. The tape filament needs to be heated higher than a standard 3D printer filament so he prints at a much slower rate, but the resulting product is indistinguishable from a normal print except for the color. It has some other interesting properties as well, such as retaining its magnetism from the magnetic tape, and being a little \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/16/3d-printing-with-vhs-tape-filament/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Materials --- ### [General Motors opens 3D printing facility to enable production applications in automotive](https://3dprintingtoday.com/general-motors-opens-3d-printing-facility-to-enable-production-applications-in-automotive/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **General Motors Manufacturing Engineer Benjamin LeBlanc inspects a 3D printer at the General Motors Additive Industrialization Center at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.** > > . > > General Motors (GM) has opened a 15,000-square-foot 3D printing facility comprising of a combined 24 metal and polymer platforms. The Additive Industrialization Center (AIC) is exclusively dedicated to productionising 3D printing technology within the automotive industry and has been described as the ‘capstone’ of GM’s increased expertise and investment in 3D printing over the last few years. Within the AIC, GM intends to validate 3D printing technologies and applications, while also ‘pivoting frequently’ to evolve additive machinery and equipment. As is standard in the automotive space, GM already has a good grasp of 3D printing’s capabilities as a prototyping tool, with many of the parts the AIC produces being functional models used within a variety of testing environments for pre-production vehicles. Through this endeavour, GM is said to have enjoyed the elimination of expensive early tooling costs and the ability to iterate quickly across a range of parts, including during the development of the brake cooling ducts on the Chevrolet Corvette where the company reduced time by nine weeks and costs by more than \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/general-motors-opens-3d-printing-facility-to-enable-producti/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Automotive, Companies --- ### [BMW Group drives the industrialisation of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bmw-group-drives-the-industrialisation-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The BMW Group is taking the next step in the systematic integration of industrial 3D printing processes.** > > . > > With the systematic integration of industrial 3D printing processes, the BMW Group intends to fully exploit the advantages of the technology — such as the rapid availability of components, flexibility in design and production without the need for complex tools. Daniel Schäfer, Head of Production Integration and Pilot Plant at the BMW Group: “Processes such as additive manufacturing help us to shorten development cycles and thus bring our vehicles to production readiness more quickly. 3D printing also shortens component production times, while meeting high quality standards.” 3D-printed components for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Since the middle of this year, the BMW Group has been producing additive-manufactured vehicle components in metal and plastic for the new Rolls-Royce Ghost. These are manufactured along the process chain at various locations in the global production network and are then assembled in Goodwood, the British town where the exclusive automobile was born. The company will install several hundred thousand additive-manufactured parts in the Rolls-Royce Ghost over the model life of the car. The components are located in the body of the car as well as in the passenger \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etmm-online.com](https://www.etmm-online.com/bmw-group-drives-the-industrialisation-of-3d-printing-a-987932/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [What are AI and 3D printing doing for medicine?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-are-ai-and-3d-printing-doing-for-medicine/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Manufacturing has been revolutionised by technology. However, pharmaceutical manufacturers are only just beginning to see the potential of innovative product creation.** > > . > > The potential benefits of technology in healthcare are vast, and revolutionary techniques are clearing the way for a cost-effective, efficient and tailored approach to medicinal production. One study from the LSE suggests that the cost of bringing a new drug to market is upwards of US$985 million. This is then reflected in the cost paid by insurance companies and end-users. The need to accelerate technology to drive these costs down is essential, and innovation is key. Here we look at the technology which is allowing pharmaceutical manufacturing to be revolutionised. While medicine is no stranger to the marvel of 3D printing, pharmaceutical manufacturing is yet to hop on the trend. 3D-printed teeth and prosthetics are already commonly used in the health industry to assist patients. However, there is a distinct lack of approved 3D-printed pharma products in the US marketplace. Medicines can be produced through 3D printing. This has interesting benefits, including unique tailoring to a specific patient’s needs. In 2015, the US FDA approved the first medicine that had been produced by 3D printing. The precision of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.engineerlive.com](https://www.engineerlive.com/content/what-are-ai-and-3d-printing-doing-medicine) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Cemented Carbide 3D Printing Process Earns CERATIZIT Group Innovation Award](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cemented-carbide-3d-printing-process-earns-ceratizit-group-innovation-award/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **We’ve seen all sorts of 3D printed components made out of metals and metal alloys over the last several years, including tungsten , steel , stainless steel , nickel , cobalt chromium , copper , iron , aluminum , and even precious metals like gold .** > > . > > However, with the exception of VBN Components and its patented hard metal Vibenite 480 material , it’s been difficult to find a reliable AM process for fabricating cemented carbide parts that are consistent in quality and performance. But, this week the CERATIZIT Group , a Luxembourg-headquartered specialist in hard materials, announced that it is the recipient of an Innovation Award from the multi-sector FEDIL business federation for its 3D printed cemented carbide parts. The global carbide technology pioneer has been around for more than 95 years, and constantly invests in research and development in order to develop the best new carbide, ceramic, and cermet grades in hard materials, which it uses to produce specialized cutting tools, wear parts, indexable inserts, and rods. CERATIZIT holds more than 1,000 patents for its hard material solutions, which are being used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and toolmaking, mechanical engineering and medical, and oil \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276717/ceratizit-group-wins-innovation-award-for-cemented-carbide-3d-printing-process/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Trends, Companies, Materials, Metal, People, Printers and Accessories --- ### [NOVUM Project Developing Cellulose 3D Printing Pilot Line](https://3dprintingtoday.com/novum-project-developing-cellulose-3d-printing-pilot-line/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As discussed in our series on the relationship between 3D printing and climate change, fossil fuel companies anticipating any regulation in response to global warming have warmed up to the idea of devoting more resources to plastics production .** > > . > > However, even plastics are being regulated to a minor degree, particularly when it comes to single-use consumer products. By 2021, the European Union will ban single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers. Other items banned in such nations as the U.K., Taiwan, Canada, Kenya and more include microbeads, plastic bags and other single-use plastic goods. While not entirely aggressive, these forms of legislation demonstrate some willingness on the part of national governments to take steps necessary to combat the ongoing ecological collapse that has been precipitated by industrial human civilization. If these societies wish to retain any semblance of their current ways of life, they will need to develop alternatives to fossil fuel-based polymers. Among the biopolymers discussed in our series on the topic, cellulose seemed like a potentially promising one. The state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland seems to think so, as its NOVUM Project is dedicated entirely to 3D printing cellulose materials. Project leader Heli Kangas \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276739/novum-project-developing-cellulose-3d-printing-pilot-line/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [#49 Additive Insight: SPEE3D CEO talks lightning fast metal 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/49-additive-insight-spee3d-ceo-talks-lightning-fast-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **On this week’s episode of Additive Insight, TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to Byron Kennedy, CEO of Australian additive manufacturing company SPEE3D .** > > . > > Launched in 2017 , SPEE3D is known for its supersonic 3D deposition process, an ultra-fast additive technique adapted from metal cold spray technology. With two machines now available on the market, both capable of producing fast, low-cost, near net shape parts, the company has gained a number of customers in a range of industrial sectors, most notably defence. On this episode, we hear how the company’s technology is enabling manufacturers to create real production parts, its work in the field with the Australian Army and conservative push into the defence sector, and how its production cell is giving manufacturers all the tools they need to bring metal 3D printing in-house. This episode is brought to you in association with Ultimaker . Considering an in-house 3D printing solution with industrial-grade material options and trusted software employed by 2 million users? Request a quote here . You can enjoy the show in any of the ways listed below. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Subscribe or listen directly on Stitcher Download Directly [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/podcast/49-additive-insight-spee3d-ceo-fast-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Materials, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Drone Swarms, Part 2: Why 3D Print UAVs?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-drone-swarms-part-2-why-3d-print-uavs/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > E**lbit Skylark C a 15-kilogram drone with a five-hour flight time. In the previous article in this series, I’ve tried to show you the relevance of drones and why they have been much more important than you may think in modern wars.** > > . > > From the 80s to the present day, drones have been critical, but why is 3D printing important to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)? And why is the future of drones and the future of 3D printing so intertwined? One part of this is historical accident. A drone boom in the United States saw many different branches of the military suddenly want many different types of drones. Production runs were small and everyone had their very own specifications. Many companies jumped in and naturally used 3D printing to prototype. Because firms such as Paramount Industries , Digital Harvest and Solid Concepts had, by then, years of experience in 3D printing aircraft prototypes and functional military parts, we as an industry could provide these components quickly and competently (Paramount was bought by 3D Systems and the latter two by Stratasys). There were long-lasting relationships in place between 3D printing services, design departments, defense contractors and industry. This brought confidence, trust \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276701/3d-printing-drone-swarms-part-2-why-3d-print-uavs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Models, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [3D Printers May Be Toxic To Humans](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-may-be-toxic-to-humans/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The particles released during the printing process, which are small enough to infiltrate deep into … \[+\] Several new studies found that 3D printers emit toxic particles that may be harmful to humans.** > > . > > The studies, presented at the 2020 Society for Risk Analysis virtual Annual Meeting on December 15, showed that the particles released during the printing process can affect indoor air quality and public health. For the uninitiated, 3D printers typically work by melting plastic filaments or other base materials such as nanoparticles, metals, thermoplastics etc. and then stacking the melted materials layer upon layer to form an object. When the plastic or other base materials are heated to melt they release volatile compounds into the air near the printer and the object. The chemical by-products and particles that are released into the environment during the printing process can build up the longer the process takes and some are small enough that they can infiltrate the lungs, causing damage. The studies presented today at the meeting looked at various types of emissions and how great the risk is. For example, two of the studies from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analyzed the emissions from a 3D printer filament \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishagajewski/2020/12/15/3d-printers-may-be-toxic-to-humans/?sh=3512340c4338) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, Medical --- ### [3D Printing and Printed Materials in 2020: A Challenging Year But Fascinating Times Ahead, Reports IDTechEx](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-and-printed-materials-in-2020-a-challenging-year-but-fascinating-times-ahead-reports-idtechex-2/) **Published:** December 16, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Although 3D printing as a technology has been around for several decades, it has made serious headway into factories, homes, and offices since the patents for the fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing process expired in 2009.** > > . > > In the years have that followed, 3D modeling has become increasingly popular – in homes for hobbyists and in industry, particularly for prototyping and the early phases of product development. But in 2020, the landscape began to change once more. Continue Reading Total annual revenue for metal additive manufacturing. Source: IDTechEx (PRNewsfoto/IDTechEx) Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the 3D printing sector and its end users (such as printing bureaus), new directions of travel have nonetheless emerged. Some opportunities have even been directly prompted by the pandemic. 3D printing and the fight against COVID-19 In late 2019/early 2020, health systems in much of the world went onto a war footing as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Demand for PPE and medical peripherals like filters and swabs went through the roof, but 3D printing was well placed to respond – and it did. Italian company Isinnova developed a 3D-printed connector, the Charlotte valve , which could be used \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3d-printing-and-printed-materials-in-2020-a-challenging-year-but-fascinating-times-ahead-reports-idtechex-301193230.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D 101, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Desktop Metal Announces Pure Copper 3D Printing for Studio System](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desktop-metal-announces-pure-copper-3d-printing-for-studio-system/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Desktop Metal has announced the latest material for its Studio System metal 3D printer: pure copper. This is a significant development for the product line, as it enables the production of unique copper parts using a comparatively low-cost desktop 3D printing system.** > > . > > As we’ve discussed before , copper represents a significant opportunity in the 3D printing industry for its use as a good conductor of heat and electricity. This has seen the metal become ubiquitous in electronics and highly used for the production of heat exchangers and induction coils. Copper is a unique material in the 3D printing space, as it is difficult to 3D print using the most widespread metal 3D printing technology, powder bed fusion. This is because the material’s high reflectivity, which leads to low energy absorption and, thus, requires higher energy output from the laser or electron beam. This, in turn, can cause splattering and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276484/desktop-metal-announces-pure-copper-3d-printing-for-studio-system/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Understanding, preventing formation of pores during metal 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/understanding-preventing-formation-of-pores-during-metal-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **An article published by Carnegie Mellon University ’s College of Engineering discusses the work of CMU researchers examining the ways keyhole-shaped cavities form in melt pools during metal laser-powder-bed-fusion 3D printing.** > > . > > “Laser powder bed fusion is a dominant additive manufacturing technology that has yet to reach its potential,” writes the author, Sherry Stokes. “The problem facing industry is that tiny bubbles or pores sometimes form during the printing process, and these pores create weak spots in finished products.” Building on previous research that quantified the keyhole phenomenon , the research team used extremely bright high-energy x-ray imagining to watch instabilities of the keyhole. Pores form during fluctuations of the keyhole, and it changes its shape: the keyhole tip morphs into a “J” shape and pinches off. This unstable behavior generates acoustic waves in the liquid metal that force the pores away from the keyhole so that they survive long \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/news/additive/understanding-preventing-formation-of-pores-during-metal-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Solvay and PrinterPrezz collaborate on SLS for medical devices](https://3dprintingtoday.com/solvay-and-printerprezz-collaborate-on-sls-for-medical-devices/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Solvay and PrinterPrezz are collaborating on 3D printing selective laser sintering solutions (SLS) for implants and medical devices.** > > . > > PrinterPrezz is a trailblazer combining polymer and metal 3D printing, nano-technologies and surgical expertise to design and manufacture next generation medical devices. Solvay has over 30 years of experience supplying high-performance polymers to the healthcare industry. The company’s Solviva biomaterials provide optimal performance and meet the requirements for prolonged or permanent exposure to bodily fluids and tissue in the human body. Solvay is leveraging this experience to jointly optimize materials, processing, design and testing for the manufacturing of high-performance 3D printed medical devices. PrinterPrezz’s aims to bring ideas for innovative medical devices to market faster, thus connecting medicine and manufacturing to become the first Medifacturing company in the world. By developing advanced medical devices using processes that combine expertise in 3D printing, orthopaedics, semiconductor and nano- technologies, PrinterPrezz’s ultimate goal is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/solvay-and-printerprezz-collaborate-on-sls-for-medical-devices/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [Branch Technology Raises $11M to Grow “Largest Fleet” of Construction 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/branch-technology-raises-11m-to-grow-largest-fleet-of-construction-3d-printers/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Branch Technology has announced that it has closed an $11 million funding round for its additive construction technology.** > > . > > With its 2018 Series A round, this brings the startup’s total funding to $22 million, allowing the firm to expanding its team and further develop its unique approach to construction 3D printing. When we first learned about the company , Branch Technology had developed a method called Cellular Fabrication (C-Fab) for 3D printing polymer lattice structures that could then be sprayed with insulation and concrete to create extremely lightweight, yet structurally impressive prefab components. The process relies on industrial robotic arms outfitted with polymer extruders and attached to massive rails, resulting in one of the largest freeform 3D printing systems yet. According to the firm, elements 3D printed with C-Fab use 20 times less material than traditional layered printing, while still enabling remarkable strength-to-weight ratios. Since its 2015 launch, Branch Technology \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276567/branch-technology-raises-11m-to-grow-largest-fleet-of-construction-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Architecture, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [A New 3-D Print Reality:: 1016 Industries CompletesS Performance Testing For McLAREN 720S WITH 3D Printed Parts.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-3-d-print-reality-1016-industries-completess-performance-testing-for-mclaren-720s-with-3d-printed-parts/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As part of 1016 Industries ongoing quest to be first to integrate 3D printed technologies into scaled manufacturing processes, it has successfully completed its first phase of performance testing for its McLaren 720S with 3D printed parts.** > > . > > Initially conceived as an exploration of how to craft an array of world class automotive parts more efficiently, the 1016 Industries 3D McLaren 720S prototype is an exercise in fully utilizing state-of-the-art 3D printing, in order to understand what is possible and improvable with 3-D technology.. Known for creating many of the most advanced carbon fiber designs in order to improve both aesthetic and performance dimensions of exotic automobiles, 1016 Industries is committed to showcasing the many applications of 3D printing technology. After 1016 Industries validated all the design criteria using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for the McLaren prototype, the company put its 3D printed 720S prototype into the field for situational \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.justluxe.com](https://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/luxury-cars/feature-1970808.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive --- ### [Solar facade for 3D-printed concrete house](https://3dprintingtoday.com/solar-facade-for-3d-printed-concrete-house/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** **Heliartec Taiwanese BIPV module manufacturer Heliartec Solutions has deployed a solar facade on a 3D-printed concrete house built at the Centre for Sustainability and Innovation in Construction in Westerlo, Belgium.** . The components of the two-floor home, which has a height of 8 meters and a total floor area of 90 square meters, were printed with a fixed 3D concrete printer and installed on-site. The building developers printed the entire building envelope in a single piece on site, which they claim is a world first. The prototype was designed to showcase the technology and the potential of 3D printing in the construction business. “The solar facade was installed within the philosophy of circular construction,” Heliartec Managing Director Andre Feenstra told pv magazine . “The building was optimized for the project to meet the circular vision as much as possible.” Heliartec said the facade insulation system – with integrated support \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pv-magazine.com](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/12/09/solar-facade-for-3d-printed-concrete-house/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Architecture --- ### [Germany-based Rapid Shape Presents RS Inline to Fully automate 3D Printing of Clear Aligner Dental Models](https://3dprintingtoday.com/germany-based-rapid-shape-presents-rs-inline-to-fully-automate-3d-printing-of-clear-aligner-dental-models-3/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** **The RS Inline from Rapid Shape/Image Credit: Rapid Shape Germany-based Rapid Shape , a leading manufacturer of professional and industrial 3D printers, today kicks off the full market release of its RS inline system to 3D print fully automated clear aligner dental models in high volume.** The RS inline reduces the production cost of models significantly thanks to its automation, its open material system, and thanks to the innovative cleaning process to regain material. The system comprises many processing steps that make everyday life in dental model production considerably easier. Up to five printers can be controlled simultaneously in one production line. One printer prints on average 300 models per 8hr shift, so within 24 hours in a complete line more than 4,000 models are produced. The printer automatically ejects the printed models and starts the next print in less than 2 minutes. RS inline is not only \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/germany-based-rapid-shape-presents-rs-inline-to-fully-automate-3d-printing-of-clear-aligner-dental-models/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Dental, Medical --- ### [PrinterPrezz completes $16 million series A financing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/printerprezz-completes-16-million-series-a-financing/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **PrinterPrezz , a trailblazer in combining polymer and metal 3D printing, nanotechnologies and surgical expertise to design and manufacture next generation medical devices, today announced completion of a $16 million Series A financing round which includes $9 million of new money.** D. > > . > > One Vision Management through its DOV Singularity Fund served as the largest financial investor and co-lead, Boutique Venture Partners served as the investment syndicate organizer and co-lead, Berkeley Catalyst Fund served as co-lead investor, and Solvay Ventures as strategic investor. The funding will be utilized to expand PrinterPrezz’s engineering teams and to ramp development efforts in specialized materials and technologies to improve medical device innovation. Shri Shetty, CEO of PrinterPrezz, commented, “PrinterPrezz has robust additive manufacturing technology platforms for developing next generation medical devices both with metals and polymers. We also have a platform to extend our regulatory pathway experience. PrinterPrezz continues to offer opportunities for innovative \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/printerprezz-announces-completion-of-16-million-series-a-financing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Finance --- ### [Zmorph Unveils Rebranding and New 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/zmorph-unveils-rebranding-and-new-3d-printers-3/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zmorph has undergone rebranding and unveiled a new 3D printer—Zmorph Fab—in their portfolio.** > > . > > The company is shifting toward the industrial sector with a new brand image and marketing communications, and plans to release an industrial 3D printer in Q1 2021. 3D Printer that Delivers Today, Zmorph unveiled a revamped website and brand image, along with a brand new product added to its portfolio, Zmorph Fab. The company’s new marketing strategy is directed at the professional market sector, seeking to unlock further growth in industrial fields. Founded in 2012, Zmorph is building upon nearly a decade of industry experience and adapting to the needs of a shifting market. Zmorph’s new brand image features a modern, technical appearance that goes with the new Zmorph core, built around the brand essence: 3D printer that delivers. The company’s mission is to learn, improve, and deliver exactly what its customers \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276544/zmorph-unveils-rebranding-and-new-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists --- ### [Experts say COVID-19 has spurred supply chains to focus on short-run manufacturing, but the industry needs more regulation to protect intellectual property rights](https://3dprintingtoday.com/experts-say-covid-19-has-spurred-supply-chains-to-focus-on-short-run-manufacturing-but-the-industry-needs-more-regulation-to-protect-intellectual-property-rights-3/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Llamasoft Instead of sourcing components from single suppliers, manufacturers are starting to look for smaller orders from a range of suppliers to guard against the supply chain disruptions seen during the pandemic.** > > . > > Slimane Allab, senior vice president and general manager, EMEA of supply chain tech company LLamasoft said, “Short run manufacturing is effectively bridging the gap between product prototyping and full-scale manufacturing plans.” Peter Evans , CEO of UK-based stock management company Orderly agreed that short runs can benefit manufacturers and will only increase in the future. Because of their work, Business Insider named Allab and Evans to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming supply chain in Europe. Visit Business Insider’s Transforming Business homepage for more stories . So many situations, both desirable and undesirable, have been accelerated by COVID-19 and the manufacturing and supply chain industries are no exceptions. The pandemic has increased the need for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/short-run-manufacturing-enabled-by-rapid-rise-in-3d-printing-2020-12) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [When MakerBot Is Not The MakerBot You Knew](https://3dprintingtoday.com/when-makerbot-is-not-the-makerbot-you-knew/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > L**uke Colby of Triton Space Technologies \[Source: MakerBot\] I’m reading one of MakerBot’s recent case studies, and had a thought about how the company has changed.** > > . > > MakerBot began as a rough-and-tumble Brooklyn-based startup making a home 3D printer kit. Rudimentary as it looks in retrospect, it was revolutionary and its buzz kicked off the widespread use of the technology we see today. Since then they were acquired by Stratasys in 2013 and have made countless internal and external changes. Today they market an incredibly powerful professional desktop 3D printer, the METHOD. I’ve seen the amazing output this device can produce, and wish I had one myself. That said, my positivity is totally overwhelmed by the negativity towards MakerBot that still exists in the 3D print community. There are many who felt MakerBot should have continued the path it began in 2009, and not shifted towards a professional audience as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/when-makerbot-is-not-the-makerbot-you-knew) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Two related discoveries advance basic and applied additive manufacturing research](https://3dprintingtoday.com/two-related-discoveries-advance-basic-and-applied-additive-manufacturing-research/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A research team led by Tao Sun , associate professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Virginia, has made two discoveries that can expand additive manufacturing in aerospace and other industries that rely on strong metal parts.** > > . > > Additive manufacturing has contributed to aircraft production for years, as reported by the Association for Manufacturing Technology. However, additive manufacturing also generates defects in the microstructure of a finished part, limiting its role to the fabrication of ductwork, interior components and other non-critical parts. Additive manufacturing of safety-regulated parts will help the industry achieve its aspirations for efficient and stable supply chain management, as well as fuel savings and emissions reductions that accompany a lighter aircraft. Sun’s team and collaborators have discovered why structural defects occur during the additive manufacture of parts made from a high-strength, light-weight titanium alloy widely used in aerospace applications. They present a process map–the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uovs-trd120720.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Food Safe Printing Techniques](https://3dprintingtoday.com/food-safe-printing-techniques/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > One thing that always provokes spirited debate around the Hackaday bunker is just how dangerous is it to use 3D printed plastic in contact with food. > > . > > We mostly agree it isn’t a good thing, but we also know some people do it regularly and they don’t drop dead instantly, either. \[Jakub\] decided to do some testing and make some recommendations . There’s even a video explaining the results. Unlike a lot of what we’ve read about this topic in the past, \[Jakub’s\] post is well-researched and does actual testing including growing bacteria cultures from cups used for milk. He starts out identifying the EU and US regulations about what you can call food-grade. There’s also recognition that while a base plastic might be safe for contact with food, there’s no way to know exactly what additives and other things are in the plastic to change its properties and color. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/07/food-safe-printing-techniques/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Food --- ### [Heath Townsend, Evol Components wins Make it Real challenge](https://3dprintingtoday.com/heath-townsend-evol-components-wins-make-it-real-challenge/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The bracket is designed to clip around the motorbike forks to secure the indicator light in place.** > > . > > Heath is interested in teasing and pushing the limitations of 3D printing and investigating its efficiency potential. The lightweight organic design takes advantage of COR Alpha’s unique properties. It’s both incredibly light and rugged enough to survive the heat, vibration, and possible impact of being part of a high-speed vehicle. The Make it Real 3D printing challenge invited designers, engineers, and makers from around the world to submit ideas that take advantage of a new rugged 3D printing material, COR Alpha. COR Alpha is an entirely new additive manufacturing material that can produce products impossible to manufacture any other way. COR Alpha offers the quality and strength of an injection molded part with the complex geometry and customization of 3D printing. “All of the finalists had amazing ideas, but Heath stood out \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/heath-townsend-evol-components-wins-make-it-real-challenge/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Some of architecture's young professionals reflect on the future of the industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/some-of-architectures-young-professionals-reflect-on-the-future-of-the-industry/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **If the industry’s young professionals are any indication, the future of architecture is bright. David Southerland, executive director of the Atlanta chapter of the American Institute of Architects, identified several up-and-coming architects who have been active in the organization.** > > . > > For a “virtual roundtable,” Atlanta Business Chronicle asked Southerland’s picks about how the pandemic is changing their profession and the way they work, and their goals and ideas about the industry. The participants were: Nicole Hilton, 36, principal design architect, Cole Hil LLC Years in architectur: 13 Education: Bachelor’s, Louisiana State University; recognized as LSU’s first African American female to become a licensed architect Enlarge Nicole Hilton, principal design architect, Cole Hil LLC asguerrero Nicole Hilton, principal design architect, Cole Hil LLC Desmond Johnson, 30, project manager, Nelson Worldwide Years in architecture: 7 Education: Master’s, Georgia Tech; bachelor’s, Florida A&M University Enlarge Desmond Johnson is a project manager at Nelson \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.bizjournals.com](https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2020/12/08/architects-young-professionals.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Job Opportunities --- ### [Aerospace 3D Printing Market Is Poised To Reach USD 4889.5 Million by 2025, Growing At A CAGR Of 27.56 % During The Forecast Period](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aerospace-3d-printing-market-is-poised-to-reach-usd-4889-5-million-by-2025-growing-at-a-cagr-of-27-56-during-the-forecast-period/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing of parts is a new technology that has come up with the prospective to alter the way enterprise build new products, together with parts for defence and aerospace. The aerospace and defense industry is a great example of utilization of additive manufacturing (AM) with a clear value proposition and the ability to create parts that are stronger and lighter than parts made using traditional manufacturing.** > > . > > This production of 3D printing tools has evolved in a short span of time and is able of producing complex components among different types of materials which includes titanium, steel, aluminum and different variety of plastics. The aerospace and defense industry was a very early adopter of 3D printing and still continues to contribute heavily to its development. Some aerospace companies began using this technology as early as 1989 and over the next couple of decades, the adoption of 3D printing increased \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.marketwatch.com](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/aerospace-3d-printing-market-is-poised-to-reach-usd-48895-million-by-2025-growing-at-a-cagr-of-2756-during-the-forecast-period-2020-12-07) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [Webinar | Discussing the Future of 3D Printing Materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/webinar-discussing-the-future-of-3d-printing-materials-3/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, is a key building block to the future of product design and manufacturing for many industries. On Dec. 15, a free webinar will feature a roundtable discussion with four industry experts from four different companies who will discuss the future of additive manufacturing materials and what it means for the growth of industrial 3D printing.** > > . > > This webinar is geared toward those looking to leverage 3D printing for tooling and production within their industries. On the panel will be Greg Costantino, new business development manager and application development specialist for DSM Additive Manufacturing , a start to finish 3D printing product design company; Chad Lynn, business development manager for Kimya by Armor Group , which offers solutions using made-to-measure \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at businessjournaldaily.com](https://businessjournaldaily.com/webinar-discussing-the-future-of-3d-printing-materials/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3d printing: less guilt when printing flexibles](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-less-guilt-when-printing-flexibles-2/) **Published:** December 11, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **How about a way to reduce guilt when 3d printing flexible objects – assuming you feel guilt at such times, of course.** > > . > > Creamelt is offering a potential route, by making flexible TP (thermoplastic polyurethane) filament out of old ski boots. Described as a sustainable alternative to virgin material, Creamelt TPU-R is 100% made from recycled ski boots. Though flexible, stiff-ish TPU can be used to create objects that are much more robust (now literally as tough as old boots) than those printed with most other easy-to-print filaments. ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [3D printing helps bring the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models to life](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-helps-bring-the-cadillac-ct4-v-and-ct5-v-blackwing-models-to-life/) **Published:** December 11, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models will come with manual transmissions. Specifically, a six-speed manual. Yay! We’ve known that’d be the case for a while, but General Motors’ luxury division reconfirmed the gearbox on Thursday. The cars have a special honor when it comes to the manual transmission. They feature “new additive manufacturing applications” for 3D-printed parts.** > > . > > Cadillac engineers cut costs and waste while developing a gearbox that’s “quieter” and “more durable,” according to the brand. The stick also gets a nifty 3D-printed medallion on top, which you can see pictured above. Climb in the driver’s seat Subscribe to Roadshow’s newsletter for the latest car news and reviews, delivered to your inbox twice weekly. That’s not all, though. Both the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/cadillac-ct4-ct5-v-blackwing-3d-printing-manual-transmission/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Zmorph Unveils Rebranding & New 3D Printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/zmorph-unveils-rebranding-new-3d-printers/) **Published:** December 11, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zmorph unveils the new Zmorph Fab and announces a shift towards the industrial sector with a new brand image and an industrial 3D printer planned for Q1 2021. 3D Printer That Delivers Zmorph just unveiled a new website along with a new brand image and a new printer in their product portfolio called the Zmorph Fab . T** > > . > > he rebranding will be followed by a new marketing strategy that places the company in a professional market sector, and allows further growth in the industrial area. The new brand look shows the evolution of Zmorph since its founding in 2012. The company is shifting toward a professional market segment. The new brand image features a modern, technical appearance that goes with the new Zmorph core built around brand essence: 3D printer that delivers. The company’s mission is to learn, improve, and deliver exactly what customers need. Zmorph’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/4/zmorph-unveils-rebranding-new-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Reality or Hype: 3D Printing Improving Performance in Sports Industry?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/reality-or-hype-3d-printing-improving-performance-in-sports-industry/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **I’m not a big sports fan, but even I’m aware of the many possible 3D printing applications, from helmets and mouthguards to surfboards and shoes and so much more . But, is it really as prevalent as we think, or is it all just a matter of hype?** > > . > > A pair of Australian researchers, from Deakin University and the University of Technology Sydney , were curious to know the answer, and recently published a paper, “ Is additive manufacturing improving performance in Sports? A systematic review ,” on the subject in The Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology . > > . > > “Sport is an industry that may benefit from the opportunities offered by additive manufacturing (AM), and the media has portrayed increasing adoption of the technology in sports products. This systematic review aimed to consolidate and interpret the available empirical evidence concerning applications of AM in sports following the Preferred Reporting \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276397/reality-or-hype-3d-printing-improving-performance-in-sports-industry/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Geopolitical Regions, Sports --- ### [Scientists develop ‘ink’ to produce food via 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-develop-ink-to-produce-food-via-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **New methods of producing the modified starch, or the ‘ink’ for 3D food printing, could make the process achievable on a mass scale.** > > . > > A group of researchers believe they have come a step closer to the mass industrialisation of 3D printed food. The team at the University of São Paulo’s Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil, in partnership with colleagues in France at Nantes Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering (Oniris) and the National Institute for Research on Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), have developed hydrogels which act as ‘ink’. Recent results of the project, supported by FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation), have been published in the journal Food Research International. > > . > > “In the past few years we’ve developed different technologies to modify starch and obtain gels with ideal characteristics for use as ‘ink’ to produce food by 3D printing,” Pedro Esteves Duarte \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.newfoodmagazine.com](https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/129157/3-d-printing-ink/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Food --- ### [Sculpteo Offers Four Bio-based Nylon 3D Printing Materials from BASF](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sculpteo-offers-four-bio-based-nylon-3d-printing-materials-from-basf-2/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Sculpteo has announced the availability of four new PA11-based materials from BASF on its online part services platform. Known for its high-ductility, impact strength, and suitability for applications with high mechanical loads or stress,** > > . > > PA11, in this case, is also sourced from 100% renewable biomass such as castor oil. PA 11 material with skin contact applications. > > . > > The four materials introduced are the Ultrasint PA11 , the Ultrasint PA11 ESD (electrostatic discharge), Ultrasint CF (carbon fiber) , and PA11 for MJF (Multi Jet Fusion). The PA11 ESD is especially relevant for electrical and tooling applications with housings, jigs and other components where electrostatic discharging properties are critical. PA11 CF. Image courtesy of Sculpteo and BASF The PA11 CF is among the strongest materials available in the industry, according to the companies announcing the news, with the nylon reinforced with carbon \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276352/sculpteo-offers-four-bio-based-nylon-3d-printing-materials-from-basf/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [Metal 3D Printing: Who Will Win the Laser Wars?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/metal-3d-printing-who-will-win-the-laser-wars-3/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **There’s a war raging in the metal additive manufacturing. It’s particularly interesting timing too, given the current state of uncertainty in manufacturing and key end markets like aerospace and automotive as the COVID-19 pandemic rages entering 2021.** > > . > > The last few months have set the stage for interesting developments for metal additive manufacturing. The spotlight is back on the metal powder bed fusion market. Specifically, three notable players in metal AM have announced impending 2021 release of massive new platforms featuring double or triple the number of lasers of today’s cutting edge production systems. In the past six weeks, we’ve seen such systems presented for commercial pre-availability by Velo3D and their Sapphire XC platform , Additive Industries and its MetalFAB-600 , and least surprisingly SLM Solutions (whom has been teasing the release of a massive laser-packed platform for several years). It may \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276433/metal-3d-printing-who-will-win-the-laser-wars/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Not to be sneezed at: how 3D printing is supersizing the tiny world of pollen](https://3dprintingtoday.com/not-to-be-sneezed-at-how-3d-printing-is-supersizing-the-tiny-world-of-pollen-2/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **As a former secondary school science teacher, Oliver Wilson knows the challenges of communicating big, complex issues. Now, the palaeoecologist is reaching global audiences with a project that brings to life the microscopic world of pollen by producing giant 3D-printed models from high-quality scans of pollen grains.** > > . > > “Being able to identify pollen is important for many reasons,” he says. Because they can survive millions of years and are tiny and tough, they can help track changing climate patterns , reveal the quality of honey and even provide forensic evidence at crime scenes. “But I love seeing what else people do with the models,” he says. Already they have been used by bee ecologists in Brazil, US school teachers and Irish archaeologists, among others. Oliver Wilson holds some examples of the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/07/3d-printing-is-supersizing-the-tiny-world-of-pollen-aoe) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Environment, People --- ### [PepsiCo designers reimagined the classic 2-liter bottle working from home using 3D printers and VR headsets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pepsico-designers-reimagined-the-classic-2-liter-bottle-working-from-home-using-3d-printers-and-vr-headsets/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **PepsiCo just redesigned its two liter bottles after 30 years. Designers used 3D printers and Oculus VR headsets to complete the designs at home.** > > . > > They’ve been released in some markets, and will rollout over the next few years. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . PepsiCo redesigned its two-liter bottles, and it relied more on 3D printing and virtual reality technology than ever before. In the midst of the two-year redesign project, the coronavirus sent office workers home, but PepsiCo designers had the chance to use 3D printers to create prototypes in their homes. Then, product testing was completed in virtual reality, which may be where the entire industry is heading. The new two-liter bottles with a slim area to grip have already been released in Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, and Wisconsin, with rollout to the rest of the US planned over the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/pepsico-new-bottle-design-with-virtual-reality-and-3d-printing-2020-12) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [PinePhone Gets 3D Printed Mechanical Keyboard](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pinephone-gets-3d-printed-mechanical-keyboard-2/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Do you remember when smartphones had real physical keyboards? Working the command line on some remote machine over SSH was a breeze, and you could even knock out a few lines of code if you were so inclined.** > > . > > But these days you’ve either got to lug around an external keyboard, or suffer through pecking out a few words per minute on a piece of glass. Doesn’t sound much like progress to us. By the looks of it, \[James Williams\] doesn’t think so either. He’s designed a physical keyboard add-on that snaps onto the back of the PinePhone to deliver a proper, albeit condensed, typing experience. > > . > > This is no repurposed BlackBerry board either; he’s created a custom mechanical keyboard that manages to fold into an incredibly small size thanks to resin printed keycaps and Kailh low profile switches. Other than the hand-drawn legends, it’s probably not a stretch to say \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/03/pinephone-gets-3d-printed-mechanical-keyboard/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Electronics, Maker Movement, People, Printers and Accessories --- ### [What Are the Megatrends Reshaping the Architecture Field and the Construction Industry?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-are-the-megatrends-reshaping-the-architecture-field-and-the-construction-industry/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Before the pandemic , the world was already facing a series of global transformations in the field of construction, where emerging countries were at the forefront of a powerful economic shift.** > > . > > As the world’s population is expected to reach the 10-billion milestone before 2100, the construction sector should be able to understand and adapt to the megatrends that are reshaping the globe. Demographic Growth and Shift of Economic Powers: Bigger Economies, Bigger Challenges The global population is still growing fast, although it is expected to slow nearly to a halt by the end of the century. In fact, the world’s population is projected by the UN to reach approximately 10.9 billion in 2100. Of course, very different dynamics can be narrowed down to the regional level, where emerging countries are at the forefront of both demographic and economic shifts. As highlighted by the Pew Research Center , the UN predicts that Africa is the only world region projected to have strong population growth for the rest of this century, increasing from 1.3 billion to 4.3 billion by 2100 and concentrated primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, five of the world’s 10 largest countries by population are projected to be in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.archdaily.com](https://www.archdaily.com/948366/what-are-the-megatrends-reshaping-the-architecture-field-and-the-construction-industry) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Companies, Design / Engineering --- ### [How 3D Printing Will Reshape The Oil And Gas Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-will-reshape-the-oil-and-gas-industry-2/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **With multiple new technologies being introduced to the suffering oil and gas industry in 2020, 3D printing is the latest fad to gain traction in the space. Additive manufacturing has been extremely useful during the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering vital PPE to frontline workers across the globe. But now, the ever-evolving technology is also being used in innovative ways across the energy sector.** > > . > > Earlier this year, we saw several companies relying on 3D printing to supply hard-to-get parts because of global pandemic restrictions and delays in delivery. This takes the reliance away from third-party companies as well as the need to ship parts from other countries. Further, the more parts that can be made in-house, the better the inventory processes of the company. > > . > > To effectively manufacture additives, companies must create a digital inventory. The idea is to make a database of all the parts needed, their design, and how they \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-3D-Printing-Will-Reshape-The-Oil-And-Gas-Industry.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Oil and Gas --- ### [Lab study of droplet dynamics advances 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/lab-study-of-droplet-dynamics-advances-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A comparison between the experimentally observed ejected droplet shape at break-up (a) and the simulated droplet shape (b) at various operating conditions approaching the experimental conditions. The simulated droplet shape significantly differs from experiments, highlighting the fact that essential physics appear to be missing from the model.** > > . > > A team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists has simulated the droplet ejection process in an emerging metal 3D printing technique called “Liquid Metal Jetting” (LMJ), a critical aspect to the continued advancement of liquid metal printing technologies. > > . > > In the paper, the team describes the simulating of metal droplets during LMJ, a novel process in which molten droplets of liquid metal are jetted from a nozzle to 3D print a part in layers. The process does not require lasers or metal powder and is more similar to inkjet printing techniques. Using the model, researchers studied the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/lab-study-of-droplet-dynamics-advances-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Metal --- ### [Made To Measure – 3D Printing Bespoke Body Implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/made-to-measure-3d-printing-bespoke-body-implants-4/) **Published:** December 12, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printing is delivering customization options that make it possible to create almost any shape using additive manufacturing (AM) technology. In fact, the possibilities of 3D printing are so game-changing, it is even possible to create carbon copies of our own skulls.** > > . > > Sandvik’s additive manufacturing and metal powder specialists are exploring the potential of AM in the medical field, and are preparing for the future of medical implants. Life-threatening accidents, vertebral damage, chronic osteopathic conditions and side-effects from medical treatment can all cause irreparable damage to patients. The consequences can be painful, debilitating and even fatal, so we must develop solutions to help the human body overcome challenges, enhance the healing process and improve patient prognosis. > > . > > Medical implant technology has developed vastly over the years, and one of manufacturing’s most disruptive technologies is set to transform the way we treat patients. Medical implant developers require a manufacturing technology that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at metrology.news](https://metrology.news/made-to-measure-3d-printing-bespoke-body-implants/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [University of Dundee lecturer invents device that takes pain out of dental training](https://3dprintingtoday.com/university-of-dundee-lecturer-invents-device-that-takes-pain-out-of-dental-training/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **A lecturer from the UK-based University of Dundee has invented a training device that enables dental students to develop their fine motor skills from home, allowing clinical techniques to be taught during pandemic restrictions at a minimal cost.** > > . > > Dr Clement Seeballuck, Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry, came up with the idea for the Home Operational Practice Equipment (H.O.P.E.) more than a year ago but the work was expedited when face-to-face teaching was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.O.P.E. has been specially crafted to simulate skills that your dentist might use for drilling and other procedures. The equipment includes a pen in the shape of a drill and enables students to develop indirect vision skills, becoming comfortable with the ergonomics of a dental handpiece as they manoeuvre the instrument as they would when working with a patient. H.O.P.E. was developed using 3D printing equipment at the University of Dundee and with the assistance of staff and students from the University’s School of Dentistry, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and the Library and Learning Centre. Dr Seeballuck and his colleagues developed a series of 3D-printed models that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/university-of-dundee-lecturer-invents-device-that-takes-pain-out-of-dental-training/ar-BB1bT2yL?%253Bpfr=1%253Fc) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Dental, Medical, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Charity in Turkey lends a hand to amputee children with 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/charity-in-turkey-lends-a-hand-to-amputee-children-with-3d-printers/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Zeynep Karagöz pieces together robotic hands she printed, in Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 14, 2020. (AA PHOTO) A group of volunteers, inspired by U.S.-based charity Enabling The Future, are extending a literal hand to children with missing limbs.** > > . > > Robotel (Robotic Hand) Association, founded by Zeynep Karagöz and her friends, design and print mechanical hands for them using 3D printers. Karagöz, a graduate of the Department of Architecture at Istanbul’s Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, joined forces with two friends to use the new technology “to touch people’s lives.” She first printed a robotic hand in 2014 for 18-year-old Mehmet Ali Toprak, who lost four fingers in an accident while working for a printing company. When she saw a growing demand for robotic arms, she and others started Robotel in Istanbul in 2017. “I found out about Enabling The Future in 2014. They were designing mechanical hands for children by tapping into 3D technology. It was custom-made and low cost. That was what I wanted to do here in Turkey,” she told Anadolu Agency (AA) Monday. When Karagöz and other volunteers published the process of fitting Toprak with a new hand, they saw a growing demand for the custom-made limbs. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dailysabah.com](https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/charity-in-turkey-lends-a-hand-to-amputee-children-with-3d-printers/news) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical, People, Prosthetics --- ### [Check out this amazing Cyberpunk 2077-inspired 3D printer from Prusa Research](https://3dprintingtoday.com/check-out-this-amazing-cyberpunk-2077-inspired-3d-printer-from-prusa-research-2/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **What you need to know Cyberpunk 2077 is the hottest game around right now The Prusa Mk3s is the hottest 3D printer around right now.** > > . > > Prusa has created a one-of-a-kind “CyberPrusa” in honor of the release of the game. It looks so amazing I might cry. Despite all of the bugs and weirdness, Cyberpunk 2077 is the number one game right now. Everyone has been excited for the release of this huge open-world game, and now that it’s finally here, it’s time to celebrate, and the 3D printing company, Prusa Research, has found the perfect way to do just that. Prusa already makes one of the best 3D printers available — in fact, it won our best award in our review — but the Mk3s looks even better once it’s had the Cyberpunk treatment. As you can see in the video, the team stripped a Mk3s down and painted all the metal parts, then reprinted all the plastic parts with added Cyberpunk-themed goodness. I love all the small details that went into this build, especially the little pipes here and there and the awesome looking Cyber-lady on the top of the print head. Even the filament holder got the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/check-out-amazing-cyberpunk-2077-inspired-3d-printer-prusa-research) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Companies --- ### [A 3-floor apartment building is being built in Germany with a 3D printer — see how it's being done](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-3-floor-apartment-building-is-being-built-in-germany-with-a-3d-printer-see-how-its-being-done-2/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Peri’s 3D printed apartment building in Germany. Peri A three-floor apartment building is now being 3D printed in Germany by Peri, a Germany-based formwork and scaffolding maker.** > > . > > The three-floor, 4,090-square foot apartment building will contain five apartment units of varying sizes — good for both single occupants and families — and a basement. The home is being produced by gantry printer BOD2, which Peri says is the fastest available 3D construction printer. “We are convinced that 3D house printing will gain in importance and have considerable potential in certain market segments over the next few years, such as certain areas of residential construction,” global business development manager of 3D construction printing at Peri Jan Graumann told Business Insider in an email interview. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . A three-floor apartment building is being constructed by Peri, a formwork and scaffolding maker, with the help of a 3D construction printer . Germany-based Peri isn’t a newcomer to the ever-growing 3D construction printing segment. The apartment building is currently being printed in Bavaria, Germany, and the project was unveiled only two months after Peri announced i t was creating Germany’s first 3D printed two-story detached home. Unlike the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/three-floor-apartment-built-with-help-of-a-3d-printer-2020-12) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Architecture, Companies, Construction, People --- ### [Best 3D printer under $500](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printer-under-500-2/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **So, you want to get started with a 3D printer? Congratulations. It’s not an overstatement to say that 3D printing changed my life.** > > . > > It opened up the possibility of making custom physical objects to meet my own specific needs. It got me comfortable building in the workshop and helped me create solutions I use every day. Also: Everything you need to know about 3D printing and its impact on your business But getting started can be daunting. What printer should you get? How much should you spend? Should you get SLA (resin) or FDM (filament)? This article is designed to break through those questions. Let’s start with the resin vs. filament discussion. I recommend resin printers to people who want to produce small items of fine detail. Miniature gamers are a massive market for these, as are model railroaders and modelers of all kinds. Print quality can be exceptional, but they create more mess, smell a bit more, and require careful post-processing and management of somewhat toxic liquids. 3D printing discovery series Whether you’re new to 3D printing or an old hand, ZDNet’s 3D Printing Discovery Series will help you understand and get the most out of this amazing, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-3d-printer-under-500-for-beginners-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, People --- ### [Crisp County Teacher, Students 3D Print A Helping Hand For Student](https://3dprintingtoday.com/crisp-county-teacher-students-3d-print-a-helping-hand-for-student-2/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Caption Lilly Phagan and her parents pose with Crisp County High School teacher Jessica Young and her students who created a new prosthetic hand for Lilly.** > > . > > Crisp County High School anatomy teacher Jessica Young and three of her students leant a helping hand to a child in need this holiday season by 3D printing a prototype prosthetic. Young learned about a program E-Nable the Future three years ago during a technology seminar at our local Chattahoochee-Flint RESA. A video showed students printing prosthetic hands for kids and adults all over the world. She set a goal that day to get her students involved in this program. After learning that Crisp County High School had a 3D printer, Young was ecstatic about the possibilities. She dove head first into learning how to 3D print and incorporating 3D printing into her classroom. At the beginning of this semester, she introduced prosthetics to her anatomy class while teaching the skeletal system. She had an E-Nable the future prosthetic kit and three of her students took special interest, Da’Shanti Woodson, Ka’Jarvis Daniel, NiKujha Smith. Upon learning about the program, the students decided to print and assemble a full prosthetic hand and apply for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.gpb.org](https://www.gpb.org/blogs/education-matters/2020/12/10/crisp-county-teacher-students-3d-print-helping-hand-for-student) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Medical, People --- ### [3D Printing News Briefs, December 10, 2020: Velodyne Lidar & Local Motors, Philament, PostProcess & Orthodent, Keyshot & Stratasys](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-news-briefs-december-10-2020-velodyne-lidar-local-motors-philament-postprocess-orthodent-keyshot-stratasys-2/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about business, materials, dental, and software. Velodyne Lidar has announced a multi-year sales agreement with Local Motors.** > > . > > Filamania has launched its Philament electrical filament product line, and PostProcess is partnering with Orthodent Laboratory to automate surface finishing and resin removal for orthodontic solutions. Finally, KeyShot 3D rendering software now supports full-color, multi-material Stratasys 3D printers. Velodyne Lidar and Local Motors Announce Sales Agreement Public pure-play lidar company Velodyne Lidar, Inc. ( Nasdaq: VLDR ), which invented real-time surround view lidar sensors, has announced a multi-year sales agreement with sustainable mobility solutions provider Local Motors , which manufactures digital vehicles such as its self-driving, 3D printed, electric Olli shuttle . Several of Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors , which provide a 360° high-resolution surround view and rich computer perception data, are used by Local Motors to help Olli achieve reliable, safe operation in campuses, neighborhoods, and city centers by eliminating blind spots. As part of the agreement, Local Motors will incorporate other Velodyne sensors, such as the Velarray H800 , into its Olli 2.0 designs so the autonomous vehicle’s perception system can be improved. “With Olli, Local Motors is empowering communities to redefine \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276572/3d-printing-news-briefs-12-10-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** People --- ### [Can 3D-printed food actually be delicious? These scientists think so](https://3dprintingtoday.com/can-3d-printed-food-actually-be-delicious-these-scientists-think-so/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Making 3D printed food is no longer a utopian dream. A team of Brazilian and French food science engineers has created new ingredients for producing 3D printed food.** > > . > > The results of their work, published in Food Research International, could allow for the eventual development of food based on various forms, textures, flavours and nutritional properties. Pasta, chocolate, sugar: 3D printing in the realm of food is shaking up the culinary world and is delighting the taste buds of forward-looking gourmets. A team of researchers from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture at São Paulo University, Nantes Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering (Oniris) in France and the French National Institute for Research on Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), have gone even further by developing modified starch hydrogels to use as “ink” for making 3D printed food. Tastier and more tailored foods While it was already possible to use 3D printing to create food products that responded to consumer expectations of taste, texture, cost and nutrition, this research can lead to the elaboration of new shapes, textures, colours and flavours considered healthy and appealing for broader demographics, in particular children and the elderly. Several years and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.lifestyleasia.com](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/food-drink/dining/3d-printed-food-delicious/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Food, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Making Scents Unique: Viktor&Rolf and Formula 1’s New 3D Printed Perfume Bottles Are Striking](https://3dprintingtoday.com/making-scents-unique-viktorrolf-and-formula-1s-new-3d-printed-perfume-bottles-are-striking/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Fashion house Viktor&Rolf turned to 3D printing technology to create a sumptuous rose gold dress of thorny branches and flowers for the brand’s iconic Flowerbomb perfume bottle.** > > . > > The 15 bespoke 3D printed creations are part of a new limited edition to celebrate the perfume’s 15th anniversary and can be exclusively purchased at the brand’s online shop for $2,500. Each set is created through Carbon ’s digital light synthesis (DLS) technology, then polished and assembled by hand for an absolutely unique finish. Similarly, Formula 1 (F1) and Designer Parfums joined forces once again with Welsh artist and industrial designer Ross Lovegrove – who created Formula 1’s first-ever perfume bottle in metal in 2019 – to design 3D printed exoskeletons to house five new scents that will have F1 aficionados reminiscing the thrills and excitement of the legendary races. 15 unique bottles were created for Viktor&Rolf’s 3D printed limited edition Flowerbomb fragrance. Image courtesy of Viktor&Rolf The Viktor&Rolf project called “Flowerbomb Haute Couture” is part of a collaboration between 3D printing service provider ERPRO Group , Viktor&Rolf, and L’Oréal . For this ultra-luxurious edition, the designers wanted flowers as spectacular as the ones crafted for their Haute Couture garments, which are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276674/making-scents-unique-viktorrolf-and-formula-1s-new-3d-printed-perfume-bottles-are-striking/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Art and Sculpture --- ### [A Massivit 3D acceleration to adopting 3D printing in construction](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-massivit-3d-acceleration-to-adopting-3d-printing-in-construction/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > T**he introduction of 3D printing – in any form – into the construction industry is among the most fascinating and, at the same time, challenging endeavor. On the one hand, the most advanced and technologically complex, digital manufacturing processes; on the other an industry that has notoriously been slow to introduce change.** > > . > > For these reasons, many see construction as the area with the highest potential for 3D printing innovation. And business. The shift is going to be gradual and any potential adopter will benefit from introducing 3D printing technologies that can significantly enhance traditional construction practices. Massivit 3D’s large-volume 3D printing technology for construction is doing just that. By providing cost-effective 3D printed tools to leverage the geometric benefits of AM, without foregoing the use of traditional materials, Massivit 3D is enabling i nnovative constructions and restorations . These projects – from statues to capitols and decorations of historical Italian palaces – would not have been cost-effective by either traditional construction methods or direct concrete 3D printing. In order to understand how this is possible, we need to take a step back and look at Massivit 3D’s unique Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology. The company’s large-format Massivit 1800 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/a-massivit-3d-acceleration-to-adopting-3d-printing-in-construction/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [6K Welcomes Expert Metal 3D Printing Team Members and Magnus René as Advisor](https://3dprintingtoday.com/6k-welcomes-expert-metal-3d-printing-team-members-and-magnus-rene-as-advisor-2/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **U.S. company 6K , which has locations in West Virginia and Massachusetts, uses proprietary advanced plasma processing to develop AM powders from sustainable sources.** > > . > > The company is so named for its continuous UniMelt process, which it says is the world’s only microwave production-scale plasma; 6K represents 6,000°, which is the UniMelt’s temperature of operation, in addition to the temperature of the sun’s surface. 6K has been busy recently, announcing a $1 Million Defense Logistics Agency phase II award for recovering, converting, and commercializing defense scrap into high-performance metal AM powders, as well as a strategic partnership with Relativity Space to use its sustainable materials for the creation of 3D printable rocket parts. Metal 3D printing. The latest announcement from 6K and 6K Additive is on the business side of things, with the addition of half a dozen experienced AM experts to its metal powder production team. “Adding these experienced leaders to the team underpins our strategy of advancing premium powders in the additive manufacturing space. Each new member brings deep domain expertise as well as an incredible passion for success, quality and leadership to the team,” stated Frank Roberts, President of 6K Additive. “Their combined 100+ year’s expertise in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276617/metal-powder-developer-6k-welcomes-5-new-team-members-and-1-advisory-board-member/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Metal --- ### [Stratasys makes it easier to integrate additive manufacturing into Industry 4.0 environments](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-makes-it-easier-to-integrate-additive-manufacturing-into-industry-4-0-environments/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Stratasys Ltd. announced a new program to integrate its 3D printers in production environments with the factory floor via the GrabCAD Software Development Kit (SDK).** > > . > > Each SDK package includes a complete set of application programming interfaces, documentation, and code samples that enable development partners and manufacturing customers to establish two-way connectivity between Stratasys FDM 3D printers and enterprise software applications. The program gives customers the power to integrate, manage, and support additive manufacturing for production of end-use parts. Stratasys has previously introduced support for MTConnect , an industry-standard protocol that enables customers to communicate factory data. However, while good for collecting execution data, this standard does not support additional capabilities for sending and receiving printer commands and for remote monitoring. As companies increase their investment in Industry 4.0 initiatives, Stratasys is now meeting the need for more sophisticated two-way integration. Initial partners for the GrabCAD SDK program include Link3D , the leader in additive workflow and manufacturing execution system software, and Identify3D , which provides software that enables security, usage control and traceability of design and manufacturing data across the digital supply chain. “The Industrial IoT transformation is underway as leading manufacturers seek to adopt a more digital, agile \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/stratasys-makes-it-easier-to-integrate-additive-manufacturing-into-industry-4-0-environments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Making Christmas gifts on a budget using 3-D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/making-christmas-gifts-on-a-budget-using-3-d-printers/) **Published:** December 14, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — How much would you guess for a new ukulele? $50? $100? If it is on your Christmas shopping list, you could make one for just a little over $10 with a 3-D printer.** > > . > > “A lot of just comes down to having the right designs,” Ben Strohm, with the Williamsburg Regional Library, said. “If you want to do something that’s unique and one of a kind as opposed to going store-bought then this is a good way to go.” Ben Strohm oversees the 3-D printers at the Williamsburg Regional Library and said no gift idea is complex for the 3-D printers. “Tell us your crazy idea anyway because I’ve seen a lot of stuff and we’re pretty good at making it happen,” He said. Figurines of characters and other creations, printed using the 3D printer, were placed along the top of a desk. The figurines came in different colors and sizes. “We did have someone come in who wanted to do a half-size replica of Morgan Freeman’s head,” Strohm explained. “It sounds simple, but it took a lot of prep work to make it come out right.” Anyone printing a creation will see it get created on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wtkr.com](https://www.wtkr.com/news/making-christmas-gifts-on-a-budget-using-3-d-printers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists --- ### [Best 3D printer for business and home use](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printer-for-business-and-home-use/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **3D printers have come a long way in the past few years. Do you want to get started in the wonderful world of 3D printing, but don’t want to spend too much money? Well, you’re in luck.** > > . > > You can get started for as little as $100 (although things start to get better over about $200). We present a batch of really great options for beginners that will have you cranking out Baby Yoda replicas in no time. Initially relegated to large industrial processes, they experienced a bit of a boom in the mid-2010s, when the technology became affordable to small offices, design firms, and hobbyists. Since then, 3D printers have evolved along with a number of vectors. Low-cost, high-resolution resin printers have joined filament-based (or FDM) printers in the home and hobbyist market. Printers with large print areas have become available at both the low and high end, with lower-end printers optimizing for the very basic heated plates needed for large prints, while the higher-end solutions add sealed chambers, temperature management, and cameras. Printers with dual extruders are becoming more common, and the slicing software needed to prepare prints is becoming more sophisticated. We’re also starting to see more \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists --- ### [Aircraft with Titanium 3D-Printed Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/aircraft-with-titanium-3d-printed-parts/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **The XB-1 aircraft contains more than 20 titanium parts from the 3D printer, mainly for critical engine operations in an extremely high temperature environment.** > > . > > The aircraft contains more than 20 printed titanium parts. The digital manufacturing innovator VELO3D announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3D’s Sapphire 3D metal printer. This aircraft marks a turning point in commercial viability for supersonic travel and demonstrates the power of additive manufacturing , or 3D printing , to enable innovation while accelerating product development. “Aviation hardware is especially difficult to manufacture with 3D metal printing , due to challenging aerodynamic designs that must be balanced with superior durability and high temperature requirements,” said Benny Buller, CEO and Founder of VELO3D . “VELO3D ’s technology allows the production of lightweight, complex designs for mission-critical applications in the toughest operating conditions. Our partnership with Boom is truly an advancement for the metal AM industry, and XB-1 supersonic aircraft is a game-changer for the aviation industry.” Boom Supersonic and VELO3D announced a partnership in 2019 to manufacture complex flight hardware to build XB-1, and ran a series of qualification trials on VELO3D’s Sapphire system. The printed Titanium \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.spotlightmetal.com](https://www.spotlightmetal.com/aircraft-with-titanium-3d-printed-parts-a-985638/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [Why Was This Block 3D Printed? To Help With Machining](https://3dprintingtoday.com/why-was-this-block-3d-printed-to-help-with-machining/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **This fixture tool for holding additive manufactured parts for machining was made within the same additive manufacturing build as the parts themselves.** > > . > > Production metal parts made via additive manufacturing (AM) generally need CNC machining as a secondary step. The metal removal needs might be slight, such as threaded holes and precise mating surfaces, but the machining can be difficult nevertheless because of the challenge of holding and positioning the organic-shaped additive part. Amplify Additive had this challenge with orthopedic implants made via electron beam melting (or EBM, a metal AM technology supplied by GE Additive ). More accurately, the machining supplier had this challenge. Engineering setups to hold the complex parts Amplify sent it would introduce lead time delay. In one extreme case (partly a result of disruption related to covid), Amplify faced months of lead time for machining work from this shop, making the lead time advantage of AM moot. To help, Amplify has begun to design and 3D print the fixture tooling for machining in parallel with the implants and provide both to the machine shop. The photo shows an example. The long stem of an implant fits through the precise opening in the top face of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/with-this-3d-printed-block-ebm-is-an-aid-to-cnc-machining(2)) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Metal --- ### [NFL 2020 1st and Future Winner, Protect3d, using 3D scanning and printing to help improve injury recovery](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nfl-2020-1st-and-future-winner-protect3d-using-3d-scanning-and-printing-to-help-improve-injury-recovery-3/) **Published:** December 15, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Protect3d co-founders Kevin Gehsmann, Clark Bulleit and Tim Skapek began making customized 3D printed protective devices while they were still undergraduate engineering students at Duke University.** > > . > > “It began as a series of projects using the skills we learned in our engineering classes and our experience as college football players to help our teammates,” said Skapek. In the fall of 2018, Gehsmann, Bulleit and Skapek watched teammate Daniel Jones break his collarbone during a game. Using 3D scanning and printing, they created an anatomically fitting brace to act as a bridge over Jones’ collarbone. Jones returned to play three weeks after the injury and he’s now quarterback for the New York Giants. Gregory Payan/AP Images for NFL The Protect3d co-founders pose with Daniel Jones (second to the left) backstage at the 2020 1st and Future event in Miami, Florida at Super Bowl LIV. (AP Images for NFL) “We got really positive feedback and we realized we could leverage cool innovations in 3D scanning to print a totally custom engineering grade product in a matter of hours.” Protect3d was born – and, after a few months of piloting their technology, the team applied to participate in 1st and Future , the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/equipment-and-innovation/1st-and-future/nfl-2020-1st-and-future-winner-protect3d-using-3d-scanning-and-printing-to-help-) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Medical --- ### [3D Printing ETF: Accelerating Industrial Adoption Supports Positive Long-Term Outlook](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-etf-accelerating-industrial-adoption-supports-positive-long-term-outlook/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Summary PRNT invests in companies engaged in 3D printing-related businesses.** > > . > > The fund has gained momentum in recent months with an improving macro outlook supported by strong market growth dynamics. 3D printing companies are well-positioned to benefit from accelerating adoption of the key technologies across various industries. The 3D Printing ETF ( PRNT ) is a thematic exchange-traded-fund that invests in companies benefiting from the adoption of 3D printing applications. While the term itself has some ambiguity, the fund takes a broad approach to include a variety of processes that allow for the rapid and automated production of complex products through materials layering. End users are recognizing the benefits of the technology given its low-cost and design flexibility fueling demand for the related products and services. PRNT has returned over 35% this year with many of the underlying holdings presenting strong growth, relatively resilient to the pandemic. What we like \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at seekingalpha.com](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4394013-3d-printing-etf-accelerating-industrial-adoption-supports-positive-long-term-outlook) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Finance --- ### [3D printing rocket parts have survived multiple test firings at NASA](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-rocket-parts-have-survived-multiple-test-firings-at-nasa/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **One of NASA’s main goals is to develop technology that makes it cheaper and quicker to design and build components for rockets both on Earth and in space or on other celestial bodies.** > > . > > NASA has particularly focused on using 3D printing to develop engine parts for rockets to help bring down overall manufacturing costs and make production faster. In November, a series of hot-fire tests were performed where NASA demonstrated a pair of additively manufactured engine components. The components include a copper alloy combustion chamber and a nozzle made of a high-strength hydrogen resistant alloy. They can withstand the extreme combustion environments that are typically experienced by traditionally manufactured metal structures during flight. NASA scientist Tom Teasley says that the 3D printing technology is a “game-changer” when it comes to reducing hardware manufacturing time and cost. Teasley says the hot-fire tests are a critical step in getting the 3D-printed \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.slashgear.com](https://www.slashgear.com/3d-printing-rocket-parts-have-survived-multiple-test-firings-at-nasa-10650544/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [New IDTechEx Report on Smart Cities Emerging Materials Markets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-idtechex-report-on-smart-cities-emerging-materials-markets/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > This IDTechEx report provides a comprehensive market analysis of multifunctional smart materials, bioplastics, structural electronics, composites, 3D printing, graphene, 2D and 3D molecules, 5G, 6G, IOT and new recycling. > > . > > “Expect a $400 billion smart city materials market. Smart buildings, new energy, food, water, travel” – IDTechEx Smart cities are now much more ambitious. That means new materials are their biggest enabler, with information and computer technology dropping to an important support role. In its lucid information-packed 340 pages, the IDTechEx report, “Smart Cities Emerging Materials Markets 2021-2041” explains. Researched by IDTechEx multilingual PhD level analysts across the world and constantly updated, the emphasis of the report is commercial opportunities and benefits to society. No nostalgia and no academic obscurity. Many new billion-dollar businesses will be created from this emerging market of hundreds of billions of dollars yearly for largely new materials for new requirements. Consider the $0.5 trillion NEOM \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22564/new-idtechex-report-on-smart-cities-emerging-materials-markets) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Laser ‘speed limit’ leaves defects in 3D-printed parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/laser-speed-limit-leaves-defects-in-3d-printed-parts/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Artwork showing the boundary and origin of keyhole porosity. Credit: Ye Feng and Cang Zhao, Tsinghua University 3D printing techniques are transforming many areas of manufacturing. One such technique, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), is particularly attractive because it can be used to make complex metal parts that would be difficult or impossible to manufacture conventionally.** > > . > > However, it suffers from a major drawback in the form of tiny voids that weaken and degrade the metal. Researchers in the US and China have now identified how these voids are generated, and how they become trapped as the metal solidifies – findings that could help manufacturers find ways to control them, and thereby improve 3D metal-printing processes. In LPBF, a high-power laser, guided by a digital computer-aided design and drafting model, is scanned across a thin layer of metal powder. The heat from the laser melts the metal powder in localized \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com](https://physicsworld.com/a/laser-speed-limit-leaves-defects-in-3d-printed-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Medacta expands knee portfolio with 3DMetal femoral cones for knee revision](https://3dprintingtoday.com/medacta-expands-knee-portfolio-with-3dmetal-femoral-cones-for-knee-revision/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Swiss medical company Medacta officially initiated the commercial use of 3DMetal Femoral Cones for revision knee arthroplasty after successfully receiving clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CE marking. 3DMetal is an advanced biomaterial, manufactured utilizing EBM 3D printing technology.** > > . > > Built upon the clinical success of 3DMetalTM Tibial Cones, the Femoral Cones can be used for structural support in areas of bone deficiencies that may compromise revision implant fixation and are indicated for use with Medacta’s GMK Revision and GMK Hinge Knee systems. The previously released 3DMetal tibial cones, also 3D printed by EBM. Dr. David W. Manning, Vice-Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, designer of the 3DMetalTM Femoral Cones said: “The 3DMetal Femoral Cones from Medacta are extremely versatile, utilize the clinically proven 3DMetal technology and are very user friendly for surgeons \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/medacta-expands-knee-portfolio-with-3dmetal-femoral-cones-for-knee-revision/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [What are the Benefits of Using 3D Printing in Medical Applications?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-3d-printing-in-medical-applications/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The demand for 3D printing increases in medical applications because it is flexible and allows customization.** FREMONT, CA: > > . > > The maximum of the 3D printing revenue comes from the medical industry. Starting from prosthetics to surgical guides, there are various types of medical applications for additive manufacturing technology. The flexibility provided by the 3D printing service enables healthcare professionals to develop patient-specific devices at a reasonable cost. The medical industry is already informed about additive manufacturing. The detailed scanning and imaging processes are an integral part of the medical industry. Laser scanning is utilized for taking detailed images of the subject’s surface, while CT scanning and MRI imaging are used to obtain cross-sectional images of the bones and tissues. Advanced software can convert medical images into complete models, which can be utilized for 3D printing. It has become easy and cost-efficient to develop the devices that were once entirely theoretical \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medicaltechoutlook.com](https://www.medicaltechoutlook.com/news/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-3d-printing-in-medical-applications-nwid-1448.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Redwire’s Ceramic Manufacturing Module Successfully 3D Prints Turbine Blisk in Space](https://3dprintingtoday.com/redwires-ceramic-manufacturing-module-successfully-3d-prints-turbine-blisk-in-space-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Redwire 3D printed turbine blisk/Image Source: Redwire Redwire , a new leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy, announced recently that its Ceramic Manufacturing Module (CMM) has successfully 3D printed a ceramic part in space for the first time.** > > . > > The Ceramic Manufacturing Module, developed by Redwire’s subsidiary Made in Space for in-space manufacturing capability, successfully operated with full autonomy using additive Stereolithography (SLA) technology and pre-ceramic resins to manufacture a single-piece ceramic turbine blisk (a portmanteau of bladed disk) on orbit along with a series of material test coupons. The successful 3D printing of these test samples in space is an important milestone to demonstrate the proof-of-potential for Ceramic Manufacturing Module to produce ceramic parts that exceed the quality of turbine components made on Earth. The ceramic turbine blisk and test coupons will be stowed and returned to Earth \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/redwires-ceramic-manufacturing-module-successfully-3d-prints-turbine-blisk-in-space/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [Solar facade for 3D-printed concrete house](https://3dprintingtoday.com/solar-facade-for-3d-printed-concrete-house-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Image: Heliartec Taiwanese BIPV module manufacturer Heliartec Solutions has deployed a solar facade on a 3D-printed concrete house built at the Centre for Sustainability and Innovation in Construction in Westerlo, Belgium.** > > . > > The components of the two-floor home, which has a height of 8 meters and a total floor area of 90 square meters, were printed with a fixed 3D concrete printer and installed on-site. The building developers printed the entire building envelope in a single piece on site, which they claim is a world first. The prototype was designed to showcase the technology and the potential of 3D printing in the construction business. “The solar facade was installed within the philosophy of circular construction,” Heliartec Managing Director Andre Feenstra told pv magazine . “The building was optimized for the project to meet the circular vision as much as possible.” Heliartec said the facade insulation system – with integrated support \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pv-magazine.com](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/12/09/solar-facade-for-3d-printed-concrete-house/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture --- ### [3D Printed Rocket Parts and the Future of Spacecraft](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-rocket-parts-and-the-future-of-spacecraft-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Future lunar landers might come equipped with 3D printed rocket engine parts that help bring down overall manufacturing costs and reduce production time. NASA is investing in advanced manufacturing – one of five industries of the future – to make it possible.** > > . > > Through a series of hot-fire tests in November, NASA demonstrated that two additively manufactured engine components – a copper alloy combustion chamber and nozzle made of a high-strength hydrogen resistant alloy – could withstand the same extreme combustion environments that traditionally manufactured metal structures experience in flight. This image shows the hot-fire testing of an additively manufactured copper alloy combustion chamber and a nozzle made of a high-strength hydrogen resistant alloy. Learn more about the 3D printing process . Image Credit: NASA [Click here to view original web page at www.nasa.gov](https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/3d-printed-rocket-parts-and-the-future-of-spacecraft) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [Speeding Up 3D Printing: Kickstarter Campaign for Ulendo Cloud-Based Software](https://3dprintingtoday.com/speeding-up-3d-printing-kickstarter-campaign-for-ulendo-cloud-based-software-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In 2017, researchers with the Smart and Sustainable Automation Research Lab (S2A Lab) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering developed a filtered b-spline (FBS) algorithm that could help speed up 3D printing by regulating the vibrations .** > > . > > This week, S2A Technologies LLC, a spinoff company from the university’s mechatronics program, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its software solution, called Ulendo , that they say will “unlock the creative potential of your 3D printer.” “The COVID-19 situation further motivated us to get Ulendo into the hands of the 3D printing community as it showed us how crucial speed is when it comes to printing PPE and medical devices to combat the coronavirus,” the campaign states. If you want to finish a print job faster, you might think that the way to do it is to run the system at a higher speed. However, this can cause excessive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276537/speeding-up-3d-printing-kickstarter-campaign-for-ulendo-cloud-based-software/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Design / Engineering --- ### [In-Vision Releases Powerful HELIOS Light Engine for DLP 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/in-vision-releases-powerful-helios-light-engine-for-dlp-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In 2000, several former employees of film camera and projector manufacturer Eumig, which filed for insolvency in 1981, joined together to found In-Vision Digital Imaging Optics GmbH , a manufacturing shop for projection lenses just outside Vienna, Austria**. > > . > > When the popular movie Avatar was released in 2009, and digital technology in movie theatres was on the rise, the company became a market leader in high-precision optical systems for industrial applications, and began working with Texas Instruments on a DLP 3D printer , finishing the first prototype in 2014 and releasing its first Full-HD Light Engine on the global market a year later. By 2017, In-Vision had developed eight light engine systems for customers in 3D metrology, additive manufacturing, and maskless lithography, and now creates and manufactures high-end, DLP-based light engines for optical systems, which are used by customers all over the world. In addition to a production site in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276486/in-vision-releases-powerful-helios-light-engine-for-dlp-3d-printed-optic-applications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Desktop Metal adds copper to Studio System materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desktop-metal-adds-copper-to-studio-system-materials/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Desktop Metal launched copper for the Studio System , an office-friendly metal 3D printing system for low volume production.** > > . > > With its excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, copper is considered an ideal material for transferring heat or electricity and is used in virtually every electronic device made. Copper is the latest addition to the Studio System materials library that also includes 4140 chromoly steel , H13 tool steel, 316L and 17-4 PH stainless steels. In addition to materials that are already available, Desktop Metal’s team of materials scientists are continuously working to develop new materials and processes to make 3D printing accessible to even broader industries and applications. The copper material used with the Studio System is pure copper. Unlike laser-based processes, which often print chromium zirconium copper, the Studio System’s proprietary Bound Metal Deposition process is able to print pure copper, unlocking the full benefits of the material. The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/desktop-metal-adds-copper-to-studio-system-materials/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [2021 Dental 3D Printing Revenues to Reach $3.1B, Says SmarTech Analysis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2021-dental-3d-printing-revenues-to-reach-3-1b-says-smartech-analysis/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **SmarTech Analysis has published its sixth edition of the Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry report and, noting the tumultuous experiences of 2020, projects a promising turnaround for the market in 2021.** > > . > > According to the company, dental 3D printing will surpass 2019 levels in terms of revenue, reaching $3.1 billion in 2021. In a press release for its latest report, SmarTech pointed out that dental 3D printing was once “one of the most stable and fast-growing opportunities,” a keen observation given not only 3D printing’s key role in the production of patient-specific dental aligners but also the use of 3D printers in all manner of dental labs for the production of crowns and other items. This trend, however, was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, as was the entire global manufacturing economy. In turn, SmarTech describes how the dental industry was “negatively impacted due to acute government restrictions discouraging, or outright prohibiting, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276469/2021-dental-3d-printing-revenues-to-reach-3-1b-says-smartech-analysis/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Dental, Medical --- ### [The Brainport mindset: bringing a 3D printing product to the market together – even as competitors](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-brainport-mindset-bringing-a-3d-printing-product-to-the-market-together-even-as-competitors/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D-geprinte rugimplantaten A lab-on-chip, an intervertebral disc, or an ultra-thin grid in an X-ray machine. All examples of applications with 3D printing in the medical world.** > > . > > Promising production technologies in a world where new products have to meet strict quality requirements. Three companies from the Brainport region are entering the medical market with this kind of “Additive Manufacturing”. Keiron Keiron wants to further develop and market the laser printing technology researched and validated by Holst Centre. Last September, the start-up took part in the HighTechXL program, which builds companies around existing and yet to be developed ‘deep-tech’. The technology Keiron is working on is a laser printing method to create functionalities on microfluidic chips. These chips can be used to study liquids and gases on a micrometer scale. “We are developing a method that is affordable, flexible, and scalable,” says co-founder Jimmy Sy-A-Chin. Mini channels On an empty chip, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at innovationorigins.com](https://innovationorigins.com/the-brainport-mindset-bringing-a-3d-printing-product-to-the-market-together-even-as-competitors/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [How To Get Into Lost Wax Casting (with A Dash Of 3D Printing)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-get-into-lost-wax-casting-with-a-dash-of-3d-printing-4/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’ve always thought that there are three things you can do with metal: cut it, bend it, and join it.** > > . > > Sure, I knew you could melt it, but that was always something that happened in big foundries- you design something and ship it off to be cast in some large angular building churning out smoke. After all, melting most metals is hard. Silver melts at 1,763 °F. Copper at 1,983 °F. Not only do you need to create an environment that can hit those temperatures, but you need to build it from materials that can withstand them. Turns out, melting metal is not so bad. Surprisingly, I’ve found that the hardest part of the processfor an engineer like myself at least, is creating the pattern to be replicated in metal. That part is pure art, but thankfully I learned that we can use technology to cheat a bit. When \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/07/how-to-get-into-lost-wax-casting-with-a-dash-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Materials, Metal, Technology **Tags:** 3d, printed, printing --- ### [How Model No. is Disrupting the Furniture Industry with 3D Printing and Products Made from Food Waste](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-model-no-is-disrupting-the-furniture-industry-with-3d-printing-and-products-made-from-food-waste/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Five years ago, retail innovator Phillip Raub disrupted the industry when he co-founded b8ta , a retail-as-a-service company with experiential, data-driven showrooms designed for trying and buying new tech products.** > > . > > Now he has his sights set on flipping the furniture industry on its head as CEO of Model No. , an on-demand custom furnishings company driven by consumer needs and led by a devotion to technology, design and environmental responsibility. Model No. was created to solve the furniture industry’s key pain points: mass production with little original design or customization ability, long delivery wait times and unsustainable manufacturing. The startup offers a digital showroom that allows consumers to fully customize items to fit their needs, from shape and color to size and budget, with the expectation of delivery within a few weeks. Additionally, through the adoption of 3D printing technology using agricultural waste from corn husks, sugar cane and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at retailtouchpoints.com](https://retailtouchpoints.com/features/retail-success-stories/how-model-no-is-disrupting-the-furniture-industry-with-3d-printing-and-products-made-from-food-waste) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Architecture, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [In-Vision Releases Powerful HELIOS Light Engine for DLP 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/in-vision-releases-powerful-helios-light-engine-for-dlp-3d-printing/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In 2000, several former employees of film camera and projector manufacturer Eumig, which filed for insolvency in 1981, joined together to found In-Vision Digital Imaging Optics GmbH , a manufacturing shop for projection lenses just outside Vienna, Austria.** > > . > > When the popular movie Avatar was released in 2009, and digital technology in movie theatres was on the rise, the company became a market leader in high-precision optical systems for industrial applications, and began working with Texas Instruments on a DLP 3D printer , finishing the first prototype in 2014 and releasing its first Full-HD Light Engine on the global market a year later. By 2017, In-Vision had developed eight light engine systems for customers in 3D metrology, additive manufacturing, and maskless lithography, and now creates and manufactures high-end, DLP-based light engines for optical systems, which are used by customers all over the world. In addition to a production site in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276486/in-vision-releases-powerful-helios-light-engine-for-dlp-3d-printed-optic-applications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Speeding Up 3D Printing: Kickstarter Campaign for Ulendo Cloud-Based Software](https://3dprintingtoday.com/speeding-up-3d-printing-kickstarter-campaign-for-ulendo-cloud-based-software/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In 2017, researchers with the Smart and Sustainable Automation Research Lab (S2A Lab) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering developed a filtered b-spline (FBS) algorithm that could help speed up 3D printing by regulating the vibrations .** > > . > > This week, S2A Technologies LLC, a spinoff company from the university’s mechatronics program, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its software solution, called Ulendo , that they say will “unlock the creative potential of your 3D printer.” “The COVID-19 situation further motivated us to get Ulendo into the hands of the 3D printing community as it showed us how crucial speed is when it comes to printing PPE and medical devices to combat the coronavirus,” the campaign states. If you want to finish a print job faster, you might think that the way to do it is to run the system at a higher speed. However, this can cause excessive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276537/speeding-up-3d-printing-kickstarter-campaign-for-ulendo-cloud-based-software/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [Stratasys Buys Origin Eyeing Mass Production Opportunities](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-buys-origin-eyeing-mass-production-opportunities/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Printing company Stratasys Ltd. announced today it signed an agreement to acquire start-up Origin Inc.** > > . > > According to a release, the merger (expected to close in January 2021) is an opportunity for Stratasys to expand its leadership through innovation in the fast-growing mass production parts segment with a next-generation photopolymer platform in industries such as dental, medical, tooling, and select industrial, defense, and consumer goods segments. Ultimately, Stratasys expects Origin’s proprietary programmable photopolymerization (P 3 ) technology to be an important growth engine for the company. “This is an important step in advancing our strategy to lead in polymer 3d printing by expanding into mass produced production — the fastest growing segment of 3d printing industry. We believe that combining Origin’s innovative technology with our industry best global footprint will help drive our leadership position in polymer additive manufacturing,” says Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif in a conference call discussing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.industryweek.com](https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/21149868/stratasys-buys-origin-eyeing-mass-production-opportunities) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, Finance --- ### [3D Printer Enables Variable Gloss](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-enables-variable-gloss-2/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **New system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D-printed surface. The advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics. Shape, color, and gloss. Those are an object’s three most salient visual features.** > > . > > Currently, 3D printers can reproduce shape and color reasonably well. Gloss, however, remains a challenge. That’s because 3D printing hardware isn’t designed to deal with the different viscosities of the varnishes that lend surfaces a glossy or matte look. > > . > > MIT researcher Michael Foshey and his colleagues may have a solution. They’ve developed a combined hardware and software printing system that uses off-the-shelf varnishes to finish objects with realistic, spatially varying gloss patterns. Foshey calls the advance “a chapter in the book of how to do high-fidelity appearance reproduction using a 3D printer.” He envisions a range \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22516/3d-printer-enables-variable-gloss) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printed Rigid Chain Mechanism](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-rigid-chain-mechanism/) **Published:** December 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **One of the major advantages of 3D printing is the ability to quickly test and then iterate on mechanical designs. \[gzumwalt\] does a lot of this, and has recently been working on various versions of a rigid chain mechanism .** > > . > > A rigid-chain mechanism is one way of fitting a long beam into a small box. It works similar to a zipper, meshing two separate “chains” with specially teeth designed to form a rigid beam. Due to clearances between the teeth, the beam tends to be a bit floppy. \[gzumwalt\] made various sizes of the mechanism, and also reduced the clearances on later versions to reduce the flop. > > . > > He also integrated it into a cool “snake in a basket” automaton (second video below) by adding a reversible gearbox and a binary snap-action switch. One possible use for this type of mechanism is for autonomously assembling long structures \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/12/08/3d-printed-rigid-chain-mechanism/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [Papadakis Racing shows off massive inconel 3D printed turbo manifold](https://3dprintingtoday.com/papadakis-racing-shows-off-massive-inconel-3d-printed-turbo-manifold-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Larger parts seem to be the trend for metal 3D printing lately. Maybe not yet mass produced large parts but certainly some big one-offs for custom luxury and racing cars.** > > . > > Leveraging the expertise and AM capabilities at AM and engineering services provider MIMO Technick , the Papadakis Racing team built an impressively large 3D printed turbo manifold for it latest racing vehicle. The video shows off the entire process, from engine 3D scanning to part design, all the way to 3D printing, finishing and assembling the manifold’s components. The printing was carried out by MIMO Technik, a California metal AM and engineering services provider that operates in the AM space for aerospace, rocketry, defense and motorsport clients. Perhaps even more interesting for the readers of this website is that MIMO Technik is not just supporting highly advanced, one-off motorsport projects but also producing some serious series of serial advanced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/papadaskis-racing-shows-off-massive-inconel-3d-printed-turbo-manifold/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive, Metal --- ### [3D-printed parts moving closer to production cars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-parts-moving-closer-to-production-cars-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Five years ago, Detroit auto show crowds scratched their heads over a car whose body, frame and interior emerged fully formed at the show from computer printers that laid down layers of carbon-fiber infused plastic to form the three-dimensional components.** > > . > > The 3D printing of auto parts, demonstrated then by a small company called Local Motors, has accelerated from auto show curiosity to manufacturing necessity in just a few short years. This year, printed parts logged 80,000 miles on Chevrolet’s Corvette, IndyCar, NASCAR and Silverado race teams, while providing prototype duty on production vehicles like the Ford Mustang GT500. 300×250 image ad With its hand-made cars and focus on immediate results, the racing industry is the current focus of 3D-printed parts, but manufacturers don’t rule them out for production-line vehicles. “We’re on a journey of identifying opportunities across a number of areas including motorsports, product development and future production vehicles,” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.hastingstribune.com](http://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/nascar/3d-printed-parts-moving-closer-to-production-cars/article_b07c31da-19bb-58dc-a3cc-35d6b5914f87.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive --- ### [Spie batignolles tests Xtreee’s 3D printing platform for prefabricated elements](https://3dprintingtoday.com/spie-batignolles-tests-xtreees-3d-printing-platform-for-prefabricated-elements-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Spie batignolles is experimenting with 3D printing of concrete materials for construction sites to produce prefabricated elements with high applicability.** > > . > > In collaboration with XtreeE , a start-up specializing in 3D printing for construction, Spie batignolles carried out its first experiments in additive manufacturing in concrete. “We are convinced of the interest of the 3D printing technique for developing small concrete elements, the traditional production of which is generally time-consuming. These techniques will improve the working conditions of our employees on the site, our productivity and ultimately our performance, ” explained Frédéric Gaurat, Technical Director at Spie batignolles. The company is aware that 3D printing is emerging in the building sector, however it is mainly confined at this stage to the construction of small detached houses or the printing of non-structural decorative elements. These applications are not yet seen as capable of driving real organizational changes in the construction industry, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/spie-batignolles-tests-xtreees-3d-printing-platform-for-prefabricated-elements/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Architecture, Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [AM heralding new chapter for fluid flow applications](https://3dprintingtoday.com/am-heralding-new-chapter-for-fluid-flow-applications-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printed heat exchanger manufactured using 3D Systems’ DMP technology Making the most of additive manufacturing (AM) is not only about installing the technology.** > > . > > As with anything, the deeper the knowledge of the process, the more one can get out of it and the more applications can be developed. AM experts and application engineers are thus in a unique position, from which they can innovate and solve many challenges associated with traditional manufacturing. Perhaps no area illustrates this dynamic better than fluid flow applications, which exist across many industries that are driving adoption of AM: from automotive and motorsports, to aerospace, energy and beyond. For years, our knowledge of fluid dynamics has gone beyond what we’ve been able to achieve using conventional manufacturing processes. Now, additive manufacturing is changing this reality, enabling engineers to produce optimized designs that would have previously been impossible to make. Thanks to AM, it \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/am-new-chapter-fluid-flow-applications/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Technology --- ### [First-of-its-kind 3D printed nuclear fuel component to enter use](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-of-its-kind-3d-printed-nuclear-fuel-component-to-enter-use-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Framatome has announced that 3D-printed fuel assembly channel fasteners manufactured at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in a joint project with Tennessee Valley Authority are to be loaded into a US commercial reactor for the first time.** > > . > > The project is part of the laboratory’s Transformational Challenge Reactor programme. The four components will be loaded into TVA’s Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in early 2021. An additively manufactured channel fastener (Image: ORNL) The channel fasteners secure the fuel channel to the assembly. They were printed at ORNL using additive manufacturing techniques – also known as 3D printing – and installed on Atrium 10XM boiling water reactor fuel assemblies at Framatome’s nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington. Channel fasteners have traditionally been fabricated from castings and require precision machining. Additive manufacturing techniques deposit material in layers, following a computer-designed model, to form precise shapes without \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at world-nuclear-news.org](https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/First-3D-printed-nuclear-fuel-components-to-enter) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Technology --- ### [Beyond prototypes: How 3D printing is moving outside the test lab](https://3dprintingtoday.com/beyond-prototypes-how-3d-printing-is-moving-outside-the-test-lab-3/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** **The future of 3D printing has never been brighter, thanks to the growing pace of adoption and the promise it holds for revolutionizing processes across a variety of industries.** . The technology has proven to be invaluable for producing more accurate models, operating with a high degree of precision as well as delivering printing capabilities on demand — but a large part of its historical use — (55% of respondents in one survey) — has been in prototyping and testing. The unique ability of 3D printers to construct precise and intricate shapes faster and more efficiently than a manual process represents a compelling point for companies eager to fabricate concepts, models, and bases for existing components. Constant refinement and technological progress have helped 3D printing come a long way over the past few years, expanding its applications and use cases. Even in the test lab, innovations are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at itbrief.com.au](https://itbrief.com.au/story/beyond-prototypes-how-3d-printing-is-moving-outside-the-test-lab) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Despite COVID the 3D Printing Market Will Be Worth $45bn in 2030](https://3dprintingtoday.com/despite-covid-the-3d-printing-market-will-be-worth-45bn-in-2030-3/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Global technology market forecasts 3D printing has received much attention in the press over recent years. Hyped as the technology to bring about a 3rd industrial revolution, 3D printing technologies were in fact invented in the early 80s.** > > . > > They remained a niche technology until the expiration of a key patent in 2009 allowed many startups to emerge offering cheap consumer-level 3D printers. A media frenzy in 2012 thrust 3D printing into the limelight and 2016 saw Hewlett Packard and General Electric enter the 3D printing space. Even after the media hype some market sectors are still reporting huge growth rates. Today, the 3D printing market comprises multiple different printer technologies. This report takes an in-depth look into established printer types including Vat Photopolymerisation (SLA/DLP/CLIP), Powder Bed Fusion (SLS/DMLS/EBM); Material Extrusion, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Directed Energy Deposition and Sheet Lamination. Key technological capabilities, applicable markets, SWOT analyses and key \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.idtechex.com](https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/despite-covid-the-3d-printing-market-will-be-worth-45bn-in-2030/22383) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [Interview: How Hyundai is using Autodesk generative design to build a "walking vehicle"](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-how-hyundai-is-using-autodesk-generative-design-to-build-a-walking-vehicle/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **At this year’s all-digital Autodesk University event, the Design & Manufacturing Keynote centred on ‘Elevate’, a new vehicle concept from Hyundai, which is employing generative design technology to develop a new vehicle that has the ability to “walk” in challenging environments.** > > . > > Debuted at last year’s CES by the automotive leader’s New Horizons Studio in collaboration with industrial design studio Sundberg-Ferar, ‘Elevate’ is a four-legged vehicle which can alternate between driving and “walking” functions depending on the terrain or application, providing a mobility solution for various transport needs, exploration and emergency scenarios. Here, Andy Harris (AH), Senior Principal Research Engineer at Autodesk Research , talks to TCT about how generative design is making this unique “Transformer” style vehicle possible. TCT: At AU, Hyundai is presented the latest iteration of its “walking car”, designed using Autodesk tools – can you tell us how this collaboration emerged? AH: After debuting the walking \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/how-hyundai-autodesk-generative-design-walking-vehicle/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Automotive --- ### [Scientists Create First Full-Size 3D Printed Human Heart Model](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-create-first-full-size-3d-printed-human-heart-model/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Shown is the 3D printed heart model created by researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering. (Carnegie Mellon/ACS Publications via YouTube) American researchers say they have created the first full-size human heart model using 3D printing technology.** > > . > > The model was made with a specially developed 3D printer that uses biomaterials to produce a structure and tissues similar to a real human heart. The researchers say the model heart can be a useful tool to train medical professionals in operations related to human heart function . It could also be used as a basis for new research on ways to use 3D printing technology to produce fully operating hearts to replace in people. The research was led by an engineering team at America’s Carnegie Mellon University. Results were recently published in a paper in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. The team was led by biomedical engineering professor Adam Feinberg. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at learningenglish.voanews.com](https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/scientists-create-first-full-size-3d-printed-human-heart-model/5686230.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Not to be sneezed at: how 3D printing is supersizing the tiny world of pollen](https://3dprintingtoday.com/not-to-be-sneezed-at-how-3d-printing-is-supersizing-the-tiny-world-of-pollen/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Digital prints of pollen samples, some of which date back thousands of years, produced by Cardiff University’s bioimaging hub.** > > . > > As a former secondary school science teacher, Oliver Wilson knows the challenges of communicating big, complex issues. Now, the palaeoecologist is reaching global audiences with a project that brings to life the microscopic world of pollen by producing giant 3D-printed models from high-quality scans of pollen grains. “Being able to identify pollen is important for many reasons,” he says. Because they can survive millions of years and are tiny and tough, they can help track changing climate patterns , reveal the quality of honey and even provide forensic evidence at crime scenes. “But I love seeing what else people do with the models,” he says. Already they have been used by bee ecologists in Brazil, US school teachers and Irish archaeologists, among others. Oliver Wilson holds some examples of the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/07/3d-printing-is-supersizing-the-tiny-world-of-pollen-aoe) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Jarett Gross “sheds” light on 3D printed, upcycled Ashen Cabin](https://3dprintingtoday.com/jarett-gross-sheds-light-on-3d-printed-upcycled-ashen-cabin-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Thanks to the latest video by Jarett Gross, the untirable explorer of construction 3D printing projects (who has previously contributed to this portal ), many more, including 3dpbm, found out about a very interesting 3D printed, upcycled cement-wooden structure that may have been initially ignored by those outside the architectural community: the Ashen Cabin by Cornel University and HANNAH Design Office.** > > . > > Tucked away in the woods near Ithaca sits this small, unusual-looking cabin that could be a model for sustainable architecture and construction practices, conserving materials at every stage of production. Designed and fabricated by assistant professors of architecture Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic, the Ashen Cabin uses wood from ash trees damaged by the emerald ash borer, sourced from Cornell’s 4,000-acre research forest in Van Etten, New York. The cutting process in a robotics lab allowed for the use of trees otherwise unfit for traditional lumber processing. The \[…\] [Click here to view the original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/jarett-gross-sheds-light-on-3d-printed-upcycled-ashen-cabin/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Arkema acquires Colorado Photopolymer Solutions to enhance 3D printing offering](https://3dprintingtoday.com/arkema-acquires-colorado-photopolymer-solutions-to-enhance-3d-printing-offering/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Arkema has announced the acquisition of Colorado Photopolymer Solutions (CPS) in a move that expands its Sartomer 3D printing offering.** > > . > > The acquisition was completed earlier this month and was made to bring complementary materials expertise into the Sartomer division. Founded in 2005 by a team of photopolymerisation experts, CPS provides a range of photopolymer resins for energy curing technology, such as the Stereolithography, Digital Light Processing and Liquid Crystal Display 3D printing processes. The company offers dozens of resins suitable for these processes and has helped to enable 3D printing applications in the medical, composites, construction and consumer goods sectors. Arkema’s N3xtDimension resins are compatible with only two of the three – Stereolithography and Digital Light Processing – processes that CPS caters for, but cover a wide range of application requirements. Among its 3D printing resins are high-temperature grades, impact resistant grades, flexible grades, castable grades, tough grades and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/arkema-acquires-colorado-photopolymer-solutions-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [In Pictures: Germany’s first 3D-printed building](https://3dprintingtoday.com/in-pictures-germanys-first-3d-printed-building/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A special concrete was used to build the structure of the two-storey house According to North Rhine-Westphalia’s state government, Germany’s first residential building constructed by 3D printing or additive manufacturing technique is currently being built in Beckum.** > > . > > The head of a 3D printer applies the next layer of concrete to the walls of a house at the construction site in Beckum. Several layers of concrete applied by a 3D printer to built the walls of a house are seen at the construction site in Beckum. A man monitors with his laptop the head of the 3D printer which applies the next layer of concrete. A man works at the construction site of a house, where several layers of concrete have already been applied by a 3D printer, and the next printing stage is already underway, in Beckum. A man works in the future staircase at the construction site of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/in-pictures-germanys-first-3d-printed-building-1.1607333782942) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Additive Assurance Mounts Quality Control Offensive Against Metal 3D Printing Defects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/additive-assurance-mounts-quality-control-offensive-against-metal-3d-printing-defects/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For years, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has been sitting on the bench, prepping to get into the production game.** > > . > > Most coaches just haven’t seen the technology as quite ready for the playoffs. There are exceptions, of course. Companies like GE have worked extensively to developed specific machines to produce specific parts, but it hasn’t been easy. Forgetting the basketball analogy, what’s needed is consistency and quality assurance to make AM ready to manufacture end parts. As it stands, most metal 3D printers are not turn-key machines but require tons of trial and error to 3D print parts that don’t crack or become distorted and can do so repeatably. This results in a waste of material and machine time necessary to make up for the investment of a machine that may well cost over $1 million. Tackling this problem has come from two directions: predictive software and quality control hardware. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276375/additive-assurance-mounts-quality-control-offensive-against-metal-3d-printing-defects/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal --- ### [3D Printing Technologies Market with Potential Impact of Coronavirus (COVID19) & Trends That Will Drive Success in 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-technologies-market-with-potential-impact-of-coronavirus-covid19-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2020/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Global “ 3D Printing Technologies Market ” 2020 Industry Research Report is an expert and inside and out examination on the flow condition of the Global 3D Printing Technologies industry.** > > . > > In addition, investigate report sorts the worldwide 3D Printing Technologies market by top players/brands, area, type and end client. This report likewise examines the different Factors impacting the market development and drivers, further reveals insight into market review, key makers, key received by them, size, most recent patterns and types, income, net edge with provincial examination and figure. Key players operating in the 3D Printing Technologies markets include Stratasys, Arcam AB, 3D Systems, Protolabs, Materialise, ExOne GmbH, EOS GmbH, SLM Solutions, Concept Laser, Ultimaker . In order to gain the competitive advantage in the industry these players are actively involved in organic & inorganic growth strategies like collaborations, partnerships, agreements, and new product launches to get better position into \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at murphyshockeylaw.net](https://murphyshockeylaw.net/uncategorized/291244/3d-printing-technologies-market-with-potential-impact-of-coronavirus-covid19-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Food Replicator: Researchers Create Ingredients to Produce Food by 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/food-replicator-researchers-create-ingredients-to-produce-food-by-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as “ink” to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing.** > > . > > Credit: Bianca C. Maniglia / USP Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as “ink” to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing. It is already possible to produce food with a 3D printer, potentially delivering products that suit consumer preferences regarding taste, texture, cost, convenience, and nutrition. In the near future, it will be possible to produce food with personalized shapes, textures, flavors, and colors considered attractive and healthy for children and the elderly, for example. A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil, partnering with colleagues in France at Nantes Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering (Oniris) and the National \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/food-replicator-researchers-create-ingredients-to-produce-food-by-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Food, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Additive Assurance Mounts Quality Control Offensive Against Metal 3D Printing Defects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/additive-assurance-mounts-quality-control-offensive-against-metal-3d-printing-defects-2/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For years, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has been sitting on the bench, prepping to get into the production game.** > > . > > Most coaches just haven’t seen the technology as quite ready for the playoffs. There are exceptions, of course. Companies like GE have worked extensively to developed specific machines to produce specific parts, but it hasn’t been easy. Forgetting the basketball analogy, what’s needed is consistency and quality assurance to make AM ready to manufacture end parts. As it stands, most metal 3D printers are not turn-key machines but require tons of trial and error to 3D print parts that don’t crack or become distorted and can do so repeatably. This results in a waste of material and machine time necessary to make up for the investment of a machine that may well cost over $1 million. Tackling this problem has come from two directions: predictive software and quality control hardware. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276375/additive-assurance-mounts-quality-control-offensive-against-metal-3d-printing-defects/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Coral Reef Sculpture, Collaboration of Marine Science, Art](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-coral-reef-sculpture-collaboration-of-marine-science-art/) **Published:** December 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **At first glance, the fields of art and science could not be any more different, any more unrelated, but what happens when the worlds of artistry and analysis collide? The answer: collaborative innovation.** > > . > > One such example is the work between the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo ’s Jonathon “Jon” E. Goebel , an associate professor of art, and John H.R. Burns, an assistant professor of marine science. The combination of their expertise is how a 3D coral project was born. > > . > > “Jonathon and I worked closely together developing the data visualization class at UH Hilo, which combined students from art, computer science and marine science,” said Burns. “The goal was to create an interdisciplinary course that combined the student skill sets to create digital outreach tools to share important environmental information.” The \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.hawaii.edu](https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/12/04/art-science-3d-coral-reef-sculpture/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Art and Sculpture, Education and Research --- ### [Scientists develop ‘ink’ to produce food via 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-develop-ink-to-produce-food-via-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **New methods of producing the modified starch, or the ‘ink’ for 3D food printing, could make the process achievable on a mass scale.** > > . > > A group of researchers believe they have come a step closer to the mass industrialisation of 3D printed food. The team at the University of São Paulo’s Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil, in partnership with colleagues in France at Nantes Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering (Oniris) and the National Institute for Research on Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), have developed hydrogels which act as ‘ink’. Recent results of the project , supported by FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation), have been published in the journal Food Research International. “In the past few years we’ve developed different technologies to modify starch and obtain gels with ideal characteristics for use as ‘ink’ to produce food by 3D printing,” Pedro Esteves Duarte \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.newfoodmagazine.com](https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/129157/3-d-printing-ink/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Amazon Drones, Prescription Drugs, And 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/amazon-drones-prescription-drugs-and-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Amazon Prime Air Drone \[Source: Financial Times \] Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might play into Amazon’s use of drone-delivered prescriptions. Amazon’s business decisions have a tremendous impact on many business areas.** > > . > > On November 20, 2020, it was reported that Amazon is restructuring their drone design staff and outsourcing this work to Aernnova Aerospace and FACC Aerospace. It comes during a period when investment in drone businesses has increased at an exponential rate. Together, Amazon Prime Air and Amazon Pharmacy will influence the logistics, aircraft and pharmaceutical business as well as expand the market for consumer pharmaceutical deliveries and medicine shipment through drone air traffic. For Amazon, the two aforementioned European companies have strong aerospace design operations and will bring benefits to the development of the Amazon MK27 drone. Aernnova, based out of the town of Alvala, Spain, is a multinational company that has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/amazon-drones-prescription-drugs-and-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: December 6, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-december-6-2020-3/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In this week’s roundup, we’re telling you about a virtual twin symposium, two 3D Systems webinars, and one by Materialise. Women in 3D Printing is continuing its virtual panel series, and Teton Simulation will be discussing its Smart Slice solution.** > > . > > Read on for all the details! Dassault’s Living Heart & Virtual Twin Symposium On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8-9, Dassault Systèmes is holding its sixth annual International Symposium of the Living Heart and Virtual Twin of Humans , which celebrates the advances in virtual twins and simulation for the human body. The company launched the Living Heart Project back in 2014 , and, with the support of the FDA, it has grown to include over 130 members from 24 countries, including regulators, clinicians, pharmacists, and researchers. Symposium participants will learn about current advances in the use of simulation for the human body to develop new treatments and excellent patient \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276456/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-12-6-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [M. Holland’s 3D Printing Division Partners with EOS & ALM to distribute SLS Materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/m-hollands-3d-printing-division-partners-with-eos-alm-to-distribute-sls-materials/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **M. Holland 3D Printing partners with EOS & ALM/Image Source: M. Holland M. Holland Company , a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins and 3D printing materials, announced that its 3D Printing division has partnered with Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) and EOS North America to distribute SLS materials.** > > . > > The agreement marks M. Holland’s first venture in the selective laser sintering (SLS) space. It will allow the company to better support OEMs and injection moulders using SLS and businesses interested in adopting this technology. Distributing SLS Materials Above: EOS polymer powders/Image Source: EOS Powder bed-based SLS is a rapidly expanding technology for businesses to implement for production applications. The process is fast, efficient and accurate, offering highly repeatable results that can produce large batches of parts and fine features. When first introduced, SLS polymer printing was primarily based on nylon material, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/m-hollands-3d-printing-division-partners-with-eos-alm-to-distribute-sls-materials/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials, Technology --- ### [Teacher who turned home into PPE factory honored with new car](https://3dprintingtoday.com/teacher-who-turned-home-into-ppe-factory-honored-with-new-car/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **COVID: Bracing for post-holiday surges (CNN) – A middle school shop teacher from New Jersey is being honored with a special edition Mazda for stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce thousands of masks for frontline workers.** > > . > > Jason Erdreich, 26, knows how to work with his hands since he teaches woodworking, manufacturing and robotics at Madison Junior School in Madison, New Jersey. So, when personal protective equipment was in short supply with the coronavirus spreading across the U.S., he felt he could help. He set up 15 3D printers in his living room, turning it into a makeshift factory, and started printing masks around the clock. When PPE was in short supply with the coronavirus spreading across the U.S., 26-year-old Jason Erdreich, a middle school shop teacher, stepped up, helping to produce more than 12,000 pieces of vital equipment for frontline workers. (Source: Mazda via CNN) He also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.wistv.com](https://www.wistv.com/2020/12/06/teacher-who-turned-home-into-ppe-factory-honored-with-new-car/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Finance --- ### [Cobra takes a swing at selling 3D-printed putter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cobra-takes-a-swing-at-selling-3d-printed-putter/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > 3D Printing has been around in the golf industry for years. But the technology hasn’t been used to mass-produce clubs. It is mostly relegated to making internal prototypes — especially at the large golf brands. Now Carlsbad, Calif.-based Cobra Golf has teamed up with Hewlett Packard to launch a 3D-printed putter using HP’s Metal Jet technology that’s not just a prototype. It is being sold to the public. After two years of behind-the-scenes work, Cobra and HP has announced the King Supersport-35. It uses an intricate lattice structure to distribute weight across the entire clubhead, which Cobra says would be difficult to replicate using forged- or casting-based manufacturing. Cobra claims the redistribution of weight makes the putter more forgiving when golfers miss the sweet spot. The King Supersport-35 sells for $399, which is a premium price for a putter. It will be offered in “very limited quantities” online only \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theday.com](https://www.theday.com/article/20201206/BIZ02/201209872) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [SG Americas Securities LLC Sells 149,192 Shares of 3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sg-americas-securities-llc-sells-149192-shares-of-3d-systems-co-nyseddd/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Systems logo SG Americas Securities LLC decreased its holdings in 3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD) by 76.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission.** > > . > > The institutional investor owned 45,273 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock after selling 149,192 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in 3D Systems were worth $222,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Morgan Stanley grew its holdings in 3D Systems by 4.5% in the first quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 773,473 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock worth $5,965,000 after purchasing an additional 33,590 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in 3D Systems by 6.9% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Services \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.modernreaders.com](https://www.modernreaders.com/news/2020/12/06/sg-americas-securities-llc-sells-149192-shares-of-3d-systems-co-nyseddd.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Finance --- ### [3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD) Shares Sold by BlackRock Inc.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-systems-co-nyseddd-shares-sold-by-blackrock-inc/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > 3D Systems logo BlackRock Inc. lowered its position in 3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD) by 0.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. > > . > > The firm owned 17,785,269 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock after selling 29,813 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. owned about 0.15% of 3D Systems worth $87,324,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of 3D Systems by 0.3% during the second quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 901,097 shares of the 3D printing company’s stock worth $6,298,000 after purchasing an additional 2,655 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of 3D Systems by 12.8% during the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.modernreaders.com](https://www.modernreaders.com/news/2020/12/06/3d-systems-co-nyseddd-shares-sold-by-blackrock-inc.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Finance --- ### [Cobra takes a swing at selling 3D-printed putter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/cobra-takes-a-swing-at-selling-3d-printed-putter-2/) **Published:** December 6, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Printing has been around in the golf industry for years. But the technology hasn’t been used to mass-produce clubs. It is mostly relegated to making internal prototypes — especially at the large golf brands. Now Carlsbad, Calif.-based Cobra Golf has teamed up with Hewlett Packard to launch a 3D-printed putter using HP’s Metal Jet technology that’s not just a prototype.** > > . > > It is being sold to the public. After two years of behind-the-scenes work, Cobra and HP has announced the King Supersport-35. It uses an intricate lattice structure to distribute weight across the entire clubhead, which Cobra says would be difficult to replicate using forged- or casting-based manufacturing. Cobra claims the redistribution of weight makes the putter more forgiving when golfers miss the sweet spot. The King Supersport-35 sells for $399, which is a premium price for a putter. It will be offered in “very limited quantities” online only \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theday.com](https://www.theday.com/business/20201206/cobra-takes-swing-at-selling-3d-printed-putter) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Sports, Technology --- ### [3D Printing News Briefs, December 3, 2020: Continuous Composites, AIMS, ULTRAWAVE, Digital Building Technologies, QOROX, Disney](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-news-briefs-december-3-2020-continuous-composites-aims-ultrawave-digital-building-technologies-qorox-disney-2/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In this edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, Continuous Composites has opened a new manufacturing facility, while Kickstarter device AIMS was designed to fully automate 3D printing with an AI assistant and camera.** > > . > > The ULTRAWAVE Project is working on 3D printing for 5G networks, Digital Building Technologies 3D printed bespoke connections for a bamboo pavilion, and Kiwi company QOROX is hoping its 3D printed park bench could eventually lead to 3D printed housing. Finally, Disney Research developed a system that can give robots an extremely lifelike gaze. Continuous Composites Showcases CF3D Technology at New Facility Continuous Composites announces new demonstration facility for their CF3D® technology At the virtual Formnext Connect 2020, Idaho-based Continuous Composites unveiled its newly launched facility for R&D and additive manufacturing, which will serve to showcase its patented Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D®) technology at a build volume 25 times larger than before. The company has \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276204/3d-printing-news-briefs-12-3-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Researchers confront optics and data-transfer challenges with 3D-printed lens](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-confront-optics-and-data-transfer-challenges-with-3d-printed-lens-2/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers have developed new 3D-printed microlenses with adjustable refractive indices – a property that gives them highly specialized light-focusing abilities. This advancement is poised to improve imaging, computing and communications by significantly increasing the data-routing capability of computer chips and other optical systems, the researchers said.** > > . > > The study was led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers Paul Braun and Lynford Goddard and is the first to demonstrate the ability to adjust the direction in which light bends and travels through a lens with sub-micrometer precision. The results of the study are published in the journal Light: Science and Application. “Having the ability to fabricate optics with different shapes and optical parameters offers a solution to common problems faced in optics,” said Braun, who is a professor of materials science and engineering . “For example, in imaging applications, focusing on a specific object often results in blurry \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.illinois.edu](https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1565551394) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Technology --- ### [ExOne Announces Pioneering Binder Jet 3D Provider to Use Innovent+ Metal 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exone-announces-pioneering-binder-jet-3d-provider-to-use-innovent-metal-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **FreeFORM Technologies is a new contract manufacturer specializing in metal binder jet 3D printing. The company was founded this fall by a team of experienced engineers (left to right): Eric Wonderling, VP of Quality & Applications; Andy Reasinger, VP of Engineering; Chris Aiello, VP of Business Development; and Nate Higgins, President.** > > . > > The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced that FreeFORM Technologies, a new 3D printing contract manufacturer and engineering service bureau focused on metal binder jetting has accepted delivery of its first system, an Innovent+. > > . > > FreeFORM Technologies is a new contract manufacturer specializing in metal binder jet 3D printing. The company was founded this fall by a team of experienced engineers (left to right): Eric Wonderling, VP of Quality & Applications; Andy Reasinger, VP \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.oaoa.com](https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/exone-announces-pioneering-binder-jet-3d-provider-to-use-innovent-metal-3d-printer/article_632e9ce2-9cbd-5043-81b4-580969e0f7ff.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal --- ### [WATCH NOW: Auburn City Schools benefit from 3D printing program](https://3dprintingtoday.com/watch-now-auburn-city-schools-benefit-from-3d-printing-program-3/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Auburn City Schools has received the General Electric Additive Education Program to increase access to 3D printing in all 13 schools.** > > . > > Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is changing the way the world makes parts for everything ranging from planes to human organs; and now, it’s part of Auburn City Schools’ curriculum. “We are excited about this because now a student can experience 3D printing at all grade levels in ACS,” Drew Morgan, Coordinator of Secondary Curriculum and Professional Development, said in the press release. “Doing so will boost STEM experiences for students K-12, and increase the number of students who could potentially enter STEM careers. We are very grateful to GE for partnering with ACS, and we look forward to utilizing all the applications these printers offer.” The school district recently participated in the General Electric Additive Education Program, a grant program funded by General Electric to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at oanow.com](https://oanow.com/news/local/education/watch-now-auburn-city-schools-benefit-from-3d-printing-program/article_34b7de94-34c5-11eb-b83a-6be983f0ffba.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Medical --- ### [3D printed zoetrope shows benefits of 3D printing in Rolls Royce IntelligentEngine program](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-zoetrope-shows-benefits-of-3d-printing-in-rolls-royce-intelligentengine-program/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **Rolls Royce’s IntelligentEngine vision is a manifestation of the company’s – a major AM adopter – drive towards innovation in civil aerospace. In order to convey this vision the company wanted to go beyond words and 3D videos.** > > . > > Using computer-aided design and 3D printing, combined with a dash of creative inspiration and innovative thinking, Rolls Royce engineers created a unique representation of the IntelligentEngine via a 3D printed zoetrope model. The zoetrope, a pre-film, late XIX century animation system, that 3D printing has somewhat brought back, highlights the different areas that Rolls Royce is targeting for innovation. One, of course, is 3D printing itself, by unlocking the capabilities of the gas turbine and deliver the more efficient power that global air travel demands. The UltraFan leverages a unique power gearbox and advanced manufacturing methods to offer a more compelling proposition in this area with up to 25% fuel efficiency \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-printed-zoetrope-shows-benefits-of-3d-printing-in-rolls-royce-intelligentengine-program/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [M. Holland’s 3D Printing Group Partners with EOS on SLS and Other Materials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/m-hollands-3d-printing-group-partners-with-eos-on-sls-and-other-materials-2/) **Published:** December 3, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** > **M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins and 3D printing materials, announced its 3D Printing group has partnered with Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) and EOS North America to distribute selective laser sintering (SLS) materials.** > > . > > The agreement marks M. Holland’s first venture in the SLS space. It will allow the company to better support OEMs and injection molders using SLS and businesses interested in adopting this technology. > > . > > The North American distribution agreement includes powdered polymers for SLS printing, several additive manufacturing materials compatible with a wide variety of 3D printers, access to standard polymer materials from EOS and custom solutions developed by the ALM engineering team. “Our partnership \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.oaoa.com](https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/m-holland-s-3d-printing-group-partners-with-eos-on-sls-and-other-materials/article_368a2712-7de7-5b1e-8b2d-533b4b6ea1b4.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/2/5b86fbb4f2596-bpfull.png) Paul [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/paul/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [This 3d Printer Can Theoretically Print Infinitely Tall Models](https://3dprintingtoday.com/this-3d-printer-can-theoretically-print-infinitely-tall-models-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Creality has teamed up with Naomi Wu (aka SexyCyborg) to create the 3DPrintMill CR-30. By using a heated belt rather than a traditional build-plate, users can theoretically print infinitely in the Z-axis. The new printer, which is currently part of an ongoing campaign on Kickstarter, can also batch print models for up to 200 hours unattended.** > > . > > A New Kind of 3d Printer The CR-30 uses a 45-degree angled print head, meaning models are printed front-to-back as the heated belt moves. Once a print is finished it moves down the belt into a cooling area before popping off at the end or moving onto a set of metal rollers for support. While the concept of infinitely long 3D prints is compelling, the ability to print multiple models in batches is likely going to be this printer’s main use case. Designed with small scale eBay and Etsy creators in mind, the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makeuseof.com](https://www.makeuseof.com/creality-3dprintmill-infinite-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Make your own Christmas presents with 3D printers from $160, more from $14.50](https://3dprintingtoday.com/make-your-own-christmas-presents-with-3d-printers-from-160-more-from-14-50-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Amazon, as part of its Black Friday Deals , is offering numerous 3D printers and accessories at great prices. One of our favorites is the FlashForge Adventurer 3 Lite FDM 3D Printer at $299 shipped . Normally $369, today’s deal saves you nearly 20% and is the best available.** > > . > > If you’re wanting to get started in 3D printing, this is a great choice. The removable nozzle makes for easy cleaning, and when it’s time to print, it heats up to 200C in just 50 seconds. Another great feature is that the print bed is also removable, making it super simple to get your finished project out of the housing. Rated 4.3/5 stars . We’ll have a few more of our top picks and must-haves below, but you’ll want to swing by this page to view everything on sale. More 3D printers and accessories on sale: FlashForge Dreamer NX: $349 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 9to5toys.com](https://9to5toys.com/2020/11/27/3d-printer-black-friday-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Leading the way: Baker Hughes on its deployment of 3D printing in oil & gas](https://3dprintingtoday.com/leading-the-way-baker-hughes-on-its-deployment-of-3d-printing-in-oil-gas/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Baker Hughes metal powder AM Florence, Talamone, Celle, Aberdeen, Houston, Kariwa and Dhahran. These are the seven locations in which Baker Hughes has deployed additive manufacturing centres of excellence. Just seven years ago, it had none.** > > . > > While 2020 has seen the company harness its additive capability to address medical device and PPE shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 was a year of significance, for it qualified as many end-use additively manufactured components as the previous five combined. Baker Hughes now has a collection of more than 450 qualified parts which, altogether, have been additively manufactured over 25,000 times. > > . > > “Without question,” Dr. Mikhail Gladkikh, the company’s Global Technology and Operations Leader for the Additive Services Growth Venture, says, “we are the leader in the area for oil and gas on functional additive manufacturing applications.” That industry leadership, exhibited through its myriad downhole and turbo machinery applications, stems \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/baker-hughes-3d-printing-oil-and-gas/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Oil and Gas --- ### [How To Build Your Own Mars Rover Using 3D Printer: ESA Shares Tutorial](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-build-your-own-mars-rover-using-3d-printer-esa-shares-tutorial/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ESA’s Planetary Robotics Laboratory designed a mini version of the ExoMars rover The smaller version, ExoMy, can be built by anyone with a 3D printer ExoMy’s design has all the key features of the ExoMars rover and includes a customizable face A six-wheeled rover designed by the European Space Agency’s Planetary Robotics Laboratory is a mini version of the agency’s Rosalind Franklin ExoMars.** > > . > > For €500 ($598) or less, space geeks, or just about anyone, with a 3D printer can build their own ExoMy, the younger and smaller sibling of the real Mars rover, thanks to the Laboratory . 3D printing the ExoMy’s blueprint allows students and enthusiasts to teach themselves robotics. The result reproduces ExoMars’ “triple-bogie” wheel design, which enables it to conquer bumpy obstacles in its way — while keeping all of its wheels on the ground. “Anyone with a 3D printer can build their own ExoMy, at \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/how-build-your-own-mars-rover-using-3d-printer-esa-shares-tutorial-3091964) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [How does 3D printing work?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-does-3d-printing-work/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing has risen from obscurity to become a mainstream technology in the past decade. Yet, unless you have actually had hands-on experience with the equipment used to achieve it, you might not understand how it actually works. To remedy this, here is a beginner’s guide to 3D printing that should clear up any questions you have and perhaps convince you to experiment with additive manufacturing yourself.** > > . > > The basic principles In the simplest terms, 3D printing works opposite to most traditional manufacturing techniques. Rather than starting with a large piece of material and gradually removing layers until you have fashioned it into the desired size and shape, you start with a blank printing bed and instead build up the desired structure by depositing material with a printing head, incrementally creating it layer by layer. In terms of the materials that 3D printing works with, the most commonly used are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techaeris.com](https://techaeris.com/2020/11/27/how-does-3d-printing-work/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists --- ### [How businesses can benefit from 3D printing technology](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-3d-printing-technology-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Any person who runs a business knows that staying on top of technology trends plays a vital role in a business’s success and growth. In recent years, 3D printing has gained widespread popularity and has quickly made its way into different industries. 3D printing technology is used in creating three-dimensional objects in various fields such as healthcare and manufacturing. Additionally, 3D printing technology has helped small businesses thrive, and many of them can produce quality work compared to larger organizations and businesses.** > > . > > Many small businesses can now avoid the high mass production costs involved in the printing of three-dimensional objects. While many small companies are still in doubt about this technology’s benefits, we have carefully researched the services your business can get from 3D printing technology. 1. Practicability in Business Before introducing any new concept to your business, it would be best to consider if the idea is viable \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at bmmagazine.co.uk](https://bmmagazine.co.uk/business/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-3d-printing-technology/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [DSM’s Andrew Graves on His 30 Years in 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dsms-andrew-graves-on-his-30-years-in-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **DSM’s Andrew Graves has spent over three decades in 3D printing. Starting at 3D Systems, continuing for Stratasys Direct Manufacturing and now with DSM, Graves has seen the market evolve significantly. He took on engineering, R&D and management roles, working in digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SLA) mostly, but also fused deposition modeling (FDM) and sintering.** > > . > > His career encompasses the use, improvement, and industrialization of resins for 3D printing. Most of the time, Graves was the guy working with material scientists and customers to improve resin for many different applications. He is currently the Equipment Partnership Manager at DSM Additive, where he works together with 3D printer OEMs to develop new materials. We spoke to him about his three decades in 3D printing. Graves thinks it strange that now he often sits at the table with startup founders who were born after he joined the 3D printing industry. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275983/dsms-andrew-graves-on-his-30-years-in-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, People --- ### [Building Europe's largest 3D-printed home](https://3dprintingtoday.com/building-europes-largest-3d-printed-home/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Europe’s largest 3D-printed house is being built Location: Wallenhausen, Germany It will be 380 square meters housing five apartments over three stories (** > > . > > “We have very high building standards in Germany, and this technology is in no way inferior. We are standing in what will be a very energy-efficient house. It will be very well sound-insulated. And of course in terms of design the 3D printer allows us to create all the shapes that you can imagine.” 3D printing is faster than traditional building methods and requires fewer laborers (SOUNDBITE) (German) CEO OF BUILDING CONTRACTOR RUPP BAUDRUCK, FABIAN RUPP, SAYING: “It took two people 25 hours to print the ground floor. In comparison, it usually takes five people five days.” Video Transcript – \[SPEAKING GERMAN\] FABIAN MEYER-BROETZ: \[SPEAKING GERMAN\] INTERPRETER: We have very high building standards in Germany. And this \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/building-europes-largest-3d-printed-155850898.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, People --- ### [Best Cyber Monday 3D Printer Deals You Can Get Right Now](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-cyber-monday-3d-printer-deals-you-can-get-right-now/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you’re new to 3D printing, it’s easy to get excited about the potential for instantly printing things at home, but be pragmatic about your expectations. 3D printing isn’t anything like what is currently depicted in sci-fi movies; printers can be slow and fiddly, and you’ll need to create or find online the plan files for anything you expect to print. A lot of variables factor into how successful any given print will be.** > > . > > The ambient temperature can affect your print, for example, and if your plan file isn’t designed smartly, the print will collapse, deform, or have other problems while it prints. The print material (ie, kind of filament), whether your printer has a heated bed, and how smart the software is (for example, doesn’t it print supports to help prop us a weirdly shaped design) can all affect your results. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at heavy.com](https://heavy.com/tech/cyber-monday-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Attention Injection Molders: 3D Printing Is Your Friend](https://3dprintingtoday.com/attention-injection-molders-3d-printing-is-your-friend-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Whether a part is being 3D printed or injection molded, an effective design strategy will enable iterations and optimizations before manufacturing begins and adjustments become much more onerous. Down the line, it will accelerate time to market and increase profitability. That all hinges on a sound understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles.** > > . > > Kevin Hogan, CEO of Diversified Plastics Inc. (DPI), will address that and more during Virtual Engineering Week . Hogan is scheduled to speak on Dec. 3 at noon at the event, which runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. “The positive impact of bringing a contract manufacturer into the development phase facilitates speed to market while improving quality and cost efficiencies,” Hogan told PlasticsToday . “Design for manufacturability is a powerful process for plastic injection molding. And design for additive manufacturing is valuable for parts produced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/attention-injection-molders-3d-printing-your-friend) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [A first look at voxeljet’s upcoming VX1000 HSS giant 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-first-look-at-voxeljets-upcoming-vx1000-hss-giant-3d-printer-2/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There is no denying that large-format sand and polymer binder jetting 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet has not had an easy time fully exploiting it’s hardware’s market potential. The company is too large to be as streamlined as a startup and not large enough to move the marketing muscle of the HP’s and EOS’s of the polymer AM world. And not Silicon Valley enough to move investors as Carbon does.** > > . > > The new VX1000 HSS could change all this, giving voxeljet a real and significant technological advantage over the competition: no one else has yet built a system capable of printing this much and this fast. The VX1000 HSS is the first of its kind. It is a high-performance 3D printing system for additive manufacturing of polymers. Designed for continuous use in industrial production. Automatable and highly productive, the VX1000 HSS is an economically viable alternative to conventional plastic injection molding. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/a-first-look-at-voxeljets-upcoming-vx1000-hss-giant-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3Diligent's digital platform combines 3D Printing and Industry 4.0 to drive Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3diligents-digital-platform-combines-3d-printing-and-industry-4-0-to-drive-additive-manufacturing/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Cullen Hilkene was a manager with Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy and Operations group in 2013 and was just getting exposed to the then-nascent 3D Printing industry and, more broadly, the concept of Industry 4.0, which he defines as a new age enabled by the Internet of Things and characterized by the connectivity of devices, their data streams, and AI to optimize their performance.** > > . > > Although the technology for 3D Printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing , had been advancing for more than 40 years, the concept didn’t become mainstream until President Barack Obama mentioned it in his 2013 State of the Union address, saying it had “the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” It was a home repair task that crystallized Hilkene’s attention on the implications of uniting the two concepts: In my off-time, I wanted to get a custom part printed in metal for a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at diginomica.com](https://diginomica.com/3diligents-digital-platform-combines-3d-printing-and-industry-40-drive-additive-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, People --- ### [3D Printed Make Up Technology Wins Innovation Award](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-make-up-technology-wins-innovation-award/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > The Cosmetic Valley-Essec endowment fund was set up in 2013 to promote French research and to take part in developing employment in the perfume and cosmetics field, with the aim of showcasing the reputation of French cosmetics and the “Made in France” label. That is why the Endowment Fund authorised the establishment of an annual international competition for young researchers, academics, university students and those from France’s prestigious higher education institutes, as well as people in charge of innovative projects (from start-ups and SMEs) in the perfume and cosmetics field. For more information see the The first edition of the competition was launched in 2015 with the name “The Cosmetic Victories”. The winners of the 5th edition of have now been revealed. The Industry Prize for the best cosmetic innovation of the year was awarded to ColorForge, a US-based start-up that has developed a custom manufacturing and packaging system \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22464/3d-printed-make-up-technology-wins-innovation-award) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [3D Printed Coral, Bioreactors Boost Microalgae Production for Biofuels](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-coral-bioreactors-boost-microalgae-production-for-biofuels/) **Published:** December 1, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Using light as an energy source, photosynthetic microalgae can be used to produce products like biofuels and cosmetics. But algae grown in a reactor block out the light on which they feed. New reactor designs could solve this problem and help the industry move forward.** > > . > > Photosynthetic algae – tiny algae that use light to grow – offer an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The small amount of lipids each cell produces can be harvested to produce biofuel for the transport industry. Currently, there are two main designs to grow the algae: either through an outdoor artificial ‘pond’ or through a closed ‘photobioreactor’ – usually a transparent tube or bag. For more information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2020-2030: COVID Edition . Both have their problems. Although an open pond can be big enough for industrial production, it is difficult to control the pond’s temperature \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22399/3d-printed-coral-bioreactors-boost-microalgae-production-for-biofuels) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Environment --- ### [So You Bought a 3D Printer. Now What?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/so-you-bought-a-3d-printer-now-what/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Do you ever feel like you’re living in an episode of The Jetsons? We have robot vacuums that scoot themselves around the floor, and on more than one occasion I’ve found myself arguing with our Google Assistant. But perhaps what awes me the most is the 3D printer my sweetheart Stewart Leith brought home last year.** > > . > > Beyond the feeling of living in the future, being able to print limitless objects from home opens a world of creative and practical opportunities. As an instructor at the Ringling College of Art and Design Leith teaches illustration classes and ZBrush, digital sculpting software that lets you create characters and creatures for all kinds of entertainment design needs. “Most all of the characters you see in modern video games and animated movies were built in Zbrush or similar software,” Leith explains. Years of creating models that existed solely in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sarasotamagazine.com](https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2020/11/3-d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Top 10 Best 3d Printer Kids 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-10-best-3d-printer-kids-2020/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > \#PreviewProduct 1[![LONGER Cube 2 Mini 3D Printer for Kids, 99% Pre-Assembled Entry-Level Printer with Touch Screen, Resume Printing, Removable Magnetic Build Plate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Zs-uzx6L._SL160_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CV5Z5WV?tag=gaming007a5-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&keywords=3d%20Printer%20Kids "LONGER Cube 2 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avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [TRUMPF Presents New Solutions for Latest Trends in 3D Printing Industry at Formnext Connect 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/trumpf-presents-new-solutions-for-latest-trends-in-3d-printing-industry-at-formnext-connect-2020-2/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **TRUMPF , the German high-tech company, unveiled new solutions targeting the latest trends in 3D printing industry at the recently concluded Formnext Connect 2020 virtual trade fair. The new solutions are developed for three key industry trends: speed, automation and new materials. As well as new products, these solutions also include successful new applications for fast-growing sectors.** > > . > > TRUMPF announced that it is increasing automation and process speeds in its additive manufacturing technologies – and its “green laser” is fuelling new applications by enabling 3D printing of pure copper and precious metals. Speaking about the new solutions, Klaus Parey, managing director TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing said, “The additive technologies market remains very attractive for TRUMPF. Customers are particularly excited by our TruPrint 1000 machine with a green laser beam source, which is designed for industrial use. Short-wavelength green laser light is the best option \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/trumpf-presents-new-solutions-for-latest-trends-in-3d-printing-industry-at-formnext-connect-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [The Mysterious Seurat Metal 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-mysterious-seurat-metal-3d-printer/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’ve been investigating the rather quiet company Seurat Technologies, which is developing a new metal 3D printing process. I can’t tell you very much, however, as the company is quite secretive about their plans. The only relevant image I can find is the one at the top, supposedly showing their metal 3D printing process underway.** > > . > > Seurat Technologies What do we know about them? > > . > > Well, they launched way back in 2015, five years ago and counting. But we have not yet seen any products emerge from the company. They have a core staff that has experience from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where advanced 3D printing things have been happening for many years, so it’s possible some ideas inspired by that organization have made their way into Seurat Technologies. They are developing a new metal 3D printing process that appears at first to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/the-mysterious-seurat-metal-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Metal --- ### [SLS rocket begins to take form, targets Moon](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sls-rocket-begins-to-take-form-targets-moon/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The aft segments of the Space Launch System solid rocket boosters for the Artemis I mission moves from high bay 4 inside the VAB for stacking on the mobile launcher inside high bay 3.** > > . > > The first of 10 pieces of the twin Space Launch System – SLS rocket boosters for NASA’s Artemis I mission was placed on the mobile launcher Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Engineers used one of five overhead cranes to lift the segment from the VAB’s High Bay 4 to the newly renovated High Bay 3. The component is the bottom section of the booster, known as the aft assembly, which houses the system that controls 70% of the steering during the rocket’s initial ascent. Over several weeks, the other segments will be stacked one at a time and topped with the forward assembly. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/sls-rocket-begins-to-take-form-targets-moon/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [PADT enhances capabilities and expertise in metal 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/padt-enhances-capabilities-and-expertise-in-metal-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **PADT, a globally recognized provider of numerical simulation, product development, and 3D printing products and services, today announced it has installed an advanced metal 3D printer from EOS, a global leader in the industrial metal 3D printing technologies, at its headquarters facility in Tempe, Arizona.** > > . > > With this increase in AM process and material capability, PADT can not only develop the highest quality end-use metal products, but also is well-positioned to address some of the current research and development challenges in additive manufacturing. PADT’s wide range of customers in highly demanding industries, most notably aerospace and defense, will see direct benefits of this new capability. To lead metal additive manufacturing research and development (R&D), PADT also announced it has brought onboard Keng Hsu, engineer, researcher and associate professor at University of Louisville and formerly Arizona State University. Hsu brings more than 20 years of experience in equipment and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at azbigmedia.com](https://azbigmedia.com/business/padt-enhances-capabilities-and-expertise-in-metal-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Metal --- ### [Move Over Plastic: Desktop 3D Printing in Metal and Ceramics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/move-over-plastic-desktop-3d-printing-in-metal-and-ceramics/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **These spur gears – seen in the image above with a euro cent coin for scale – have been produced in stainless steel to a space standard of quality using nothing more than an off-the-shelf desktop 3D printer.** > > . > > ESA-supported startup TIWARI Scientific Instruments in Germany has developed a technique allowing low cost 3D printing using a variety of metals and ceramics. Ordinarily producing precision parts in such high-performance materials would be costly in both time and money, but the company can instead shape them using standard 3D printing techniques. TIWARI’s ‘Fused Filament Fabrication’ (FFF) print process uses thermoplastic filaments that are embedded with particles of the metal or ceramic the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/move-over-plastic-desktop-3d-printing-in-metal-and-ceramics/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Manufacturing Breakthrough Towards Eliminating Waste in 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/manufacturing-breakthrough-towards-eliminating-waste-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Materialise NV announces Bluesint PA12, a material innovation that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder. 3D printing is often considered a sustainable manufacturing technology but a new Lifecycle Analysis indicates that for large series of identical products, 3D printing has a bigger environmental impact compared to a conventional production technology.** > > . > > With the announcement of Bluesint PA12, Materialise creates a path towards eliminating waste in 3D printing. “Many people view 3D printing as a positive force that helps companies to operate more sustainably,” says Fried Vancraen, CEO of Materialise. “However, that’s simply not enough. As we enter the fourth decade of 3D printing, the question is not whether 3D printing is a sustainable manufacturing technology. The question becomes: what can we do to make 3D printing more sustainable?” With Laser Sintering, the second most commonly used 3D printing technology, up to 50% of the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22362/manufacturing-breakthrough-towards-eliminating-waste-in-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Environment, Materials --- ### [LulzBot Releases New TAZ Pro S for Professional, Industrial 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/lulzbot-releases-new-taz-pro-s-for-professional-industrial-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last year, open source advocate LulzBot , now part of FAME 3D in North Dakota, switched directions with the release of its first bioprinter , which is pretty different from the traditional filament extrusion systems it offers. But the latest in the brand’s portfolio, the recently released LulzBot TAZ Pro S, fits right in with the existing TAZ Pro industrial desktop 3D printer line.** > > . > > The new LulzBot TAZ Pro S is designed to print professional on-demand parts, large functional prototypes, and manufacturing aids, in a package that costs less than $4,000. With a build volume of 280 x 280 x 285 mm, the TAZ Pro S is a little bigger than its predecessor, the LulzBot TAZ 6 , which offers 280 x 280 x 250 mm worth of print volume. The printer’s Z-axis belt drive offers less Z wobble, which results in quick cycle times for faster \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275842/lulzbot-releases-new-taz-pro-s-for-professional-industrial-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Large-Scale 3D Printer Brings Manufacturing to the Masses](https://3dprintingtoday.com/large-scale-3d-printer-brings-manufacturing-to-the-masses/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When the nearest Depot is out of reach and Amazon.com doesn’t deliver, finding spare parts or a new tool can be a challenge. That can be true whether you’re orbiting through space or in a shantytown in Kenya. In recent years, with the spread and increased sophistication of 3D printers, NASA has been exploring a new solution: printing what it needs—so far at the International Space Station (ISS), but aiming one day to use the technology to help enable crewed missions into deep space.** > > . > > The same idea appealed to a group of young innovators then working at Johnson Space Center, who hope to bring the technology to developing countries, where they believe it could alleviate some difficulties facing entrepreneurs and aid workers. > > . > > Most 3D printers extrude streams of heated plastic, metal, or other material to build objects, layer by layer. The printers follow designs created on a computer \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at spinoff.nasa.gov](https://spinoff.nasa.gov/index.php/Spinoff2017/cg_5.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [How Welding Strategies Can Revolutionize 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-welding-strategies-can-revolutionize-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Welding has been an integral part of manufacturing since the beginning of the 20th century. The development of technologies using electricity has made the most common arc welding methods—TIG, MIG, and stick welding—widespread in a variety of industries. All three of these arc welding methods rely on a consumable or non consumable electrode to join metals by either depositing melted metal or melting the target metals themselves. Arc welding is used in the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries.** > > . > > Figure 1. A stick welding diagram showing: 1. coating flow, 2. rod, 3. shield gas, 4. fusion, 5. base metal, 6. weld metal, and 7. solidified slag. Image available in the public domain . Additive manufacturing (AM), however, is a much younger technology. Though early techniques were developed in the 1970s and 1980s, the potential of 3D printing was not fully realized until the 2010s. Initially, 3D printing was only used \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275905/how-welding-strategies-can-revolutionize-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [How to Remote Monitor your 3D Printer with Raspberry Pi](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-remote-monitor-your-3d-printer-with-raspberry-pi/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing exploded in popularity during the great PPE shortage of 2020 while creating fire hazards for new hobbyists. Though few and far between, there have been documented instances of unattended 3D printers creating electrical fires. More commonly, we find botched print jobs where the print has lifted from the build surface and is now traveling as a huge glob of filament tangle attached to your hot end.** > > . > > With many 3D prints averaging 4 hours, it is almost humanly impossible to monitor each print from start to finish, but you can have a Raspberry Pi do the work for you and alert you if something goes wrong. In this tutorial, we’ll set up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi 3, sending print jobs from Cura , and The Spaghetti Detective plugin to monitor our prints from anywhere in the world. What is OctoPrint? OctoPrint is an open-source web interface \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/monitor-3D-printer-raspberry-pi) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [Ender 3 Pro 3D printer in late 2020 – Build and first prints](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ender-3-pro-3d-printer-in-late-2020-build-and-first-prints/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **How does the Ender 3 Pro 3D printer stand up in late 2020? The short answer is pretty well. With just a few minor gripes it is a solid printer. According to All3dp the Ender 3 Pro came out in September 2018.** > > . > > Over 2 years ago. > > . > > It is the successor to the most popular 3D printer: the Ender 3. I usually don’t do any research so I won’t be influenced by other reviewers but I did in this case so I could see what the differences are between the Ender 3 and Pro versions. It has been upgraded to a Meanwell power supply. Better mainboard layout. Wider extrusion for the bed to ride on, which should make the bed more stable. If you have done any research on 3D printers I would say it is impossible not to have heard about the Ender 3. With its low \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnx-software.com](https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/11/25/ender-3-pro-3d-printer-in-late-2020-build-and-first-prints/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Criminals can now 3D print your house keys from a Facebook photo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/criminals-can-now-3d-print-your-house-keys-from-a-facebook-photo/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Advances in technology comes with many advantages, but there can be a number of downsides too – including threats to security. Experts are warning that 3D printing technology can now be used by criminals to help break into people’s homes, and a photo of some house keys is all that is needed.** > > . > > A photograph of a set of keys is all that a hacker would need to make a working copy that could then be used to break into premises, according to national security systems company Protecting.co.uk . The company has warned that something as simple as a Facebook photo could allow a skilled hacker to print out a commonly-used key for pin tumbler locks using 3D technology. Hackers can use a method known as teleduplication, which involves using a long lens camera to take a photo of a set of keys. As digital cameras are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/read-this/criminals-can-now-3d-print-your-house-keys-facebook-photo-3047169) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Colonisation of Other Planets and Space Exploration: 3D Printing Offers New Opportunities](https://3dprintingtoday.com/colonisation-of-other-planets-and-space-exploration-3d-printing-offers-new-opportunities/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive technologies pertaining to layer-by-layer build-up and synthesis of objects with the help of computer 3D technologies are currently coming to prominence in the construction of space equipment.** > > . > > Scientists believe that 3D printing may provide a significant boost to extraterrestrial exploration. > > . > > How can the 3D printing of structures in space be optimised and their security increased? How can superlight optic systems for nanosatellites with the help of new technologies be created? Researchers from Russian universities that are part of the Project “5-100”, have detailed their advances. One of the key advantages of the new approach lies in the fact that one 3D printer can replace loads of conventional factory equipment. In November 2020, the magazine Forbes included additive technologies (from Lat. additivus) into the list of five new revolutionary technologies that entrepreneurs should pay attention to. The authors of the review noted that additive technologies could provide many benefits \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at sputniknews.com](https://sputniknews.com/science/202011251081275084-colonisation-of-other-planets-and-space-exploration-3d-printing-offers-new-opportunities/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation --- ### [BWXT: 3D Printing Breakthrough Could Speed Up Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bwxt-3d-printing-breakthrough-could-speed-up-advanced-nuclear-reactor-development-2/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **News BWX Technologies (BWXT) on Nov. 23 said it has demonstrated the ability to additively manufacture nickel-based super alloys and refractory-metal-based alloys for use in nuclear components. The company also said it has “accomplished component-level qualification, leading to a more efficient certification of nuclear materials configured in complex geometries.”** > > . > > The 3D printing breakthroughs achieved through a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) could help speed up development of advanced nuclear reactors, which are often designed to operate at very high temperatures. Refractory metal alloy-based core components are thought to enable advanced reactors to reach core exit temperatures of 2,700F and overall plant efficiencies of approximately 50%. But the breakthroughs also promise to improve efficiencies for the current commercial nuclear fleet, which have made notable headway in testing accident-tolerant fuel designs . 3D Printing Reshaping High-Temperature Component Manufacturing “Additive manufacturing technologies will be transformational for the nuclear industry because \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.powermag.com](https://www.powermag.com/bwxt-3d-printing-breakthrough-could-speed-up-advanced-nuclear-reactor-development/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Breakthrough in 3D Printing Graphene Self-powered Sensors for Smart Tires](https://3dprintingtoday.com/breakthrough-in-3d-printing-graphene-self-powered-sensors-for-smart-tires/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a breakthrough method to integrate self-powered, wireless strain sensors into smart tires using 3D printing and graphene.** > > . > > Their work was recently published in Nature, and describes the development and cost-effective integration of graphene-based piezoresistive sensors for tires which can measure and securely transmit tire data wirelessly. The sensors, which can provide information about tire loads, pressure, temperature and more, are energy-efficient and harvest strain energy from the tire itself to transfer wireless data. The team behind this novel work included researchers from the Center for Tire Research (CenTiRe), and Department of Mechanical Engineering at VirginiaTech , as well as from the Department of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering at Penn State . Before there are fully autonomous cars, there will be smart tires. At least that’s what experts from Nokian Tyres (a Finnish tyre manufacturer known globally for specializing in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275967/d-breakthrough-in-3d-printing-cost-effective-self-powered-graphene-sensors-for-next-gen-smart-tires/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Education and Research --- ### [Begin your 3D printing journey with a new low on the SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 PRO, now $180](https://3dprintingtoday.com/begin-your-3d-printing-journey-with-a-new-low-on-the-sainsmart-x-creality-ender-3-pro-now-180/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Today only, Woot is offering the SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 PRO 3D Printer for $179.99 Prime shipped . Non-Prime members will be charged a $6 delivery fee. For comparison, it goes for $236 at Amazon normally and today’s deal saves you 23% from its regular going rate. If you’ve been wanting to dip your feet in the 3D printing waters, this is a great choice.** > > . > > The Ender-3 PRO is an upgraded version of the Ender 3 with the same performance, though you’ll find new components and more accessories available here. Not sure what to 3D print? Simon detailed some of the first projects he started with and how to come up with your own, so be sure to give that a read . Rated 4.5/5 stars . Use some of your savings from today’s lead deal to pick up an extra 1kg of PLA filament so you can keep \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 9to5toys.com](https://9to5toys.com/2020/11/24/ender-3-pro-woot/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Are you Looking for a Gift for Makers and 3D Printing Enthusiasts?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/are-you-looking-for-a-gift-for-makers-and-3d-printing-enthusiasts/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Take a look at the latest 3Dsimo additions that could appear under your Christmas tree this year. Czech company 3Dsimo produces items for lovers of 3D printing, makers and tinkerers and it is these kinds of people that they are targeting with their latest products: Boffin Magnetic and Noyce Joyce.** > > . > > The Multipro is a multifunctional tool that can 3D draw, solder, burn, and cut. The combination of four functions in one device is achieved by using interchangeable nozzles that are easily swapped in and out. Similar functionality can also be found in the open source variant known as the Kit 2 and with the Basic 2, there’s a chance for children to get creative and attempt some 3D drawing of their own. Boffin Magnetic is a tool that’s intended to playfully teach children the basics of electricity. With its assembly kit, you can create many fun projects such as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/4/are-you-looking-for-a-gift-for-makers-and-3d-printing-enthusiasts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Attention Injection Molders: 3D Printing Is Your Friend](https://3dprintingtoday.com/attention-injection-molders-3d-printing-is-your-friend/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Whether a part is being 3D printed or injection molded, an effective design strategy will enable iterations and optimizations before manufacturing begins and adjustments become much more onerous. Down the line, it will accelerate time to market and increase profitability. That all hinges on a sound understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles.** > > . > > Kevin Hogan, CEO of Diversified Plastics Inc. (DPI), will address that and more during Virtual Engineering Week . Hogan is scheduled to speak on Dec. 3 at noon at the event, which runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. “The positive impact of bringing a contract manufacturer into the development phase facilitates speed to market while improving quality and cost efficiencies,” Hogan told PlasticsToday . “Design for manufacturability is a powerful process for plastic injection molding. And design for additive manufacturing is valuable for parts produced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/attention-injection-molders-3d-printing-your-friend) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Amazone tests new production processes with the design freedom of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/amazone-tests-new-production-processes-with-the-design-freedom-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Agricultural machinery manufacturer Amazone uses 3D printing from voxeljet to optimise a bogey chassis Voxeljet, Friedberg, near Augsburg, May 2017 Innovation project: The German agricultural machinery manufacturer Amazone was able to save 18 percent in weight when producing a prototype for a new bogey chassis. Because the family business from Hasbergen, near Osnabrück in Germany, were able to quickly print the sand-casting moulds and cores for the cast metal with the world’s largest industrial 3D printer for sand-casting moulds, the VX4000 – without any expensive special tools and using just a CAD file.** > > . > > There is unrelenting progress in the evolution of harrows, which farmers drag along the ground with a tractor to break up the soil and prepare it for sowing seeds. Manufacturers are constantly striving to make the equipment more stable, durable and also lighter in order to, for example, adhere to the permitted axle loads when driving \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.foundry-planet.com](https://www.foundry-planet.com/d/amazone-tests-new-production-processes-with-the-design-freedom-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3 Dazzling Ideas of 3D Printing Business that can Make you the Proprietor of a Business.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3-dazzling-ideas-of-3d-printing-business-that-can-make-you-the-proprietor-of-a-business/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Along these lines, you’ve purchased a 3D printer, you’ve worked out the right settings for wonderful prints, and you’ve printed a multitude of low-poly Bulbasaur’s. What will be next? Not every person has the opportunity or the energy to procure the abilities and information that you’ve furnished yourself with.** > > . > > Yet, many are keen on the advantages that 3D printing gives, for example, the capacity to emphasize through plans rapidly, the minimal effort creation of parts, the absence of a requirement for expensive tooling, and the plan opportunity that lone 3D printing business. This implies that the hours spent printing the Pokédex have esteem, in particular, that you can offer your printing ability out in return for greenbacks. In the accompanying areas, we’ll go over certain thoughts for bringing in cash as an afterthought, setting up a 3D printing business, or maybe, in any event, making a 3D printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at leedaily.com](https://leedaily.com/2020/11/23/3-dazzling-ideas-of-3d-printing-business-that-can-make-you-the-proprietor-of-a-business/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, 3D Trends, Maker Movement --- ### [3D printer deals: get the best price on a 3D printer for Black Friday 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-deals-get-the-best-price-on-a-3d-printer-for-black-friday-2020/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Check out our best 3D printers feature, and you’ll see our top picks, but alongside these phenomenal machines are countless others that offer incredible value for money. 3D print technology is rocketing forward, and with each new development and innovation, older machines drop significantly in price. While FFF printers have lead the field for years, the recent emergence of cheap SLA printers now makes this incredible new technology available at the cheaper end of the market.** > > . > > This mix of choice and technology makes it a buyers market, especially as we head into this year’s Black Friday . But what are those choices and which type of printer is best suited to your needs? FFF printers remain the most popular format. They use molten plastic filament, which is extruded through a nozzle to build a model layer by layer. These printers are affordable and reliable, making them perfect for those \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.techradar.com](https://www.techradar.com/deals/3d-printer-deals-get-the-best-price-on-a-3d-printer-for-black-friday-2020) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing for Preppers: The Virtual Foundry’s Metal 3D Printing Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-for-preppers-the-virtual-foundrys-metal-3d-printing-filament/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Foreshadowing the expansion of bound metal printing by several years, Bradley Woods developed the idea of metal 3D printing filaments in 2014 when he obtained his first 3D printer kit. After 3D printing plastic parts, Woods realized that, in order for desktop 3D printing to truly have an impact, it would need to be able to tackle metal. Because he had already been developing sculpture techniques using powdered metallurgy, he came up with the idea for 3D printing filaments made up of metal powders bound within a polymer matrix.** > > . > > The Virtual Foundry was born out of a 2015 Kickstarter campaign that raised 107% of its intended goal , allowing Woods to get out of his basement and into a facility stocked with commercial manufacturing equipment. Within two years, the baseline technology matured and the startup was ready for a President to steer the ship, at which point President Tricia \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275456/3d-printing-for-preppers-the-virtual-foundrys-metal-3d-printing-filament/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: November 22, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-november-22-2020-2/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’re slowing down a little this week, as Formnext Connect is over and Thanksgiving takes place in the US on Thursday. But we’ve still got some interesting webinars and virtual events to share with you, so read on for the details!** > > . > > Product Launch for Hybrid Meltio Engine On Monday, November 23rd, at 11 am EDT, MELTIO is holding an Official Product Launch for its new Meltio Engine, its new hybrid manufacturing method that combines traditional fabrication machines with metal additive manufacturing. The company says that the Meltio Engine has many advantages, including new possibilities for applications, part size, and production costs in multiple industries. “Join us in this digital event with exclusive video footage, interviews and key technical and commercial data about the new Engine.” You can register for the public launch event here . Materialise Think-In Series Continues Last week , Materialise held its Think-In Launch Event , \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/276024/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-11-22-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars, Printers and Accessories --- ### [A new material allows this company to 3D print most of a house in a single day](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-material-allows-this-company-to-3d-print-most-of-a-house-in-a-single-day/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Mighty Buildings can crank out the structure of a 350-square-foot studio in 24 hours. This version of the Mighty Studio starts at $159,000 Even when Extreme Home Makeover was still on the air, building most of a house in a single day wasn’t feasible. California-based Mighty Buildings, however, has developed a proprietary 3D-printing technology and material that will let it create the entire shell of a 350-square-foot home in roughly 24 hours.** > > . > > The secret ingredient in Mighty’s process is a proprietary synthetic substance called Light Stone Material that hardens when it’s exposed to UV light. It’s strong enough to support its own weight when printing horizontal lines, which simplifies the process of printing solid structures out of it. The company is planning different designs for its structures, but for now it’s offering shells with a curved wall as an attractive design element, but also in part to show \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.popsci.com](https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/mighty-3d-printed-houses/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction --- ### [3D Printing Your Own Camera Accessories](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-your-own-camera-accessories/) **Published:** November 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **I’m a gadget guy. I always appreciate anything that can make my life easier, safer, or more enjoyable. When I recently acquired a Kywoo3D Tycoon 3D printer, I thought it would be an excellent time to make my photography life easier.** > > . > > One drawback of using a tripod gimbal head is that you need to use a nodal rail for lenses that don’t have a lens foot. I keep two in my camera bag, but I occasionally don’t want to take my bag with me on short outings. When I don’t take my bag with me, I have to make sure to grab a spare battery, a nodal rail, my tripod, and my camera. Having the nodal rail and battery with me means I will have to deal with things in my pockets. Large items in your pockets tend to fall out easier when you squat or sit. For a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at fstoppers.com](https://fstoppers.com/diy/3d-printing-your-own-camera-accessories-532245) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Trumpf to showcase new products for 3D printing solution at Formnext](https://3dprintingtoday.com/trumpf-to-showcase-new-products-for-3d-printing-solution-at-formnext/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Trumpf’s new nozzle technology increases the coating speed to well over 600 square centimetres a minute, even reaching speeds as high as 1,000 square centimetres a minute in certain applications. German technology company Trumpf states increasing automation and process speeds in its additive manufacturing technologies – and its ‘green laser’ is fuelling new applications by enabling 3D printing of pure copper and precious metals.** > > . > > At this year’s Formnext Connect virtual trade fair, a leading industry platform for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, Trumpf will showcase new solutions and products for three key industry trends: speed, automation and new materials. > > . > > Klaus Parey, MD, Trumpf Additive Manufacturing said: “The additive technologies market remains very attractive for Trumpf. Customers are particularly excited by our TruPrint 1000 machine with a green laser beam source, which is designed for industrial use. Short-wavelength green laser light is the best option for welding pure copper \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.autocarpro.in](https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/trumpf-to-showcase-new-products-for-3d-printing-solution-at-formnext-77791) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [User-friendly software and 3D printing lets non-specialists design and build products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/user-friendly-software-and-3d-printing-lets-non-specialists-design-and-build-products/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The digital revolution has changed how products are designed. Today digital data from a 3D model, produced predominantly using a CAD system, is exported to CAM software, which is used to convert that model into a file format that can be sent to a fabrication tool that will then produce a physical replica of that digital model.** > > . > > Fabrication tools are computer-controlled manufacturing processes and are either additive or subtractive. The additive process is 3D printing, which builds a product up by adding material layer-by-layer, whereas the subtractive process, which includes CNC machining and laser cutting, removes material from a solid block or sheet to create a product. This workflow of turning digital data into physical objects is referred to as digital modelling and fabrication. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.imeche.org](https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/user-friendly-software-and-3d-printing-lets-non-specialists-design-and-build-products) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Design / Engineering, Maker Movement, Software --- ### [Scale Modeling Tutorials: 3D Modeling Basics for 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scale-modeling-tutorials-3d-modeling-basics-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In my last article, I discussed the use of 3D printing for scale model hobbyists. Hobbyists are discovering 3D printing to be a useful tool to make customized parts, or even create detailed models from scratch and shared a few of my own 3D printed models.** > > . > > 3D modeling may seem daunting to many 3D printing hobbyists, but the learning curve isn’t as steep as many think and there has never been a better time to start learning. It’s fun to browse sites like Thingiverse for free models , but there’s a certain satisfaction that comes from printing something you designed yourself. > > . > > If you’re interested in making your own models, I’m here to help with everything you need to get started. I will be sharing more hobby-related tutorials in the future, including more detailed modeling walkthroughs, the best settings for printed models and how to finish and paint your \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275869/scale-modeling-tutorials-3d-modeling-basics-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Software --- ### [Blackstone develops 3D-printed solid-state batteries](https://3dprintingtoday.com/blackstone-develops-3d-printed-solid-state-batteries/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Blackstone Resources AG is pleased to announce that it has achieved a series of important milestones for its proprietary 3D printing technology to print lithium ion solid-state batteries. The first battery prototypes developed by Blackstone Technology GmbH have already been tested. Following the conclusion of an extensive development contract with the German Fraunhofer Institute, the first prototypes for printed battery cells will be tested in Q1 2021.** > > . > > The company has been investing in the next generation of battery technology through its German subsidiary Blackstone Technology GmbH. This includes patented 3D printing techniques and research into the mass production of batteries, which has been shown to offer greater energy density and a higher number of charging cycles. Blackstone Technology’s 3D printing process offers substantial advantages over conventional battery cell design that use liquid electrolytes. This includes: significantly lower costs a higher level of production flexibility when it comes to the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.etmm-online.com](https://www.etmm-online.com/blackstone-develops-3d-printed-solid-state-batteries-a-981255/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Electronics, Geopolitical Regions, Technology --- ### [Creality 3DPrintMill - The Affordable Belt 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-3dprintmill-the-affordable-belt-3d-printer/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Creality is known for its quality desktop 3D printers and high market share in the 3D printing industry is going to launch a revolutionary new 3D printer – 3DPrintMill on Kickstarter on Nov. 19th 2020.** > > . > > 3DPrintMill is the best affordable belt 3D printer ever. Similar belt printers currently on the market are designed for industrial purpose and cost around 10,000 EUR. 3DPrintMill for Endless Printing Upcoming on Kickstarter by #Creality #3D Printer 3DPrintMill will be affordable with roughly 1/10 of our competitor’s price. In addition, people can save up to 50% if they purchase from the Kickstarter platform. It will not be available elsewhere until Creality’s Kickstarter campaign has fulfilled all the backer’s orders. Features of 3DPrintMill 45° angled hotend which allows longer prints than ever. Maximum build length is no longer a barrier. The hot end is also adjustable to 15°, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creality-3dprintmill--the-affordable-belt-3d-printer-301174299.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [A 3D Printed Apartment Building Is Going Up in Germany](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-3d-printed-apartment-building-is-going-up-in-germany/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing is making strides in the construction industry. In just a couple years we’ve seen the tech produce single-family homes in a day, entire communities of homes for people in need, large municipal buildings, and even an egg-shaped concept home for Mars (oh, and let’s not forget the 3D printed boats and cars of the world!).** > > . > > Another impressive feat will soon be added to this list, as a German construction company has begun work on a 3D printed three-story apartment building. > > . > > Located north-west of Munich in a town called Wallenhausen, when completed the building will have five separate apartments and a total square footage of 4,090. The project is a collaboration between PERI Group , a German supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems, and COBOD , a Danish company that makes modular 3D printers for construction (and recently partnered with GE to 3D print the bases of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at singularityhub.com](https://singularityhub.com/2020/11/19/a-3d-printed-apartment-building-is-going-up-in-germany/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [3D printer on your Black Friday shopping list? You need to see these deals from Anycubic](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-on-your-black-friday-shopping-list-you-need-to-see-these-deals-from-anycubic/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Anycubic has been in the 3D printing game for a long time and has created some of the most well-known 3D printers around. This Black Friday, Anycubic has put together a massive sale that anyone looking to expand their print farm or buying their first printer can take advantage of. We’ve narrowed down the choices to the best of the bunch, just for you.** > > . > > SLA resin printers Resin printing is a fast-growing area of 3D printing and offers some of the most detailed printing possible at home. You should think about buying a resin 3D printer if you are looking to make detailed models or miniatures for board games. The resin is a little pricey, and you will need some extra accessories for resin printing. but the quality of the results cannot be understated. Large scale resin printing The Mono X is Anycubic’s latest resin printer, and it \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.windowscentral.com](https://www.windowscentral.com/3d-printer-your-black-friday-shopping-list-you-need-see-these-deals-anycubic) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Learning How to Recycle Powders and Maintain Print Quality in 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/learning-how-to-recycle-powders-and-maintain-print-quality-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is still debating how best to specify virgin powders for printing and robustly assess the impact of recycling, a commercial imperative. Ideally, analysis alone should be sufficient to determine with reasonable certainty whether a powder will process efficiently and whether the resulting part will meet performance targets. The reality is that print trials are essential but optimizing testing is crucial, for the development of new materials, to confirm consistency in the supply chain, and to establish effective recycling strategies.** > > . > > Such optimization relies on identifying measurable properties that both robustly differentiate materials and correlate with critical properties of the printed part. In an article with TCT Magazine, Jamie Clayton (Operations Director at Freeman Technology) examines the value of multi-faceted bulk powder characterization within this context, referencing recent work by researchers at the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence, Auburn University. Click here to read ‘ \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=54992) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Materials --- ### [Look at what micro 3D printing can make](https://3dprintingtoday.com/look-at-what-micro-3d-printing-can-make/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Micro 3D printing technology innovator Nanofabrica released information recently about produced parts that illustrate the precision and tolerances achievable through the use of its Tera 250 AM system.** > > . > > Existing at the interface of 3D printing for production and the industry-wide drive towards miniaturization, Nanofabrica’s industrial micro 3D printing technology helps designers and manufacturers exploit the technology to build complex parts in small, medium, and high volumes. The technology is based around a Digital Light Processor (DLP) engine, but to achieve repeatable micron levels of resolution it combines DLP with the use of adaptive optics. > > . > > This tool in conjunction with an array of sensors, allows for a closed feedback loop, which contributes to the system’s accuracy. In addition, through rigorous R&D, Nanofabrica has managed to develop its own proprietary materials (based on the most commonly used industry polymers), which enable high resolution in parts built. Impeller The first part is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/look-at-what-micro-3d-printing-can-make/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Nanotechnology, Printers and Accessories --- ### [LulzBot Releases New TAZ Pro S for Professional, Industrial 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/lulzbot-releases-new-taz-pro-s-for-professional-industrial-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last year, open source advocate LulzBot, now part of FAME 3D in North Dakota, switched directions with the release of its first bioprinter, which is pretty different from the traditional filament extrusion systems it offers . But the latest in the brand’s portfolio, the recently released LulzBot TAZ Pro S, fits right in with the existing TAZ Pro industrial desktop 3D printer line.** > > . > > The new LulzBot TAZ Pro S is designed to print professional on-demand parts, large functional prototypes, and manufacturing aids, in a package that costs less than $4,000. With a build volume of 280 x 280 x 285 mm, the TAZ Pro S is a little bigger than its predecessor, the LulzBot TAZ 6 , which offers 280 x 280 x 250 mm worth of print volume. The printer’s Z-axis belt drive offers less Z wobble, which results in quick cycle times for faster \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275842/lulzbot-releases-new-taz-pro-s-for-professional-industrial-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Manufacturing Breakthrough Creates Path towards Eliminating Waste in 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/manufacturing-breakthrough-creates-path-towards-eliminating-waste-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Materialise announces Bluesint PA12, a material innovation that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder.** > > . > > 3D printing is often considered a sustainable manufacturing technology but a new Lifecycle Analysis indicates that for large series of identical products, 3D printing has a bigger environmental impact compared to a conventional production technology. With the announcement of Bluesint PA12, Materialise creates a path towards eliminating waste in 3D printing. With Bluesint PA12, powder that would normally be wasted can be given a second life to make new parts. Parts printed with Bluesint PA12 have similar mechanical properties, allowing users to make a choice not only based on technical specifications but also on the environmental impact. “Many people view 3D printing as a positive force that helps companies to operate more sustainably”, says Fried Vancraen, CEO of Materialise. “However, that’s simply \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/manufacturing-breakthrough-creates-path-towards-eliminating-waste-in-3d-printing-301176108.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [Massive discount coupon for Creality CR-6 SE 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/massive-discount-coupon-for-creality-cr-6-se-3d-printer/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you are an 3D printing enthusiast, then you surely know a lot about the Creality brand. They are producing great and very affordable 3D printer models for everybody with a wide range of offerings. But even great price can be made even better, which is exactly the case today. Because we have for you a massive discount coupon from the Tomtop e-shop for the Creality CR-6 SE model. More than €50 down from the already discounted flash sale price ? Sign me up.** > > . > > Creality CR-6 SE is an upgraded version of the older model and is an sturdy aluminum 3D printer with fantastic specs and features. Assembling is a piece of cake and can be done in just 5 minutes. And the printer can offer innovative levelling-free system, emery glass hot bed platform, big 4.3-inch color touchscreen display, photoelectric filament sensor, 235x235x250mm maximum printing size and much more. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.gizchina.com](https://www.gizchina.com/2020/11/16/massive-discount-coupon-for-creality-cr-6-se-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Massive Dimension develops particle extruder for 3D printing large parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/massive-dimension-develops-particle-extruder-for-3d-printing-large-parts/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The MDPE10 is the newest direct-print particle extruder from Massive Dimension. The extruder head (since we are halfway through Q4, this seems unnecessary) reportedly outputs material at the rate of 10 lbs./hr.—five times faster than the company’s MDPH2 head.** > > . > > The MDPE10 has three heating zones, two more than the company’s earlier-generation head, and a removable extruder screw with a 24:1 length-to-diameter ratio. The extra heat zones and longer screw help ensure the polymer build materials are melted, pressurized, and output more consistently during large-format 3D printing, says the manufacturer. Intended for printing large parts , the 40-lb. head works in conjunction with a CNC or robotic arm; extrudes a variety of materials, including ABS, PLA, HIPS, and PETG; and comes with four nozzles. [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/product/additive/massive-dimension-develops-particle-extruder-for-3d-printing-large-parts) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Materialise Bluesint PA12 enables SLS 3D printing with up to 100% re-used powder](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-bluesint-pa12-enables-sls-3d-printing-with-up-to-100-re-used-powder/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Materialise has announced the development a Selective Laser Sintering-based method that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder.** > > . > > Bluesint PA12 has been described as a material and manufacturing innovation and has come about as Materialise bids to ‘create a path’ towards eliminating waste in 3D printing. It follows a Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) carried out with BASF, which indicated that 3D printing has a bigger environmental impact compared to conventional manufacturing methods for large production volumes. This LCA looked at the production of one million pairs of midsoles and assessed the environmental impact through all the states of the product life, comparing 3D printing with polyurethane casting. It found 3D printing had a ‘bigger impact on climate change’ and Materialise thus feels that further investment is required to enhance the sustainability of 3D printing technology. Bluesint PA12 is one \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/materialise-sls-3d-printing-100-per-cent-re-used-powder/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Scientists 3D print microscopic Star Trek spaceship that moves on its own](https://3dprintingtoday.com/scientists-3d-print-microscopic-star-trek-spaceship-that-moves-on-its-own/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Scientists replicated a microscopic version of Star Trek’s USS Voyager. (CNN)A team of physicists at a university in the Netherlands have 3D-printed a microscopic version of the USS Voyager, an Intrepid-class starship from Star Trek. The miniature Voyager, which measures 15 micrometers (0.015 millimeters) long, is part of a project researchers at Leiden University conducted to understand how shape affects the motion and interactions of microswimmers.** > > . > > Microswimmers are small particles that can move through liquid on their own by interacting with their environment through chemical reactions. The platinum coating on the microswimmers reacts to a hydrogen peroxide solution they are placed in, and that propels them through the liquid. “By studying synthetic microswimmers, we would like to understand biological microswimmers,” Samia Ouhajji, one of the study’s authors , told CNN. “This understanding could aid in developing new drug delivery vehicles; for example, microrobots that swim autonomously and deliver drugs \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/08/us/star-trek-3d-microscopic-spaceship-scn-trnd/index.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [SHINING 3D serially 3D prints DfAM metal bottle openers using Voxeldance Additive](https://3dprintingtoday.com/shining-3d-serially-3d-prints-dfam-metal-bottle-openers-using-voxeldance-additive-2/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Feng Tao, the vice general manager of SHINING 3D, first discovered the potential of VoxelDance Additive, a CAD-CAM software developed by VoxelDance, a young Chinese development firm specializing in AM-specific software. After an evaluation, SHINING 3D applied it to its EPlus3D EP-M150 and EP-M250 Pro printers. Since 2019, SHINING 3D has been using it to provide a comprehensive service from 3D digitalization, intelligent manufacturing to additive manufacturing in the EMEA markets.** > > . > > Voxeldance Additive has also been officially marketed as a key part of SHINING 3D’s integrated offer, taking care of all the data preparation jobs. “VoxelDance software has all the functions required for the data preparation of 3D printing data, and with the continuous upgrading of the software, the type of automatic support has been added, making the data preparation process more and more efficient,” said Zhang Zhen, Account Manager at SHINING 3D Germany’s subsidiary. “We are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/shining-3d-serially-3d-prints-dfam-metal-bottle-openers-using-voxeldance-additive/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies --- ### [Simple Tips For Better 3D-Printed Enclosures](https://3dprintingtoday.com/simple-tips-for-better-3d-printed-enclosures/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing can be great for making enclosures, and following some simple guidelines can help the whole process go much smoother. 3D Hubs has an article on designing printed enclosures that has clear steps and tips to get enclosures coming out right the first time. 3D Hubs offers 3D printing and other services, and the article starts with a short roundup of fabrication methods but the rest is a solid set of tips applicable to anyone.** > > . > > The first recommendation is to model the contents of the enclosure as a way to help ensure everything fits as it should, and try to discover problems as early as possible during the design phase, before anything gets actually printed. We’ve seen how a PCB that doesn’t take the enclosure into account risks needing a redesign , because there are some issues an enclosure just can’t fix. The rest of their advice boils \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/11/16/simple-tips-for-better-3d-printed-enclosures/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Six Reasons Why 3D Printing Is the Future](https://3dprintingtoday.com/six-reasons-why-3d-printing-is-the-future/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **It seems hard to believe that the first-ever 3D printer was created way back in 1983. In the intervening years, technology has clearly evolved, and new developments are announced almost daily. The truth is, the 3D printing industry already looks very different from the way it did 10 years ago.** > > . > > By the year 2030 it will be unrecognizable. > > . > > Speed and efficiency Time-consuming and expensive manufacturing techniques have been superseded by fast, efficient, and cost-effective 3D printing and Injection molding processes. New developers can now get an injection molding quote and know almost immediately what it will cost to bring a new product to market. In addition, injection molding services offer minimum order quantities as low as 100. This allows fledgling companies to adequately test a product before launching. Injection molding is the most cost-competitive technology for manufacturing high volumes of identical plastic parts. Once the mold is created and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275672/six-reasons-why-3d-printing-is-the-future/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Printers and Accessories --- ### [SLM Solutions Launches New 12-Laser SLM NXG XII 600 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/slm-solutions-launches-new-12-laser-slm-nxg-xii-600-3d-printer/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **SLM Solutions, a pioneer in Selective Laser Melting systems, officially introduced its new SLM® NXG XII 600 3D printer. The highly anticipated machine is equipped with 12 lasers with 1 KW each and a square build envelope of 600x600x600 mm.** > > . > > The new SLM® NXG XII 600 3D printer was digitally launched on the 10 th of November, 2020 through a Live Stream event. SLM NXG XII 600 3D PRINTER Above: SLM® machine NXG XII 600/Image Source: SLM Solutions SLM NXG XII 600 3D printer is the fastest machine on the market, 20 times faster compared to a single laser machine \[1\] and equipped with innovative technical features like the zoom function to achieve highest productivity and reliability. It is designed to be used in serial production for high-volume applications as well as for printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/slm-solutions-launches-new-12-laser-slm-nxg-xii-600-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Stratasys to enhance full-color, multi-material 3D printing with KeyShot launch](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stratasys-to-enhance-full-color-multi-material-3d-printing-with-keyshot-launch/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Stratasys announced full KeyShot 10 rendering software integration with its J55 and J8 series printers, which allows the systems to accurately simulate color, material and finish in prototypes.** > > . > > The J55 and J8 are full-color and multi-material printers that have only been limited by design inputs. Luxion’s KeyShot software, which supports the new 3MF file format , can produce ready-to-print files with accurate colors and bump/displacement maps to three-dimensionally simulate textures like fabric and wood. Additional enhancements are planned for 2021. > > . > > Luxion refined the new KeyShot 10 Smart Export functionality to improve the simplicity of 3D printing with Stratasys, working with some of the companies’ shared customers. “We were able to put automatic UV Unwrapping, baking and file packaging all in one step, allowing easy, fast, and intuitive 3D printing with next-generation full CMF printers such as the J55,” said Luxion Vice President of Product and Strategy, Derek Cicero. “We \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/stratasys-to-enhance-full-color-multi-material-3d-printing-with-keyshot-launch/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Software --- ### [The Shop System is here, is the AM 2.0 revolution really about to start?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-shop-system-is-here-is-the-am-2-0-revolution-really-about-to-start/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With yesterday’s day-long online seminar on what the company’s founders have come to define as Additive Manufacturing 2.0, Desktop Metal officialized the commercialization of its Shop System with clients in North America, EMEA and APAC. Does this mean the much-awaited revolution of metal binder jetting for production is finally here?** > > . > > Probably. Let’s look at the facts. > > . > > Founded and backed by superstars in the AM industry, from serial entrepreneur Ric Fulop (who’s had a role in starting Markforged, Onshape and Proto Labs among others), to MIT director of the AM department professor John Hart, to the very inventor of binder jetting, Ely Sachs, Desktop Metal is a company that is full of ideas and also has the ability to communicate them effectively. Even too effectively in some cases. Its first metal 3D printer, the Studio System, which was revolutionary even with all its limitations, was strongly promoted for several months \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/desktop-metals-shop-system-is-here-is-the-am-2-0-revolution-really-about-to-start/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Metal --- ### [The World’s Biggest 3D Printing Projects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-worlds-biggest-3d-printing-projects/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you have a 3D printer, you’re probably using it to make cool video game models. But other visionaries around the globe are finding new and epic applications for 3D technology.** > > . > > Doctors can already make custom prosthetics, and soon, they’ll be making human organs. Of course, it’s almost as exciting to know that we can 3D print a pizza in space. To give you an idea of the magnitude of this technology’s potential, here’s a glimpse of the world’s biggest 3D printing projects. > > . > > Record-Setting Boat Researchers from the University of Maine have 3D printed a boat. The 2.2-ton, 25-foot-long pleasure cruiser set a Guinness World Record for the largest single 3D printed part. The university nabbed another world record for printing it on the world’s largest 3D printer. Electric Cars The world is starting to catch up with sci-fi. Jet packs are still rare sightings, but one company is \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fictiontalk.com](https://www.fictiontalk.com/2020/11/14/the-worlds-biggest-3d-printing-projects/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News --- ### [The World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer is Printing Rockets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-worlds-largest-metal-3d-printer-is-printing-rockets/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’ve often wondered why stealth mode startups have websites. Isn’t being found the one thing you don’t want to happen when operating in stealth mode? Not so says Bond Collective, a provider of “thoughtfully curated boutique work environments” that charges wantreprenuers $900 a month for an “unmatched experience.”** > > . > > In some cases, a stealth mode startup will actually try to mislead the public about where and what they’re working on. For example, back in 2017 we published a piece titled “ 8 NewSpace Startups Prove it IS Rocket Science ,’ in which we looked at a stealth mode startup called Relativity Space. All we knew at the time was that the company was led by former executives at SpaceX and Blue Origin, they wanted to manufacture zero labor rockets, and they were based in Seattle. Boy were we wrong about that. Turns out the whole Seattle thing was a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nanalyze.com](https://www.nanalyze.com/2020/11/worlds-largest-metal-3d-printing-rockets/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Top 10 Best Starter 3d Printers 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-10-best-starter-3d-printers-2020/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **1. MYNT3D Super 3D Pen, 1.75mm ABS and PLA Compatible 3D Printing Pen Stepless speed slider lets you regulate flow for optimal control of material while you’re drawing The super 3d printing pen is great for kids, artists and engineers of all ages For tips, troubleshooting and anything else you need we are always reachable at \[email protected\] Turn your ordinary drawings into 3d works of art New for 2019: ultrasonic sealed nozzle is nearly clog-proof and provides market leading durability Kit includes 3 colors of abs plastic filament a/c adapter and slim, ergonomic touch pen with 1 year limited warranty** > > . > > 2\. 3D Printer, LABISTS Mini Desktop 3D Printer DIY Kit for Beginners Kids Teens with 10M 1.75mm PLA Filament, Magnetic Removable Plate, Printing Size 100 x 100 x 100mm ã€fast heating mini 3d printer】the 0.4mm nozzle of labists mini x1 desktop 3d printer diy kit reaches its operating \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at bestgamingpro.com](https://bestgamingpro.com/starter-3d-printers/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [voxeljet Receives Follow-Up Order for its New High-Speed 3D Printer VJET X for a Premium German Car Maker: This Order Reaffirms the Company’s Message, That its New 3D Printers Are Making High-Volume Industrial Production Possible and Cost Efficient](https://3dprintingtoday.com/voxeljet-receives-follow-up-order-for-its-new-high-speed-3d-printer-vjet-x-for-a-premium-german-car-maker-this-order-reaffirms-the-companys-message-that-its-new-3d-printers-are-making-high/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > voxeljet AG (NASDAQ: VJET) (the “Company”, or “voxeljet”), a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced that it received the follow-up order for three additional units of its new high-speed 3D printer VJET X over the last two months. VJET X 3D printers are made for industrial production: they are 10x faster than previous models and integrated into fully automated postprocessing solutions. > > . > > The follow-up order comes as part of a frame contract concluded in 2018 between voxeljet, its partners and a leading German car maker. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201113005466/en/ VJET X 3D Printer (Photo: Business Wire) This follow-up order is a significant milestone in VJETs mission to bring 3D printing into high-volume, industrial production and reaffirms the Company’s message that its new \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.valdostadailytimes.com](https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/business/voxeljet-receives-follow-up-order-for-its-new-high-speed-3d-printer-vjet-x-for/article_8bd6cdd4-3033-56ef-adc6-9c0bfe3dca99.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Waste Concrete Repurposed into Public Furniture with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/waste-concrete-repurposed-into-public-furniture-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Waste concrete from demolished buildings is to be reinvented and made into new custom-made outdoor memorials and public garden furniture thanks to a new, innovative £6m project using 3D printing.** > > . > > Currently, around 65 million tonnes of demolition waste enters landfill across north west Europe (NWE) each year, whilst demand on natural resources for the production of new building materials remains high. Concrete production currently requires the extraction of 54 million tonnes of marine sand annually in NWE alone, with the dredging of this sand being unsustainable and causing damage to fragile marine beds and life. But, a new project from Manchester Metropolitan University, and partners across Europe, aims to change this, taking Recycled Fine Aggregates (RFA), which are produced when concrete from demolished buildings is crushed, and using it to create 3D-printed concrete designs. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printed Materials \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22302/waste-concrete-repurposed-into-public-furniture-with-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Environment --- ### [Artillery Sidewinder X1 3D Printer Review](https://3dprintingtoday.com/artillery-sidewinder-x1-3d-printer-review/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Printers have been around since the 1980s. The technology has evolved into more portable, user-friendly devices like the Artillery Sidewinder X1 3D Printer. Check out this review to find out how 3D printing works and the benefits of 3D printing.** > > . ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Astounding 3D-printed human heart model cuts and sutures like the real thing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/astounding-3d-printed-human-heart-model-cuts-and-sutures-like-the-real-thing-2/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This remarkable heart model created using a new bioprinting process feels like the real thing. It looks like a human heart. It feels like a human heart. It’s “the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model,” and it could change the way surgeons practice and prepare for patients.** > > . > > The innovation comes from a team of researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University biomedical engineer Adam Feinberg . The model is created using the innovative Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (Fresh) 3D-printing technique. “Fresh 3D printing uses a needle to inject bioink into a bath of soft hydrogel, which supports the object as it prints,” Carnegie Mellon said in a statement on Wednesday. The hydrogel is then heated away, leaving behind the model. The team published a paper on the model in the ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering journal. The American Chemical Society released a video showing the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/news/first-3d-printed-human-heart-model-cuts-and-sutures-like-the-real-thing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, Medical --- ### [Best Laser Cutter for Small Business](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-laser-cutter-for-small-business/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you’re in the business of creating things, buying a laser cutter machine could drastically expand your opportunities and productivity. Etching, engraving, cutting out parts from a variety of materials with high precision, creating personalized products, and much more are all options with the best laser cutting machines on the market.** > > . > > Read on for our guide to finding the best laser cutter for small business needs. How to Pick the Best Laser Cutter for Your Business Different small business owners require different things in a laser machine. You might need a laser cutter that’s small enough to fit on your desktop and affordable enough to make your money back within a few months. Or you might need an industrial-strength monster of a machine that will cut through even the thickest and sturdiest materials. Even though small businesses have different needs, all small business owners should weigh factors like the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businesspundit.com](https://www.businesspundit.com/best-laser-cutter-for-small-business/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Concre3DLab releases VoxelPrint Grasshopper plug-in for concrete 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/concre3dlab-releases-voxelprint-grasshopper-plug-in-for-concrete-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Concre3DLab, a research institute embedded within the Department of Structural Engineering ( Ghent University ) just released VoxelPrint, a new Grasshopper plug-in for voxel-based numerical simulation of concrete printing. The software component can voxelize any three-dimensional shape into a (Giga) set of identical finite elements and produce ready-to-use Input files for simulation in Abaqus.** > > . > > The main contribution of this work is providing an extensive, yet easy-to-use plugin to be used by both non-experts (e.g. architects and designers that are already familiar with the parametric toolbox that is provided by Grasshopper) and more advanced users, that can further experiment with the broad range of input parameters in an attempt to optimize their 3D print design. The core component uses state-of-the-art numerical methods for simulation of concrete printing. According to the authors, its general implementation is based on an approach first presented by Wolfs, Bos, and Salet, but also incorporates the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/concre3dlab-releases-voxelprint-grasshopper-plug-in-for-concrete-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Education and Research, Printers and Accessories, Software --- ### [Connecting at Formnext Connect, Part One: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 3D Printing and More](https://3dprintingtoday.com/connecting-at-formnext-connect-part-one-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-3d-printing-and-more/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The industry’s biggest trade show made the crucial decision to take its world-renowned event and host it online, potentially disrupting countless networking opportunities and business deals. Given the fact that there was little choice but to take Formnext online with Formnext Connect, the event’s planners did remarkably well in attempting to hold everything together in an entirely new format.** > > . > > While other writers are conveying their thoughts on what it was like to attend the event online in terms of attending lectures and hosting virtual trade booths, I thought I’d reflect on the one-on-one networking aspect of Formnext Connect. What’s it like to visit a company’s virtual stand without the ability to see physical samples or flashy videos? I spoke to a number of representatives from various companies and organizations and, for my sake, was able to learn a lot. Slice Engineering Going through the list of exhibitors, I was \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275784/connecting-at-formnext-connect-part-one-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-3d-printing-and-more/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Desirable Metals for 3D Printing Near Market Readiness](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desirable-metals-for-3d-printing-near-market-readiness/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Despite a temporary setback owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for 3D printing of metals is expected to see a significant rise over the next decade. Within that, it is anticipated that most of the revenue will be attributed to material sales.** > > . > > The relevant powders are both gaining supply chain maturity and have a rapidly expanding portfolio; there are many desirable properties, yet to be realized, that are close to market. The metal additive manufacturing market will exceed $10bn within the next decade. IDTechEx have released a detailed report “Metal Additive Manufacturing 2020-2030” providing technology benchmarking, player analysis, and granular 10-year forecasts. > > . > > The forecast for metal powders is significant to this future growth. There are multiple metals that have led the early wave of adoption including titanium, Inconel, and various steels. However, there are numerous traditional metals and properties missing from the additive manufacturing toolkit. A previous article \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.idtechex.com](https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/desirable-metals-for-3d-printing-near-market-readiness/22065) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Materials, Metal --- ### [ExOne Enhances Productivity of Industrial Sand 3D Printers with New Desanding Station](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exone-enhances-productivity-of-industrial-sand-3d-printers-with-new-desanding-station/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The new semi-automatic desanding station from ExOne can be installed on all new or prior-model S-Max® and S-Max Pro™ industrial sand 3D printers. The station accelerates the removal of parts from the build box by 50% over manual methods,** > > . > > improving throughput speeds, reducing costs, and simplifying recycling of sand. (Photo: Business Wire) The new semi-automatic desanding station from ExOne can be installed on all new or prior-model S-Max® and S-Max Pro™ industrial sand 3D printers. The station accelerates the removal of parts from the build box by 50% over manual methods, improving throughput speeds, reducing costs, and simplifying recycling of sand. > > . > > The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced the launch of a new desanding station for use with the industrial S-Max ® and S-Max Pro™ sand 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201118005719/en/ExOne-Enhances-Productivity-of-Industrial-Sand-3D-Printers-with-New-Desanding-Station) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [FDA approves patient-specific total ankle surgical planning and 3D printed instruments](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fda-approves-patient-specific-total-ankle-surgical-planning-and-3d-printed-instruments/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D Systems announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for the Vantage Ankle PSI – its patient-specific total ankle surgical planning and 3D printed instruments. The product includes pre-surgical planning and a patient-specific 3D-printed instrument set that guides resections in the tibia and talus for total ankle replacement surgery using Exactech’s Vantage Total Ankle System.** > > . > > Vantage Ankle PSI increases operating room efficiency, reliability, and improves soft-tissue preservation around the joint. This innovation is a result of the collaboration between 3D Systems and Exactech (Gainesville, Florida), a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and computer-assisted technologies for joint replacement surgery. Patient-specific orthopedic instruments are an enabling technology that help surgeons prepare the skeletal anatomy to receive an implant. The Vantage Ankle PSI product, the only solution to facilitate direct patient-specific osteotomies in the ankle, is designed to increase surgical efficiency by allowing the surgeon to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.makepartsfast.com](https://www.makepartsfast.com/fda-approves-patient-specific-total-ankle-surgical-planning-and-3d-printed-instruments/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical --- ### [FIRST LOOK: Cobra’s new King Supersport-35 putters made using 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-look-cobras-new-king-supersport-35-putters-made-using-3d-printers/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There are several long-established ways to manufacture retail golf clubs, such as casting, forging and milling. 3D Printing golf clubs, though, is a new-fashioned technique.** > > . > > Two years ago, Cobra teamed up with HP , a printer company, and Parmatech, a company with expertise in powder metallurgy, to begin developing a putter that would be manufactured using HP’s 3D printing Metal Jet technology. Now, two years later, that putter has arrived. Cobra’s new, limited-edition King Supersport-35 putters have fully 3D printed metal bodies. The company says the entire putter body is 3D printed using a 316 stainless steel mixture that’s heated at high temperatures to form the final shape. > > . > > “To continue innovating and transforming the way equipment is manufactured, we worked with HP and Parmatech to take advantage of the benefits of Metal Jet technology,” said Jose Miraflor, Vice President of Marketing at Cobra, in a press release. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at golf.com](https://golf.com/gear/putters/cobra-3d-printed-king-supersport-35-putters/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Sports --- ### [Formnext 2020 Roundup: New 3D Printing Hardware, Materials and Partnerships](https://3dprintingtoday.com/formnext-2020-roundup-new-3d-printing-hardware-materials-and-partnerships/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In a typical year, the Formnext event sees people travel from all over the world to Frankfurt for a four-day showcase, loaded with breakout sessions and networking events, highlighting the latest trends in 3D printing. But due to the recent rise of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated increase in travel restrictions, this year’s Formnext event moved to a digital platform, and renamed “ Formnext Connect .”** > > . > > It still managed to maintain its global hotspot aura, as more than 45,000 spectators tuned in to watch lectures, presentations, and visit exhibit booths from leading companies and startups in the additive industry. From November 10 through 12, the virtual event also turned into an ideal platform for unveiling new 3D printing innovations. > > . > > Throughout the week, 3DPrint.com has highlighted international product launches, amongst them numerous new materials from Nexa3D , an SLM machine with 12 lasers, as well as post-processing solutions for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275695/formnext-2020-roundup-new-3d-printing-hardware-materials-and-partnerships/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Gamer born without a hand gets Metal Gear Solid Venom Snake bionic arm](https://3dprintingtoday.com/gamer-born-without-a-hand-gets-metal-gear-solid-venom-snake-bionic-arm/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **UK-based gamer Daniel Melville was born without a hand, and thanks to video game publisher Konami and Open Bionics , he now has a super cool new bionic arm based on Venom Snake’s design from Metal Gear Solid .** > > . > > “This is unbelievable. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted from a bionic arm,” Melville said in a statement . “I’m an avid gamer and love Metal Gear Solid so much, and to actually have Snake’s arm in real life is just insane.” > > . > > The fictional character of Venom Snake in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain , released in 2015, lost his arm in an explosion and has a red and black bionic arm, complete with detachable missile functionality and gadgets to stun enemies. The Venom Snake bionic arm for below-elbow amputees clips onto Open Bionics’ Hero Arm , a multi-grip bionic arm. While Melville’s bionic arm looks like the same \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/gamer-born-without-a-hand-gets-metal-gear-solid-venom-snake-bionic-arm/ar-BB1b6Kud) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People, Prosthetics --- ### [Illuminated 3D Printed Guitar Is Ready To Rock](https://3dprintingtoday.com/illuminated-3d-printed-guitar-is-ready-to-rock/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When we think of 3D printed parts for our projects, most of us imagine little bits like brackets and mounting plates. Perhaps the occasional printed project enclosure. But if you’ve got a big custom printer as \[Joshendy\] does, plus plenty of time, it opens up a whole new world of large scale projects.** > > . > > Take for example the gorgeous RGB LED guitar body he recently completed . Despite the considerable 300 x 300 mm build area of his custom 3D printer, \[Joshendy\] still had to design the guitar body in sections that could be bolted together after being printed in ABS. It took around 60 hours to run off all the parts, with the large central section taking the longest to print at 28 hours. With the generous application of heat-set inserts , the assembled guitar should be plenty strong. The white ABS of the guitar body helps diffuse the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/11/14/illuminated-3d-printed-guitar-is-ready-to-rock/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Entertainment, Maker Movement --- ### [Infinite Material introduces water-soluble 3D printing support material](https://3dprintingtoday.com/infinite-material-introduces-water-soluble-3d-printing-support-material/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Infinite Material AquaSys 180 is a new water-soluble support material that’s compatible with PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and other high-temperature thermoplastics used in filament-style 3D printing applications.** > > . > > The manufacturer, Infinite Material Solutions LLC , claims the material eliminates the need to print support structures from materials that must either be removed manually or dissolved with harmful solvents. Support structures made from AquaSys 180 dissolve when rinsed with warm tap water, leaving a finished part with minimal residue. The company also offers AquaSys 120, a water-soluble support material compatible with ABS and other popular build materials. [Click here to view original web page at www.thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/additivereport/product/additive/infinite-material-introduces-water-soluble-3d-printing-support-material) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [Inside 3D Printing Seoul 2020 Coming this Week in a Hybrid Format](https://3dprintingtoday.com/inside-3d-printing-seoul-2020-coming-this-week-in-a-hybrid-format/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In a sea of virtual events and webinars, this year’s Inside 3D Printing Seoul is taking a different approach to trade shows during these unprecedented times: by holding its event in a hybrid format. I3DP Seoul 2020, taking place this week from November 18-20, will have one day of in-person content at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), followed by a day of online content.** > > . > > This is the seventh year for the event, which will definitely be unlike any other. Inside 3D Printing , the world’s largest professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing event series, first began in New York all the way back in 2013. Now, I3DP shows occur in several major international cities, including Dusseldorf, Germany, Mumbai, India, São Paulo, Brazil, Sydney, Australia, and Seoul, South Korea. Inside 3D Printing Seoul, which last took place in May of 2019 , is one of Asia’s foremost additive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275741/inside-3d-printing-seoul-2020-coming-this-week-in-a-hybrid-format/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Interview: Inovus CTO on using 3D printing to create affordable medical training devices](https://3dprintingtoday.com/interview-inovus-cto-on-using-3d-printing-to-create-affordable-medical-training-devices-2/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **During this year’s TCT Conference @ Formnext Connect , Jordan Van Flute, Chief Technology Officer at Inovus Medical (Inovus) will share how additive manufacturing has allowed the UK-based medical simulation equipment developer to deliver affordable and highly functional medical training devices.** > > . > > Here, the CTO speaks to TCT about the company’s journey with 3D printing from a prototyping tool to a means for mass production. Inovus began the way any good start-up story does; in a garage, cobbling together your first prototypes using any tools you can get your hands on and “bumbling away through engineering problems” as Jordan Van Flute, Chief Technology Officer at Inovus recently recalled to TCT. Having forgone any formal engineering training, it’s a career that found him, not the other way around, as the self-proclaimed “natural engineer” had a knack for taking things apart and tinkering. Yet it was that non-traditional background that freed the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/interview-inovus-3d-printing-affordable-medical-training-devices/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Medical, People --- ### [3D Printing Process Combines Plastic and Metal](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-process-combines-plastic-and-metal-3/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have developed a metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing technique that fabricates plastic objects with an adhesive metal coating on defined areas.** > > . > > People can currently use 3D printers to create objects out of either plastic or metal, but typically it hasn’t been possible to use one machine to print using both materials at once because their melting points are very different. > > . > > Until now, thanks to researchers at Waseda University in Japan, where a team has developed a metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing technique that fabricates plastic objects with an adhesive metal coating on defined areas. The approach, which uses a printer with a dual nozzle, paves the way for easier printing of electronics that can be used in robotic or Internet of things (IoT) applications. “Even though 3D printers let us create 3D structures from metal and plastic, most of the objects we see around us \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/materials/3d-printing-process-combines-plastic-and-metal-%C2%A0) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: November 15, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-november-15-2020-3/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The week after Formnext Connect is no less busy, as we’ve got webinars and virtual events pretty much every day, Monday through Friday. Read on to learn more about what’s on tap!** > > . > > ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing First up, the ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing ( ICAM 2020 ), sponsored by ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), is this week, starting Monday, November 16th and going through Friday the 20th, 8-5 ET each day. It’s the fifth flagship event regarding certification, standardization, and qualification, emphasizing AM industry-specific requirements. > > . > > There will be panel discussions and symposia, and the recipients of two 2020 ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Awards of Excellence in Research and Standardization will also be announced at the event. “As additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are adopted by various industries, establishing feedstock-process-structure-property-performance relationships becomes essential for qualification and certification of parts in safety critical applications. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275704/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-11-15-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [A step towards production of truly UNIQ-Ǝ! 3D printed faucets](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-step-towards-production-of-truly-uniq-ǝ-3d-printed-faucets/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Ever since metal 3D printing became sufficiently cost-effective to be used for certain luxury goods, designer faucets have attracted the interest of designers and metal 3D printer service providers. A few attempts have been made at commercialization but mostly they have remained an exercise in style.** > > . > > This is where the new UNIQ-Ǝ! steps in, combining nearly thirty years of experience in the sanitary fittings industry with the new design possibilities offered by metal additive manufacturing. The initiative is the brainchild of Mr. Giovanni Pitturru, President of SOSITALIA, a firm that has been around for over 26 years in the heart of the faucet industry of Northern Italy. > > . > > Mr. Pitturru’s ongoing efforts to always stay one step ahead of competitors, led him to become fascinated with 3D printing technology, learning how AM is disrupting many different industries, from prosthetics to fundamental structural design in aerospace to even making sports \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/a-step-towards-production-of-truly-uniq-%C7%9D-3d-printed-faucets/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Achieving the lowest cost with SLS 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/achieving-the-lowest-cost-with-sls-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Since it was developed in the 1980s, selective laser sintering (also known as SLS) has been recognized for its ability to print polymer parts with high-quality finishes and good mechanical and isotropic properties. However, the technology’s associations have not all been so positive: SLS 3D printing is also known to be expensive—often prohibitively so.** > > . > > In recent years, one company in particular has attempted and succeeded to turn this notion on its head. Poland-based Sinterit has showed the additive world that SLS need not be a high-cost process: it is possible to make it accessible. But how? Why the high cost? Traditionally, the cost of SLS 3D printing has been cost-intensive for a number of reasons. First, the 3D printers themselves are expensive because of the integration of high-quality lasers and complex configurations. Most systems have also been costly to use and maintain because they require highly trained operators. Added \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/sinterit-lowest-cost-sls-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [12-laser Metal 3D Printer from SLM Solutions is 20X Faster than Competition](https://3dprintingtoday.com/12-laser-metal-3d-printer-from-slm-solutions-is-20x-faster-than-competition-3/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **After months of work developing a new model of metal additive printing system, selective laser melting pioneer SLM Solutions finally introduced its NXG XII 600 machine during the 2020 Formnext Connect, the digital version of the annual Formnext trade show, which this year moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic.** > > . > > Designed for high-volume, serial productions, the highly anticipated 12-laser machine is up to 20 times faster than a standard single laser system. > > . > > The company called it a “revolution in industrial manufacturing” and expects the NXG XII 600 to change supply chains and the common inventory models forever. With 12 simultaneously operating lasers with 1000 Watts each, numerous technological innovations, and automated features, SLM Solutions described the NXG XII 600 as faster and more productive than any other machine of its kind, and also one of the most robust. Additionally, the company stated that the radically improved use of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275591/12-laser-metal-3d-printer-from-slm-solutions-is-20x-faster-than-competition/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printering: The Things Printers Don’t Do](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printering-the-things-printers-dont-do/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printers are amazing things, but if one judges solely by the successes that get showcased online, it can look as through anything at all is possible. Yet in many ways, 3D printers are actually quite limited. Because success looks easy and no one showcases failure, people can end up with lopsided ideas of what is realistic.** > > . > > This isn’t surprising; behind every shining 3D print that pushes the boundaries of the technology, there are misprints and test pieces piled just out of sight. If you have ever considered getting into 3D printing, or are wondering what kinds of expectations are realistic, read on because I am going to explain where objects come from, and how to recognize whether something is a good (or bad) fit for 3D printing. The important thing to understand is that printers have limitations, and to get a working idea of what those limitations are. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/11/16/3d-printering-the-things-printers-dont-do/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement --- ### [3D Printer Review: The Orange 4K LED DLP 3D Printer from Longer 3D](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-review-the-orange-4k-led-dlp-3d-printer-from-longer-3d/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **After learning about the Orange 4K from Longer 3D, I was excited to get my hands on one and take it for a test ride. What most intrigued me about the Kickstarter campaign for the Orange 4K was the 4K LED screen of the system, which allows for 31.5-micron resolution across the X and Y axes.** > > . > > This compares to most LED-based digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers that rely on 2K screens and, therefore, achieve closer to 47.25 microns on the X- and Y-axes. > > . > > The 3D printer box in various stages of unboxing. Shipping from China, the printer arrived at my doorstep within about a week wrapped in plastic, protected by a box within a box. Finally stripping through the layers of wrap, I found the system standing pre-assembled. All I had to do was slide the print platform onto the machine and screw it on. This is how \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/275797/3d-printer-review-the-orange-4k-led-dlp-3d-printer-from-longer-3d/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D Printer Black Friday Deals 2020: Best Early Creality, MakerBot & FlashForge 3D Printer Savings Highlighted by Save Bubble](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printer-black-friday-deals-2020-best-early-creality-makerbot-flashforge-3d-printer-savings-highlighted-by-save-bubble/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The top early 3D printer deals for Black Friday 2020, including all the latest MakerBot, Flashforge, Creality and more 3D printer sales Find the top early 3D printer deals for Black Friday 2020, featuring savings on top rated 3D printers from FlashForge, Dremel, MakerBot, Creality and more. Links to the top deals are listed below.** > > . > > Best 3D Printer Deals: Save up to 46% on 3D printers & accessories at Walmart – get the latest deals on high-end & budget 3D printers & accessories Save up to $70 on a wide range of 3D printers at Amazon – check live prices on 3D printers ranging from entry-level to professional printers Save on 3D printers at Staples.com – click the link for the latest deals on 3D printers from brands like Creality, Markerbot, XYZprinter, Dremel & more Save up to 26% on best-selling Creality 3D printers at Walmart – with high \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/3d-printer-black-friday-deals-094000713.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D Printing Biomedical Parts with Supersonic Speed](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-biomedical-parts-with-supersonic-speed/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods. A Cornell -led collaboration has developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed.** > > . > > This form of technology, known as “cold spray,” results in mechanically robust, porous structures that are 40% stronger than similar materials made with conventional manufacturing processes. The structures’ small size and porosity make them particularly well-suited for building biomedical components, like replacement joints. > > . > > The paper’s lead author is Atieh Moridi, assistant professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. “We focused on making cellular structures, which have lots of applications in thermal management, energy absorption and biomedicine,” Moridi said. “Instead of using only heat as the input or the driving force for bonding, we are now using plastic deformation to bond these powder particles together.” Moridi’s research group specializes in creating high-performance metallic materials through \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/22280/3d-printing-biomedical-parts-with-supersonic-speed) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [3D printing helped create the new BMW iX, will it help produce it too?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-helped-create-the-new-bmw-ix-will-it-help-produce-it-too/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **BMW Group is now ready to enter a new era for its EV range, by introducing the new BMW iX. Conceived from the outset for purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept, initially presented two years ago with the iNEXT project.** > > . > > A defining characteristic of the iX/iNEXT is the front grille, which will house sensors and electronic connectors and is vital for highly-automated driving. It allows the integration of camera technology, radar functions and further sensors required for highly developed driver assistance systems into the front end of the vehicle. The original prototype of the grille was, of course, 3D printed, as we revealed back when the project was originally announced . Will the production of the grille component also involve additive manufacturing? It probably would make sense for BMW to use AM to produce the entire grille, or parts of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-printing-helped-create-the-new-bmw-ix-will-it-help-produce-it-too/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Impact Of Xbox Series X And PlayStation 5](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-impact-of-xbox-series-x-and-playstation-5/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last week Microsoft released its new Xbox generation, Xbox Series X. Two days later, Sony released its newest console: PlayStation 5 (PS5). The gaming and technology worlds are deeply entrenched with these releases, as they come during a high tide of membership and playing among 18-to-49-year-olds and competitive gamers.** > > . > > And while this will not be the last time that Xbox and PlayStation receive headline news, this current 2020 release presumably marks a period where consoles will no longer be standalone machines and individual property. Both Sony and Microsoft have ventured into making official online gaming platforms. Microsoft has launched xCloud to stream games from data centers to mobile phones. Sony has not followed suit yet but has explored \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/3d-printing-impact-of-xbox-series-x-and-playstation-5) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Electronics --- ### [3D Printing is Incredible! Market Demand in North America](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-is-incredible-market-demand-in-north-america/) **Published:** November 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Allied Market Research published a new report, titled, “ North America 3D Printing Market by Component (Stereolithography, Selective Laser Sintering, Electron Beam Melting, Fused Deposition Modeling, Laminated Object Manufacturing, 3D printing materials, Polymers, Metal and Alloys, Ceramic) and Application (Consumer products, Industrial, Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defense, Education and research) – Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027 ”.** > > . > > The report has offered an all-inclusive analysis of the global North America 3D Printing Market taking into consideration all the crucial aspects like growth factors, constraints, market developments, top investment pockets, future prospects, and trends. At the start, the report lays emphasis on the key trends and opportunities that may emerge in the near future and positively impact the overall industry growth. Download Sample Report (Get Full Insights in PDF – 150+ Pages) @ https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/1379 Key drivers that are propelling the growth of the North America 3D Printing Market included in the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at rejerusalem.com](https://rejerusalem.com/357803/3d-printing-is-incredible-market-demand-in-north-america/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Growth, 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [AMD’s $35 Billion Acquisition Of Xilinx And 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/amds-35-billion-acquisition-of-xilinx-and-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine where 3D printing might fit into a new acquisition. 2020 has been a record year for semiconductor merger transactions. We have recently covered NVIDIA’s purchase of Arm Holdings for $40 Billion and Analog Device’s purchase of Maxim Integrated for $20.9 Billion and both transactions’ impacts on 3D printing in particular.** > > . > > As of October 2020, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su made the acquisition announcement and stated: “Our acquisition of Xilinx marks the next leg in our journey to establish AMD as the industry’s high-performance computing leader and partner of choice for the largest and most important technology companies in the world“. These three acquisitions created three United States powerhouse semiconductor manufacturers that will help secure America’s leading global position in semiconductors. Advanced Micro Devices has entered the 3D printing market on what can be \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/10/30/amds-35-billion-acquisition-of-xilinx-and-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Technology --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, November 1, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-november-1-2020/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The first two webinars are focused on 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks, and then we move on to several GE Additive webinars. ExOne will discuss 3D printing with its NanoFuse particulate inks, and GoProto will focus on plastics 3D printing. Finally, EOS and Nanofabrica continue to publish on-demand webinars that can be viewed at any time.** > > . > > Startup Using 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS to Increase Productivity A startup named Square Robot used the cloud-based data management and collaboration tools provided in the 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS portfolio to increase productivity, and is holding a webinar this Tuesday, November 3rd, at 11 am ET, “ Overcome Collaboration Challenges with Cloud-based Solutions .” Attendees will learn how to streamline real-time collaboration, use secure cloud-based management, without extra IT overhead, to become more productive, and give stakeholders the ability to offer feedback early, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274803/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-11-1-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3D Printing Versus Injection Molding](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-versus-injection-molding/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Most custom plastic parts are produced commercially via injection molding. This is because once the upfront costs are covered, injection molding can produce in quantities of thousands to hundreds of thousands with very low price points per item. However, those upfront costs can drive decisions on when to use injection molding, especially if the quantities needed for production are not very high.** > > . > > This is where 3D printing can have an advantage for production. 3D printers can make a part without the need for upfront tooling costs. Sometimes called direct digital manufacturing, a 3D printing service only requires a 3D CAD file to get started. With a low barrier to entry both in costs and minimum requirements, 3D printing can help everywhere from rapid prototyping to low volume production. 3D printing often has a break-even between 250 and 2,000 parts before injection molding becomes a more viable option. 3D printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274605/3d-printing-versus-injection-molding/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing: the Future of Sticks](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-the-future-of-sticks/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Sports equipment is a multi-billion dollar business operating globally at many price points. We can buy inexpensive gear at stores such as Decathlon, but, elsewhere, also super-premium tennis rackets, golf clubs, bikes, shirts, and balls.** > > . > > We’re living in an age where being a Pro is simply a question of how much you’d rather spend than how much time you’d like to put in. There are super affordable squash racket brands, premium ones that sponsor athletes, and mid-market brands for sporting goods retailers worldwide. I think that, in gloves and other gear, we will see 3D printed and mass customized products emerge. We already see a lot of 3D printing activity in safety gear as well, including mouth guards. > > . > > Specifically, in helmets , products are also emerging. There has also been a lot of hype on shoes that are 3D printed. Additionally, there is a very good business case for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274654/3d-printing-the-future-of-sticks/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Sports --- ### [3D printing in space exploration](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-in-space-exploration/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Outer space exploration is one of the most prevalent technology trends. During the Formnext virtual fair, Zortrax will talk about its experience in developing 3D printing solutions for the European Space Agency , and the potential use of these solutions in other industrial sectors.** > > . > > Zortrax Formnext is one of the most renowned additive manufacturing events which takes an online form this year. Zortrax provides comprehensive 3D printing solutions and is currently collaborating with the European Space Agency on an innovative solution enabling 3D printing composite models out of two high-performance PEEK polymers on the Zortrax Endureal industrial 3D printer. > > . > > During an expert session, Jacek Krywko, Technology Solution Research Specialist from Zortrax, will present the advantages of this technology and its potential use, not only in space, but in the medical, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, or even the food sector. A virtual meeting with Zortrax specialists is an opportunity \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eppm.com](https://www.eppm.com/industry-news/3d-printing-in-space-exploration/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3D-printing "error" used to produce high-tech textiles](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-error-used-to-produce-high-tech-textiles/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **DefeXtiles can be 3D-printed out of various polymers, depending on the desired characteristics When a 3D printer leaves gaps in the plastic that it deposits, it’s usually thought of as an unwanted flaw. Now, however, the process has been harnessed to quickly and cheaply produce pliable polymer textiles.** > > . > > Ordinarily, commonly used fused deposition modelling (FDM)-type printers create items by extruding successive layers of molten plastic. Once the layers of deposited plastic have cooled and fused together, they form a hardened solid object. Sometimes, though – due to a flaw in the printer or the programming – not enough plastic is extruded. This is known as under-extrusion, and it results in the finished product being full of small gaps. > > . > > MIT Media Lab grad student Jack Forman decided to put that error to use, creating a program that causes off-the-shelf, inexpensive FDM printers to under-extrude in a precise and controlled “glob-stretch” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com](https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/defextiles-3d-printed-textiles/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Materials --- ### [3D Printed Fashions Becoming More Sophisticated](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-fashions-becoming-more-sophisticated/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Ganit Goldstein is an Israel designer developing techniques for producing fantastic 3D printed fashions. According to a report on DesignBoom, Goldstein has been combining several different techniques together to create a powerful approach for producing — and marketing — fitted clothing.** > > . > > 3D Printed Clothing Process > > . > > The process starts with a full body 3D scan. This is done to allow Goldstein’s software to understand the true dimensions of the target wearer. The design of the fashion item can be resized to precisely fit the subject, and then the item can be produced on a 3D printer. Goldstein has been working with Stratasys on this project, as that company has previously announced an initiative to develop fabric 3D printing. As I understand it, the Stratasys process involved fitting a flat sheet of fabric over top of the build plate in one of their full-color 3D printers, such as the recently announced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/11/3/3d-printed-fashions-becoming-more-sophisticated) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Unravelling the concept of 3D printing: knowing your rights in India](https://3dprintingtoday.com/unravelling-the-concept-of-3d-printing-knowing-your-rights-in-india-3/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The challenge faced by IP legislation with respect to 3D printing is that the means of production in cases of 3D printing is decentralised (ie, the manufacturer is typically the end user who can simply download a file, either themselves or via an intermediary, and can create the object using a 3D printer). In other words, the object protected under IP law itself is never sold. Therefore, proving infringement can be difficult.** > > . > > An analysis of how different IP laws are entangled with the concept of 3D printing is provided below. [Click here to view original web page at www.lexology.com](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9bf5eac8-8ab6-4ac5-a93f-54ef2dd76d4d) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Geopolitical Regions, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability --- ### [A new step forward for nanoscale 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-new-step-forward-for-nanoscale-3d-printing/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With the infinitely small approaches, 3D printing has to choose between speed and resolution, which makes its industrial applications difficult.** > > . > > Researchers at the LCH and the Osaka Nanomaterials Research Institute have therefore developed a system based on a phenomenon called chemistry (chemistry is a natural science) divided into different subject areas such as physics and biology with which it shares …) > > . > > Two photons (In particle physics, the photon is the elementary mediating particle of the electromagnetic interaction. In other words, when two particles …) close to resonance. Your lasers will then be able to polymerize and thus solidify resins with excellent performance, but which otherwise would not be reactive enough to be suitable for 3D printing. This work, published in the journal Macromolecules, ensures precision and speed in the manufacture of objects with details as small as 80 nanometers. © \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at rejerusalem.com](https://rejerusalem.com/170196/%F0%9F%93%B0-a-new-step-forward-for-nanoscale-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research, Nanotechnology --- ### [Affordable Dual Extrusion – A Review of the FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/affordable-dual-extrusion-a-review-of-the-flashforge-creator-pro-3d-printer/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Just as any piece of technology becomes miniaturized over time, FDM-based 3D printers are quickly evolving to become desktop-scale machines. This is where the true battlefield is between 3D printer manufacturers, as desktop 3D printers appeal to both industrial users and those who want to get into 3D printing as a side business or as a hobby.** > > . > > The FlashForge Creator Pro offers a unique take to desktop-scale 3D printing by having two extruders. This greatly expands the possibilities of what can be 3D printed in a small space. Is the FlashForge Creator Pro worth it? Overview China-based FlashForge has been in the 3D printing industry since 2011, since then becoming one of the biggest 3D printer manufacturers in the world. They have expanded into manufacturing filaments and 3D printing software, as well as into offering 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dinsider.com](https://3dinsider.com/flashforge-creator-pro-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Best 3D Printer for Your Business](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printer-for-your-business/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The one thing 3D printing has accomplished is democratize the manufacturing process so even the smallest business or individual can start making things. Whether it is making a part for a device or designing and making an entire product, a 3D printer makes it possible.** > > . > > However, finding the right printer can be a task in itself because the market is full of 3D printers. By first identifying your industry, materials, size, and production capacity, you can start choosing the right printer. This list has the best 3D printer for your business across the very same criteria mentioned above. Best 3D Printer for Your Business Top Pick: MakerGear M2 Runner Up: Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer Best Value: FlashForge 3D Printer MakerGear M2 Top Pick: With a large build volume MakerGear is made \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at smallbiztrends.com](https://smallbiztrends.com/2020/10/best-3d-printer.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, October 25, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-october-25-2020-2/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Dyndrite is holding its second virtual event, Dassault is hosting a virtual grand opening, and SME is holding a virtual event focused on smart manufacturing technologies. ACAM and Women in 3D Printing are each continuing with their respective series, GF Machining Solutions will discuss large-scale metal AM in a new webinar, and PostProcess Technologies. Finally, EOS and Nanofabrica have both published on-demand webinars that can be viewed at any time.** > > . > > Formlabs User Summit This busy week kicks off on Tuesday, October 27th, with the Formlabs Global User Summit , which is going virtual this year. During the summit, Formlabs will be celebrating the innovators shaping the future of manufacturing, including digital factories and desktop \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274434/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-10-25-1020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [An Italian company created the world's first 3D-printed fiberglass boat — take a closer look at the sleek 'Mambo'](https://3dprintingtoday.com/an-italian-company-created-the-worlds-first-3d-printed-fiberglass-boat-take-a-closer-look-at-the-sleek-mambo-2/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Moi Composites Startup Moi Composites built a striking vessel it’s calling the first 3D-printed fiberglass boat. The firm built its Motor Additive Manufacturing Boat — MAMBO for short — to showcase its 3D-printing abilities.** > > . > > Moi says its “continuous fiber manufacturing” process lets it create unusual shapes that aren’t possible with traditional methods. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . Recent 3D-printing technology has advanced immensely, with the process now being used to create complex products like houses , face shields , aerospace components , and much more. Now one manufacturing startup just built what it’s calling the very first 3D-printed fiberglass boat. Italian firm Moi Composites created MAMBO (short for Motor Additive Manufacturing Boat) to show off its 3D-printing capabilities, specifically a process called “continuous fiber manufacturing.” Moi says the process lets it create shapes that would be too expensive or all-around impossible with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/mambo-worlds-first-3d-printed-fiberglass-boat-2020-10) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Maritime --- ### [PLA Pellets – Where to Buy and How They Are Used](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pla-pellets-where-to-buy-and-how-they-are-used/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Filaments are the weapon of choice for most people who are into FDM-based 3D printing. They are convenient, easy to handle, and very easy to buy, especially considering how 3D printing suddenly became popular in the last couple of years.** > > . > > However, filaments aren’t the only form in which 3D printing thermoplastics are available. Although not quite as common, these thermoplastics are still sold nowadays as pellets. In this article, we will be turning our focus on the PLA version of these pellets. > > . > > How are pellets used in 3D printing and is it a good idea to get your own? Why is PLA sold in pellets? Selling or using any plastic in pellets really isn’t uncommon in the plastics manufacturing world. In fact, it is the base form that plastics typically take once they are produced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dinsider.com](https://3dinsider.com/pla-pellets/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Make Just About Anything You Can Dream Up with This 3D Printer Starter Kit](https://3dprintingtoday.com/make-just-about-anything-you-can-dream-up-with-this-3d-printer-starter-kit/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing is saving lives , improving the lives of animals , and even helping us revive the voices of the dead — literally. Yet: It can be an intimidating field if you’re new to it, and if you’re not sure where to start.** > > . > > SparkMaker offers a great place to start learning about 3D printing — by putting a machine right on your desk, with their Original SLA Starter Bundle , which is 39% off for a limited time. What Is Stereolithography (SLA)? SLA is short for stereolithography, better known as resin 3D printing. Originally, 3D printers (especially desktop models) used “fuse deposition modeling,” or FDM, which melted a plastic filament and squeezed that out to create the model. It’s good enough for basic work, but it lacks high resolution and finesse, especially at smaller scales. An SLA printer skips the melting step and works with liquid resin. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at futurism.com](https://futurism.com/make-just-about-anything-you-can-dream-up-with-this-3d-printer-starter-kit) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Researchers 3D Print Tunable Ferroelectric Metamaterials](https://3dprintingtoday.com/researchers-3d-print-tunable-ferroelectric-metamaterials/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers from the University of Buffalo (UB) have developed a unique method for 3D printing ferroelectric materials, that is materials that can have their polarization switched through the use of electric fields.** > > . > > With results published in the paper “ A 3D-printed molecular ferroelectric metamaterial ” > > . > > in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , the study yields interesting possibilities for metamaterials and electronic devices. > > . > > Before we can get into the paper itself, we’ll need a little background on ferroelectricity. Just as some materials are naturally ferromagnetic, exhibiting magnetic capabilities, other materials are ferroelectric, meaning that they exhibit electrical polarization. They are pyroelectric and piezoelectric. While most ferroelectric materials do not contain iron, despite the “ferro” prefix, the magnitude and direction of their electrical polarization can be changed in response to changes in temperature, pressure or electric fields. This makes them ideal for specific electronic or biomedical applications, such \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274519/researchers-3d-print-tunable-ferroelectric-metamaterials/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Eaton Vehicle Group Launches Automotive Metal 3D Printing Program](https://3dprintingtoday.com/eaton-vehicle-group-launches-automotive-metal-3d-printing-program/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Power management giant Eaton is increasing its 3D printing investment with the launch of a new metal 3D printing program with its Vehicle Group. The program is meant to improve the company’s efficiency and cut development times.** > > . > > The first metal 3D printer was installed at its Kings Mountain, N.C. facility, with the intention to deploy polymer 3D printing throughout the company by the first quarter of 2021. > > . > > Eaton is a $21.4 billion company with about 92,000 workers dispersed across 175 countries. Under its Aerospace Group, the firm has already worked with GE Additive , adding one Concept Laser metal 3D printer to its Innovation Center in Michigan and another to in the R&D lab at its India-based Global Innovation Center. The partnership included consulting with GE Additive’s AddWorks for how to deploy metal additive manufacturing to its aerospace operations. Through a relationship with Bremen Castings, Inc., Eaton has also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274506/eaton-vehicle-group-launches-automotive-metal-3d-printing-program/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [3D Printed Designer Furniture](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-designer-furniture/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata find that the idea of 3D printing sits comfortably for designer furniture. In a recent Financial Times article , the heading read that for design, 3D printing is entering “into the next dimension”.** > > . > > The furniture industry sales are estimated to be $509.8 billion in 2020 and forecasted to reach $650.7 billion by the year 2027. > > . > > In recent years people have been turning to 3D printing to create some very unique designs ranging from desks, chairs, sofas, and vases just to name a few. 3D printing allows designers to create furniture pieces that would not be possible to produce using traditional manufacturing processes. As a result, many leading furniture designers have implemented additive manufacturing into their design process. 3D Printed Chairs 3D printing allows for intricate designs that work very efficiently when manufacturing chairs. Some of these chairs made by luxury brands can end \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/10/23/3d-printed-designer-furniture) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Furniture --- ### [3D-printed food can support healthcare, sustainability efforts: Panel](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-food-can-support-healthcare-sustainability-efforts-panel/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D-printed food can be created in appealing shapes after being pureed and contain the necessary nutrients. Additive manufacturing – often known as 3D printing – might seem more suited to high-tech industrial factories, but it can support many other sectors, such as healthcare, a panel discussion said yesterday.** > > . > > Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) senior principal dietitian Gladys Wong said 3D-printed food can feed the elderly and those with chewing or swallowing difficulties, such as patients with stroke, progressive dementia and those who might be too frail to eat. But most pureed food does not look appetising and may be rejected by patients, resulting in malnutrition. This is where 3D-printed food can be created in appealing shapes, while being pureed and containing the necessary nutrients. Ms Wong said: “We (can) personalise palatable and visually presentable pureed food (to create) a dignified and pleasurable dining experience that is affordable… “So we \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.straitstimes.com](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/3d-printed-food-can-support-healthcare-sustainability-efforts-panel) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Food --- ### [3D Printed LED Domes Shed Light on Scientific Research](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-led-domes-shed-light-on-scientific-research/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Exemplifying the wide-ranging versatility of 3D printing, researchers have integrated the technology for accompanying scientific photography, detailing their recent study in “ Illuminating nature’s beauty: modular, scalable and low-cost LED dome illumination system using 3D printing technology .”** > > . > > Research may be vital to scientific advancement, but without a suitable presentation, it could mean very little to anyone. This begins with excellence in photography but also relies heavily on lighting. Currently, dome-style illumination systems are most commonly preferred by scientists showing their work—whether in taxonomy, morphology, systematics, natural history collections, or more. There are drawbacks though, due to lack of affordability and ease in use, leading the authors to explore 3D printing for a less expensive, modular LED dome design with the following features: Sliding table for arranging objects inside the dome Optional iris diaphragm for improved lighting source Battery for use in the field Dome parts: (A) small sized \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/271155/3d-printed-led-dome-better-illumination-scientific-research/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Technology --- ### [3D-Printed Pharmaceuticals Pave the Way for Customizable Drug Therapies](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-pharmaceuticals-pave-the-way-for-customizable-drug-therapies/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Since its inception during the later decades of the last century, 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) has moved far beyond merely fabricating simple plastic parts. Today the technique can be used to produce much-needed medical supplies such as personal protective equipment for health care workers fighting COVID-19.** > > . > > Among other advances, 3D printing is now also considered a serious tool to advance medicine and pharmacology through bioprinting. Bioprinting can create anatomical models of patients prior to surgery and some biological tissues, with the goal of progressing to printing whole complex organs such as the heart. > > . > > However, another emerging and potentially revolutionary use for 3D bioprinting is the production of pharmaceutical drugs that are tailored to meet the needs of specific patients. In 2015 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first 3D-printed pharmaceutical, SPRITAM (levetiracetam), created by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of seizures. Although \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.engineering.com](https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/20824/3D-Printed-Pharmaceuticals-Pave-the-Way-for-Customizable-Drug-Therapies.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [3D Printed Polyurethane Scaffolds for the Repair of Bone Defects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-polyurethane-scaffolds-for-the-repair-of-bone-defects/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Critical-size bone defects are those that will not heal without intervention and can arise secondary to trauma, infection, and surgical resection of tumors. Treatment options are currently limited to filling the defect with autologous bone, of which there is not always an abundant supply, or ceramic pastes that only allow for limited osteo-inductive and -conductive capacity.** > > . > > In this study we investigate the repair of bone defects using a 3D printed LayFomm scaffold. LayFomm is a polymer blend of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyurethane (PU). It can be printed using the most common method of 3D printing, fused deposition modeling, before being washed in water-based solutions to remove the PVA. This leaves a more compliant, micro-porous PU elastomer. *In vitro* analysis of dental pulp stem cells seeded onto macro-porous scaffolds showed their ability to adhere, proliferate and form mineralized matrix on the scaffold in the presence of osteogenic media. Subcutaneous implantation of LayFomm in a rat model showed the formation of a vascularized fibrous capsule, but without a chronic inflammatory response. Implantation into a mandibular defect showed significantly increased mineralized tissue production when compared to a currently approved bone putty. While their mechanical properties are insufficient for use in load-bearing defects, these findings are promising for the use of polyurethane scaffolds in craniofacial bone regeneration. [Click here to view original web page at www.frontiersin.org](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2020.557215/full) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Materials, Medical --- ### [3D Printing Chemistry 101: Nylon](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-chemistry-101-nylon/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you’re anything like this author, you got a C- in high school chemistry and never looked back. With a newfound interest in the topic, I’m hoping to revisit the molecular science of some of the most popular materials in 3D printing to understand them—not just in terms of applications and physical properties, but chemical makeup.** > > . > > So far in this series, we’ve covered the PAEK family of plastics and a specific type of polyurethane from Carbon . Here we look at the most ubiquitous plastic in powder bed fusion (PBF): polyamide (PA). Also called nylon, the material is known for its silky quality, generally strong physical performance, wide range of operating temperature, and its abrasion resistance. The first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic polymer, nylon was developed first by DuPont in 1935 in the form of nylon 6,6. Soon, a variation called nylon 6 was invented in 1938 by IG \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274056/3d-printing-chemistry-101-nylon/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, Maker Movement, Materials --- ### [3D Printing for Preppers: Copper 3D Printing Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-for-preppers-copper-3d-printing-filament/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While disaster has not yet befallen my humble family, there is no shortage of emergencies globally and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how useful even desktop 3D printing can be during disaster situations.** > > . > > While disaster has not yet befallen my humble family, there is no shortage of emergencies globally and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how useful even desktop 3D printing can be during disaster situations. Provided with the opportunity to review an Ultimaker S3 3D printer and several unique filaments, I thought I’d explore the 3D printing of simple goods that might be useful during emergency situations to get an idea for just how useful a desktop 3D printer might be. > > . > > In addition to providing an overview of the subject, I’ve reviewed the Ultimaker S3 and spoken to Ultimaker about the use of desktop 3D printers in emergency and disaster scenarios. Perhaps the most exciting prospect for me when beginning this series was the creation of metal objects with a desktop system. > > . > > To explore the possibilities of making metal with a desktop 3D printer designed for plastic filaments, I reached out to the Virtual Foundry, which manufactures filament and pellets composed of metal particles within a thermoplastic binder. Once printed, the part can be sintered in a furnace, resulting in a dense metal part. In a subsequent article, we’ll get into more detail about the Virtual Foundry and what they do.I printed the Virtual Foundry’s Copper Filamet on the Ultimaker S3 to determine how easily a novice user could produce metal parts using a desktop machine in a disaster or emergency scenario. As someone with no 3D modeling skills, my first step was to find a part that would be a suitable demonstrator for the concept, representing the primary obstacle to using a 3D printer in an emergency. > > . [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274294/3d-printing-for-preppers-copper-3d-printing-filament/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement, Materials, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D Printing Materials in the Clear at Carbon](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-materials-in-the-clear-at-carbon/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing Henkel and Carbon have announced a partnership agreement to collaborate for Loctite-branded formulations validated for use with Carbon’s additive manufacturing process. As part of the collaboration the new Loctite 3D IND405 Clear material is immediately available to Carbon customers.** > > . > > The partnership agreement opens the door for industrial customers to access Henkel’s patented single-component technologies (1K) for use with the Carbon Digital Light Synthesis (Carbon DLS) 3D-printing process. Loctite 3D IND405 Clear certified for Carbon printers is a clear, tough, semirigid, 3D-printable material. Produced as a one-part resin, the clear polymer is easily printed using the fast, reliable and consistent Carbon DLS process. With potential applications for enclosures and housings, light pipe prototypes, bottle prototypes, jigs and fixtures for production floors and more, Loctite 3D IND405 Clear offers engineers and designers a clear and durable material solution. “Henkel is a leading provider of single-component technologies for additive manufacturing,” \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/3d-printing/3d-printing-materials-clear-carbon) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [3D Printing Technique Differentiates Stem Cells Into Heart Cells](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-technique-differentiates-stem-cells-into-heart-cells-2/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **TAMPINES, Singapore—Scientists at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) report that they have 3D printed heart cells to control stem cell differentiation in embryoid bodies, which are stem cells packed into small cellular aggregates or spheres.** > > . > > PhD student Rupambika Das and Assistant Professor Javier Fernandez 3D printed several micro-scaled physical devices with finely tuned geometries. They then used these devices to demonstrate an unprecedented precision in the directed differentiation of stem cells through the formation of embryoid bodies. > > . > > In their study, the researchers successfully regulated the parameters for enhancing the production of cardiomyocytes, cells which are found in the heart. These parameters included cell numbers, size and sphericity of the embryoid body. > > . > > “The field of additive manufacturing is evolving at an unrivalled pace,” says principal investigator Fernandez. “We are seeing levels of precision, speed and cost that were inconceivable just a few years ago. What we have demonstrated is that 3D printing has now reached the point of geometrical accuracy where it is able to control the outcome of stem cell differentiation. In doing so, we are propelling regenerative medicine to further advance alongside the accelerated rate of the additive manufacturing industry.” [Click here to view original web page at www.assemblymag.com](https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95960-d-printing-technique-differentiates-stem-cells-into-heart-cells?v=preview) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [New 3D Printing Method for Multicolor Microstructures](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-3d-printing-method-for-multicolor-microstructures-3/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **By adjusting the number of layers of multicolor resins, the researchers could adjust the light absorbance for each part of a structure. This allowed them to create black in microstructures such as this cross shape by combining layers of red, blue, green, and yellow. 3D printing technique developed by researchers in Japan eyed for developing optical, soft-robot, or medical components.** > > . > > A new method developed by researchers in Japan has solved the tricky problem of successfully 3D printing multicolor and multi-material microstructures in a single-step method. > > . > > The technique—invented by a team from Yokohama National University in Japan—is based on a new way to hold the various materials in a droplet state, so there is less waste when they are exchanged in a closed space such as a printer microchannel, researchers said. > > . > > Key to allowing this to work is the unique way the team created for the process to work with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/materials/new-3d-printing-method-multicolor-microstructures) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research --- ### [Novel process by HRL Laboratories creates 3D printed ceramic matrix composites](https://3dprintingtoday.com/novel-process-by-hrl-laboratories-creates-3d-printed-ceramic-matrix-composites/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **HRL Laboratories, LLC , one of the most innovative labs working on ceramics 3D printing, has developed a novel method used to additively manufacture components made from fracture-resistant ceramic matrix composites (CMCs).** > > . > > Published in The Journal of the American Ceramic Society, this technique makes possible a new range of complex designs with these durable materials. Ceramic parts resist corrosion and wear, and have excellent high-temperature capabilities that make them desirable for application in propulsion and energy generation systems as well as chemical processing equipment and medical implants. > > . > > However, their use has been limited by the difficulties of shaping ceramic materials, a problem solved by 3D printing. With properties commensurate with traditionally processed technical ceramics, HRL’s technique allows free-form fabrication of high-performance CMC components. Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are a subgroup of composite materials as well as a subgroup of ceramics . They consist of ceramic fibers embedded in a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/novel-process-by-hrl-laboratories-creates-3d-printed-ceramic-matrix-composites/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [One-Droplet Continuous 3D Printing Makes Objects from Single Drop of Resin](https://3dprintingtoday.com/one-droplet-continuous-3d-printing-makes-objects-from-single-drop-of-resin/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences have published a paper in Nature Communications describing an interesting take on continuous digital light processing (cDLP) 3D printing techniques.** > > . > > While the technique is able to 3D print in a layerless fashion like other cDLP methods, it does so using only a single drop of photopolymer resin. Noting that an excess of resin is employed to 3D print objects via cDLP, the authors set out to devise a more materially efficient 3D printing process. > > . > > The team pointed out that in cDLP, as well as traditional DLP and stereolithography, residual resin remains on printed parts, thus necessitating a washing step. Unnecessary resin used to fill the vat or that sticks to the final part not only results in wasted material, but it also limits print resolution and increases the cost. Inspired by lotus and pitcher plants that collect and drip spheres \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274073/one-droplet-continuous-3d-printing-makes-objects-from-single-drop-of-resin/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [PostProcess Technologies launches its largest SLA 3D printing post-processing system to date](https://3dprintingtoday.com/postprocess-technologies-launches-its-largest-sla-3d-printing-post-processing-system-to-date-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **PostProcess Technologies has announced the launch of its largest post-processing system to date to support the 3D printing of larger build sizes and volumes.** > > . > > The DEMI 4000 harnesses PostProcess’ patented Submersed Vortex Cavitation (SVC) to enable hands-free resin removal of larger parts and larger volumes of parts, addressing what the company sees as a growing market demand. > > . > > PostProcess Technologies says the DEMI 4000 platform is a ‘production-ready and software-driven’ system which boasts the same fast cycle times, exceptional chemistry longevity and safety features prevalent across its post-processing product portfolio. With SVC technology, the DEMI 4000 uses advanced ultrasonics, a vortex pumping scheme, and heat and variable fluid flow in combination with proprietary additive formulated chemistry to enable resin removal. It offers a ‘comprehensive suite’ of chemistries, which have all been optimised for different types of resins, including the ceramic-filled and high temperature materials, and are said to yield ‘unparalleled \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/postprocess-technologies-largest-sla-post-processing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Velo3D Launches New 8-Laser Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/velo3d-launches-new-8-laser-sapphire-xc-metal-3d-printer/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Velo3D announced today that it has launched the new Sapphire XC metal 3D printing system. The company states that it already has 13 advanced orders for the machine, touting a 75% reduction in cost per part and 500% increase in throughput when compared to the previous Sapphire.** > > . > > To achieve these rates, the Sapphire XC features a 600mm x 550 mm build volume and eight 1,000W lasers. General machine deliveries of new systems will start Q1 2022, as the company will be busy manufacturing and delivering systems already ordered until then. > > . > > Of the new product, Benny Buller, founder, and CEO of Velo3D, said: “Printing larger parts without the additive manufacturing constraints of support structures is highly attractive to many industrial end-users. For the first time, customers will be able to 3D-print uncompromised geometries, with the highest confidence in part quality, in a large format system. Quality assurance with large scale \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274273/velo3d-launches-new-8-laser-sapphire-xc-metal-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Production Materials are Critical in Prototyping](https://3dprintingtoday.com/production-materials-are-critical-in-prototyping/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **At a Glance: Prototypes are designed to test fit, form and function. 3D printing offers an efficient way to create functional prototypes. There are advantages to using prototypes created with production materials.** > > . > > Prototyping: a term as common to product developers and engineers as flour is to bakers. > > . > > In its basic form, a prototype is a physical representation of an idea. After the idea is sketched out on paper, then designed in a CAD program, it’s time to build a prototype. Prototypes are the vehicles for designers to iterate towards perfection, allowing them to test their designs and prove out as much as possible before entering production. Errors in production are far more expensive to remedy than when fixed during the design process. Prototyping can be done through a number of methods, but the materials must match the needs. 3D Printing: Quick and Inexpensive for Prototyping \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.machinedesign.com](https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21145006/production-materials-are-critical-in-prototyping) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Slow and Steady Wins the 3D Printing Race](https://3dprintingtoday.com/slow-and-steady-wins-the-3d-printing-race-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Beautiful ceramics that rival fine art found in any museum across the globe. Gourmet food items ; homes created in less than a day for a fraction of traditional costs that could help stop the housing crisis. 3D printing wields power and creates opportunities.** > > . > > And for companies working in the manufacturing of goods, it brings added value and the potential for exponential growth. It can boost productivity, expand reach and serve as a force of immense creative energy and business expansion. But when implementing 3D printing, it’s important to have a plan. The additive manufacturing industry has grown so quickly over the past decade that it’s easy to want to jump straight into the deep end and bring its agility to your business. And in the wake of COVID-19, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.industryweek.com](https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/21145127/slow-and-steady-wins-the-3d-printing-race) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Biomedical engineer develops techniques to help preserve, improve eyesight](https://3dprintingtoday.com/biomedical-engineer-develops-techniques-to-help-preserve-improve-eyesight/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **An early fascination with the eye, born partly out of a desire to learn why her own eyesight was poor, has helped Noel Ziebarth conduct successful research into the most valued of the senses. The odd-looking devices made 7-year-old Noel Ziebarth a bit nervous.** > > . > > They looked like something right out of a science-fiction comic book, had peculiar names like phoropter, retinoscope, and tonomete, and would be used, she learned, to examine and peer into her eyes. Sitting next to her was an eye specialist, who explained how each instrument worked and how they would help correct her poor eyesight. “And that reassuring voice helped a lot,” Ziebarth recalled of the first time she ever saw an ophthalmologist. While her anxiety waned, her curiosity grew. Suddenly, she wanted to know everything there was to know about the human eye—how it works, why some people see better than others, and what causes blindness. > > Today, as an associate professor of biomedical engineering in the University of Miami College of Engineering, Ziebarth is still fascinated with the eye. Only now, her spirit of inquiry has led to groundbreaking research that is not only helping people to see better but also aiding in the discovery of treatments that will allow the sightless to see again. “I want my research to impact people’s lives and help make a difference,” Ziebarth said. [Click here to view original web page at news.miami.edu](https://news.miami.edu/stories/2020/10/biomedical-engineer-develops-techniques-to-help-preserve,-improve-eyesight.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, People --- ### [A U.S. Marine observes a 3D printer as it prints an equipment part used aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 24.](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-u-s-marine-observes-a-3d-printer-as-it-prints-an-equipment-part-used-aboard-uss-new-orleans-lpd-18-aug-24-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From small parts to more complex designs, the Marines of CLB-31 are assisting in daily functions and cutting back on cost for the Marine Corps. Utilizing developing 3D printing technology, the Marines are assisting with mission readiness not only by providing quality parts, but on-site adjustments and cost efficient materials as well.** > > . > > “The benefits of using a 3D printer are endless,” said Staff Sgt. Jack L. Hubbard III, a communications electronics maintenance chief with CLB-31. “We were asked by our Navy counterparts to print a knob used to charge forklift batteries. The cost of the entire unit is $45,000, but it only cost us three dollars to print the knob ourselves.” After printing the knobs, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.marines.mil](https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2381102/additive-manufacturing-clb-31-supports-the-blue-green-team-with-3d-printing-tec/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military --- ### [3D Printing: The Future of the Retail Supply Chain?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-the-future-of-the-retail-supply-chain-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **What’s Inside 3D printing is an emerging technology that brands and retailers are increasingly incorporating into their manufacturing processes. We discuss ways to leverage 3D technology to optimize their retail supply chains, including: A detailed look at 3D printing technology and the steps involved to create a product** > > . > > The four ways to best utilize 3D printing and the benefits of this technology—including increased efficiency and sustainability An overview of select 3D printing vendors, their revenue and the technology and services they provide Use cases for 3D printing in the apparel, cosmetics, footwear, furniture and jewelry markets—including retailers Adidas, IKEA and Neutrogena The limitations that have held mainstream retailers back from consistent or large-scale use of 3D printing in manufacturing Implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors To read more about technology in retail supply chains, click here to read the latest report in our \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at coresight.com](https://coresight.com/research/3d-printing-the-future-of-the-retail-supply-chain/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing News Briefs, October 18, 2020: Sigma Labs & INS.OS, Raise3D, PrinterPrezz](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-news-briefs-october-18-2020-sigma-labs-ins-os-raise3d-printerprezz/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In this week’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about a strategic alliance, a software launch, and FDA clearance. Sigma Labs and IN4.OS are teaming up for Factories of the Future, Raise3D is introducing the latest version of its slicing software, and PrinterPrezz has received 510(k) clearance for its new family of 3D printed spinal devices.** > > . > > Sigma Labs Partnering with IN4.OS In-process quality assurance software provider for metal 3D printing Sigma Labs ( NASDAQ: SGLB ) has announced a strategic alliance with Industry 4.0-focused advanced manufacturing leader IN4.OS to ensure a high standard of quality during AM by building Smart Factories of the Future, a cyber-physical system that can deliver scalable manufacturing regardless of location. Sigma Labs will bring its PrintRite3D IPQA software to ensure high quality of 3D printed mission critical parts for high technology sectors, such as aerospace, life sciences, and defense. IN4.OS will use DMG Mori’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274097/3d-printing-news-briefs-10-18-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D printing could extend lifetime of products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-could-extend-lifetime-of-products/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Manufacturers could reduce their contribution to environmental waste and extend the lifetime of their products to the benefit of consumers by embracing 3D printing, but they would need to carefully monitor the potential impact this could have on product safety, legal experts have said.** > > . > > Andrew Masterson and Sophia Hytiris of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, welcomed the publication of a new report on 3D printing of spare parts for consumer appliances by the UK’s Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) but warned o f potential implications for product safety should 3D printing of spare parts by consumers grow in prominence. At a time when policy makers and regulators around the world are driving a ‘green agenda’ this potential to reduce the number of items going to landfill is to be welcomed, and could potentially be further tied into a broader reuse and recycling of materials by \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pinsentmasons.com](https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/3d-printing-could-extend-lifetime-of-products) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Environment --- ### [3D Printing: Adoptability, Assurance, IP and Consumer Concerns](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-adoptability-assurance-ip-and-consumer-concerns-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **“3D printing is as easy as printing a letter on your desk jet printer on the one hand, and as difficult as setting up a lathe machine on your tabletop on the other. Considering all of the variables, is 3D printing adoptable for the average consumer?”** > > . > > Conceiving of an idea and then turning that idea into an actual end-product were two distinct processes prior to the era of 3D printing. But thanks to recent advancements in technology, what used to take a number of days can now become a reality with just one click. However, that “single click” involves generating a computer-aided design (CAD) model, creating the required Standard Triangle Language (STL) file, converting it into machine codes, pre-setting the machine for the desired material, and then, finally, printing it. 3D printing is thus as easy as printing a letter on your desk jet printer on the one hand, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ipwatchdog.com](https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/10/17/3d-printing-adoptability-assurance-ip-consumer-concerns/id=126444/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Maker Movement --- ### [3D Printers for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-2-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Small to medium businesses work hard for their profit and growth. These businesses are also impacted the most by supply chain pressure, unexpected circumstances such as natural disasters and pandemics, and increasing monetary and time costs.** > > . > > 3D printing can help small to medium-sized businesses be more resilient to outside pressures like these while increasing their ability to compete. 3D printing is the process of layering 3D printing material to create a physical object. The specific measurements of the object are indicated in a three-dimensional model using 3D printing software . Due to the nature of the 3D printing process, small to medium-sized businesses can create high-quality 3D printed objects while lowering production costs and quicker turn-around time. They also have the added benefit of being able to create highly custom parts and produce small batches of objects. There are two aspects to choosing the right 3D printer for your \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273642/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [3D-printed structure in Fox Hills aims to disrupt housing design](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-structure-in-fox-hills-aims-to-disrupt-housing-design/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In LA, designers, developers and elected officials are trying to figure out how to provide more affordable housing. Some say prefabricated or factory-built housing can reduce the costs of on-site construction. One company, called Mighty Buildings, has gone even further, arguing that the future lies with 3D printing.** > > . > > They have created a 350-square foot demo structure in Fox Hills, which the public can view through Thanksgiving. The building has two glass walls and two solid walls, one of which bends over to become the roof. It contains a bathroom, kitchen, and studio with a Murphy bed. The solid shell structure was created by a gigantic 3D printer at a factory in Oakland, utilizing a proprietary material made of polymers and minerals. Finishes, appliances, air conditioning and so forth were \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.kcrw.com](https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/election-2020-latinos-orange-county-housing/3d-printed-adu-fox-hills-mighty-buildings) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Army Dissects Black Hawk Helo, Scans Parts For 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/army-dissects-black-hawk-helo-scans-parts-for-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Wichita State University in Kansas is taking an Army Black Hawk helicopter apart piece by piece, scanning each component to create a detailed three-dimensional model that could be be used for 3D printing, the head of Aviation & Missile Command told reporters this afternoon.** > > . > > “We have a UH-60 Lima \[that\] we are currently disassembling,” AMCOM chief Maj. Gen. Todd Royar explained. “\[For each\] component, they’re scanning it, making a 3D model of it, putting it in a CAD \[Computer-Aided Design\] file… We’ll start to get those back in a couple of months.” Just how many different components are there in the UH-60L model of the Black Hawk ? “We expect to probably get about 20,000 structural parts, -ish, out of that,” Royar said. “We’ll take a look at it and evaluate every one” to see whether it can be safely and economically replaced \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at breakingdefense.com](https://breakingdefense.com/2020/10/army-dissects-black-hawk-helo-scans-parts-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D-printed fashion has "no limitations of form and geometry" says Julia Koerner](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-fashion-has-no-limitations-of-form-and-geometry-says-julia-koerner/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Black Panther costume designer Julia Koerner explains how she uses technology to apply architectural techniques to fashion in the first video of our Design for Life collaboration with Dassault Systèmes. Koerner is the first designer to feature in a series of six videos as part of Design for Life , a new content collaboration between Dezeen and Dassault Systèmes that highlights designers who are using technology and research to build a better world.** > > . > > The Austrian designer, who is based between Los Angeles , USA and Salzburg in her home country, uses generative design tools and 3D-printing technology to work across a field of disciplines including architecture, fashion and product design. She is the founder of her own practice, JK Design, and holds a teaching role at UCLA’s Architecture and Urban Design department. Koerner combined cutting-edge technology and traditional influences when collaborating with Hollywood costume designer Ruth E Carter \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dezeen.com](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/15/julia-koerner-design-for-life-dassault-systemes-video/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry --- ### [Dental 3D Printing: A Guide for Professionals](https://3dprintingtoday.com/dental-3d-printing-a-guide-for-professionals/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As a dental practitioner or a specialist in a dental laboratory, you know that there’s a world of difference between dental models for patient education and dental parts for patient use.** > > . > > If your goal is to print reasonably accurate models of a patient’s mouth taken from an oral 3D scan in order to, for example, practice a surgery or explain a procedure to a patient, then there’s no need for a specialized dental printer. In fact, you have a much wider range of printers to choose from for model making than you do for printing patient parts. [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/1/dental-3d-printing-a-guide-for-professionals/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Bio-Based Resin Advances Low-Waste Optic 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bio-based-resin-advances-low-waste-optic-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Bio-based photo-resin invented by Lithuanian researchers allows for rapid prototyping with more eco-friendly materials on a variety of 3D-printing platforms. Researchers have made what they said is a considerable advancement toward more sustainable and low-waste additive manufacturing with the development of a new bio-based resin for optic 3D printing.** > > . > > Lithuanian researchers from Kaunas University of Technology and Vilnius University created the resin, which is comprised of renewable raw materials and can be used in optical 3D printing (O3DP), a rapid prototyping method that currently uses mainly petroleum-derived resins. “Bio-based photo-curable resins for such technologies are not currently available on the market,” explained Jolita Ostrauskaitė, an associate professor at Kaunas University of Technology. The material not only is more eco-friendly than current resins available for these types of systems but is novel in that it allows for the fabrication of parts with both nano-scale and micro-scale features, said Mangirdas Malinauskas, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/3dp/bio-based-resin-advances-low-waste-optic-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials --- ### [Engineering Biomaterials and Approaches for Mechanical Stretching of Cells in Three Dimensions](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineering-biomaterials-and-approaches-for-mechanical-stretching-of-cells-in-three-dimensions/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Mechanical stretch is widely experienced by cells of different tissues in the human body and plays critical roles in regulating their behaviors. Numerous studies have been devoted to investigating the responses of cells to mechanical stretch, providing us with fruitful findings. However, these findings have been mostly observed from two-dimensional studies and increasing evidence suggests that cells in three dimensions may behave more closely to their *in vivo* behaviors.** > > . > > While significant efforts and progresses have been made in the engineering of biomaterials and approaches for mechanical stretching of cells in three dimensions, much work remains to be done. Here, we briefly review the state-of-the-art researches in this area, with focus on discussing biomaterial considerations and stretching approaches. We envision that with the development of advanced biomaterials, actuators and microengineering technologies, more versatile and predictive three-dimensional cell stretching models would be available soon for extensive applications in such fields as mechanobiology, tissue engineering, and drug screening. [Click here to view original web page at www.frontiersin.org](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2020.589590/full) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical, Nanotechnology --- ### [First 3D Printed Non-Screw Based Cervical Stand-Alone Cage](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-3d-printed-non-screw-based-cervical-stand-alone-cage-3/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Genesys Spine is pleased to announce the launch of the first 3D Printed Non-Screw Based Cervical Stand-Alone Cage in the United States.** > > . > > The AIS-C 3DP Stand-Alone Cervical Cage consists of a 3D printed cervical interbody cage combined with titanium anchors enabling bony fusion and fixation with direct anterior access and a minimum of steps. The 3D interbody cage features Genesys Spine’s proprietary SemafourTM Technology. > > . > > This technology consists of a unique 3D lattice which has been optimized for osteogenesis by tailoring the pore size, wettability, roughness, and surface energy of the implant. Beyond the advantages of SemafourTM Technology, the AIS-C 3DP stand-alone cervical interbody cage includes: ” The ease of application of the AIS-C 3DP Stand Alone, now combined with the addition of Genesys Spine’s SemafourTM Technology, will take an already excellent implant and further enhance it as a superior surgical choice for my patients. I believe this implant will \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/21951/first-3d-printed-non-screw-based-cervical-stand-alone-cage) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Huntsville company makes new development in the 3D printing industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/huntsville-company-makes-new-development-in-the-3d-printing-industry/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **LSINC Corporation in Huntsville has created the first machine in the world that can digitally print on contoured objects. A company right here in North Alabama unveiled a fascinating new development in the 3D printing industry. LSINC Corporation in Huntsville has created the first machine in the world that can digitally print on contoured objects.** > > . > > WAAY 31 spoke with the CEO of LSINC to learn more about the UV printing process. LSINC has been designing, building and manufacturing printers for more than a decade, but the Perivallo360m printer is the first of its kind in the entire world that can digitally print designs on contoured objects like wine bottles or cups. “There’s differences in 3D printing for building shapes and models and there’s 3D printing for decorating and in the case of the printers we’ve designed, it’s 3D printing for decorating media,” said James Bullington, Chief Technology Officer for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.waaytv.com](https://www.waaytv.com/content/news/Huntsville-company-makes-new-development-in-the-3D-printing-industry-572775191.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D News Video, 3D Trends, 3D Trends Video, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Video --- ### [How to get the most out of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing is used for rapid prototyping, building concept models, making one-off functional devices, and even low volume production. The reason it is so versatile is that 3D printing can directly translate a 3D digital model into a physical object in very few steps.** > > . > > A 3D printer processes instructions from software that “slices” the model into individual layers. These slices of data dictate how the printer should deposit or fuse material on each layer to build objects one thin cross-section at a time. 3D printing methods and processes are not all the same. The term 3D printing covers a family of different manufacturing technologies and each one has its strengths and trade-offs. This article will go into detail on how to get the most out of different 3D printing services and navigate different process selections. What are the Different 3D Printing Processes? Industrial 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/spon-con/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Getting Started with Metal 3D Printing: Introduction](https://3dprintingtoday.com/getting-started-with-metal-3d-printing-introduction/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing, or metal additive manufacturing, is poised to drive the 3D printing industry in the coming decade. It not only attracts attention from industry leaders, conglomerates, and governments but also sees a lot of investment, innovation, and research.** > > . > > With the invention of novel technologies, new material development and qualification, and continuous improvements and enhancements in the supporting software solutions right from designing, build preparation, monitoring, scheduling, and post-processing. All these improvements are leading Metal additive manufacturing to the digitalization of the manufacturing activities. But such professional technology is hard to learn for beginners and hardly any comprehensive or free resources are available to get educated. So Manufactur3D is coming up with a “Getting Started with Metal 3D Printing” series of articles that address these concerns. Through this series we aim to cover topics like metal additive manufacturing technologies, metal am \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/getting-started-with-metal-3d-printing-introduction/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Fortify begins shipping FluxOne 3D printers](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fortify-begins-shipping-fluxone-3d-printers/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Fortify – Flux One Boston-based 3D printing startup has started shipping Flux One printers to customer sites. The modular platform allows the company to tailor the systems for advanced AM applications. It Launched the 3D printing platform in March.** > > . > > The printer employs CKM and Fluxprint, two proprietary technologies that enable engineering additives to be incorporated and aligned for optimized performance in 3D-printed tooling applications. One primary application for the printer is mold tooling. Users can print fiber-reinforced photopolymer mold tools in days at a fraction of the cost of traditional metal tools, the company reports. Fortify’s Digital Tooling resin, a proprietary blend of resin and ceramic fibers, is optimized for high-resolution parts that perform under pressure and temperature. [Click here to view original web page at www.canadianmetalworking.com](https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/news/metalworking/fortify-begins-shipping-fluxone-3d-printers) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Israeli startup Aleph Farms eyes making test-tube steaks on Mars, Moon](https://3dprintingtoday.com/israeli-startup-aleph-farms-eyes-making-test-tube-steaks-on-mars-moon/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Aleph Farms, Ltd., a startup that grows meat directly from cattle cells, said it is launching a program to set up long-term collaborations with tech companies and space agencies, to integrate its meat-growing innovations into space programs.** > > . > > The main aim of the new initiative is to find new ways for producing meat even in harsh and remote extraterrestrial environments. To the achieve this goal, Aleph Farms said it is seeking to secure strategic partnerships with technology companies and space agencies for long term collaborative research and development contracts that will ensure the integration of Aleph Farms’ innovations into space programs. Free Sign Up These programs will use the company’s know-how in cell biology, tissue engineering, and food science \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.timesofisrael.com](https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-aleph-farms-eyes-making-test-tube-steaks-on-mars-moon/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Food, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, October 17, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-october-17-2020/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This week is packed full of interesting webinars and virtual events covering a wide variety of topics, from EBM technology and medical devices to software and design for additive manufacturing. I hope you’ve got plenty of room in your schedule…keep reading for all the details! e-NABLECON Global Conference.** > > . > > The first annual e-NABLE Community Conference, also known as e-NABLECON , took place in 2014, and has been continuing each year since, though obviously this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s gone to a virtual format. It’s also free to attend the online sessions of the 2020 e-NABLECON, called “The State of Science, Technology and Our Community,” through a freewill donation is requested. Sessions take place this weekend—October 17th and 18th—and next weekend, the 24th and 25th. The times of all the sessions on each day are listed in Eastern Time, and once you register for a specific day, or \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274134/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-10-17-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Your Privacy In The Digital Health Era: The Medical Futurist’s Guide](https://3dprintingtoday.com/your-privacy-in-the-digital-health-era-the-medical-futurists-guide/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As solutions like remote care are becoming the norm, 3D-printing disrupts the normal supply chain and even the number of life science studies on tools like artificial intelligence (A.I.) skyrocket, it’s become clear that we are not anticipating the digital health era; we are in the digital health era due to the COVID-19 pandemic.** > > . > > First and foremost, it’s an era defined by a cultural transformation that will upend the traditional structure of healthcare. Clinical-grade sensors are available outside of the ivory towers of medicine; patients demand such tools so that they can become more proactive in managing their health and with their use; healthcare professionals revitalise the core values of medicine: empathy, attention and time. Healthcare authorities and institutions can further serve as guides for patients. However, along with the enhanced healthcare landscape that digital health brings along, there is the pressing issue of privacy. To put it bluntly, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-privacy-digital-health-era-medical-futurists-mesk%C3%B3-md-phd) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [Space Force Eyes Orbiting 3D Printers, Satellite Tow Trucks](https://3dprintingtoday.com/space-force-eyes-orbiting-3d-printers-satellite-tow-trucks/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The hardest thing about space is getting there.** > > . > > A 2016 estimate, using the SpaceX Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket, put the cost at $9,100 per pound. So the Pentagon is looking at ways to reduce the bill, including putting 3D printers into orbit to repair smaller satellites or even beef up their capabilities, the vice commander of the Space Force said in a recent interview. > > . > > “You know, perhaps going forward that’s something that a Space Force might want to exploit as a service procured from someone in the very near future,” Lt. Gen. Dave Thompson said Oct. 1. He cautioned that his comments were to be taken more as speculation about “what the future might look like.” That future might be built by companies like Redwire, which in June acquired Made \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.defenseone.com](https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2020/10/space-force-eyes-orbiting-3d-printers-satellite-tow-trucks/169084/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, People --- ### [New Electronic Fiber Sensors Said to “Smell” and “Hear”](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-electronic-fiber-sensors-said-to-smell-and-hear/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The “invisible” 3D printed fiber sensors could be used to power electronic devices and sensors that are capable of sensing breath and sound. A device that’s able to sense smells, sound, and touch in the way humans do may be one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to the realization of 3D printed electronic fibers in recent research.** > > . > > Researchers from the University of Cambridge say they’ve used 3D printing techniques to create these “invisible” electronic fibers, each of which is 100 times thinner than a human hair. Functioning as sensors, these fibers have capabilities beyond that of conventional film-based sensor devices. This is according to research that was reported in the journal Science Advances. > > . > > Inexpensive and Extremely Sensitive E-Fibers Small-diameter conducting fibers have unique properties that set them apart from other classes of film-based conducting micro and nanostructures. However, existing fabrication techniques such as chemical growth, wet \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.allaboutcircuits.com](https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/electronic-fiber-sensors-that-can-smell-and-hear/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Education and Research --- ### [Rubanmaster Announces Launch of the World's First 3-in-1 SLA 3D Printer, Laser Engraver and Cutter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/rubanmaster-announces-launch-of-the-worlds-first-3-in-1-sla-3d-printer-laser-engraver-and-cutter/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing innovators Rubanmaster have announced the launch of an exciting new device that successfully combines the high quality of SLA 3D printing with the versatility of laser engraving and cutting in an all-in-one device. The innovative new printer makes it easy for anyone to unleash their creativity.** > > . > > The Rubanmaster 3-in-1 SLA 3D Printer, Laser Engraver & Cutter is available now via [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1050980091/rubanmaster-the-most-affordable-3-in-1-laser-sla-3d-printer) > > . > > Rubanmaster Until now, having the ability to 3D print, laser engrave and laser cut has required multiple, costly machines. The 3D printing industry has long sought a combination device that could accomplish all three tasks with good results. Previous attempts were less than satisfactory and only able to support FDM 3D printing with low precision. > > . > > Now, the team at Rubanmaster has solved the problem. Their new 3-in-1 solution delivers the high precision and model quality of \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rubanmaster-announces-launch-of-the-worlds-first-3-in-1-sla-3d-printer-laser-engraver-and-cutter-301151354.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [London-Based Satori Announces Launch of ST1600 3D Printer & Partnership Program For Global Innovators](https://3dprintingtoday.com/london-based-satori-announces-launch-of-st1600-3d-printer-partnership-program-for-global-innovators/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Satori London-based Satori announced the launch of its new professional 3D printer, the ST1600, marking its debut in the 3D printing market. The company also announced the launch of a partnership program to collaborate with global innovators and creatives across all sectors of the design and manufacturing industry.** > > . > > More than just a manufacturer, Satori thrives on being a problem solver, allowing companies to have more accessibility to professional printers at an affordable price, and offering technical and business consultation for clients. Designed by industry experts, the ST1600 printer is desktop-sized, easy to operate, and featured with the high print quality and efficient speed. The ST1600 3D printers are ideal problem-solvers in manufacturing for a wide range of industries including dentistry. > > . > > The printer can assist dental practitioners to provide efficient and improved \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/london-based-satori-announces-launch-of-st1600-3d-printer-partnership-program-for-global-innovators/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Dental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Large rail parts produced in half the time, with 30% cost reduction](https://3dprintingtoday.com/large-rail-parts-produced-in-half-the-time-with-30-cost-reduction/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Intercity Express of the German state railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is a continental European system of high-speed trains renowned for their comfort and reliability.** > > . > > Occasionally things go wrong, however, as happened last year when two rail carriages needed repair. Both required a new secondary roll stop, a heavy steel component bolted to the underside of each passenger car that limits lateral play on tight curves to ensure safe cornering. Self-evidently it is a safety-critical part whose method of manufacture rail engineers are reluctant to change. Nevertheless, DB was forced to do just that, as the secondary roll stop is not a regular service item but an accident repair part and therefore not normally held in stock. > > . > > Two were needed quickly but the problem was that the usual supplier was quoting 10 months to deliver the castings, after which they still had to be machined by the usual subtractive \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/large-rail-secondary-roll-stop-produced-in-half-the-time/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Railroads and Railways, Transportation --- ### [Greek Man Building 3D Printed House in Germany](https://3dprintingtoday.com/greek-man-building-3d-printed-house-in-germany/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Giorgos Staikos, who grew up in a family of builders and woodworkers in the area around the Greek city of Drama, plans to build an entirely 3D-printed home in the German city of Beckum.** > > . > > If successful, the 38-year-old claims it would be the first inhabitable 3D-printed structure with two stories anywhere in Europe. Living in Germany since his teenage years, Staikos works for his family’s construction business, which has been in operation for 27 years. > > . > > Always creative and curious, Staikos dreamed of utilizing the amazing boon of 3D-printing technology to create a two-story home. After the former mayor of his town gave his approval two years ago, Staikos has been designing and planning for his groundbreaking idea. In less than one year, he was given official permits for the project, and he began to test materials and work with specialists on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at greece.greekreporter.com](https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/10/13/greek-man-building-3d-printed-house-in-germany/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Construction, Design / Engineering, People --- ### [How Are We Fighting Cancer with 3D Bioprinting?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-are-we-fighting-cancer-with-3d-bioprinting/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** [![Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top5-cover-9-2-400x250.jpeg "Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) ## [Top 5 Videos: The Velaskello project promotes recycling using 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/top-5-videos-the-velaskello-project-promotes-recycling-using-3d-printing-3/) Jun 29, 2021 In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar... **Categories:** 3D News Video, 3D Trends Video, Bioprinting Video, Medical Video, Video --- ### [3D Printing for Preppers: Ultimaker on Emergency 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-for-preppers-ultimaker-on-emergency-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **While disaster has not yet befallen my humble family, there is no shortage of emergencies globally and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how useful even desktop 3D printing can be during disaster situations.** > > . > > Provided with the opportunity to review an Ultimaker S3 3D printer and several unique filaments, I thought I’d explore the 3D printing of simple goods that might be useful during emergency situations to get an idea for just how useful a desktop 3D printer might be. > > . > > In a previous article, I reviewed the Ultimaker S3 and described most of the items I printed. To learn more about how these machines have actually been used for emergency situations, I spoke to Jeremy Evers, an Application Design Engineer with Ultimaker. > > . > > As it turns out, Evers and the rest of the world were impacted by an emergency situation of pandemic proportions, with 3D printing often presenting itself as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/274012/3d-printing-for-preppers-ultimaker-on-emergency-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [3D Printers for Small to Medium Sized Businesses](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-2/) **Published:** October 14, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Small to medium businesses work hard for their profit and growth. These businesses are also impacted the most by supply chain pressure, unexpected circumstances such as natural disasters and pandemics, and increasing monetary and time costs.** > > . > > 3D printing can help small to medium-sized businesses be more resilient to outside pressures like these while increasing their ability to compete. 3D printing is the process of layering 3D printing material to create a physical object. The specific measurements of the object are indicated in a three-dimensional model using 3D printing software. > > . > > Due to the nature of the 3D printing process, small to medium-sized businesses can create high-quality 3D printed objects while lowering production costs and quicker turn-around time. They also have the added benefit of being able to create highly custom parts and produce small batches of objects. There are two aspects to choosing the right 3D printer for your \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273642/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, October 11, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-october-11-2020-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We’ve got another busy week of webinars and virtual events coming your way! Read on to learn more about what’s available this week.** > > . > > Science in the Age of Experience Over the week two weeks, October-21, Dassault Systèmes is holding its exclusive Science in the Age of Experience event in the form of an executive virtual conference. It will be a series of five episodes, featuring short, TED-style talks, focusing on the innovations that will change how we live and work. Speakers will discuss how their organizations leverage science and technology to keep ahead of the curve, and there will also be virtual lab tours and time to network with peers during digital roundtable discussions. “Science in the Age of Experience will bring together industry leaders, renowned prize-winning scientists, academics, heads of government and private institutions and Dassault Systèmes’ executives and experts. Together we will share, listen and set the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273953/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-10-11-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Want To Try 3D Printing? This A$1,000 Printer Is 20% Off](https://3dprintingtoday.com/want-to-try-3d-printing-this-a1000-printer-is-20-off/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printers are an amazing technology, but for the longest time were not particularly accessible to consumers. This has changed in recent years, and now you can get one step closer to all your 3D printing dreams thanks to this massive Amazon Prime Day deal.** > > . > > The Flashforge Dreamer dual extruder 3D printer is currently selling for off its $799.20, a near $200 off its $999 ticket price. You can see it on the Amazon Australia Store here . Be mindful that this is a limited time deal, and at this time of writing is 10% claimed. You need to be a Prime member to get this deal too (but you can do that with a 30-day free trial). Learn more about the $6.99/month Amazon Prime memberships here . If you want to know more about starting out with 3D printing, check out our ‘Everything You Need To Know’ guide \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at au.pcmag.com](https://au.pcmag.com/deals/83220/want-to-try-3d-printing-this-a1000-printer-is-20-off) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Adventures in 3D Printing: The Elegoo Mars Pro Review](https://3dprintingtoday.com/adventures-in-3d-printing-the-elegoo-mars-pro-review/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The name Elegoo has become synonymous in the 3D printing world with good, affordable MSLA Printers. Earlier this year they introduced their second generation Mars printer, the Mars Pro.** > > . > > Elegoo sent me one to take for a test drive; here are my thoughts. SLA vs FDM: > > . > > The Two Types of 3D Printing > > . > > Briefly, for our readers who aren’t that familiar with 3D printers but are thinking about dipping their toes in the water: There are essentially two types of printers available, stereolithographic (SLA) and fused deposition modeling (FDM). FDM models use a heated filament (most frequently PLA plastic) to build up a model, adding layer after layer until the model is complete. SLA printers use light to solidify a layer of resin at a time, creating the model. In the case of the Mars Pro, which is a masked stereolithographic (MSLA) printer, it uses light specifically from an LED \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at geekdad.com](https://geekdad.com/2020/10/adventures-in-3d-printing-the-elegoo-mars-pro-review/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [How Hot Wheels Uses a Surgical Simulator and 3D Printing to Turn Real Life Custom Cars into New Toys](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-hot-wheels-uses-a-surgical-simulator-and-3d-printing-to-turn-real-life-custom-cars-into-new-toys/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > 3D Systems Touch X haptic feedback device and Stratasys 3D printers aid Hot Wheels sculptors in translating exciting cars into 1:64-scale models. We are accustomed to engineers and designers developing production cars and trucks from prototype models, but the team at Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand has the challenge of going the other direction: from full-size to pint-size. While Hot Wheels has always built tiny 1:64-scale die-cast replicas of production models and has also developed its own unique custom designs, starting for the brand’s 50th anniversary in 2018, Hot Wheels has picked a fan’s real-life custom car for immortalization as a Hot Wheels toy car. This presents the new challenge of developing a model from a custom one-off vehicle, giving designers like Manson Cheung a fresh challenge compared to their regular work. The winner the first year was Luis Rodriguez’s and his “2JetZ” open-wheel jet car, while last year’s honoree \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/automotive-engineering/how-hot-wheels-uses-surgical-simulator-and-3d-printing-turn-real-life-custom) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories --- ### [Week Two of Virtual IMTS Spark: Accelerated Adoption of 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/week-two-of-virtual-imts-spark-accelerated-adoption-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last week, we discussed the first week of AM InDepth , Additive Manufacturing Media ‘s series of free educational discussions with top names in production 3D printing. During the second week , experts focused on the benefits of additive manufacturing technology to overcome broken supply chains during the pandemic, solve age-old injection molding problems, and even imitate some of nature‘s most complex biological structures to create implants for humans.** > > . > > The hour-long educational sessions were part of the IMTS Spark platform, which ran from September 28 through October 2, as a virtual replacement for the manufacturing trade show held in Chicago every two years. Face shields for medical staff with their names and a thank you message. Image courtesy of HP. Since the World Health Administration (WHO) announced the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, 3D printing pioneers have stepped up to combat the devastating effects that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273855/week-two-of-virtual-imts-spark-accelerated-adoption-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Lars Jaeger: «The Future is Veggie, With 3D Printing»](https://3dprintingtoday.com/lars-jaeger-the-future-is-veggie-with-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The energy market as well as political have changed strongly in recent years. In many countries around the world, the cards on the energy mix are being reshuffled. Lars Jaeger writes in an essay for finews.first . This article is published on finews.first, a forum for authors specialized in economic and financial topics.** > > . > > The latest example is China, where President Xi Jinping announced a few days ago that his country aims to be CO2-neutral by 2060. Political decision-makers seem to have finally started on their mission to stop climate change. But is enough when politicians pay lip service? What about our individual responsibilities for greenhouse gas emissions? What have we personally done to curb those? Many residents of industrialized countries still drive around in large cars as a matter of course, eat large quantities of meat, eat avocados from Thailand and wear T-shirts from Bangladesh. Even the corona crisis \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.finews.asia](https://www.finews.asia/finance/32908-lars-jaeger-finews-first-meat-food-vegan-vegetarian-future-3d-printing-asia-china-xi-jinping) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Environment, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [Is Subscription-Based 3D Printing For You?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/is-subscription-based-3d-printing-for-you/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There are several ways to obtain 3D printing technology, and one of them is by subscription. But is it for you?** > > . > > In the old days the financial choice for acquiring equipment was pretty straightforward: you buy, or you lease. Buying requires that you have all the cash ready to go at time of purchase, and this is the approach most frequently done for lower-cost devices. That’s because almost every company or individual has that level of cash on hand. For hobbyist-level 3D printers, this is the exclusive method of acquisition. Leasing is a bit more complex, as you pay a fixed amount per month for a specific term. At the end of the lease the equipment is returned, or sometimes bought outright by the lessor at a lower price. Leasing is done for a couple of reasons. One is that departmental budgets in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/10/11/is-subscription-based-3d-printing-for-you) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printing Services, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Inside Relativity Space’s 3D-printing rocket ‘factory of the future’](https://3dprintingtoday.com/inside-relativity-spaces-3d-printing-rocket-factory-of-the-future-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Relativity Rocket builder Relativity Space this summer moved into its new headquarters in Long Beach, California – and already the company is manufacturing the parts it needs for its first launch late next year.** > > . > > Relativity is currently building the first iteration of its Terran 1 rocket. But unlike other rockets, Relativity is using multiple 3D-printers, all developed in-house, to build Terran 1. The rocket is designed to have about 95% of its parts be 3D-printed, which allows Relativity’s rocket to be less complex, and faster to build or modify, than traditional rockets. Additionally, Relativity says its simpler process will eventually be capable of turning raw material into a rocket on the launchpad in under 60 days. While Relativity had made progress testing its 3D-printing technology , the company’s 120,000 square foot headquarters \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/07/inside-relativity-space-hq-3d-printer-rocket-factory-of-the-future.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [HP bring lockdown lessons to Smart Factory Expo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hp-bring-lockdown-lessons-to-smart-factory-expo/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Manufacturer caught up with HP’s Anne Sharp to discuss the lockdown lessons they will be showcasing during Digital Manufacturing week. 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) as it is also known, has been a technology that has been around for a few decades now.** > > . > > The benefits of only using the material you need to create a product has had a revolutionary effect on the way engineers construct or reimagine production. One of the limitations of 3D printing has been the uptake on a general level, with its use being more commonly associated with motorsport and aerospace. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ability to quickly and effectively share designs and bring them into production has had a huge impact on the way manufacturers have responded. The Manufacturer caught up with Anne Sharp, UK&I and Nordics Marketing Manager at HP 3D Printing to talk about the challenges of this \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.themanufacturer.com](https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/hp-bring-lockdown-lessons-smart-factory-expo/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [How to get the most out of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing is used for rapid prototyping, building concept models, making one-off functional devices, and even low volume production. T** > > . > > he reason it is so versatile is that 3D printing can directly translate a 3D digital model into a physical object in very few steps. A 3D printer processes instructions from software that “slices” the model into individual layers. These slices of data dictate how the printer should deposit or fuse material on each layer to build objects one thin cross-section at a time. 3D printing methods and processes are not all the same. > > . > > The term 3D printing covers a family of different manufacturing technologies and each one has its strengths and trade-offs. This article will go into detail on how to get the most out of different 3D printing services and navigate different process selections. What are the Different 3D Printing Processes? Industrial 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/spon-con/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [FDA Says A.D.A.M.’s 3D Printed Bones are Eligible for 510(k) Clearance](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fda-says-a-d-a-m-s-3d-printed-bones-are-eligible-for-510k-clearance/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As the healthcare industry increasingly welcomes and adopts the use of 3D printing, and other technology solutions such as AI and big data, it’s helping to improve some long-standing issues, including the demand for materials like organs and human tissue.** > > . > > Because of weak links in the supply chain (and the COVID-19 pandemic is shining an unflattering light on many supply chain vulnerabilities right now), for biomaterials like these, that need is often going unmet. > > . > > But with help from 3D printing, researchers are now able to fabricate these materials in a laboratory setting, and Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering at Rice University and an expert on fibers and polymers, believes that we could even begin clinical trials for 3D printed replacement organs within the next five to ten years. > > . > > However, a Connecticut-based 3D bioprinting company called A.D.A.M. (Advanced Development of Additive Manufacturing) thinks that, at least in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273977/fda-says-a-d-a-m-s-3d-printed-bones-are-eligible-for-510k-clearance/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [Boom Supersonic Unveils XB-1 Airplane with 21 3D Printed Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/boom-supersonic-unveils-xb-1-airplane-with-21-3d-printed-parts-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When it comes to tech news, we always have to be wary of new technologies, particularly when they come from startups. We don’t need to remind readers of Theranos and the impact it had on the perception of revolutionary new companies. Today, Colorado-based Boom Supersonic has made a first step toward dispelling any disbelief about the startup’s ability to build aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound with the unveiling of the XB-1, a prototype vehicle meant to demonstrate the firm’s capabilities.** > > . > > While the potential to travel faster than sound is impressive in itself, the XB-1 project is notable for the fact that it features 21 3D printed parts. The XB-1 is a demonstrator one-third the size of the ultimate Overture passenger plane Boom aims to roll out in 2025, with certification completed in 2029. Boom relied on metal 3D printing technology from VELO3D, as well \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273923/273923/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [All-Electric Race Car Made Possible with Electron Beam Metal 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/all-electric-race-car-made-possible-with-electron-beam-metal-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Supported by Innovate UK , the Manufacturing Technology Centre ( MTC ) works to speed up industrial growth in the UK by creating and embedding future skills and developing and proving manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing. The latter is specifically what the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM), part of the MTC, focuses on, and its DRAMA research project spent the last three years setting up a stronger AM supply chain for aerospace.** > > . > > But the NCAM also supports automotive and motorsports AM applications: a perfect example of this can be found in the recent work its Coventry team has done to help Oxford Brookes Racing ( OBR ), the Oxford Brookes University ‘s formula student racing team, reach its 2020 all-electric goal . OBR is one of the top UK formula student racing (FSUK) teams, and has worked with the MTC on a number of projects before. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273871/obr-formula-student-racing-team-uses-ebm-3d-printing-to-reach-all-electric-goal/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive --- ### [Acciona unveils iconic 3D printed pieces at Sharjah expo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/acciona-unveils-iconic-3d-printed-pieces-at-sharjah-expo/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Acciona, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions, is showcasing some of its iconic 3D printed pieces at a major event for the additive manufacturing industry being held at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park Headquarters.** > > . > > The 3D UAE Emerging Technologies expo which kicked off yesterday (October 11) bring together global industry leaders, government ministers and academics. It’s goal is to foster greater collaboration in the expanding field of 3D printing. The expo will see Acciona exhibit innovative pieces made at its 3D printing hub in Dubai. Acciona owns and operates the largest fully functional concrete 3D printer in the world with the Powder Bed technology. This printer is particularly suitable for manufacturing pieces with complex shapes that require structural resistance. It works with concrete as the raw material, making it an ideal solution for the use in architecture, urban planning and building. Acciona 3D Concrete Printing Business \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tradearabia.com](http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_373832.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D-Printing Breakthroughs to Buy for 2021](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-breakthroughs-to-buy-for-2021/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We were all sitting around the table (in person!) exactly one year ago. And Paul laid out his entire vision for America 2.0 … with his No. 1 pick for 2020. 3D printing.** > > . > > Since that moment, our entire team has pointed you to ways to play this sector in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. From residential buildings to food to apparel, breakthroughs in 3D printing are happening — not coming in the future, but right now!! > > . > > Valued at $16 billion this year, the global 3D-printing products and services market size is projected to more than double growing by 155% to $40.8 billion by 2024: I can tell you there are rapid changes happening in 3D printing. Just over the past seven days, new developments in 3D printing are pouring in fast and furious. This America 2.0 technology is growing so quickly that a global leader in 3D-printing building technology, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at banyanhill.com](https://banyanhill.com/3d-printing-breakthroughs-to-buy-for-2021/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Aids Intracranial Aneurysm Microsurgery Simulation](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-aids-intracranial-aneurysm-microsurgery-simulation/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **No one wants to be operated on by a surgeon who has little hands-on training, but throughout history, finding suitable models or cadavers has been challenging for medical students who want nothing more than the luxury of many quiet hours perfecting their procedures as they continue on their way to being experienced doctors.** > > . > > 3D printing has brought a lot to the (operating) table for doctors worldwide, as well as to patients, their families, and medical students and doctors. 3D printed models and guides, whether displaying organs like the kidney , head and neck tumors , or hip fractures , allow for better diagnosis and treatment, as well as offering a comprehensive visual aid for everyone involved. Simulation devices, while more complex, are also extremely helpful to students and doctors. Now, Swiss medical researchers from the University of Bern have developed a new training method, detailed in the recently published \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272074/switzerland-researchers-use-3d-printed-model-simulating-intracranial-aneurysm-microsurgery/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical, Printers and Accessories --- ### [A promising 3D-printing method gets flexible](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-promising-3d-printing-method-gets-flexible/) **Published:** October 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Most 3D-printing techniques gradually build up an object one thin layer of raw material at a time; finished products have a characteristic roughness. An alternative method prints objects by projecting multiple beams of light encoding the desired 3D shape into a resin inside a spinning vial, solidifying the desired form within minutes.** > > . > > But so far this technique has worked only with resins that harden into objects \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nature.com](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02833-0) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [BigRep Introducing 3D Printer Rental Service for Large-Format Industrial 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bigrep-introducing-3d-printer-rental-service-for-large-format-industrial-3d-printer/) **Published:** October 9, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **BigRep, the global leader in large-format additive manufacturing (AM) technology and solutions, revealed that it is introducing a 3D printer rental service of their BigRep STUDIO G2 large-format industrial 3D printer (FFF segment).** > > . > > The 3D printer rental service is available to North American customers through its versatile BigRep STUDIO G2 industrial 3D printer. The service is available in six-month rental leases at affordable rates and this comes with the installation, training and other service features. Speaking about the 3D printer rental service, Frank Marangell, BigRep CBO and President of BigRep America said, “For the first time, our service makes a large-format industrial 3D printer available to new customers or small- to mid-sized businesses looking for a hassle-free and flexible turnkey AM solution at an affordable rate. Facing a challenging economic environment and volatile markets, customers today want quick and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/bigrep-introducing-3d-printer-rental-service-for-large-format-industrial-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Meet Cocoa Press, the Philly startup making a 3D printer for chocolate](https://3dprintingtoday.com/meet-cocoa-press-the-philly-startup-making-a-3d-printer-for-chocolate/) **Published:** October 8, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Evan Weinstein, the founder of the Philadelphia-based startup, Cocoa Press , which makes a 3D printer for chocolate, doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth. But the young founder was fascinated by 3D printing technologies and was looking for a way to move the technology forward.** > > . > > “I stumbled on chocolate,” Weinstein said. And the result, was Cocoa Press. The chocolate printer takes advantage of the fact that there’s something about food that people connect to, Weinstein has said, and that’s especially true of chocolate. Worldwide, chocolate was a $130.5 billion industry in 2019, according to a report by GrandView Research, and Weinstein thinks that his printers can help amateur hobbyists and chocolate enthusiasts bite into that market. > > . > > The University of Pennsylvania graduate started developing the technology that would become his first business as a high school student at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, a private school in Northwest Philadelphia. \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/04/meet-cocoa-press-the-philly-startup-making-a-3d-printer-for-chocolate/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Food --- ### [Boom Supersonic Unveils XB-1 Airplane with 21 3D Printed Parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/boom-supersonic-unveils-xb-1-airplane-with-21-3d-printed-parts/) **Published:** October 8, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When it comes to tech news, we always have to be wary of new technologies, particularly when they come from startups. We don’t need to remind readers of Theranos and the impact it had on the perception of revolutionary new companies.** > > . > > Today, Colorado-based Boom Supersonic has made a first step toward dispelling any disbelief about the startup’s ability to build aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound with the unveiling of the XB-1, a prototype vehicle meant to demonstrate the firm’s capabilities. While the potential to travel faster than sound is impressive in itself, the XB-1 project is notable for the fact that it features 21 3D printed parts. > > . > > The XB-1 is a demonstrator one-third the size of the ultimate Overture passenger plane Boom aims to roll out in 2025, with certification completed in 2029. Boom relied on metal 3D printing technology from VELO3D, as well \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273923/273923/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Portable Printer Is A Top Notch High School Project](https://3dprintingtoday.com/portable-printer-is-a-top-notch-high-school-project/) **Published:** October 8, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **When we think 3D printers, we most commonly think of the fused-deposition modelling type that squirts molten plastic out of a hot nozzle. Typically, these are tabletop units designed to be set up and used in a workshop environment. \[BingoFishy\] dared to think outside the box however, and whipped up a compact, portable 3D printer for working out on the road.** > > . > > The printer is almost entirely self-contained, running an OctoPrint controller with built-in hotspot which allows print files to be sent to the unit over a smartphone. The motion platform is built out of DVD drive stepper motors and rails, with dual motors used on the Z-axis to ensure there’s enough torque to move smoothly. Power is courtesy of 26650 cells, in a 2S3P configuration, which provides 3 hours of runtime. While this might not sound like much, for a compact printer with a small build volume, it’s a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/10/07/portable-printer-is-a-top-notch-high-school-project/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories --- ### [X-Ray 3D Printing!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/x-ray-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing microstructures using X-rays. In 3D printing there are a few critically important attributes: strength would be one, but resolution is another. For many 3D print applications, high resolution is required. This is particularly important for the production of extremely tiny microstructures, for which there are only a few methods available to do so.** > > . > > Resolution achievable by a 3D printing process often depends significantly on the active element of the system. For example, in an FFF system, the resolution is mostly governed by the diameter of the nozzle through which soft thermoplastic is extruded. In an SLA system, the maximum achievable resolution is the diameter of the laser “dot” that illuminates the photopolymer resin. It’s possible to use lenses to shrink the laser dot, but then it’s a game of chemistry to ensure that \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/10/4/x-ray-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro Review](https://3dprintingtoday.com/xyzprinting-da-vinci-jr-1-0-a-pro-review/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro It’s easy to imagine a 3D printer as something of a magic cube in which all sorts of wonders are created. The $449 XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro does its best to evoke this: a translucent-orange box that takes plastic filament and turns it into innumerable objects, practical and decorative by turn.** > > . > > This romanticized perspective of 3D printing, or some variation on it, doubtless runs through the heads of many of the newbies and students for whom the da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro is intended, and this moderately priced 3D printer delivers an experience that should capture the imagination of young users, while offering add-ons to help stave off obsolescence for more experienced ones. Only a balky filament-feeding system encountered in our testing prevents it from earning a top pick. A Newbie-Friendly Focus The da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pcmag.com](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/xyzprinting-da-vinci-jr-10-a-pro) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [What Is Medical 3D Printing—and How Is it Regulated?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-is-medical-3d-printing-and-how-is-it-regulated/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Advances in 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, are capturing attention in the health care field because of their potential to improve treatment for certain medical conditions.** > > . > > A radiologist, for instance, might create an exact replica of a patient’s spine to help plan a surgery; a dentist could scan a broken tooth to make a crown that fits precisely into the patient’s mouth. In both instances, the doctors can use 3D printing to make products that specifically match a patient’s anatomy. And the technology is not limited to planning surgeries or producing customized dental restorations such as crowns; 3D printing has enabled the production of customized prosthetic limbs, cranial implants, or orthopedic implants such as hips and knees. > > . > > At the same time, its potential to change the manufacturing of medical products—particularly high-risk devices such as implants—could affect patient safety, creating new challenges for Food and Drug \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.pewtrusts.org](https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2020/10/what-is-medical-3d-printing-and-how-is-it-regulated) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Prosthetics --- ### [Week One of Virtual IMTS Spark: 3D Printing in Education](https://3dprintingtoday.com/week-one-of-virtual-imts-spark-3d-printing-in-education/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **During two consecutive weeks, Additive Manufacturing Media offers AM InDepth , a series of free educational discussions with top names in production 3D printing to explore the future of additive manufacturing (AM) technology. As part of the IMTS Spark platform, the sessions focus on the successes and roadblocks that users need to overcome to get industrial AM applications up and running.** > > . > > Delving into some real-world applications, experts in AM explore limitations and challenges of the technology as well as many of the opportunities that lie ahead. During the sessions that ran on the first week of the series, from September 21 through 25, presenters focused on design for additive manufacturing (DFAM), processes, materials, implementation strategies, serial production, and more. Throughout the hour-long sessions, most experts agreed that applying AM to an organization goes way beyond just 3D printing. AM encompasses much more than just the manufacturing method, it also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273409/week-one-of-virtual-imts-spark-3d-printing-in-education/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [Venturing into the world of 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/venturing-into-the-world-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The COVID-19 pandemic affecting countries has not only sparked new hobbies for many, but has also given the opportunity for others to dive into their acquired skills to help those in need. One hobby is 3D printing, which gained popularity nationwide a few months ago during the height of the pandemic in the Sultanate where a group of individuals with 3D printing capabilities banded together to aid in providing face shields for frontliners.** > > . > > The Bulletin interviewed one individual on how 3D printing has progressed in the country. After sparking an interest in 2009 when he was studying at Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus which was the Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College at the time, Saiful Adli ventured into purchasing his first 3D printing machine after securing a job in an architect firm following his graduation. “My first machine was the Flash Forge Creator Pro, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at borneobulletin.com.bn](https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/10/venturing-into-the-world-of-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, 3D Trends, Maker Movement, Printers and Accessories --- ### [The Best of Both Worlds: New Take on Metal-Plastic Hybrid 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-new-take-on-metal-plastic-hybrid-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Current 3D printers employ either plastic or metal only, and the conventional method to coat 3D plastic structures with metal is not environment-friendly and yields poor results. Now, scientists from Waseda University , Japan, have developed a metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing technique that produces plastic structures with a highly adhesive metal coating on desired areas. This approach extends the use of 3D printers to 3D electronics for future robotics and Internet-of-Things applications.** > > . > > Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has evolved tremendously over the last decade to the point where it is now viable for mass production in industrial settings. Also known as “additive manufacturing,” 3D printing allows one to create arbitrarily complex 3D objects directly from their raw materials. In fused filament fabrication, the most popular 3D printing process, a plastic or metal is melted and extruded through a small nozzle by a printer head and then \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/21846/the-best-of-both-worlds-new-take-on-metal-plastic-hybrid-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Seminar on '3D Printing to Digital Manufacturing' on Friday](https://3dprintingtoday.com/seminar-on-3d-printing-to-digital-manufacturing-on-friday/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The U of A’s Wenchao Zhou will give a virtual seminar titled “From 3D printing to digital manufacturing” on Zoom from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The talk is free and open to the public.** > > . > > Zhou directs the AM3 Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, with a research focus on scalable digital manufacturing technologies. He is also the co-founder and CTO of AMBOTS Inc., a startup for commercializing the swarm 3D printing and assembly (SPA) technology. Zhou is nationally and internationally recognized for his original research and contributions to manufacturing education, such as the 2019 Randy Stevens Scholarship annual teacher’s award, given by Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG), the 2018 IET Innovation Awards Highly Commended in Manufacturing Technology, Outstanding Paper of 2017 from the Rapid Prototyping Journal, and worldwide media coverage. Zhou graduated Huazhong University of Science and Technology with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.uark.edu](https://news.uark.edu/articles/54847/seminar-on-3d-printing-to-digital-manufacturing-on-friday) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [New Method of 3D-Printing Soft Materials Could Jump-Start Creation of Tiny Medical Devices for the Body](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-method-of-3d-printing-soft-materials-could-jump-start-creation-of-tiny-medical-devices-for-the-body/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Illustration of a prospective biocompatible interface shows that hydrogels (green tubing), which can be generated by an electron or X-ray beam 3D-printing process, act as artificial synapses or junctions, connecting neurons (brown) to electrodes (yellow).** > > . > > Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new method of 3D-printing gels and other soft materials. Published in a new paper, it has the potential to create complex structures with nanometer-scale precision. > > . > > Because many gels are compatible with living cells, the new method could jump-start the production of soft tiny medical devices such as drug delivery systems or flexible electrodes that can be inserted into the human body. A standard 3D printer makes solid structures by creating sheets of material — typically plastic or rubber — and building them up layer by layer, like a lasagna, until the entire object is created. Using a 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com](https://scitechdaily.com/new-method-of-3d-printing-soft-materials-could-jump-start-creation-of-tiny-medical-devices-for-the-body/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical, Nanotechnology, Technology --- ### [Low-Cost SLA 3D Printing Democratizes Scale Modeling](https://3dprintingtoday.com/low-cost-sla-3d-printing-democratizes-scale-modeling/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With the advent of affordable stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) printers like the Anycubic Photon and Elegoo Mars , the average consumer now has access to technology that, up until a few years ago, was prohibitively expensive. The availability of affordable, high resolution printers, as well as access to free or inexpensive modellng software has helped 3D printing find an exciting and active niche: scale modeling.** > > . > > Model planes made on my Anycubic Photon DLP 3D printer. > > . > > Large communities of hobbyists eager to share pictures of their builds exist across forums and social media platforms. Popular models can range anywhere from 1/72-scale model aircraft and 1/35-scale tanks and armored vehicles to highly-detailed model train layouts—complete with heavily weathered, graffiti covered boxcars. Regardless of subject matter or scale preference, hobbyists have one thing in common: an almost obsessive attention to detail and accuracy. This has made SLA printing a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272869/low-cost-sla-3d-printing-democratizes-scale-modeling/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, 3D Trends, Printers and Accessories --- ### [How 3D Printing in Space Will Help Put a Million People on Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-in-space-will-help-put-a-million-people-on-mars/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Mention space missions, what may first come to mind is either rocket blastoffs, spaceships voyaging toward another planet or astronauts walking in the black of vacuum in fat spacesuits.** > > . > > All of those things are made on Earth, but for both convenience and long-haul trips, building things in space is an increasingly important. > > . > > “If we’re going to colonize Mars, we absolutely have to have the ability to do manufacturing there and ideally using local materials,” Andrew Rush, president of Made In Space, Inc., a Florida startup specializing in 3D printing in space, tells Observer. Made In Space is the first company to successfully manufacture an object in an \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at observer.com](https://observer.com/2020/10/3d-printing-international-space-station-made-in-space-interview/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Aerospace and Aviation, Construction, Design / Engineering, Printers and Accessories --- ### [High-Performance Concrete: From Warped Chairs to 3D-Printed Homes](https://3dprintingtoday.com/high-performance-concrete-from-warped-chairs-to-3d-printed-homes/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Based in Kirkwood, NY, Trinic designs and manufactures materials. Specifically, the company specializes in glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) that enable some incredible concrete structures, everything from wall cladding and concrete countertops to furniture.** > > . > > What initially drew me to the company was a simple video of a group of guys making a warped concrete chair. They made the interesting postmodern piece by doing little more than laying a slab of glass fiber reinforced concrete over a simple wooden form. The concrete is self-leveling and self-compacting, so they poured it, leveled, and after it settled for 15-20 minutes, they laid it over the form. The material has to sit for two hours before it can be pulled, though it can sit for longer. Mark Celebuski is a partner at Trinic. He recently discussed the world of concrete forms, including specialty carving concrete used to create \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.manufacturing.net](https://www.manufacturing.net/technology/video/21196892/highperformance-concrete-from-warped-chairs-to-3dprinted-homes) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [First 3D-printed residential building under construction in Germany](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-3d-printed-residential-building-under-construction-in-germany-2/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A first 3D-printed residential building is under construction in Germany. The two-storey detached house with approx. 80 sqm of living space per floor is not being constructed in the conventional manner, it is being printed by a 3D construction printer.** > > . > > This construction technique which is being implemented by PERI GmbH has come through all of the regulatory approval processes over the last few weeks and months. The engineering office Schießl Gehlen Sodeikat supported the development of the concept for obtaining the approval, the planning and execution of the corresponding approval tests was carried out by the Technical University of Munich. The building was planned by MENSE-KORTE ingenieure+architekten and the client is Hous3Druck GmbH. The materials used to produce the printable concrete are being sourced from HeidelbergCement. Printing technology and materials PERI uses 3D printers of type BOD2 for printing. This printing technology comes from the Danish manufacturer COBOD. PERI \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at constructionreviewonline.com](https://constructionreviewonline.com/2020/09/first-3d-printed-residential-building-under-construction-in-germany/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [Evonik places all 3D printing products under a new brand name](https://3dprintingtoday.com/evonik-places-all-3d-printing-products-under-a-new-brand-name/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A product printed with Evonik’s new brand name plastics Evonik announced that its product range of ready-to-use 3D printing materials will henceforth be known under a new brand name: INFINAM®. This trademark applies to all of Evonik’s chemical products. The new name evokes the infinite potential of 3D printing with the company’s materials.** > > . > > Evonik develops materials for additive manufacturing use. It focuses on plastics that can be used in binder jetting, material extrusion, powder bed fusion and vat polymerization. The company offers extensive services in the biomedical sector. The new branding will use INFINAM as a prefix for all product names. All products, for example, based on thermoplastic copolyesters will be branded INFINAM® TPC. Other products, like those based on polyether ether ketones or thermoplastic amides will be respectively branded INFINAM® PEEK and INFINAM® TPA. All durable and impact-resistant photopolymers will be branded INFINAM® TI. Products that concern the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/evonik-new-brand-name/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [Desktop Anisoprinting package provides full engineering solution for composites AM](https://3dprintingtoday.com/desktop-anisoprinting-package-provides-full-engineering-solution-for-composites-am/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Anisoprint , developers of continuous fiber 3D printing technology, presented a new turnkey solution, which it called Desktop Anisoprinting, that provides a full engineering package of hardware, materials and support.** > > . > > Following in the footsteps of numerous other AM companies – especially in the composites AM arena – Anisoprint’s goal is to provide the most hassle-free experience even when dealing with complex advanced materials. In terms of materials, the Desktop Anisoprinting package includes plastic filaments tailor-made by Polymaker: Smooth PA and CFC PA. Also included are verified printing profiles, developed by Anisoprint’s application engineers team as well as training courses from experts with more than 10 years of experience in composite materials development. > > . > > In combination with Anisoprint’s science-intensive technology of continuous fiber 3D printing, Desktop Anisoprinting will enable manufacturers to obtain optimal composite parts with the minimum risk of failure, wasting no time and money. “Adopting new technologies \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/desktop-anisoprinting-package-provides-full-engineering-solution-for-composites-am/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Creality Ender 3 V2 Desktop 3D Printer – Features & Specs Review 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creality-ender-3-v2-desktop-3d-printer-features-specs-review-2020/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Creality Ender 3 V2 is one of the best sub $300 Desktop 3D printer Creality is well known for its budget FDM 3D printers and its Ender series has been one of the most popular and reliable series of desktop 3D printers for beginners. The new Creality Ender 3 V2 builds upon its predecessor and makes it even better.** > > . > > The Ender series is known for its mid-range features at an affordable price. The 3D printers are targeted to the beginner community and its offers a great blend of popular & useful features with affordability. At such a low price, the Ender 3 V2 desktop 3D Printer offers a decent print volume, high-quality parts and easy assembly. Let us have a look at the specifications and features of Creality’s new launch. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Creality 3D Technology: FDM Build Volume: 220x220x250mm Layer Height: 0.1-0.4mm Resolution: ~0.1 mm Maximum Extruder Temperature: \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/creality-ender-3-v2-desktop-3d-printer-features-specs-review-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Covestro Buys DSM Additive Manufacturing: Analysis and Implications for 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/covestro-buys-dsm-additive-manufacturing-analysis-and-implications-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **German materials company Covestro has acquired DSM Functional Materials for €1.6 billion, of which DSM aims ultimately to receive €1.4 billion net.** > > . > > The purchase includes the follow: “DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials businesses, including DSM Niaga, DSM Additive Manufacturing and the coatings activities of DSM Advanced Solar. These businesses represented €1,012 million of DSM’s 2019 total annual net sales and €133 million of DSM’s 2019 total EBITDA. > > . > > ”Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEOs of DSM, said, presumably in choir: “This sale builds on our approach of actively managing our businesses, as DSM continues to evolve as a purpose-led, science-based company operating in the fields of Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. The deal delivers strong value to DSM and is strategically attractive for all parties. In Covestro, we recognize a company that shares similar views on culture and the value of sustainability. We know that Covestro will be a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273659/covestro-buys-dsm-additive-manufacturing-analysis-and-implications-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies --- ### [Copper coating on 3D-printed plastic filters proposed as a pandemic fighter](https://3dprintingtoday.com/copper-coating-on-3d-printed-plastic-filters-proposed-as-a-pandemic-fighter/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, experts on microbiology and copper are recommending an expanded use of the metal to reduce the virus’s spread. So might copper be incorporated into the construction of masks, the universally accepted virus-fighting personal item?** > > . > > In the prototype of the mask’s filter, a ring with V-shape “fins” was designed to increase the surface area where air passes through more channels. That’s what Jing Zhang of the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI and a team of researchers are doing, using a copper coating on 3D-printed plastic filters to create more-efficient masks and respirators. “One study in 2015, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, said that a copper alloy can kill 58 percent of infections,” said Zhang, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering . “We can use copper plating to cover some \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.iu.edu](https://news.iu.edu/stories/2020/09/iupui/releases/16-copper-coating-3d-printed-plastic-fillers-pandemic-fighter.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [Bioprinting Method Improves Efficiency in In Vitro Fertilization](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bioprinting-method-improves-efficiency-in-in-vitro-fertilization/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the University of Bari have developed new methods of 3D printing for more effective assisted reproduction interventions and procedures for the protection of endangered species. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common assisted reproduction solution for couples facing fertilization problems. Since it was first applied successfully in 1978, more than 5 million babies have been born using IVF.** > > . > > Infertility impacts a significant portion of the population, with over 11% of the population or 6.7 million women worldwide unable to reproduce, as per the American Society of Reproductive Medicine . In turn, methods that improve the viability and efficacy of IVF are of tremendous value. This is true not only for infertile couples, but also to researchers limited by conventional 2D methods, which have low reproducibility, and limited studies for validation in assessing or studying IVF. Such solutions also apply to domestic animals, the animal production industry, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273607/bioprinting-method-improves-efficiency-in-in-vitro-fertilization/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Medical --- ### [Automated de-powdering of a 3D printed aerospace part](https://3dprintingtoday.com/automated-de-powdering-of-a-3d-printed-aerospace-part/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > Lortek, a private technological centre deeply involved in additive manufacturing technologies, is the coordinator of several European projects related to metal additive manufacturing. One of this European project is FLOWCAASH, which belongs to Clean Sky 2 framework and Airbus is the topic manager. > > . > > In FLOWCAASH project, Active Flow Control actuators have been designed and manufactured at aircraft scale using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology and Ti6Al4V alloy. One of the main challenges of the Pulsed Jet Actuator (PJA) is the geometrical complexity since it needs to be installed in restricted spaces, in between the wing and nacelle of UHBR (Ultra High By pass Ratio) aircraft engines. The PJA is a relatively large part and is composed of several channels with abrupt and narrow curvatures. Nevertheless, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.aero-mag.com](https://www.aero-mag.com/solukon-depowdering-3d-printing-02102020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [8 Amazing Things You Can Make with 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/8-amazing-things-you-can-make-with-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Just a few years ago, 3D printing was a fantasy that existed only in sci-fi movies. However, thanks to the continuous technological advancements we see everyday, this fantasy has not only turned into a reality, but 3D printers have also become household commodities!** > > . > > This has opened the door for arts and crafts lovers to use this innovative equipment to create awe-striking products. Because 3D printing has become something that pretty much anyone can dabble in, why not seize this chance to create something useful? > > . > > With this technology, there are endless possibilities, and here are 8 of them. > > . > > 1.. Anatomy Models Medical school is challenging as it is, but old teaching methods can make it even more difficult. Nowadays, students do not have to gaze upon 2D images of organs and imagine how they would look like in real life. Moreover, they do not have to break the bank to \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at theseeker.ca](https://theseeker.ca/2020/10/3d-printers-have-also-become-household-commodities/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, October 4, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-october-4-2020/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **This week isn’t quite as busy as last week in terms of webinars and virtual events, so take a little breather! Dyndrite is hosting a Fireside Chat on Wednesday, October 7th, and GE Additive will be giving a webinar focused on EBM 3D printing the same day. Finally, 3DEO will discuss the economics of metal injection molding versus metal 3D printing on Thursday the 8th.** > > . > > Dyndrite Fireside Chat: Defining the Future of Additive Manufacturing On Wednesday, October 7th, at 11 am EDT, the Dyndrite Corporation , a Seattle startup funded by Carl Bass and the Google Gradient, is holding a webinar, or rather, a Fireside Chat, hosted by AM industry veteran Todd Grimm, CEO, T.A. Grimm & Associates , called “ Defining the Future of Additive: Why Dyndrite? Why now? “. Dyndrite arrived on the additive scene at AMUG 2019 with its GPU-powered and Python-controlled Accelerated Geometry Engine that’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273701/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-10-4-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3D Printing, Generative Design Put This EV on a "Diet"](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-generative-design-put-this-ev-on-a-diet/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) is a lightweight, fully electric car designed for right-sized transportation. The 1,300-pound vehicle “lost” 12 pounds in 30 days thanks to generatively redesigned parts enabled by 3D printing (the pink suspension components seen here).** > > . > > “There’s a giant disconnect between what a car can do and how we actually use them on a daily basis,” says Mark Frohnmayer. “And that disconnect creates a massive amount of inefficiency.” > > . > > Although most cars can carry five to seven people and travel hundreds of miles, the majority of trips are local and move just one or two people at a time, he explains. Most of us are driving around more car than we need to be, using more fuel and occupying more space than is truly necessary. Frohnmayer’s proposed solution to this \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.mmsonline.com](https://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/3d-printing-generative-design-put-this-ev-on-a-diet) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [3D Printers for Small to Medium Sized Businesses](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses/) **Published:** October 7, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Small to medium businesses work hard for their profit and growth. These businesses are also impacted the most by supply chain pressure, unexpected circumstances such as natural disasters and pandemics, and increasing monetary and time costs. 3D printing can help small to medium-sized businesses be more resilient to outside pressures like these while increasing their ability to compete.** > > . > > 3D printing is the process of layering 3D printing material to create a physical object. The specific measurements of the object are indicated in a three-dimensional model using 3D printing software . Due to the nature of the 3D printing process, small to medium-sized businesses can create high-quality 3D printed objects while lowering production costs and quicker turn-around time. They also have the added benefit of being able to create highly custom parts and produce small batches of objects. There are two aspects to choosing the right 3D printer for your \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273642/3d-printers-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing in San Diego: Best Services, Shops, Fab Labs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-in-san-diego-best-services-shops-fab-labs/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **San Diego is quickly becoming another city known for innovative technology development and start-ups. Like other tech-focused cities, San Diego has its share of 3D printing businesses.** > > . > > In this article, we’ll guide you to the best fab labs, services, and shops for 3D printing in the San Diego area. We’ll also give you a list of some of their services and equipment, so you’ll know where you’re off to next. [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printing-san-diego-services-shops-fab-labs/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Printing Services --- ### [2020 Dental 3D Printing Guide: All You Need to Know](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2020-dental-3d-printing-guide-all-you-need-to-know/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Over the course of the past decade, the dental industry has been revolutionized by 3D printing . Several different applications of have been developed, from fixing broken teeth to making flossing easier. Printing is done both in the dentist’s office and in labs, and it brings a new level of speed and ease to old procedures.** > > . > > In dental 3D printing, prosthetics and orthodontics have to be printed with extreme precision to ensure a perfect fit. Such accuracy is only possible through resin-based printing, such as [stereolithography (SLA)](https://all3dp.com/1/sla-3d-printing-guide/) and [digital light processing (DLP)](https://all3dp.com/2/what-is-a-dlp-3d-printer-3d-printing-simply-explained/) printers. In these technologies, printed layers of resin are solidified (cured) by a light source: a laser in SLA printers and a projector in DLP. Recently, another technology, called [PolyJet](https://all3dp.com/2/polyjet-3d-printing-technologies-simply-explained/), has started being used by some manufacturers, with simpler processes and superior results. [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/dental-3d-printing-guide/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Dental, Medical --- ### [3D printed 'invisible' fibers can sense breath, sound, and biological cells](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-invisible-fibers-can-sense-breath-sound-and-biological-cells/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From capturing your breath to guiding biological cell movements, 3D printing of tiny, transparent conducting fibres could be used to make devices which can ‘smell, hear and touch’ – making it particularly useful for health monitoring, Internet of Things and biosensing applications.** > > . > > Researchers from the University of Cambridge used 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, techniques to make electronic fibres, each 100 times thinner than a human hair, creating sensors beyond the capabilities of conventional film-based devices. The fibre printing technique, reported in the journal Science Advances, can be used to make non-contact, wearable, portable respiratory sensors. These printed sensors are high-sensitivity, low-cost and can \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uoc-3p092520.php) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [Swissto12 and Thales Alenia Space turn to 3D printing for communications satellite parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/swissto12-and-thales-alenia-space-turn-to-3d-printing-for-communications-satellite-parts-2/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Swissto12, a Lausanne, Switzerland, telecommunications component startup, has worked for years to design, manufacture and test waveguide signal interconnects for Thales Alenia Space communications satellites.** > > . > > Thales Alenia Space plans to install the 3D-printed waveguide signal interconnects on a Eutelsat Konnect Very High Throughput Satellite (VHTS) scheduled to launch in 2021. Swissto12 announced delivery Sept. 30 to Thales Alenia Space of a large batch of the 3D printed waveguides. > > . > > Through its work with Thales Alenia Space, Swissto12 hopes to gain flight heritage for its additively manufactured parts as well as credibility among geostationary communications satellite manufacturers, Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk told SpaceNews. De Rijk also is optimistic Thales Alenia Space and other satellite manufacturers will install \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/swissto12-and-tas-3d-waveguides/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Companies --- ### [Behind the smile: 3D technologies used in arts practice-led research into facial nerve paralysis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/behind-the-smile-3d-technologies-used-in-arts-practice-led-research-into-facial-nerve-paralysis/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > ****Facial nerve paralysis “I guess there was a feeling of inadequacy, I always felt inadequate as a person. I think that’s very human, just very, unashamedly human. Where I used to see something wrong with that, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that anymore.”**** > > . > > The voice is William’s ( pictured above ) and overlays pictures of his profile as a 3D scanning device flashes across an obscured face, half of which doesn’t work. It remains still when he smiles or grimaces, laughs or cries. William’s face cannot absolutely communicate the things he’s feeling, or react to the things he sees, but he can talk. He opened up on his experiences as one living with facial nerve paralysis in a series of interviews with contemporary artist and researcher Vic McEwan , who in 2019 embarked on a project to not just tell the stories of those affected by the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.tctmagazine.com](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/behind-the-smile-3d-printing-research-facial-nerve-paralysis/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, People --- ### [The Changing Face of AM Service Bureaus](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-changing-face-of-am-service-bureaus-2/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Manufacturing Engineering: The service bureaus that grew in lockstep with 3D printing’s early rise in popularity have largely evolved into one-stop shops for a variety of machined, fabricated, plastic-injection molded, and of course 3D-printed parts. Does this trend spell the end of job shops and smaller contract manufacturers?** > > . > > Ferdie Bruijnen: > > . > > Not at all. On-demand manufacturing like ours is simply another way to solve problems. Customers come to us looking for everything from replacement parts for their antique cars to a scale model of an espresso machine. These parts might require 3D printing, they might require finishing and painting, machining, or they might require another manufacturing process, but in most situations, they need both. That’s what we offer—a simple solution to many of these everyday problems. ME: \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sme.org](https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2020/october/the-changing-face-of-am-service-bureaus/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printing Services, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [world's first 3D-printed fiberglass boat debuts at genoa boat show](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-3d-printed-fiberglass-boat-debuts-at-genoa-boat-show/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Moi Composites’ Mambo – the world’s first 3D-printed fiberglass boat – is set to debut at the genoa boat show from october 1-6, 2020.** > > . > > Although its catchy name, mambo, stands for a less-than-catchy acronym, motor additive manufacturing boat, the lightweight and performance-optimized water vehicle is highly anticipated. > > . > > Moi Composites’ Mambo debuts a patented 3D-printing technology, called continuous fiber manufacturing, that digitally crafted its full form. the system is capable of depositing continuous fibers with thermosetting resin. robots expertly follow the generative algorithm set. Measuring 6.5m long and 2.5m wide, the result reveals a new uniquely-shaped boat . the hull resembles an inverted tricycle where organic forms seem to chase each other before transforming into structural and functional elements. a sleek, shiny coat of snapper rocks blue colored paint then adorns the finished design, which dazzles above the water’s surface. mambo’s strong, ultra-durable \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.designboom.com](https://www.designboom.com/technology/moi-mambo-3d-printed-fiberglass-boat-genoa-boat-show-09-30-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Maritime --- ### [Week One of Virtual IMTS Spark: 3D Printing in Education](https://3dprintingtoday.com/week-one-of-virtual-imts-spark-3d-printing-in-education-2/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **During two consecutive weeks, Additive Manufacturing Media offers AM InDepth , a series of free educational discussions with top names in production 3D printing to explore the future of additive manufacturing (AM) technology. As part of the IMTS Spark platform, the sessions focus on the successes and roadblocks that users need to overcome to get industrial AM applications up and running.** > > . > > Delving into some real-world applications, experts in AM explore limitations and challenges of the technology as well as many of the opportunities that lie ahead. During the sessions that ran on the first week of the series, from September 21 through 25, presenters focused on design for additive manufacturing (DFAM), processes, materials, implementation strategies, serial production, and more. Throughout the hour-long sessions, most experts agreed that applying AM to an organization goes way beyond just 3D printing. AM encompasses much more than just the manufacturing method, it also \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273409/week-one-of-virtual-imts-spark-3d-printing-in-education/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [With Supply Chains In Flux, This 3D Printing Startup Fortified Operations](https://3dprintingtoday.com/with-supply-chains-in-flux-this-3d-printing-startup-fortified-operations/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **At the beginning of 2020, things were really falling into place for Boston-based Fortify. The young 3D printing company was planning a springtime move to a new headquarters with triple the floor space and room to grow, planning to start shipping their first 3D printers in the summer. Such big moves are significant milestones for any company, and all the more so when they represent the first tangible strides into the market for a four-year-old startup.** > > . > > That was, of course, all the plan before Covid-19 grabbed the globe. > > . > > While the pandemic has obviously been a hard-hitting operational disruption on top of the devastating health consequences so many have faced, Fortify has achieved its goals anyway — and then some. > > . > > “At a high level, everything became more logistically intensive,” Co-Founder and CEO Josh Martin, PhD , said with a laugh as we discussed the strategic shifts undertaken. The Fortify \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahgoehrke/2020/09/30/with-supply-chains-in-flux-this-3d-printing-startup-fortified-operations/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Safety, Accuracy, and Speed: 3D Technology in Medicine](https://3dprintingtoday.com/safety-accuracy-and-speed-3d-technology-in-medicine/) **Published:** September 30, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **World medicine has been actively introducing the latest technologies and breakthrough developments by scientists since 2010. The use of 3D printing in domestic clinical practice is still fragmented, but the interest of the public, the state, and doctors in promising technology is increasing every year.** > > . > > So how do technologies change the daily activities of medics and the lives of patients? What is healthcare ready to offer you today? > > . > > Let’s take a closer look at the question. > > . > > 1\. Preoperative Preparation Makes Surgery Safer Medicine is perhaps the most high-risk industry that still does not rehearse before the start of the “game.” Pilots practice take-offs and landings on a realistic simulator. Football players have several pre-match pieces of training, where they repeatedly run gears and combinations to help them score the ball. Thus, NativeCasinos Canada spends months researching and analyzing information about online casinos and gambling before delivering it to their \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.healthtechzone.com](https://www.healthtechzone.com/topics/healthcare/articles/2020/09/30/446710-safety-accuracy-speed-3d-technology-medicine.htm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [3D printing is making a giant leap into health. That could change everything](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-is-making-a-giant-leap-into-health-that-could-change-everything/) **Published:** September 30, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **You can print a lot of things with a 3D printer. A gun, a home, a dinner.** > > . > > **Soon, you could even print new pieces of yourself.** > > . > > While most uses of 3D printing involve extruding layers of plastic through a nozzle to create a three-dimensional structure, before too long, similar technology could let physicians print structures made of human cells — from tiny structures like ‘organs on a chip’, to huge ones like whole replacement organs. > > . > > “Bioprinting has a great promise — it has a lot of advantages and capabilities. Of course, it’s not really perfect yet, but despite that, we have all these good things going on in the field,” says Dr Ibrahim Ozbolat, principal investigator at Penn State University’s bioprinting-focused Ozbolat Lab. One of those things is making replacement organs. The process of bioprinting human tissue is a bit more involved than, say, 3D printing \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/3d-printing-is-making-a-giant-leap-into-health-that-could-change-everything/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting, Medical --- ### [First 3D-printed residential building under construction in Germany](https://3dprintingtoday.com/first-3d-printed-residential-building-under-construction-in-germany/) **Published:** September 30, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A first 3D-printed residential building is under construction in Germany. The two-storey detached house with approx. 80 sqm of living space per floor is not being constructed in the conventional manner, it is being printed by a 3D construction printer.** > > . > > This construction technique which is being implemented by PERI GmbH has come through all of the regulatory approval processes over the last few weeks and months. The engineering office Schießl Gehlen Sodeikat supported the development of the concept for obtaining the approval, the planning and execution of the corresponding approval tests was carried out by the Technical University of Munich. > > . > > The building was planned by MENSE-KORTE ingenieure+architekten and the client is Hous3Druck GmbH. The materials used to produce the printable concrete are being sourced from HeidelbergCement. Printing technology and materials PERI uses 3D printers of type BOD2 for printing. This printing technology comes from the Danish manufacturer COBOD. PERI \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at constructionreviewonline.com](https://constructionreviewonline.com/2020/09/first-3d-printed-residential-building-under-construction-in-germany/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions --- ### [How 3D printing could pose a threat to your privacy](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-3d-printing-could-pose-a-threat-to-your-privacy/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing was first employed as a fast and inexpensive way to create prototypes before manufacturing. However, in the past few years, 3D printers have become significantly cheaper and more readily available to the average consumer. These days, users around the world are taking advantage of 3D printers to create all kinds of different objects which can be purchased online or printed yourself if you have the necessary equipment and materials.** > > . > > While 3D printing has tremendous potential when it comes to being able to create objects at home without the need to travel to a store, the technology could also pose a “grave and growing threat” to individual privacy due to the potential for 3D printed objects to reveal private information about individuals. > > . > > TechRadar Pro spoke with Dr. James Griffin from the University of Exeter and Dr Annika Jones from Durham University to learn more about their research on \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.techradar.com](https://www.techradar.com/news/how-3d-printing-could-pose-a-threat-to-your-privacy) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, People --- ### [Passion for 3D printing, engineering fuels veterinary startup](https://3dprintingtoday.com/passion-for-3d-printing-engineering-fuels-veterinary-startup/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **First-year Cornell veterinary student Sean Bellefeuille runs a business that prints 3D anatomical models for surgeons and students. Sean Bellefeuille was an undergraduate studying biomedical engineering in upstate New York when he got an unusual request in fall 2017.** > > . > > An emergency veterinary hospital near Rochester, New York, was facing a difficult orthopedic case. A medium-sized dog named Winston had a rare deformity in his femur that needed surgery. The surgeon reached out to the biomedical engineering department at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where Bellefeuille was a junior, in hope of assistance. To prepare for the procedure, the surgeon wanted to examine a 3D-printed anatomical model of the bone. > > . > > Sean Bellefeuille, a first-year student in the College of Veterinary Medicine, plans to launch a startup that produces anatomical models of animals with a 3D printer. “The department funneled it down to me and a couple other \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at news.cornell.edu](https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/09/passion-3d-printing-engineering-fuels-veterinary-startup) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, People --- ### [Improve Efficiency In Your Fabrication or 3D Printing Service](https://3dprintingtoday.com/improve-efficiency-in-your-fabrication-or-3d-printing-service/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Efficiency. In manufacturing, we talk about improving it any chance we get. Without it, we may not survive as a business. We also like to explore how to be more productive and it sounds like it’s the same thing, but productivity is a subset of efficiency. Knowing the difference can make an enormous impact on your 3D printing or CNC service.** > > . > > Manufacturing Productivity > > . > > A simple definition of productivity is the ratio of output to input in production (again, this falls under efficiency). How much time does it take to produce that model or widget? If you produce 100 units in a week and you can boost your production rate to 200 the next week, you have increased and improved your productivity, from a manufacturing perspective. You might reach any of these unit gains through purchasing automated equipment to produce goods with less effort, by adding more skilled workers, or \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273485/improve-efficiency-in-your-fabrication-or-3d-printing-service/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Printing Services, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [How to Make 3D Printing Better](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-make-3d-printing-better/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **With 3D-printing technologies increasingly becoming a mainstay in modern manufacturing operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), software houses, 3D-printing factories, and contract manufacturers are striving to fine-tune the efficiency and repeatability of these production methods.** > > . > > Variability in the 3D printing of products has been a major concern of management for decades. Production engineers and managers pay special attention to product consistency with respect to dimensional accuracy and material properties such as porosity, strength, temperature, and chemical resistance. > > . > > Current levels of consistency in 3D printing — also known as “additive manufacturing” — are sufficient for many products. They include molds, toys, dental devices, optical lenses, eyewear, printed circuit boards (PCBs), some antennae and sensors, and non-weight-bearing metal and plastic spare parts for locomotives, heavy industrial equipment, airplanes, and military equipment. However, that is still a relatively small portion of the potential market where this manufacturing technology could be applied \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hbr.org](https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-make-3d-printing-better) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [U.S. Air Force to host inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/u-s-air-force-to-host-inaugural-advanced-manufacturing-olympics/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From October 20th to 23rd, 2020, the U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) will be hosting the first ever Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (AMO). While there won’t be any 10-meter diving at the four-day event, there will be a ton of AM and other advanced manufacturing on display. Registration for the free event is now open.** > > . > > The Advanced Manufacturing Olympics will consist of a virtual event that will bring together experts from industry, academia and government to highlight and explore how advanced manufacturing can be used in the Air Force and across the Department of Defense. The event will give a platform to a number of speakers, including U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett; Sebastain Thrun, Google-X co-founder and chairman of Udacity; NASA astronaut Mae Jemison; and Brad Keselowski, NASCAR driver and founder of Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM). The event will also include five Technical Challenges, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/u-s-air-force-to-host-inaugural-advanced-manufacturing-olympics/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Military --- ### [Custom manufacturing marine parts: thyssenkrupp announces joint venture with Wilhelmsen Ships Services](https://3dprintingtoday.com/custom-manufacturing-marine-parts-thyssenkrupp-announces-joint-venture-with-wilhelmsen-ships-services/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Thyssenkrupp is extending its gains in marine additive manufacturing by entering a joint venture with Wilhemsen Ships Services for custom manufacturing marine parts. The companies will collaborate on delivering maritime spare parts using 3D printing.** > > . > > Thyssenkrupp, which already deploys additive manufacturing at its operations on the Kiel Fjord in Germany, joins with Wilhemsen’s experience in civil marine repairs. The joint venture facilitates repairs on older vessels. The companies expect to headquarter this effort in Singapore. > > . > > The joint venture positions the companies as the world leader in maritime AM. thyssenkrupp is an established manufacturing conglomerate. Its marine division participates in military manufacturing, notably producing diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarines. Its civilian marine division produces materials and parts for shipbuilding and repair; thyssenkrupp also provides logistics services. The company aims to provide a one-stop-shop for its marine customers. Wilhelmsen owns the largest maritime network in the world. It is active at 2,000 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/custom-manufacturing-marine-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Maritime --- ### [BIQU Announces the Launch of BIQU BX - World's Lightest Direct Extruder FDM 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/biqu-announces-the-launch-of-biqu-bx-worlds-lightest-direct-extruder-fdm-3d-printer/) **Published:** September 29, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **BIQU, a well-respected maker of high-end 3D printer components, has announced the launch of its first self-branded printer. The BIQU BX Direct Extruder FDM 3D printer is an out-of-box-all-level-user-friendly DIY creative task achiever that is perfect for hobbyists, makers and professionals alike.** > > . > > It combines powerful features, ease of use and affordability so that anyone can get started with 3D printing. BIQU BX is available now. > > . > > BIQU The BX Direct Extruder FDM 3D printer is built around BIQU’s latest proprietary technologies and most powerful BTT (BigTreeTech) motherboard. At only 219g, it is the world’s lightest all-metal direct extruder. It features a powerful 32bit, 400Mhz smart control chip for faster computational processing that enables smart-assistant features like auto-leveling to help amateurs achieve more successful prints and gives pro-users the power necessary for more complex prints. From kids’ \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/biqu-announces-the-launch-of-biqu-bx---worlds-lightest-direct-extruder-fdm-3d-printer-301139877.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Take a look inside this 3D printed home that could be key to solving the housing crisis](https://3dprintingtoday.com/take-a-look-inside-this-3d-printed-home-that-could-be-key-to-solving-the-housing-crisis/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **It seems easy enough: build new houses so people can move into them and enjoy life as a homeowner. Problem is, cities are hesitant to allow unlimited new construction, the workforce just isn’t there and materials are expensive.** > > . > > Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech news, tips and gadgets! “This is not something that we can overcome overnight. This is simply supply and demand,” explained Gary Painter, a professor at the University of Southern California who specializes in urban planning and housing economics. > > . > > Gary Painter, a professor at the University of Southern California Now, a Silicon Valley startup thinks they have an answer: 3D printing. “With our printers, we’re able to print the entire shell of the structure or panels depending on what product we’re talking about,” said Sam Ruben, co-founder of Mighty Buildings . I checked out their demo unit at a parking lot \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at ktla.com](https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/mighty-buildings-3d-printed-house-studio-tour/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, People --- ### [Houses 3D-printed in just 24 hours now shipping in California](https://3dprintingtoday.com/houses-3d-printed-in-just-24-hours-now-shipping-in-california/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Mighty Studio can be 3D-printed in 24 hours or less 3D-printed houses aren’t just proof-of-concepts anymore. A company called mighty buildings is already selling and delivering their 3D-printing dwellings in California, with plans to expand into other territories in the future.** > > . > > We’ve covered 3D-printed buildings before , but Mighty Buildings sets itself apart from the competition in a handful of different ways, most obviously with their material. For more like this While other companies have been using concrete-based printing materials, what Mighty Buildings uses is more of a synthetic stone. The material cures almost instantly under UV light, hence the UV light panels on either side of the print head. Mighty Buildings’ synthetic stone material cures under UV light. The material cures quick enough to be printed horizontally without support, allowing for the printing of complex shapes and structures. While several companies pursuing 3D-printed construction have been gunning \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/news/houses-3d-printed-in-just-24-hours-now-shipping-in-california/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [FUTURE PROOF: Building homes with 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/future-proof-building-homes-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **THERE are so many different things you can do with 3D printing. You can even build homes with it. In recent years, several start-ups have emerged to do just that. But out of all of them,** > > . > > Mighty Buildings from Oakland, California, is taking this endeavour to a whole new level. Mighty Buildings builds homes using a massive six-metre tall, 3D printer. This device prints at speeds of 120 mm per second and can print a 350-square-foot studio within 24 hours. The material used is something called Light Stone, a thermoset composite material which hardens almost immediately when exposed to ultraviolet light. It can support its own weight, making it possible to print horizontally in the air. Compact and cosy (San Ramon). The company describes Light Stone as being “similar to Corian by Dupont”, an acrylic polymer used in the production \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.nst.com.my](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2020/09/627604/future-proof-building-homes-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [EIBOS 3D printer filament dryer and storage system from $35](https://3dprintingtoday.com/eibos-3d-printer-filament-dryer-and-storage-system-from-35/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Anyone who uses a 3D printer regularly will know how important it is to look after your reels of filament to stop moisture ingress and temperature fluctuations.** > > . > > One solution for drying and keeping your 3D printing filament at the correct temperature is the EIBOS FilamentDryer. > > . > > The EIBOS 3D printer filament dryer cost just 0.005$ per hour to run. Accelerating the evaporation of water molecules in filaments to provide an excellent 3D printing experience. Special early bird pledges are now available for the creative project from roughly $35 or £29, offering a considerable discount of approximately 50% off the recommended retail price, while the crowd funding campaign is under way. If the EIBOS 3D printer filament dryer Kickstarter campaign is successful and project progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around November 2020. To learn more about the EIBOS 3D printer filament dryer project view the promotional \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.geeky-gadgets.com](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/3d-printer-filament-dryer-28-09-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Maker Movement, Materials, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Carnegie Mellon pioneers 3D printed sensor that detects COVID-19 antibodies in seconds](https://3dprintingtoday.com/carnegie-mellon-pioneers-3d-printed-sensor-that-detects-covid-19-antibodies-in-seconds/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new COVID-19 antibody detection device developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, capable of identifying the antibodies within 10 to 15 seconds, is now entering a trial stage with COVID patients.** > > . > > The innovative system consists of a low-cost sensor made up of tiny gold electrodes 3D printed using Optomec’s Aerosol Jet technology. The device, if approved for broad usage, could become another vital tool in medical professionals’ toolbelt against COVID-19. With it, clinicians could instantly detect COVID-19 antibodies in patients, which could provide a deeper understanding of how the virus is spreading and a better chance of controlling it. Moreover, it is cheap to produce—reportedly in the tens of dollars. The 3D printed sensor works thanks to a specific geometry and surface characteristics, which were developed by Rahul Panat, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and his team. Panat specializes in the use of AM \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/carnegie-mellon-3d-printed-sensor-covid-19-antibodies/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup, September 27, 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-webinar-and-virtual-event-roundup-september-27-2020/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A range of topics will be covered in this week’s roundup of webinars and virtual events, starting with controlled nesting and increased productivity. Moving on, attendees can learn how to maximize CAD software, and then how to scale 3D printing for production purposes. Read on for the details!** > > . > > Optimizing Controlled Nesting for Build Prep Challenges Materialise experts Katie Esper and Steven Ostrowski, together with AM Engineer Victor Lopez from the Parker Hannifin Corporation , will discuss how using optimized nesting from the Magics Sinter Module can help solve common build prep stage issues with MJF and SLS 3D printing in a free webinar, “ How to Overcome Build Prep Challenges with Controlled Nesting ,” on Tuesday, September 29th at 10 am ET. The three speakers will discuss how using the Magics Sinter Module to control the nesting process can allow you to triumph over these challenges, as well as \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273410/3d-printing-webinar-virtual-event-roundup-9-27-20/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars --- ### [3D Printed Lithium-Ion Solid-State Batteries Are Almost Here](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-lithium-ion-solid-state-batteries-are-almost-here/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Much of the world wouldn’t function in the same way without batteries. And even though these have been around for a while now, there’s always more work that can be done to develop improve them.** > > . > > Luckily for us, Swiss Holding company, Blackstone Resources AG , has been investing in finding a way to 3D print solid-state lithium-ion batteries. It announced on September 16th that it’s hit many milestones in its 3D-printing technology on this path. > > . > > Many linked advantages Working with its subsidiary German company, Blackstone Technology GmbH, Blackstone Resources AG “is convinced that it can produce reliable lithium-ion batteries with higher energy density levels, in large quantities and at lower costs,” as per its press release . One positive about solid-state batteries is that they’re safer to use, as they’re not flammable. However, they typically cost more to manufacture. With Blackstone’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/3d-printed-lithium-ion-solid-state-batteries-are-almost-here) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Electronics --- ### [2020 Best Cheap 3D Printing Services](https://3dprintingtoday.com/2020-best-cheap-3d-printing-services/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **You have a design that’s ready to print, and you’re planning to use a professional service. The next step is finding the 3D printing service that can offer you the highest quality for the lowest price – an important challenge! You’ve most likely heard of [Shapeways](https://www.shapeways.com/) and [Xometry](https://www.xometry.com/), but unless you need a large production run or extremely high-quality models, you might be hoping for a more affordable option.** > > . > > In order to aid you in your custom 3D printing endeavors, we’ve gathered a list of some of the best 3D printing companies that won’t charge you an arm and a leg. There are a few others worth mentioning, such as some [Etsy shops](https://www.etsy.com/search?q=3d%20printing%20service), but their limited reviews and slower quote processes kept them from joining the list. [Click here to view original web page at all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/best-cheap-3d-printing-services/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Printing Services --- ### [Supply Chain News: Perhaps Surprisingly, OH Foundry Benefitting from 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/supply-chain-news-perhaps-surprisingly-oh-foundry-benefitting-from-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **So-called 3D printing, sometimes referred to as additive manufacturing, is still very early in its evolution, using a laser-like process to turn powered plastic, metallic and other materials into finished products. If and when 3D printing goes mainstream, it will likely have a dramatic impact on manufacturing and supply chains.** > > . > > 3D printing allows Humtown to produce novel designs that weren’t possible to make with tooling. Now, the company can take full advantage of the creativity of their engineers. Applications have largely been around rapid prototyping and service parts, the latter allowing companies to create parts on-demand without the need to inventory hundreds or thousands of slow moving SKUs. > > . > > Use of additive manufacturing in a foundry would likely seem a not great fit, but that’s exactly what one Ohio manufacturer is doing. According to a recent blog on the web site of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Humtown Products \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.scdigest.com](http://www.scdigest.com/ONTARGET/20-09-23_FOUNDRY_USES_3D_PRINTING.PHP?cid=17152&ctype=content) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Metal 3D Printer Buyer Guide 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/metal-3d-printer-buyer-guide-2020-2/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Metal 3D printing has seen a lot of attention leveled at it over the past several years, with the metal additive manufacturing (AM) market seeing real growth over the past decade. According to the Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders 2020 report from SmarTech Analysis, hardware revenues have increased almost threefold over the past five years and material sales increased close to six-fold.** > > . > > In metal AM, there are a few main technologies that are deployed today. These consist of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), electron beam powder bed fusion (E-PBF), directed energy deposition (DED), and bound metal printing (BMP). I don’t believe in top ten lists or a dutiful “defining of the best” for many things. This is due to the fact that these industrial solutions will all excel for different parts, materials, customers, and applications. This is meant to be a good general starting guide for people who want \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272965/metal-3d-printer-buyer-guide-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Martian biolith: a “sweet” bioinspired composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/martian-biolith-a-sweet-bioinspired-composite-for-closed-loop-extraterrestrial-manufacturing/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Given plans to revisit the lunar surface by the late 2020s and to take a crewed mission to Mars by the late 2030s, critical technologies must mature. In missions of extended duration, in situ resource utilization is necessary to both maximize scientific returns and minimize costs.** > > . > > While this presents a significantly more complex challenge in the resource-starved environment of Mars, it is similar to the increasing need to develop resource-efficient and zero-waste ecosystems on Earth. > > . > > In a recent paper published on PLOS One , scientists at Singapore University of Technology and Design used recent advances in the field of bioinspired chitinous manufacturing to develop a Martian biolith to be used with additive manufacturing technology within the context of a minimal, artificial ecosystem that supports \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/martian-biolith-a-sweet-bioinspired-composite-for-closed-loop-extraterrestrial-manufacturing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [HP exec traces AM progress, with likes of BASF, Oechsler](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hp-exec-traces-am-progress-with-likes-of-basf-oechsler/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **PASSPORT TO INNOVATION: Senior Editor Bill Koenig talks with HP’s Jon Wayne Jon Wayne Head of global commercial business, HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing In an announcement orchestrated from Barcelona, California-based HP in June announced an expansion of its 3D printing business.** > > . > > Steps included expanding a partnership with BASF to bring out polypropylene (PP) as a material for AM and boosting professional services to consult with customers about 3D printing. > > . > > In an announcement orchestrated from Barcelona, California-based HP in June announced an expansion of its 3D printing business. Steps included expanding a partnership with BASF to bring out polypropylene (PP) as a material for AM and boosting professional services to consult with customers about 3D printing. Jon, what were your major adjustments after beginning your 3D printing push? HP entered the market in 2016, and those four years and counting have brought incredible progress: More than 50 million \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sme.org](https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2020/september/hp-exec-traces-am-progress-with-likes-of-basf-oechsler/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, People --- ### [How to start with 3D Printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/how-to-start-with-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As the world of 3D printing is evolving there are three types of people who print 3D models.** > > . > > The first being a person who considers buying their own printer to print the 3D models. > Secondly, the person finding someone else’s 3D printer to use or rent or even to use a third-party service to 3D printed designs for them. > Apart from this, the third person might be someone who has a 3D printer but wants to print with exotic materials other than PLA or ABS. > > . > > This is when 3D printing service comes to the rescue. Getting hands-on 3D modelling and printing It is highly suggested to get hands-on experience on 3D modelling at first. 3D printing is only a cake walk once your expertise into attributes like bed levelling, print adhesion, optimum temperature settings, and many more tweaks. It is recommended that before outsourcing the 3D prints that you \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at techstory.in](https://techstory.in/how-to-start-with-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, 3D News, Maker Movement --- ### [H-60 FST develops 3D-printed gear for new communications system](https://3dprintingtoday.com/h-60-fst-develops-3d-printed-gear-for-new-communications-system/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The Navy’s MH-60S Seahawk multi-mission helicopter is ready for a communications upgrade, and engineers with the H-60 Fleet Support Team at Naval Air Systems Command’s In-Service Support Center at Fleet Readiness Center East have developed an innovative solution to support that effort.** > > . > > The fleet’s inventory of more than 200 MH-60S Block 3 aircraft is slated to receive new Full Motion Video (FMV) systems, which will expand the aircraft’s operational capabilities. A team of structural and avionics engineers with the H-60 FST at FRCE developed prototypes of the equipment that will secure the modification to the aircraft, including two 3D-printed antenna mounts developed in conjunction with the Additive Manufacturing team at NAVAIR headquarters in Patuxent River, Maryland. > > . > > “The modification consists of three antennas, an equipment rack and a series of electronics mounted to the rack,” said Tommy Stokes, a structures engineer on the H-60 FST. “The 3D-printed omnidirectional antenna mounts \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dcmilitary.com](https://www.dcmilitary.com/tester/tenant_profile/h-60-fst-develops-3d-printed-gear-for-new-communications-system/article_7bd81785-5dc6-522e-9cce-3b4972bfb9a1.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Electronics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Military, Technology --- ### [Future rocket engines may include large-scale 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/future-rocket-engines-may-include-large-scale-3d-printing-2/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As part of the Artemis program, NASA is returning astronauts to the Moon, where the agency will prepare for human exploration of Mars. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, experts from NASA, industry and academia are pioneering methods to print the rocket parts that could power those journeys.** > > . > > NASA’s Rapid Analysis and Manufacturing Propulsion Technology project, or RAMPT, is advancing development of an additive manufacturing technique to 3D-print rocket engine parts using metal powder and lasers. The method, called blown powder directed energy deposition, could bring down costs and lead times for producing large, complex engine components like nozzles and combustion chambers. Prior developments in additive manufacturing did not have the large-scale capabilities this emerging technology provides. “This technology advancement is significant, as it allows us to produce the most difficult and expensive rocket engine parts for a lower price tag than in the past,” Drew Hope, manager of NASA’s \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.theredstonerocket.com](https://www.theredstonerocket.com/tech_today/article_4857c2c8-fdb8-11ea-b6fd-33c74d44ec35.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Freedom of design for 3D printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/freedom-of-design-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A new technology will make 3D printing of various materials faster and more precise. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research has selected the “MatrixPrint” project for funding in its “NanoMat Futur” competition for young researchers.** > > . > > Dr. Dorothea Helmer from the Department of Microsystems Engineering at the University of Freiburg will thus receive 1.9 million euros to develop so-called pseudoplastic matrices for 3-D printing of glass, metal and polymers. > > . > > “Previous methods of 3-D printing require support structures in order to be able to produce complex structures with high precision,” explains Helmer. “This costs a lot of time and additional material and drastically limits the freedom of design.” In addition, it is difficult for scientists to create thin channel structures, which are necessary, for example, for the production of artificial \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/freedom-of-design-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Design / Engineering --- ### [Fortify begins shipping FLUX ONE 3D printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/fortify-begins-shipping-flux-one-3d-printer/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Boston-based Fortify has started shipping its FLUX ONE 3D printer to customers sites. The additive manufacturing platform, capable of printing fiber-reinforced photopolymers, was launched in March 2020 and is based on the company’s Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) technology.** > > . > > “Shipping our first product is a monumental step for Fortify,” said Josh Martin, CEO and Co-founder of Fortify. “Despite shutdowns due to COVID, our lean team has been able to push forward and deliver the technology with minimal disruption to our timeline. After several years of development and servicing customers remotely, we are thrilled to have customers using these machines at their site to bring products to market.” > > . > > The FLUX ONE 3D printing system can be used for a range of applications, however its primary use case is for mold tooling applications. The machine has the ability to 3D print mold tools made from fiber-reinforced materials in mere days and at \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/fortify-begins-shipping-flux-one-3d-printer/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [ExOne’s New Metal 3D Printer Raises the Binder Jetting Bar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exones-new-metal-3d-printer-raises-the-binder-jetting-bar/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Additive manufacturing company ExOne has announced their latest metal 3D printer, the InnoventPro.** > > . > > The binder jet printer augments ExOne’s existing Innovent+, which the company says is the world’s best-selling metal binder jetting system since 2016. The InnoventPro will constitute the entry-level printer in ExOne’s family of production metal binder jetting systems, which also includes the X1 25Pro and the X1 160Pro. > > . > > According to ExOne, the InnoventPro targets academics, researchers and manufacturers of all scales who are looking to produce quick metal parts. “We’re taking some of the innovations we’ve had at the mid and upper level of our product range and moving them into the new InnoventPro,” commented John Hartner, CEO of ExOne. The new InnoventPro (left) alongside the X1 25Pro (middle) and X1 160Pro (right) metal binder jetting 3D printers. The new X1D1 automated guided \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.engineering.com](https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/20742/ExOnes-New-Metal-3D-Printer-Raises-the-Binder-Jetting-Bar.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories --- ### [Data Gumbo’s blockchain to be used to secure 3D printing of parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/data-gumbos-blockchain-to-be-used-to-secure-3d-printing-of-parts/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Yesterday industrial blockchain firm Data Gumbo announced a contract with Norway-based deep tech company Fieldmade. The Norwegian company delivers 3D designs so that its defense and energy clients can manufacture parts onsite.** > > . > > The project aims to leverage Data Gumbo’s blockchain network, GumboNet, to verify the origin of Fieldmade’s 3D product designs and materials. Houston-based Data Gumbo is backed by energy firms Saudi Aramco and Equinor. > > . > > With 3D printing, or additive manufacturing , the importance of using the correct design or quality of metallic components for parts cannot be overstated. Fieldmade CEO, Christian Dunn Norberg, hopes Data Gumbo’s network will increase the trust in all stages of their equipment supply market place. He also mentions GumboNet offers Fieldmade additional security to protect intellectual property and other sensitive information, ensuring transactional certainty. GumboNet will support Fieldmade’s 3D printing services across its aerospace defense and energy sectors, recording data ranging from \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.ledgerinsights.com](https://www.ledgerinsights.com/data-gumbos-blockchain-to-be-used-to-secure-3d-printing-of-parts/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Authentise Releases 3D Printing Material Tracking Software](https://3dprintingtoday.com/authentise-releases-3d-printing-material-tracking-software-2/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Founded in 2012 by Andre Wegner, the goal of the Authentise team has always been to improve manufacturing methods and allow users to leverage the benefits of 3D printing to their maximum capabilities. Now, the firm has announced the release of a “major feature update” in the form of its new Material Management module.** > > . > > Because issues with materials usage and limited knowledge about how to reuse powders persist, the Authentise team expects its new feature to positively impact the 3D printing industry. With simple tools for tracking powder—along with learning how to blend, test, and more—users have increased access to information, along with machine data, test data, and basic manual operator inputs. “Digital Material Management is the missing piece of the puzzle for us,” said Miguel Zavala, Project Leader in Laser Additive Manufacturing at TWI Ltd. in the UK. “As a certified Lloyds Register lab, we have to prove \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273195/authentise-releases-powder-tracking-for-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories, Software --- ### [3D printing, laser cutting, and PCB design with Raspberry Pi](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-laser-cutting-and-pcb-design-with-raspberry-pi/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Tim Richardson has been involved with the Raspberry Pi community from almost the start. He is part of the Pi Wars organising team and a course designer/builder, as well as writing the CamJam EduKit worksheets, CamJam organiser, and now a PCB designer.** > > . > > After seeing his first 3D printer at a Raspberry Jam back in 2014, Tim Richardson bought one. They were just starting to become affordable, albeit £600 for a ‘budget’ one back then! They are much more affordable now, as little as £150–£200 for a decent one. > > . > > He has some advice for those new to or thinking about getting one. See also Use a 3D printer with Raspberry Pi 50 Raspberry Pi tips & tools OctoPrint Tim suggests that one of the best upgrades you can do is to add a Raspberry Pi computer running OctoPrint . It’s free and open-source and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.blogdot.tv](https://www.blogdot.tv/3d-printing-laser-cutting-and-pcb-design-with-raspberry-pi/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, Electronics, Maker Movement, People, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D printing inside the body will help stomach ulcer patients](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-inside-the-body-will-help-stomach-ulcer-patients/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Scientists from China have presented a robot printer that can be inserted into the human body, where the device will produce new tissues. So you can cure stomach ulcers and other diseases, and this does not require large-scale surgical intervention.** > > . > > The researchers explained that stomach ulcers and other organ damage occurs in one in eight people worldwide, and conventional treatments have their drawbacks. Scientists want to solve this problem using 3D printing, where living cells are immediately placed in the human body. > > . > > According to their idea, bioprinters produce living cells for the formation of tissues and organs. In order to avoid surgeries, the printer is inserted into the patient’s body through small incisions, which form new tissues within a few months. Then the devices dissolve. Scientists note that in this way they can even influence infertility. In the future, this technology may be able to help people who are \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at freenews.live](https://freenews.live/3d-printing-inside-the-body-will-help-stomach-ulcer-patients/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical, Printers and Accessories --- ### [3D-Printed Adapter Keeps Your Guitar In Tune And In Style](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-adapter-keeps-your-guitar-in-tune-and-in-style/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **If you like building or upgrading guitars, you may have already learned the valuable lesson that the devil absolutely is in the detail when it comes to to replacement parts.** > > . > > Maybe you became aware that there are two types of Telecaster bridges right after you drilled the holes through the body and noticed things just didn’t quite fit. Or maybe you liked the looks of those vintage locking tuners and the vibe you associate with them, only to realize later that the “vintage” part also refers to the headstock, and the holes in your modern one are too big. > > . > > The latter case recently happened to \[Michael Könings\], so he did what everyone with a 3D printer would: make an adapter . Sure, you can also buy them, but where’s the fun in that? Plus, the solution is as simple as it sounds. \[Michael\] modelled an adaptor to bridge the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/09/24/3d-printed-adapter-keeps-your-guitar-in-tune-and-in-style/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Entertainment, Maker Movement --- ### [3D Print A Piece Of Nintendo History Before The Real One Is Gone](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-print-a-piece-of-nintendo-history-before-the-real-one-is-gone/) **Published:** September 26, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Nintendo wasn’t always in the video games business. Long before Mario, the company was one of the foremost producers of Hanafuda playing cards in Japan. From 1930 until 1959, Nintendo ran its printing business from a four-story art deco style building that featured distinctive plaques at the front entrance.** > > . > > We now have a chance to print those former Nintendo HQ plaques at home thanks to \[Mr. Talida\] who shared some 3D models on Twitter. Talida, a self-described “retro video game archivist”, recreated the plaques via photogrammetry from a number of reference photos he took from a visit to the Kyoto site late last year. These 3D models come at a crucial time as the old Nintendo HQ building, which sat dormant for years, is set to be turned into a boutique hotel next year. According to JPC , the hotel will feature twenty rooms, a restaurant, and a gym and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2020/09/24/3d-print-a-piece-of-nintendo-history-before-the-real-one-is-gone/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Hobbyists, 3D Models, Companies, Maker Movement --- ### [ASTM Drives 3D Printing Standards via Investment into Eight Crucial Projects](https://3dprintingtoday.com/astm-drives-3d-printing-standards-via-investment-into-eight-crucial-projects/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Nonprofit organization ASTM International announced its third round of funding to support research that will help expedite standards in additive manufacturing (AM).** > > . > > The group creates and publishes technical standards for a range of industries, materials, products, services, and systems around the globe. This new investment, which includes additional in-kind contributions, will support the ASTM International AM Center of Excellence (AM CoE) goal of aligning technical standardization with a rapidly evolving and safer AM industry. > > . > > About three years ago, when ASTM announced that it would be setting up AM CoE, it began enlisting partners to help launch the center. Today, founding members Auburn University , the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), manufacturing technology innovator EWI , and the UK-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), are working on several R&D projects to help fill over 25 standards gaps identified in an AM roadmap . This year, over 60 ideas for projects \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273019/astm-drives-3d-printing-standards-via-investment-into-eight-crucial-projects/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research --- ### [Best 3D Printing Software in 2020 - Latest Quadrant Ranking Released by 360Quadrants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/best-3d-printing-software-in-2020-latest-quadrant-ranking-released-by-360quadrants/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing software provides instructions to 3D printers and then connects or consolidates information in order to create a real-life 3D model. 3D printers create a customized object by printing it off in successive layers.** > > . > > 3D printing software can be used by organizations in a number of fields. This software can also be used to produce certain food types. Other technological applications for 3D printing are most widely found in manufacturing industries. 3D printing software is commonly used to produce computer parts, objects, or even houses. > > . > > 360Quadrants has identified many vendors offering the best 3D printing software and listed them to help companies make rational purchasing decisions. Such quadrants are generated following an in-depth vendor assessment that includes a full range of capabilities and go to business strategy for business development. These quadrants are revised every 90 days in the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.sbwire.com](http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/best-3d-printing-software-in-2020-latest-quadrant-ranking-released-by-360quadrants-1305016.htm) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Software --- ### [3Dsimo Introduces Suite of 3D Printing Pens and Tools](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3dsimo-introduces-suite-of-3d-printing-pens-and-tools/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3Dsimo is a company based in Prague, in the heart of Europe. It’s a manufacturer of multi-functional tools for makers and they have launched a website with a new design. Coinciding with this event, they came out with a series of brand new products.** > > . > > MultiPro The first product is the most versatile tool in the whole portfolio. The 3Dsimo MultiPro 7in1 has seven changeable tool-heads, which are super easy to swap out and ready to work after just a short period of time. You can choose from a soldering tip, burning tip, foam-cutting saw, jigsaw, screwdriver, and 3D pen tip. What I love most is combining all of those technologies. You can cut a butterfly contour out plywood, enhance it with a burning tip, and then drill a hole for hanging a ribbon. It’s also possible to create sculptures with the 3D pen and smooth the layers with \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273279/3dsimo-introduces-suite-of-3d-printing-pens-and-tools/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Geopolitical Regions, Printers and Accessories --- ### [ARMOR Group Opens 3D Printing Materials Plant In North America](https://3dprintingtoday.com/armor-group-opens-3d-printing-materials-plant-in-north-america/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **ARMOR Group announced the opening of new 3D printing materials manufacturing operations located near Cincinnati. The France-based company has been operating in North America for some years, but to date has not begun production of 3D printing materials. Their ARMOR USA plant located outside of Cincinnati has been producing other plastic products, such as thermal transfer ribbons.** > > . . > > Now that’s changed. > > . > > They have significantly expanded their plants floor space by an additional 30,000sf (2800sm) allowing for new activities. They’ve chosen to add several functions, explaining: “From the initial space of 11,000 square feet, ARMOR USA has acquired its entire current building of 81,000 square feet and most recently in 2020 expanded another 30,000 square feet, creating 50% more space for new technical laboratories, a customer experience center, a training center and the space for the Kimya offering. Production of 3D materials and print production of services are now taking place \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.fabbaloo.com](https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/9/22/armor-group-opens-3d-printing-materials-plant-in-north-america) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [3D Printing Method Jump-Starts Tiny Medical Devices for the Body](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-method-jump-starts-tiny-medical-devices-for-the-body/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) have developed a new method of 3D-printing gels and other soft materials. Published in a new paper, it has the potential to create complex structures with nanometer-scale precision.** > > . > > Because many gels are compatible with living cells, the new method could jump-start the production of soft tiny medical devices such as drug delivery systems or flexible electrodes that can be inserted into the human body. > > . > > A standard 3D printer makes solid structures by creating sheets of material — typically plastic or rubber — and building them up layer by layer, like a lasagna, until the entire object is created. For further information see the IDTechEx report on 3D Printing in the Medical and Dental Industry 2019 – 2029 . Using a 3D printer to fabricate an object made of gel is a ” bit more of a delicate \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.printedelectronicsworld.com](https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/21755/3d-printing-method-jump-starts-tiny-medical-devices-for-the-body) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [3D printing firm unveils machine for micro-precision](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-firm-unveils-machine-for-micro-precision/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), has unveiled the microArch S240, a micro-precision 3D printer designed to meet the needs of short-run industrial production.** > > . > > The microArch S240 is built upon BMF’s patented Projection Micro Stereolithography technology or PµSL, a technique that allows for rapid photopolymerisation of an entire layer of liquid polymer using a flash of UV light at micro-scale resolution. > > . > > The superior production of intricate, exact, and replicable parts makes PµSL optimal for end-part and prototyping use cases across a wide range of industries, including medical device manufacturing, microfluidics, MEMS, biotech and pharma, electronics, education, and research and development. > > . > > To meet the unique requirements of industrial production, the microArch S240 has a larger build volume (100 X 100 X 75MM / 750 cm 3 ) and up to ten times faster print speeds, enabling the production of bigger parts, or a higher throughput of smaller parts, while achieving the same \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.medicalplasticsnews.com](https://www.medicalplasticsnews.com/mpn-north-america/3d-printing-firm-unveils-machine-for-micro-precision/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [WASP Introduces Latest PEEK 3D Printer, the Delta WASP 4070 TECH](https://3dprintingtoday.com/women-in-3d-printing-announces-platinum-sponsors-for-the-tipe-3d-printing-conference/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Women in 3D printing Women in 3D Printing is excited to announce the industry’s first all-female agenda of additive manufacturing speakers, TIPE 3D Printing, which will take place virtually on January 27-28, 2021.** > > . > > TIPE 3D Printing conference will feature 40+ presentations from additive manufacturing industry leaders. Executives and change makers across the Aerospace, Medical, Consumer, Automotive, Industrial, and Non-Government and Non-Profit sectors will share their knowledge. > > . > > This includes leaders from Boeing, Ford, Cummins, HP, Xerox, Carbon, EOS, US Army, RMIT, University Federal de São Paulo, LEO Lane, Wikifactory, STEMConnector, AM-Cubed, MakeLab, Additive Integrity, and America Makes. “We are proud to welcome TRUMPF, MatterHackers, HP, Dassault Systèmes and GE Additive as the five Platinum \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at manufactur3dmag.com](https://manufactur3dmag.com/women-in-3d-printing-announces-platinum-sponsors-for-the-tipe-3d-printing-conference/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Conferences, Events and Webinars, People --- ### [World’s first fully 3D-printed vertical farm debuts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-fully-3d-printed-vertical-farm-debuts/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The world’s first fully 3D-printed irrigated green wall made its debut in June 2019. The Banyan Eco Wall is a vertical farm with a seamless sculptural design. Unlike other 3D-printed structures, its functionality — the irrigation and drainage system — is embedded inside. The eco wall was printed with a BigRep One V3 , which is considered one of the most advanced large-scale industrial 3D printers in the world.** > > . > > Mirek Claßen, Tobias Storz and Lindsay Lawson of NowLab, BigRep’s research and innovation program, designed the project. > > . > > “Similar vertical farm structures have required channels to be manually embedded into the design in a complicated process after manufacturing with metal piping and a variety of other parts,” BigRep said in a statement . “The Banyan, on the other hand, is 3D-printed with internal channels included in the design.” That means consumers won’t have to figure out how to create and install \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at sports.yahoo.com](https://sports.yahoo.com/world-first-fully-3d-printed-185610012.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News --- ### [Off to the Races: Stratasys and Team Penske Renew 3D Printing Motorsports Partnership](https://3dprintingtoday.com/off-to-the-races-stratasys-and-team-penske-renew-3d-printing-motorsports-partnership/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Back in 2017, 3D printing leader Stratasys and Team Penske —a top INDYCAR, NASCAR , and IMSA SportsCar racing team— formed a multi-year technical partnership in order to give all of the customized, technologically advanced cars a competitive edge on the racetrack.** > > . > > Team Penske has been around for over 50 years, and has netted more than 500 victories, 37 of which were national championships, so it’s obviously been doing something right. Over 70 of those wins, and five of the championships, came during its partnership with Stratasys, which is why the two have just announced that they are extending their relationship, and have signed a new multi-year technical agreement. > > . > > “All of our Performance Partners represent the highest levels of development in their industry, from auto racing to aerospace to America’s Cup yacht racing, and Team Penske is truly elite. You win trophies with an every-day commitment to excellence, and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273159/off-to-the-races-stratasys-and-team-penskie-renew-3d-printing-technical-partnership/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Automotive, Companies --- ### [Is Bioprinting the Future of Anti-aging Skincare?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/is-bioprinting-the-future-of-anti-aging-skincare/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Imagine if you could print yourself a new skin. Wrinkles and wounds begone with the flick of a switch. I appreciate that this sounds far-fetched, but I have been looking into bioprinting and anti-aging applications are not so far off into the future.** > > . > > So what is bioprinting? > > . > > Bioprinting is a type of 3D printing that uses actual cells and other biological materials as “inks” to fabricate 3D biological structures. Bioprinted materials have the potential to repair damaged organs, cells, and tissues in the human body. > > . > > All sorts of cell types are being studied for bioprinting including stem cells, muscle cells, and endothelial cells. When printed, each layer of cells will cool and stick to one another (due to the collagen), creating a solid, stable structure. Researchers have used bioprinting to introduce cells to help repair the heart after a heart attack as well as deposit cells \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.truthinaging.com](https://www.truthinaging.com/review/is-bioprinting-the-future-of-anti-aging-skincare) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Bioprinting --- ### [3D Printed Self-Healing Polymers for More Realistic Prosthetics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-self-healing-polymers-for-more-realistic-prosthetics/) **Published:** September 23, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers have developed a new family of self-healing polymers they believe can help in the production of more realistic, human-like prosthetics.** > > . > > A team at Texas A&M University, working with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, tweaked the chemistry of a single polymer to develop the new materials, which are 3D printable, self-healing, and recyclable. > > . > > The materials also come in a range of textures, from extremely soft to rigid, as well as naturally adhere to each other in air or even underwater. This combination of features is what makes the new polymer family well-suited for a variety of applications, such as developing more realistic prosthetics and soft robotics that not only have more flexibility but also can self-heal, said Svetlana Sukhishvili, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. > > . > > They also have the potential for military applications, which is one of the reasons the Army collaborated on the research. Some uses the Army is eyeing for the materials are agile platforms for air vehicles as well as more futuristic designs, such as aircraft wings that can self-heal. . [Click here to view original web page at www.designnews.com](https://www.designnews.com/materials/3d-printed-self-healing-polymers-more-realistic-prosthetics) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical, Military, Prosthetics --- ### [Study: AI can accelerate the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help heal injuries](https://3dprintingtoday.com/study-ai-can-accelerate-the-development-of-3d-printed-bioscaffolds-that-help-heal-injuries/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A dose of artificial intelligence can speed the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help injuries heal, according to researchers at Rice University.** > > . > > A team led by computer scientist Lydia Kavraki of Rice’s Brown School of Engineering used a machine learning approach to predict the quality of scaffold materials, given the printing parameters. The work also found that controlling print speed is critical in making high-quality implants. > > . > > Bioscaffolds developed by co-author and Rice bioengineer Antonios Mikos are bonelike structures that serve as placeholders for injured tissue. They are porous to support the growth of cells and blood vessels that turn into new tissue and ultimately replace the implant. Mikos has been developing bioscaffolds, largely in concert with the Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, to improve techniques to heal craniofacial and musculoskeletal wounds. That work has progressed to include sophisticated 3D printing that can make a biocompatible implant custom-fit to the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200922/Study-AI-can-accelerate-the-development-of-3D-printed-bioscaffolds-that-help-heal-injuries.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Bioprinting, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [Sovol SV02 3D Printer Unboxing and First prints](https://3dprintingtoday.com/sovol-sv02-3d-printer-unboxing-and-first-prints/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Hey, Karl here. Back in September of 2019, I reviewed the Sovol SV01 printer. I had a very good experience and still recommend it to this day.** > > . > > Fast forward a year and Sovol is back with a new version, the SV02. The SV02 is a dual extruder single nozzle printer. This will be my 3rd dual extruder 3D printer. > > . > > The first 2 I did not have a very good experience with. Sovol sent over this printer at no charge for review purposes. I am going to share my experience a little differently this time. Instead of 1 long article, I will break it up into bite-size pieces. > > . > > In this one, I will share my initial impressions and first prints. The new 3D printers I have been seeing have not been very exciting lately. They all basically have the same features and only minor differences and the SV02 \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.cnx-software.com](https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/09/22/sovol-sv02-3d-printer-unboxing-and-first-prints/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [Smart3D Macro, a new production 3D printing platform](https://3dprintingtoday.com/smart3d-macro-a-new-production-3d-printing-platform/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Industry Supplies introduced the new Smart3D Macro platform, offering broad material capabilities, a large build volume and a print speed that makes it a real manufacturing engine.** > > . > > The new system was designed in two form factors. On the office side, the Prototyping Unit (PU) serves the needs of designers and engineers working on product development. For the industrial space, the Production Module (PM) was conceived for machine operators running production batches on the manufacturing floor. > > . > > Each PM comprises four 3D printers, a dedicated computer, active drying thanks to the company’s Hybrid Drying Technology™ and advanced print farm management and automation features. With its up-to-120°C actively heated 350 x 350 x 400mm chamber, Macro is more than a printer of high-performance materials. It is a solution to print any material at its highest performance. The Smart3D team has gone a long way to ensure material properties are optimized, regardless if \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/smart3d-macro-a-production-3d-printing-platform/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories --- ### [NIST Scientists Get Soft on 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nist-scientists-get-soft-on-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new method of 3D-printing gels and other soft materials.** > > . > > Published in a new paper, it has the potential to create complex structures with nanometer-scale precision. > > . > > Because many gels are compatible with living cells, the new method could jump-start the production of soft tiny medical devices such as drug delivery systems or flexible electrodes that can be inserted into the human body. > > . > > A standard 3D printer makes solid structures by creating sheets of material – typically plastic or rubber – and building them up layer by layer, like a lasagna, until the entire object is created. Using a 3D printer to fabricate an object made of gel is a “bit more of a delicate cooking process,” said NIST researcher Andrei Kolmakov. In the standard method, the 3D printer chamber is filled with a soup \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.miragenews.com](https://www.miragenews.com/nist-scientists-get-soft-on-3d-printing/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [ExOne Updates Vision for Production Metal 3D Printing With New X1D1 Automated Guided Vehicle](https://3dprintingtoday.com/exone-updates-vision-for-production-metal-3d-printing-with-new-x1d1-automated-guided-vehicle/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **The ExOne Company will offer the X1D1 automated guided vehicle to work alongside the X1 160Pro™ production metal 3D printer. The AGV will enable automated and efficient Industry 4.0 transport of 3D printed build boxes through the binder jetting process.** > > . > > The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today debuted a concept rendering of the new X1D1 automated guided vehicle, which will enable efficient transport of 3D printed build boxes through the binder jetting process. > > . > > The ExOne Company will offer the X1D1 automated guided vehicle to work alongside the X1 160Pro™ production metal 3D printer. The AGV will enable automated and efficient Industry 4.0 transport of 3D printed build boxes through the binder jetting process. (Photo: Business Wire) The X1 160Pro ™ extra-large production metal 3D printer, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.oaoa.com](https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/exone-updates-vision-for-production-metal-3d-printing-with-new-x1d1-automated-guided-vehicle/article_9e6bef64-8e93-5245-9f01-f7e8d9d00d6d.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Metal --- ### [Engineers link brains to computers using 3D printed implants](https://3dprintingtoday.com/engineers-link-brains-to-computers-using-3d-printed-implants/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Linking the human brain to a computer is usually only seen in science fiction, but now an international team of engineers and neuroscientists from three prominent global universities have harnessed the power of 3D printing to bring the technology one step closer to reality.** > > . > > In a new study published in, a joint team from UK’s University of Sheffield, Russia’s St Petersburg State University and Germany’s Technische Universitat Dresden have developed a prototype neural implant that could be used to develop treatments for problems in the nervous system. > > . > > According to the research team, led by Professor Ivan Minev (Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, Sheffield) and Professor Pavel Musienko (St Petersburg State University), the neural implant has be Nature Biomedical Engineeringen used to stimulate the spinal cord of animal models with spinal cord injuries and now could be used to develop new treatments for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.deccanherald.com](https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/engineers-link-brains-to-computers-using-3d-printed-implants-891382.html) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [3D Printing with Local Soil: The Next Step for the Construction Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-with-local-soil-the-next-step-for-the-construction-industry/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Researchers from Texas A&M University are developing a promising sustainable, adobe-like building material that can be created from local soil and extruded from a 3D printer to make a robust structure, according to a new report recently presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.** > > . > > There are two huge challenges currently facing the construction industry: the need for more sustainable infrastructure and the need to fix deteriorating infrastructure. For more than a century, concrete has been the go-to construction material for buildings and infrastructure. > > . > > Unfortunately, the production of concrete has an extensive carbon footprint, as well as a high degree of waste and a final product that cannot be recycled. > > . > > To address the sustainability issues facing the construction industry, some scientists have been researching solutions related to additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, which involves extruding subsequent layers of a quickly-solidifying material. There \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.azom.com](https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=19649) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Education and Research, Environment --- ### [3D printed devices set to revolutionise the study of cardiovascular diseases](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-devices-set-to-revolutionise-the-study-of-cardiovascular-diseases/) **Published:** September 22, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of over 14 million people every year. To cure and treat these diseases, scientists and healthcare professionals conduct their research using in vitro and in vivo models.** > > . > > Unfortunately, because these models fail to fully replicate the human physiology, they tend to undermine the success of this research. As researchers look for new solutions, many are turning to high-resolution 3D printing to create organs-on-a-chip devices. > > . > > An organ-on-a-chip is a device that accurately mimics the human body’s environment for use in disease modelling and drug testing. > > . > > “3D printing gives us the potential to create organically shaped, highly accurate, microfluidic replicas of blood vessels,” says Pedro Costa, CEO and CTO of Biofabics , a Portugal-based company \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at cordis.europa.eu](https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/422105-3d-printed-devices-set-to-revolutionise-the-study-of-cardiovascular-diseases) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, 3D Trends, Electronics, Medical, Technology --- ### [Introduction to 3D Design and 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/introduction-to-3d-design-and-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Learn the Basics of 3D Design, Modeling and Printing Design a keychain, and get to see our 3D printers in action.** > > . > > Registration required. > > . > > This meeting will be a Zoom webinar. Register to receive a Zoom webinar link, which will be sent out on Friday, Sept. 20. https://arlingtonva.libcal.com… [Click here to view original web page at patch.com](https://patch.com/virginia/arlington-va/calendar/event/20200923/893385/introduction-to-3d-design-and-3d-printing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Conferences, Events and Webinars, Printers and Accessories --- ### [The 3d Printed Homes of the Future Are Giant Eggs on Mars](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-3d-printed-homes-of-the-future-are-giant-eggs-on-mars-2/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Last month, a 3D printed house that can float on a pontoon was unveiled in the Czech Republic. Last year, work started on a community of 3D printed houses for low-income families in Mexico. While building homes with 3D printers is becoming more scalable, it’s also still a fun way to play around with unique designs and futuristic concepts for our living spaces. It doesn’t get much more futuristic than living on Mars—and guess what? There’s a 3D printed home for that, too.** > > . > > In fact, there are a few; last year saw the conclusion of a contest held by NASA called the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge . The long-running competition, started in 2015, tasked participants with creating homes that would be viable to build on Mars. Teams had to consider not just the technology they’d use, but what type of material will be available on the Red Planet and \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at goodmenproject.com](https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-3d-printed-homes-of-the-future-are-giant-eggs-on-mars/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D Models, 3D News, 3D Trends, Aerospace and Aviation, Design / Engineering --- ### [SHINING 3D introduces new EinScan hybrid light 3D scanners](https://3dprintingtoday.com/shining-3d-introduces-new-einscan-hybrid-light-3d-scanners/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **SHINING 3D, a Hangzhou-based company specialized in 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies, is adding two new hybrid light products to its EinScan 3D scanner series: the EinScan H and EinScan HX.** > > . > > Both products are handheld color 3D scanners and integrate two types of light source for different functionalities. The EinScan H and EinScan HX Hybrid Light source handheld 3D scanners both integrate SHINING 3D’s EinScan LED light scanning technology, but add a second light source, which enables them to scan a broader range of objects for more challenging applications. > > . > > LED Light Scanning x Invisible Infrared > > . > > For instance, the EinScan H combines LED light scanning and Invisible Infrared to achieve full-color 3D scanning. The infrared light source enables the system to more easily capture data from traditionally tricky objects, like dark shapes and hair. The handheld device can also reliably scan medium and large items, such as the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/shining-3d-introduces-new-einscan-hybrid-light-3d-scanners/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Scanners and Scanning --- ### [Russian student develops a technology cuttings costs of 3D printing with metal by 9 times](https://3dprintingtoday.com/russian-student-develops-a-technology-cuttings-costs-of-3d-printing-with-metal-by-9-times/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **A student from Samara University named after academician S. P. Korolev has developed a technology that makes it possible to create efficient and cheap 3D printers that print with metal.** > > . > > Thanks to the development, printing costs can be reduced by nine times compared to current counterparts, reports the press service of the university. > > . > > “Sergei Repin, a graduate student at Samara University, has created a technology that will make it possible to create efficient and cheap-to-use 3D printers that print with metal. The research, which has already received a Russian patent, uses a new metal melting technology. Thanks to this technology and the use of metal filament as raw material printing costs can be reduced by nine times compared to existing counterparts,” the message reads. > > . > > There are lots of metal 3D printing technologies currently available. Metal \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at tass.com](https://tass.com/science/1203105) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Geopolitical Regions, Metal --- ### [Move over Ender 3, the LABISTS ET4 3D printer offers even more for $250](https://3dprintingtoday.com/move-over-ender-3-the-labists-et4-3d-printer-offers-even-more-for-250/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We hope Creality won’t take it personally that we used their Ender 3 in the title of this article as the reference standard for the new generation low-cost desktop 3D printers. The LABISTS ET4 wants to position itself as a new leader in this segment.** > > . > > The term “new generation” describes here a family of 3D printers that cost just between $200 and $250 and do everything – and even more – than early desktop 3D printers used to do for $2,000. So, when LABISTS contacted us to review it, we were curious and accepted. Now that we tested it, we are happy we did (full disclaimer: we got to keep a couple of them). > > . > > Meet the LABISTS ET4 3D printer We’ve become a bit skeptical about reviewing 3D printers, especially developing projects that promise a lot and often do not deliver anything beyond an early prototype. Here though, we \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/move-over-ender-3-the-labists-et4-3d-printer-does-even-more-for-250/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews --- ### [LTG Lofts to go’s coodo makes 3D printed communities a reality in partnership with Black Buffalo 3D](https://3dprintingtoday.com/ltg-lofts-to-gos-coodo-makes-3d-printed-communities-a-reality-in-partnership-with-black-buffalo-3d/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **LTG Lofts to go, and Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a Big Sun Holdings Group company and member of Hyundai BS&C family of companies, formed a strategic partnership to advance production, distribution and availability of 3D printed mobile housing and commercial spaces across the globe.** > > . > > LTG’s flagship offering, coodo, is a functional, flexible and mobile modular structure used for holiday, living or working. It sets itself apart from traditional pre-fabricated buildings with its contemporary and breathtakingly beautiful patented design. > > . > > Since 2012, LTG production partners have created white (aluminum/steel) and grey (wood) coodos serving as sustainable resorts and residences, working spaces and stunning booths for events. This partnership increases the availability of coodos and will help bring a new offering— tredee inspired by 3D print innovation—to market. Newly introduced patented tredee 3D printed home. Black Buffalo will supply 3D \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingmedia.network](https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/ltg-lofts-to-gos-coodo-3d-printed-commumities/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering --- ### [Creating a splash: 3D printing of milk-based products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/creating-a-splash-3d-printing-of-milk-based-products/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **From pizzas and chocolate to purees for the elderly, the potential applications for 3D printing in the food and beverage industry are growing.** > > . > > In order for these products to gain further acceptance and wider applications, they must also be tasty and nutritious. > > . > > Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design ( SUTD ) have now developed a method to perform direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing of milk-based products at room temperature, while maintaining their temperature-sensitive nutrients. Their study has been published in the journal RSC Advances. > > . > > 3D printing of food has been achieved by different printing methods, including the widely used selective laser sintering (SLS) and hot-melt extrusion methods. However these methods are not always compatible with temperature-sensitive nutrients found in certain types of food. For instance, milk is rich in both calcium and protein, but these nutrients are temperature sensitive and so milk is unsuitable \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.foodprocessing.com.au](https://www.foodprocessing.com.au/content/food-design-research/article/creating-a-splash-3d-printing-of-milk-based-products-1276880727) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Food --- ### [3D Scanner Buying Guide 2020](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-scanner-buying-guide-2020/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D scanning is now an engrained business process in industry, architecture, quality assurance and reverse engineering. It is, however, quite a difficult process to master.** > > . > > Many different 3D scanning technologies are best at only a few applications. In some cases, there is also overlap between technologies for a specific application. 3D scanning companies also tend to offer individual scanners per segment of the market and per application, as well. > > . > > There are, therefore, a lot of models and it can be confusing which ones to select or even to consider. No matter what the application or the scanner, however, there is operator skill and diligence involved. 3D scanning is still finicky and requires patience. What’s more, a lot of manual file fixing or use of automated file-fixing tools is required to get optimal results from files. 3D scanning is not easy and it will be difficult to master by the \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272114/3d-scanning-buying-guide-2020/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews, Scanners and Scanning --- ### [3D Printing Silk to Make Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine Research](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-silk-to-make-scaffolds-for-regenerative-medicine-research/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Silk isn’t just used to make gorgeous, expensive clothing—this biocompatible, natural protein fiber is much stronger than it looks.** > > . > > The protein is made of 75% biocompatible fibroin, and 3D printed silk has many applications in the medical sector. The Abbott Lab at Carnegie Mellon University ( CMU ), run by biomedical engineering professor Rosalyn Abbott, works with regenerative medicine and materials science, investigating how tissue development and disease are affected by the 3D microenvironment and studying topics like adipose tissue engineering strategies and non-invasive tissue assessments…and silk biomaterials. > > . > > Silk worm CMU undergraduate student Tahlia Altgold said, “Silk is a really incredible biomedical material that’s been used for a long time in things like sutures.” Altgold is a junior at the university, majoring in both materials science and biomedical engineering , and is a researcher in the Abbott Lab working to develop a new 3D printing technique for \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272986/3d-printing-silk-to-make-scaffolds-for-regenerative-medicine-research/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Education and Research, Medical --- ### [3D Printing Custom Hearing Device Parts at 2X Efficiency with Figure 4](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-custom-hearing-device-parts-at-2x-efficiency-with-figure-4-2/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing has made significant impacts in nearly every industry, and on every scale too. This includes markets many may not have considered, unless they had a need for products like earbuds, hearing aids, or other communication devices fitted to the ear.** > > . > > Now, UK-headquartered ACS Custom is using additive manufacturing to improve production processes and further cater to customers seeking customized items related to hearing. With the 3D Systems Figure 4 direction digital solution, ACS is taking advantage of the classic benefits 3D printing has to offer—mainly with speed in getting products to market, allowing them to remain competitive and increase efficiency. > > . > > The custom solution includes: Not only has ACS Custom been using Figure 4 for two years now, 3D Systems designed the 100% digital workflow solution exclusively for their unique applications. They have been able to increase production substantially, and are now able to offer their customers high-quality \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272993/3d-printing-hearing-devices-3d-systems-improves-workflow-with-figure-4/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Printers and Accessories, Technology --- ### [3D Printed Solid State Lithium Batteries: Safer, Less Expensive, Higher Energy Density](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-solid-state-lithium-batteries-safer-less-expensive-higher-energy-density/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **There’s nothing worse on Christmas morning than when your kid opens a present to find a shiny, noisy, lights-blinking toy with the words “BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED” stamped across the front of the box.** > > . > > Let’s face it, these energy storage devices are something we can’t live without these days, so it’s nice to know that many researchers are investing time and resources into figuring out how to 3D print batteries. Granted, it won’t be much help this Christmas, as batteries aren’t the sort of thing you can quickly print out on your average desktop system. But, there are other advantages to 3D printing batteries . > > . > > Blackstone Resources AG , a Swiss Holding Company, is focused on the battery metals market, and has been investing in next-gen battery technology through its German subsidiary, Blackstone Technology GmbH. The company just announced that it’s reached several \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/273148/3d-printing-solid-state-lithium-batteries-safer-less-expensive-higher-energy-density/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Electronics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [3D Printing Custom Hearing Device Parts at 2X Efficiency with Figure 4](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-custom-hearing-device-parts-at-2x-efficiency-with-figure-4/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **3D printing has made significant impacts in nearly every industry, and on every scale too. This includes markets many may not have considered, unless they had a need for products like earbuds, hearing aids, or other communication devices fitted to the ear.** > > . > > Now, UK-headquartered ACS Custom is using additive manufacturing to improve production processes and further cater to customers seeking customized items related to hearing. With the 3D Systems Figure 4 direction digital solution, ACS is taking advantage of the classic benefits 3D printing has to offer—mainly with speed in getting products to market, allowing them to remain competitive and increase efficiency. > > . > > The custom solution includes: Not only has ACS Custom been using Figure 4 for two years now, 3D Systems designed the 100% digital workflow solution exclusively for their unique applications. They have been able to increase production substantially, and are now able to offer their customers high-quality \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272993/3d-printing-hearing-devices-3d-systems-improves-workflow-with-figure-4/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** Companies, Medical --- ### [3D printed vitamins meeting growing demand for personalised nutrition](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-vitamins-meeting-growing-demand-for-personalised-nutrition/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Major technological advances in the food production industry have created a space for forward-thinking firms like Nourished, the world’s first bespoke 3D vitamin printing start-up.** > > . > > Using a patented pectin formula, it allows customers to combine seven active ingredients in one edible ‘gummy’ to suit their own health needs – whether it is addressing a deficiency in a certain vitamin or trying to achieve a specific goal. > > . > > Martyn Catchpole, Chief Technological Officer at Nourished, spent 18 months researching the ideal technology to help the firm stand apart from competitors using traditional methods. He said: “There are many reasons why 3D printing allows us to create a better end product compared to the mass-produced process of traditional vitamin supplements. “One of the main reasons is that we are able to deal with certain factors that can affect the efficacy of the vitamin, such as light, heat, moisture or how individual vitamins \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.businesscloud.co.uk](https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/news/3d-printed-vitamins-meeting-growing-demand-for-personalised-nutrition/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Pharmaceuticals --- ### [3D printed nanoparticle biosensing platform detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies within seconds](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-nanoparticle-biosensing-platform-detects-sars-cov-2-antibodies-within-seconds/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Pandemics caused by novel infectious agents like the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Zika, or Ebola virus seriously impact human health and lives while also overwhelming health care systems all over the world. Early detection and diagnosis allow isolation of the infected patients and contact tracing, which can mitigate the spread of the virus and save lives, especially when a significant number of the patients are asymptomatic.** > > . > > Current methods used in SARS-CoV-2 detection Developing low-cost and rapid testing methods for early detection of infection has always been a challenge while dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, two approaches are being used for the detection of COVID-19 infection. The first one detects the viral genome and uses techniques such as genomic sequencing, CRISPR, and reverse transcription real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). While these methods are relatively accurate, they are slow because there are multiple steps involved \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.news-medical.net](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200914/3D-printed-nanoparticle-biosensing-platform-detects-SARS-CoV-2-antibodies-within-seconds.aspx) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, COVID-19, Medical, Nanotechnology --- ### [3D Printed Glass Enables Next-Gen Sensing, Imaging and Photonics](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-glass-enables-next-gen-sensing-imaging-and-photonics/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **For next generation photonics, sensing and imaging technologies, the ability to 3D print glass is critical to developing highly complex, freeform, or small-scale structures. Yet it has proven difficult to 3D print glass, which has a high melting point over 1400°C, while also retaining its unique chemical, mechanical and optical properties.** > > . > > Recent advances have not only resulted in the successful 3D printing of glass, with properties and shape identical to that of commercial glass, but also in further developing specific 3D printing technologies to print glass structures at the scale and complexity never possible before— and with customizable optical properties. One of these is OptoGlass3D , a novel method of 3D printing glass developed by Glassomer GmbH and Nanoscribe GmbH , and led by Professor Bastian Rapp of the University of Freiburg and Head of NeptunLab . Images courtesy of KIT, NeptunLab The OptoGlass3D project is funded with a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dprint.com](https://3dprint.com/272733/3d-printed-glass-enables-next-gen-sensing-imaging-and-photonics/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Companies, Materials --- ### [3D-Printed Electronics for Agile, On-Demand Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-electronics-for-agile-on-demand-manufacturing/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Efficient electronics supply chains deal with demands such as an iPhone requiring components from suppliers in over 40 countries. The production volume throughout the supply chain is usually based on sales predictions. If demand remains as expected, this works well, with little waste, smoothly as a Swiss watch.** > > . > > However, if there is a sudden slight consumer change in tastes or requirements, if sales of a new product are a lot better or worse than expected, or if a particular part is needed unexpectedly in a remote location or at very short notice, existing supply chains become a lot less efficient. These changes result in unused components pile-up, new components cannot be supplied quickly enough to meet demand and potentially delays an entire production run. > > . > > Logically, costs rise, and ultimately the potential purchaser ends up being disappointed. The solution? On-demand manufacturing. On-demand \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com](https://interestingengineering.com/3d-printed-electronics-for-agile-on-demand-manufacturing) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Wool-Like Material Could be Used in Smart Textiles, Medical Devices](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wool-like-material-could-be-used-in-smart-textiles-medical-devices/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **As anyone who has ever straightened their hair knows, water is the enemy. Hair painstakingly straightened by heat will bounce back into curls the minute it touches water. Why? Because hair has shape memory. Its material properties allow it to change shape in response to certain stimuli and return to its original shape in response to others.** > > . > > What if other materials, especially textiles, had this type of shape memory? > > . > > Imagine a t-shirt with cooling vents that opened when exposed to moisture and closed when dry, or one-size-fits-all clothing that stretches or shrinks to a person’s measurements. Now, researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a biocompatible material that can be 3D-printed into any shape and pre-programmed with reversible shape memory. > > . > > The material is made using keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair, nails and shells. The researchers extracted the keratin \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.3dprintingprogress.com](https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/articles/21671/wool-like-material-could-be-used-in-smart-textiles-medical-devices) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Fashion, Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Medical --- ### [Which skills do you need for a career in 3D printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/which-skills-do-you-need-for-a-career-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **According to Michael Thai Trung King, a 3D-printing product-development chemist at Henkel, communication and teamwork are crucial to the job.** > > . > > Michael Thai Trung King is a 3D-printing product-development chemist at chemical and consumer goods company Henkel. Having completed his studies in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry, he interned with the company straight after college. > > . > > “Henkel Ireland is one of the few places in Ireland that has an industrial R&D facility, so that was very appealing,” he says. “At Henkel, I met some fantastic people who advised me to undertake a PhD if I truly wanted a career in research. I obtained a PhD from RCSI and returned to Henkel to pursue industrial research. “My experience in adhesives and polymer chemistry, through my work with Henkel, together with a strong understanding of chemistry, has helped immensely in my current product development role in 3D printing.” Michael \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.siliconrepublic.com](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/people/3d-printing-career-skills-michael-thai) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News --- ### [What Are the Legal Issues in 3D Printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/what-are-the-legal-issues-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **We know by now that 3D printing has become a disruptive force in the manufacturing technology. While the economics of 3D printing have not quite caught up to more traditional manufacturing processes, the design freedom that it provides and its reliance on purely digital models has made it easier to turn more creative ideas into reality.** > > . > > However, the “democratization” of 3D printing technology has also brought forth several issues. Can anyone just use a 3D model downloaded from the Internet and print a product that they want to sell? Who is responsible for any accidents caused by a 3D printed product? To answer these questions, \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at 3dinsider.com](https://3dinsider.com/3d-printing-legal-issues/) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability --- ### [Two-Story Model Home In Belgium Was Produced In One Piece With Europe's Biggest 3D Printer](https://3dprintingtoday.com/two-story-model-home-in-belgium-was-produced-in-one-piece-with-europes-biggest-3d-printer/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > **Experts have long predicted that 3D printing will revolutionize the construction industry by making home builds cheaper, faster, and more environmentally-friendly. However, the uptake has been slower than anticipated because 3D technology to create fully-functional homes has been considered lacking. That perception may change soon with the recent unveiling of the world’s first two-story home printed in a single piece in Antwerp, Belgium.** > > . > > “What makes this house so unique is that we printed it with a fixed 3D concrete printer,” said Emiel Ascione, project manager at Kamp C construction company, which spearheaded the undertaking. “Other houses that were printed around the world only have one floor. In many cases, the components were printed in a factory and were assembled on-site. We, however, printed the entire building envelope in \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.dogonews.com](https://www.dogonews.com/2020/9/16/two-story-model-home-in-belgium-was-produced-in-one-piece-with-europes-biggest-3d-printer) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, Construction, Design / Engineering, Geopolitical Regions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain --- ### [Turning SLS 3D Printing on its Head](https://3dprintingtoday.com/turning-sls-3d-printing-on-its-head/) **Published:** September 17, 2020 **Author:** David **Content:** > ****A research team at Columbia University’s School of Engineering did a little out-of-the-box thinking and turned the laser upside down inside an SLS 3D printer so that it points up. The team also replaced the conventional tray of powder material with a borosilicate glass plate.**** > > . > > . > > To make a test part, the researchers put down a measured amount of polymer powder on top of the glass pane. A substrate is pressed down on top of it, then a blue laser traces out the top layer or slice of the part being created. The laser fuses the powder into a solid layer and it attaches itself to the substrate. When that layer is complete and sufficiently cooled, the substrate is lifted, bringing with it the newly created layer, and some more powder is placed on the glass. The substrate is put back on top of the glass and powder, then a \[…\] [Click here to view original web page at www.machinedesign.com](https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21140627/turning-sls-3d-printing-on-its-head) ![author avatar](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/avatars/1/5dc2f5f4240c8-bpfull.jpg) David [See Full Bio](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) [ ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/) **Categories:** 3D News, 3D Trends --- ## Pages ### [Write for Us](https://3dprintingtoday.com/write-for-us/) **Published:** July 26, 2026 **Author:** Andrew Malek **Content:** *We publish people who actually run machines. If you’ve built something, tested something, or worked out something the rest of us haven’t, we’d like to publish it.* --- ## Why we’re asking 3D Printing Today has been at the centre of professional conversations about additive manufacturing since 2008 — first as the LinkedIn group Paul Cesak founded, now 101,000+ members strong, and through long-form coverage on this site. We stopped publishing in 2022. We’re publishing again, and this time around the editorial line is narrower and more useful: **writing by people who have done the work.** Not press releases. Not market-size reports. The thing you learned at 2am when a print failed for the fourth time and you finally worked out why. Single editors can’t cover a field moving this fast, and frankly the most interesting things in 3D printing are happening on other people’s benches. 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Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](/login/)[Join Us!](/memberships/) --- ### [3D Printing Videos](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-videos/) **Published:** September 17, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # 3D Printing Videos Search for: [Getting Started in 3D Printing](#started) [3D Printing Videos - Most Views](#views) [3D Printing Videos by Category](#category) [3D Printer Videos by Type](#type) Search for: \[fpc\_post\_block category=196 limit=9\] ## Looking to Get Started in 3D Printing? 3D Printing covers a vast array of topics and technologies. Perhaps the best way to understand them is to begin with what and how 3D Printing started, how it works in principle, and then progress from there. The videos below will give you an overview and discuss some of the areas of life 3D Printing will impact. #### Breaking Chains and Shaking Foundations Many people believe 3D printing will disrupt supply chains and force companies to change their business models. But how, exactly? In an informative and lively presentation, John Hornick – an internationally recognized thought leader in this space uses a fictional company, ZeframWD, inventor of the warp drive in the year 2063, to illustrate how 3D printing may affect business models and supply chains of large companies, particularly those that rely on selling parts for profit. #### How 3D printing is enabling the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ 3D printing is not just a cool technology for rapid prototyping, modelling and specialist one-off products. It is a fundamental building block of the ‘4th industrial revolution’ that has the potential to transform the way in which production and consumption are connected. This talk explores how this is happening using examples from medical prosthetics, aerospace, disaster relief, and education. #### What is 3D Printing? There is a lot of talk about how 3D printing could revolutionise the way that we make stuff. But what is 3D printing and how does 3D printing allow us to make almost anything from nothing? Head of the Institute for Manufacturing, Professor Tim Minshall, explains in this video, which is targeted at school-age students, that there are four different processes for making things and how 3D printing could be used in the future to make new shapes that were previously not possible. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (1 of 6) Intro to 3D Modeling for 3D Printing Things you need to know and have on hand before you 3d printer arrivals and you start printing. Most new people don’t realize they need these things until after they start printing. Happy Printing. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (2 of 6) How to Digitize your Design Using Photoshop CC This tutorial covers: – Draw or sketch your design with pen and paper – Photograph your design and import to Photoshop – Digitize your design in Photoshop by creating an outline Shapeways Designer Evangelist Lauren guides you through a simple project to turn a line sketch on paper into a 3D-printable file. This lesson uses Tinkercad, a browser-based modeling tool, and Photoshop CC. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (3 of 6) How to Prepare & Export a 3D Model from Photoshop This tutorial covers how to: Extrude a 3D model from a 2D file – Prepare your model using basic 3D modeling tools – Export your 3D model from Photoshop for use in Tinkercad Shapeways Designer Evangelist Lauren guides you through a simple project to turn a line sketch on paper into a 3D-printable file. This lesson uses Tinkercad, a browser-based modeling tool, and Photoshop CC. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (4 of 6) Design Tips for Tinkercad for 3D Printing This tutorial covers: – Navigate and getting oriented in Tinkercad – Basics of controlling and modifying 3D objects – Rotate 3D models in your workplane Shapeways Designer Evangelist Lauren guides you through a simple project to turn a line sketch on paper into a 3D-printable file. This lesson uses Tinkercad, a browser-based modeling tool, and Photoshop CC. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (5 of 6) How to Design your 3D Model in Tinkercad This tutorial covers: – Import your 3D model as an STL file – Scale and adjust your design – Combine two shapes to create an articulated/interlocking design – Design with the 3D printing material in mind (SLS nylon) – Download 3D model for 3D printing Shapeways Designer Evangelist Lauren guides you through a simple project to turn a line sketch on paper into a 3D-printable file. This lesson uses Tinkercad, a browser-based modeling tool, and Photoshop CC. #### Beginner 3D Modeling for 3D Printing (6 of 6) How to Upload Your Design to Shapeways This tutorial covers: – The basics of how 3D printing service such as Shapeways works – Review design guidelines of h3 & Flexible Plastic – Upload & order your design Shapeways Designer Evangelist Lauren guides you through a simple project to turn a line sketch on paper into a 3D-printable file. This lesson uses Tinkercad, a browser-based modeling tool, and Photoshop CC. #### Newcastle University 3D Print World's First Human Corneas By creating a special bio-ink using stem cells mixed together with alginate and collagen, they were able to print the cornea using a simple low-cost 3D bio-printer. 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The devices execute high-performance communication for remote areas ... 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For those reasons, it’s crucial that the rail industry stay ahead of the curve in terms of adopting new,... 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This ... 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T . he new technology produces... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/worlds-first-fiber-optic-ultrasonic-imaging-probe-for-future-nanoscale-disease-diagnostics-2/) --- ### [3D Printing - Military](https://3dprintingtoday.com/military/) **Published:** October 10, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # Military Trends in Military and 3D Printing [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? 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This is shown, among other things, by the increasing number of 3D printing companies that specialize in metal manufacturing or offer machines for metal printing. . Aluminum, bronze, chrome, stainless steel,... 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World's first 3D printed high tibial osteotomy (HTO) device and procedure developed at University of Bath given... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/new-treatment-that-uses-3d-printed-implants-could-bring-relief-to-knee-osteoarthritis-sufferers/) --- ### [Maritime and 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/maritime/) **Published:** May 5, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Maritime Trends in Maritime and 3D Printing [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? 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Using the world’s largest prototype polymer ... 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Here’s your chance! Airbnb has just listed the world’s first fully 3D-printed Fibonacci tiny home . In addition to the home being a getaway spot, this 3D-printed tiny house in Canada is shining a... 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Search for: \[fpc\_post\_block category=66 limit=9\] ## Our 12 Most Popular Posts in Automotive (Ranked by View Count) [![Bentley Motors Drives its Future Car Design With 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/asb0220AIA3.jpeg "Bentley Motors Drives its Future Car Design With 3D Printing")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bentley-motors-drives-its-future-car-design-with-3d-printing/)#### [Bentley Motors Drives its Future Car Design With 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bentley-motors-drives-its-future-car-design-with-3d-printing/) Bentley Motors’ “Future of Luxury” concept vehicle for 2036 is completely autonomous and has no steering wheel. Instead, the interior ... 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The car manufacturer has been using 3D FFF (fused filament fabrication) technology from... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nissan-accelerates-assembly-line-with-3d-printing-solution-3/) --- ### [3D Printing and Architecture](https://3dprintingtoday.com/architecture/) **Published:** August 30, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # Architecture Architecture and 3D Printing [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? 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Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), these devices... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-perfect-pair-3d-printed-drones/) --- ### [3D Printing Products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-products/) **Published:** September 19, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # 3D Printing Products 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, 3D Software The latest 3D printing hardware and software [;](#) # Looking to purchase a 3D printer, 3D scanner or 3D printing software? [Consumer Printers and Products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/consumer-3d-printers/) [Industrial Printers and Products](#industrial) ## Quick Overview of Key Differences Between Consumer and Industrial 3D Printing **Consumer 3D Printers** **Industrial 3D Printers** **Price** Between $200 and $5000 $15,000 and above **Build Volume** Usually 10x 10x 10 inches Greater than 12x 12x by 12 inches **Materials** A handful of material choices Dozens of materials available **Resolution** Usually, 50-100 microns, although some are as low as 25 microns As low as 0.2 microns, normally 10 microns **Ease of Use** Relatively easy to use Requires significant training **Customization** Limited as to the ability to change printing parameters Many printing parameters can be modified **Software** Easy to use, supports cloud printing and available on multiple devices Usually fairly complex, given its options and flexibility, requires trained users **Running Costs** Low High **Applications** Hobbyists and home users Rapid prototyping, manufacturing, modeling, and more ## Detailed Overview of Key Differences Between Consumer and Industrial 3D Printing ## Consumer 3D Printing The first obvious difference between Consumer and Professional/Industrial 3D printing is the cost of the equipment. A consumer 3d printer typically costs between $200 on the low end to $5000 on the high end. **Features** The key features of consumer 3D printers are: - **Price**: Prices have been falling steadily over the last few years while functionality has improved. - **Size**: Consumer 3D printers are designed for home and hobbyist use and generally have a fairly small footprint compared to their professional 3D printers. They are generally about the footprint size of an All-in-One office inkjet printer. - **Technology**: Most desktop 3D printers are based on the FDM printing technology, although other 3D printing technologies are beginning to make inroads into this price-point and market. - **Materials**: Consumer 3D printers use thermoplastics such as ABS or PLA for printing. - **Standardization**: Increasing popularity has led manufacturers to standardize issues such as resolution, materials and filament size. - **Aesthetics**: As desktop 3D printers are designed for home use, the look and design are major selling points. - **Software**: Software is major consideration for consumer 3D printers. As market is for home users and hobbyists, any software must be easy to use and accessible across multiple devices. This software is geared towards these users and has a user-friendly interface and often includes existing templates and designs. - **Cloud** **Printing**: Most 3D printers sold today support some form of cloud printing via Wi-Fi. Files can either be uploaded by users through online platforms or downloaded directly from existing libraries. - **Community**: Consumer 3D printing, especially among hobbyists and the maker movement, has generated a strong community of enthusiastic users who often share their designs with others under open-source licenses. - **Applications**: - The target market is hobbyists and home users looking to create spare parts, customized items, toys and decorative objects. - The printing process is usually slow as a complex design can take several hours to print and may require monitoring of the print. **Limitations and Challenges** - **Build** **Volume**: The build volume of desktop 3D printers rarely exceeds 10 x 10 x 10 inches, although this is beginning to change. - **Resolution**: Desktop 3D printers usually print at, currently, as low as 50 microns, although 100 microns is common. This is significantly lower than the best resolution available on industrial printers, some of which can print at 0.2 microns. - **Materials**: Consumer 3D printers currently use only a handful of plastic materials for printing, although this, too, is beginning to change. - **Speed**: Slow printing speed and more frequent printing errors, compared to industrial printers, are more common in consumer 3D printing. - **Accuracy**: The accuracy of a consumer printer will always lag behind the accuracy of a machine costing far more. That being said, consumer 3D printers are improving with each new iteration of 3D printers. ## Industrial or Professional 3D Printing Industrial or Professional 3D printing is the industrial-grade counterpart to consumer 3D printing. As to be expected, Industrial 3D printers are much more expensive, powerful, and capable and efficient. **Features** The key features of industrial 3D printers are: - **Price**: Industrial 3D printers are used by design firms and manufacturers for making molds and prototypes and final product. Therefore, these printers have very strict quality standards. A typical industrial 3D printer can easily cost more than $100,000; in some cases, in the millions of dollars. - **Size**: Industrial 3D printers vary significantly in size. Most printers are about the size of a large office copy machines and weigh anywhere from 60 to 400 pounds, although the largest weigh a good bit more. Typically, the higher the resolution, accuracy, and speed of the printer, the larger the size. Production quality printers tend to be even larger, weighing over two thousand pounds, with the largest weighing over 12,000 pounds. - **Technology**: Technologies employed range from DSLM, FDM, SLS, SLA and PolyJet with new and hybrid 3D printing technologies on the horizon. - **Build** **Volume**: Build volume is a significant consideration in industrial 3D printers. This varies from model to model and manufacturer to manufacturer. - **Materials**: One of the chief advantages of industrial printers over their consumer counterparts is the range of materials they can use in their print. - **Software**: Power and flexibility rather than ease of use are the chief requirements for industrial or professional 3D printing software. Most manufacturers have their own range of software options. - **Aesthetics**: Aesthetics are not nearly as important for industrial or professional 3D printers as they are for consumer printers. Expect industrial or professional printers to have a standard industrial design. - **Resolution**: Resolution refers to the minimum thickness of the build layer. It is a key requirement for professional applications. Professional printers can print at resolutions as low as 0.2 microns, although 10 microns is more common currently. - **Applications**: - - **Concept Modeling**: Used to bring ideas and concepts to life. Used widely in design, engineering and architecture firms for testing, proofing and fine-tuning raw designs. - **Rapid Prototyping**: One of the most important benefits of industrial printers is their ability to make moving parts using different materials. This allows manufacturers to produce a fully functional prototype for testing. Rapid prototyping can dramatically increase productivity by shortening the time normally required in the design process and spot any errors early in the process. - **Manufacturing Molds**: Industrial 3D printers allows the manufacturer to make molds and casts for tools, fixtures and jigs in-house within hours, which can significantly decrease production time. - **Rapid Manufacturing**: Decreasing costs and faster production speeds mean that manufacturers can use 3D printers to create end-use parts directly without tooling. **Limitations and Challenges** - **Cost**: Mid-range professional 3D printers may easily cost in excess of $100,000 - **Availability**: Waiting periods for new 3D printers, given the demand in the manufacturing sector, can often be several months. - **Limited Materials**: 3D printers can work with a very limited range of materials when compared to traditional manufacturing. - **Ease of Use**: As with any new technology, there is a steep learning curve to using 3D printers; this affects how rapidly it is adopted in many industries. - **Volume**: 3D printing cannot compete with conventional manufacturing on volume and remains confined to low-scale production, prototyping and customization currently. As the speed of print and quality of print continues to increase, this will begin to change in the near future. [Consumer Printers and Products](https://3dprintingtoday.com/consumer-3d-printers/) [Industrial Printers and Products](#industrial) --- ### [3D Printing Podcasts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printing-podcasts/) **Published:** August 28, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # 3D Printing Podcasts 3D Printing Podcasts and Interviews [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? 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Since the start of these talks there have ... 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He’s spent over 25 years working in additive ... 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This report is the definitive yearly 3D printing report, and ... 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For a few years the word has been bandied about in all ... 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The open-source museum hosts an impressive archive of 18,000 digital scans—the eclectic collection spans... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/download-and-3d-print-18000-artifacts-from-art-history-through-scan-the-world/) --- ### [3D Printing and Bioprinting](https://3dprintingtoday.com/bioprinting/) **Published:** December 2, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # Bioprinting Trends in Bioprinting and 3D Printing [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? Search for: \[fpc\_post\_block category=179 limit=9\] ## Our 12 Most Popular Posts in Bioprinting (Ranked by View Count) [![The Future of 3D Printing: Replication of Human Organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TCRN_99e109ac-aimage_story.jpeg "The Future of 3D Printing: Replication of Human Organs")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-future-of-3d-printing-replication-of-human-organs/)#### [The Future of 3D Printing: Replication of Human Organs](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-future-of-3d-printing-replication-of-human-organs/) (MENAFN - The Costa Rica News) Since its inception, 3D printers have been a great help to medicine creating from ... 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New Zealand is at ... 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The ... 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Search for: \[fpc\_post\_block category=60 limit=9\] ## Our 12 Most Popular Posts in Education (Ranked by View Count) No posts found. # Nine Most Recent Posts in Education [![3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand Can Play Nintendo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/59-400x250.png "3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand Can Play Nintendo")](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-soft-robotic-hand-can-play-nintendo/) ## [3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand Can Play Nintendo](https://3dprintingtoday.com/3d-printed-soft-robotic-hand-can-play-nintendo/) by [David](https://3dprintingtoday.com/author/david/ "Posts by David") | Jul 19, 2021 | [3D News](https://3dprintingtoday.com/category/3d-news/), [Education and Research](https://3dprintingtoday.com/category/education-and-research/), [Finance](https://3dprintingtoday.com/category/3d-growth/finance/) | 0 Comments A team of researchers from the University of Maryland has 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. - and win! 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Despite that lack of... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/a-ballet-of-blood-and-3d-printing-behind-the-visual-effects-of-the-midnight-sky/) --- ### [3D Printing and the Environment](https://3dprintingtoday.com/environment/) **Published:** October 15, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # Environment Trends in the Environment and 3D Printing [ ; ](#) - [Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "Follow on LinkedIn")[Follow](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077 "LinkedIn") - [Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Follow on Pinterest")[Follow](https://www.pinterest.com/3dprintingtoday/ "Pinterest") #### Follow the latest trends and technology innovations in this area of 3D Printing. #### We will be posting [curated articles](#ca) and [videos](#cv) on this subject on a regular basis, often daily. #### Want to see the most [popular posts](#views) in this category? 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[read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/the-machines-are-here-3d-printing-a-genuine-challenge-to-intellectual-property-laws-and-rights-holders/) --- ### [John Hornick - 3D Printing Expert, IP Attorney, Senior Counsel Finnegan Law](https://3dprintingtoday.com/john-hornick/) **Published:** November 28, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** # John Hornick 3D Printing Thought Leader [ ; ](#) # John F. Hornick, Senior Counsel, Finnegan Law Firm John Hornick counsels clients on virtually every aspect of IP law, from licensing to litigation. He leads Finnegan’s 3D Printing working group and authored the award-winning book, *3D Printing Will Rock the World*. John closely follows the 3D industry and advises clients about the IP issues of this rapidly developing technology and how they may affect their businesses, both offensively and defensively. Recognized as a thought leader in this space, John frequently speaks and writes on 3D printing and its potential effects on IP law and the world. His articles have been widely published, including at [www.3DPrintingIndustry.com](http://www.3dprintingindustry.com/ "www.3DPrintingIndustry.com") and [www.3DPrint.com](http://www.3dprint.com/ "www.3DPrint.com"); and in the *Journal of 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing*, for which he serves on the editorial board. He was the only IP attorney selected by the National Academies to participate in the U.S. Comptroller General Forum on Additive Manufacturing (which was the basis of a report to the U.S. Congress), and was invited by the National Association of Attorneys General to participate in its 3D printing initiative. John holds a Certificate in Foundations of 3D Printing from Underwriters Laboratories Knowledge Solutions Training. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Advanced Manufacturing Insight and has served as a juror for the International Additive Manufacturing Award. ## John Hornick has written numerous articles on 3D printing The author of over 30 articles, as of this date, John has covered 3D Printing and the ramifications it will have both in culture and in the manufacturing and intellectual property arena. To learn more about John’s writing as well as articles about him, check out his site. [Visit John's Site](http://3dprintingwillrocktheworld.com) ## Have you read John’s book? John Hornick has written an excellent [book](https://amzn.to/2MKlu05) to explain, in layman’s terms for the most part, the many ways 3D printing is going to change our world. Just as the first and second industrial revolutions had an impact far beyond manufacturing processes, so, too will the 3D Printing revolution. [Learn More](#learnmore) “Want to know how, in specific detail, 3D printing will rock the world? Well, then, IP lawyer and 3D printing expert John Hornick has the book for you! I had the pleasure of reading Hornick’s new book *3D Printing Will Rock the World (*[available on Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1516946790?keywords=john%20hornick&qid=1449325397&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1)) and he does an excellent job of describing exactly how 3D printing will rock the world from a technological, economic, and, even, social standpoint. And, by the end of his book, readers may very well be convinced that, because of this technology, the world will be so thoroughly rocked that it will become unrecognizable. . . . Michael Molitch-Hou3D Printing Industry “Hornick is extending his 3D printing knowledge from within the walls of his firm into a new book called “3D Printing Will Rock the World”, which details where additive manufacturing technology currently is and where it will inevitably go in the near-future. Hornick focuses on making the book accessible to almost anybody with a keen interest in the young, yet expansive history of 3D printing, writing a book geared for both the consumer and hobbyist as well as the interested businessperson or investor type too. . . . Tyler Koslow3D Printing Industry # Here are a Few of John’s Video Presentations [](#) [](#) [](#) [](#) ## Search. Find. Create. Build. 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The new offering, the company states, significantly reducing powder waste, creating a more sustainable option for... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/materialise-introduces-100-reused-powder-with-new-3-d-printing-service/) --- ### [Wood Filled Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wood-filled-filament/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Wood Filled Filament Wood Filled is a combination of PLA and wood dust, cork, that creates a wood look and texture. [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Wood Filled Filament Wood-based filaments are typically a composite that combines a PLA base material with wood dust, cork, and other powdered wood derivatives. Typically, the filament consists of around 30% wood particles, but the exact number may vary depending on the brand. The presence of these particles gives the 3D printed parts the aesthetics of real wood. This filament is also less abrasive compared to other composite filaments such as carbon-fiber filled and metal filled, since wood particles are much softer. There are some wood-like filaments on the market that only contain wood coloring, but no actual wood particles, so these typically have a very different look and feel. This guide will focus on wood infused PLA filaments since these are the most common, but you can use these tips as a starting point for other wood-based filaments as well. ### Positives - Wood-textured finish is aesthetically appealing - Does not need any expensive wear resistant nozzles - Aromatic and pleasant smelling ### Negatives - Prone to stringing - Smaller nozzles can end up with partial clogs over time - May require a larger size nozzle ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C Heated Bed Optional Enclosure Not Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Painter’s Tape Glue Stick Glass Plate PEI ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C No special hotend required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Household decorations - Cosplay props - Toys #### Sample Projects - [Tree Stump Pencil Holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:444267) - [Frankenstein Switch Plate](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:649284) - [Wand](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1069671) - [Baby Groot](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2014307) #### Popular Brands - ColorFabb WoodFill, BambooFill, CorkFill - Fillamentum Timberfill - Hatchbox Woodfill - FormFutura EasyWood - Polymaker PolyWood ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Stephen Nigro](https://3dprintingtoday.com/stephen-nigro/) **Published:** September 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Stephen Nigro 3D Printing Innovator [Our Interview with Stephen Nigro](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/interview-with-stephen-nigro/) [ ; ](#) # Stephen Nigro, Strategic Advisor Currently with Kornit Digital, Stephen Nigro is an industry veteran who has spent more than 37 years at HP working in a variety of capacities, most recently as President of 3D Printing. In that position he oversaw the global build-out and dramatic growth of that business segment. He aslo served HP as Senior Vice President of Imaging and Printing, leading all of HP’s printing businesses including HP Inkjet, HP LaserJet and HP Graphics. ## Stephen Nigro is a well-known name in 3D printing In his role as President of HP 3D Printing, he was responsible for bringing to fruition a number of disruptive innovations to market, such as HP’s proven MultiJet Fusion technology. Stephen had previously served as the Senior Vice President of HP’s Imaging & Printing business, bringing the industry’s leading imaging and printing solutions to market. With over 37 years of print expertise spanning business leadership, product, and technical roles – Stephen is uniquely qualified to speak on and lead innovation in these areas. Stephen is the kind of leader that combines vision with execution. He collaborates across departments to ensure bigger thinking and better execution. His knowledge and history of the business never competed with driving innovation. What continues to impress me is Stephen’s focus on developing people. He is the rare senior executive that realizes the time spent coaching people at all levels in the organization pays dividends to the bottom and top line Tia NewcomerChief Commercial Officer at California Cryobank LLC # Here are a Few of Stephen Nigro’s Video Presentations [](#) [](#) ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](/login/)[Join Us!](/memberships/) --- ### [PVA Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pva-filament/) **Published:** May 21, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # PVA Filament PVA is a water soluble material often used as a support structure for more complex prints [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of PVA Filament PVA, or Polyvinyl Alcohol, is a soft and biodegradable polymer that is highly sensitive to moisture. When exposed to water, PVA will actually dissolve, which makes it a very useful support structure material for 3D printing. When printing extremely complex shapes or ones with partially enclosed cavities, PVA supports can be used and easily removed by dissolving in warm water. Standard supports may have been difficult to print or remove in these situations. PVA can also be used as a model material if there is a need to make quick prototypes. ### Positives - Great water dissolvable support material - No special solvents required - No additional hardware required ### Negatives - Moisture sensitive - Airtight storage containers required - Greater chances of clogging if the nozzle is left hot when not extruding - Expensive ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C Heated Bed Optional Enclosure Not Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface PEI Painter’s Tape ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 185-200 °C No special hotend required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Part Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Removable supports or rafts - Dissolvable/Disintegratable applications - Decorative parts #### Sample Projects - [Hilbert cube](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16343) - [Spring](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:487880) - [Parrot Pendant](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1843582) #### Popular Brands - Ultimaker PVA - Matterhackers PVA - eSun PVA - HobbyKing PVA ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Polypropylene Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/polypropylene-filament/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Polypropylene Filament Polypropylene is used for high cycle, low strength applications and is fatigue resistant, semi-flexible and lightweight [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Polypropylene Filament Polypropylene is a semi-rigid and lightweight material that is commonly used in storage and packaging applications. The semi-crystalline structure of the material causes the 3D printed parts to heavily warp upon cooling, making it challenging to 3D print. Polypropylene is tough and has a good fatigue resistance making it ideal for low strength applications like living hinges, straps, leashes, etc. A few manufacturers have even created polypropylene blends that have improved toughness making it suitable for practical use. ### Positives - Good impact and fatigue resistance - Good heat resistance - Smooth surface finish ### Negatives - Heavy warping - Low strength - Difficult to adhere to bed and other adhesives - Expensive ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 85-100 °C Heated Bed Required Enclosure Recommended ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Packing Tape Polypropylene Sheet ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 220-250 °C No special hotend required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications Living hinges Storage containers Watch Straps #### Sample Projects - [Pebble Watch Strap](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1842034) - [Travel Bottle](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2648482) - [Parts box](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:812074) #### Popular Brands - Ultimaker Polypropylene - GizmoDorks Polypropylene - Verbatim Polypropylene ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Polycarbonate Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/polycarbonate-filament-2/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Polycarbonate Filament Polycarbonate is a strong, durable, high temperature and impact resistant used commonly in harsher environments [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Polycarbonate Filament Polycarbonate (PC) is a high strength material intended for tough environments and engineering applications. It has extremely high heat deflection, and impact resistance. Polycarbonate also has a high glass transition temperature of 150° Celsius. This means it will maintain its structural integrity up to that temperature, making it suitable for use in high-temperature applications. It can also be bent without breaking and is often used in applications where some minor flexibility is required. Most available Polycarbonate filaments contain additives that allow the filament to be printed at lower temperatures, so make sure to consult the guidelines for your specific brand of plastic. Polycarbonate is extremely hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb moisture from the air, which will affect its printing performance and strength. It should be stored in air-tight, moisture-free containers after opening. It also requires very high temperatures for printing and will exhibit layer separation if printed at too low of a temperature or with excessive cooling enabled. Polycarbonate is frequently best printed on a machine that has an enclosed build volume and is capable of handling high bed and extruder temperatures. ### Positives - Impact resistant - High heat resistance - Naturally transparent - Bendable without breaking ### Negatives - Requires very high print temperatures - Prone to warping - High tendency to ooze while printing - Absorbs moisture from the air which can cause print defects ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 80-120 °C Heated Bed Required Enclosure Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface PEI Commercial Adhesive Glue Stick ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 260-310 °C All-metal hotend required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Not Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - High-strength parts - Heat resistant prints - Electronics cases #### Sample Projects - [Carabiner](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1819242) - [Platform Jack](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:925556) - [Coffee Sleeve](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:99020) #### Popular Brands - Polymaker PC Plus, PC Max - Matterhackers Flameproof PC - eSun ePC ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [PLA Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/pla-filament/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # PLA Filament PLA is one of the most popular materials used in 3D printing [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of PLA Filament Polylactic Acid, commonly known as PLA, is one of the most popular materials used in desktop 3D printing. It is the default filament of choice for most extrusion-based 3D printers because it can be printed at a low temperature and does not require a heated bed. It is also one of the most environmentally friendly filaments on the market today. Derived from crops such as corn and sugarcane, PLA is renewable and most importantly biodegradable. As a bonus, this also allows the plastic to give off a sweet aroma during printing. ### Positives - Low Cost - Stiff and good strength - Good dimensional accuracy - Good shelf life ### Negatives - Low heat resistance - Can ooze and may need cooling fans - Filament can get brittle and break - Not suitable for outdoors (sunlight exposure) ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C Heated Bed Optional Enclosure not required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Painter’s tape PEI Glass plate Glue stick ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C No special hot-end required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required Fan Speed: Maximum ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Test and calibration items - Dimensionally accurate assemblies - Decorative Parts - Cosplay Props #### Sample Projects - [LA Spring Motor, Rolling Chassis](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1443227) - [G – Clamp](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1673030) - [Storm Trooper Helmet](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:391664) #### Popular Brands - Polymaker PLA, PolyMax, PolyPlus - ColorFabb PLA/PHA - Hatchbox PLA - eSun PLA - Filamentum PLA ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Nylon Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/nylon-filament-2/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Nylon Filament Nylon is tough, durable, relatively flexible and impact resistant material. [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Nylon Filament Nylon (a.k.a. Polyamide) is a popular material in the plastics industry, known for its toughness and flexibility. Nylon filaments typically require extruder temperatures near 250 ºC, however, some brands allow printing at temperatures as low as 220 ºC due to their chemical composition. Many printers do not include a hotend that can safely reach 250 ºC, so these lower-temperature versions can be useful and potentially save you from needing to upgrade your hotend. One big challenge with Nylon filaments is that they are hygroscopic, which means they readily absorb moisture from their surroundings. Printing Nylon after it has absorbed moisture will lead to several print quality issues, thus filament storage becomes very important and requires special attention. ### Positives - Tough and partially flexible - High impact resistance - No unpleasant odor while printing - Good abrasion resistance ### Negatives - Prone to Warping - Air-tight storage required to prevent water absorption - Improperly dried filaments can cause printing defects - Not suitable for moist and humid environments ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 70-90 °C Heated Bed Required Enclosure Recommended ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Glue Stick PEI ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 225-265 °C May require All-Metal hotend ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Not Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Plastic Gears - Screws, nuts, bolts - Cable ties #### Sample Projects - [Cable ties](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:58776) - [Nut, Bolt, Washer](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:193647) - [Servo Gears](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1436418) #### Popular Brands - Taulman Nylon - Matterhackers PRO Nylon - HobbyKing Nylon - GizmoDorks Nylon ## Search. 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The tips in this article will apply to all of these PET-based filaments. ### Positives - Glossy and smooth surface finish - Adheres well to the bed with negligible warping - Mostly odorless while printing ### Negatives - Poor bridging characteristics - Can produce thin hairs on the surface from stringing ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 75-90 °C Heated Bed Recommended Enclosure Not Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Glue Stick Painter’s tape ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 230-250 °C No special hot-end required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Waterproof applications - Snap fit components - Planter Pot #### Sample Projects - [Self-watering Planter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:903411) - [Water Bottle](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2631886/#files) - [Snap Fit Parts](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2180998/#files) #### Popular Brands - ColorFabb PETG - eSun PETG - E3D Spoolworks Edge - Hatchbox PETG - HobbyKing PETG ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Metal Filled Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/metal-filled-filament/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Metal Filled Filament Metal Filled is involves mixing metal powder with PLA giving a metal finish and weight to a project [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Metal Filled Filament Metal filled filaments contain very fine metal powder such as Copper, Bronze, Brass, and Stainless Steel. The percentage of metal powder infused in each filament can vary depending on the manufacturer. The presence of this metal powder makes the filament much heavier than standard plastics. This means that the parts printed with metal-filled PLA will weigh significantly more than ones from the standard PLA, despite using the same settings and consuming the same amount of material. Metal filled filaments also tend to be very abrasive as they are extruded through the hotend. A standard brass nozzle will be too soft and will quickly wear down. Be sure to upgrade to a wear resistant nozzle in order to print this filament effectively. There are other metal-like filaments in the market that may just have metallic coloring added to the filament. These filaments do not contain any actual metal powder, so they do not share many of the same benefits of the true metallic filaments. This article will focus on materials that contain actual metal powders for a realistic metallic weight and feel. ### Positives - Metallic finish is aesthetically appealing - Does not need high-temperature extruder - Heavier than standard filaments ### Negatives - Requires a wear-resistant nozzle - Printed parts are very brittle - Very poor bridging and overhangs - Can cause partial clogs over time - More Expensive ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C Heated Bed Optional Enclosure Not Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Painter’s Tape Glue Stick PEI ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C Requires Wear Resistant Hardened Steel Nozzle ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications Sculptures and Busts Replicas for Museums Jewelry #### Sample Projects - [Bull](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/charging-bull-sculpture-in-new-york-city-1872) - [Minerva](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/minerva-at-the-british-museum-london-5493) - [Anvil](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2568869) - [Nefertiti](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2306367/#files) #### Popular Brands - ColorFabb Brassfill, Bronzefill, Steelfill, CopperFil - Protopasta Composite PLA – Magnetic Iron, Polishable Stainless steel - FormFutura MetalFil ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Bridgette Mongeon - Sculptor, Artist, Writer, 3D Printing Innovator](https://3dprintingtoday.com/meet-our-team-at-3d-printing-today/bridgette-mongeon-sculptor-artist-writer-3d-printing-innovator/) **Published:** October 24, 2019 **Author:** Bridgette Mongeon **Content:** # Bridgette Mongeon Sculptor, Artist, Writer, 3D Printing Innovator [ ; ](#) # Meet Bridgette Mongeon ## Sculptor, Artist, Writer, 3D Printing Innovator Ms. Mongeon has been featured in many magazines, newspapers, television and radio programs. She is a noted speaker on art, sculpture, creativity, 3D technology, and marketing for those in the arts. Ms. Mongeon also holds workshops for those wanting hands-on experience with artwork, sculpture marketing and 3D Technology. ## Bridgette Mongeon is a sculptor, writer, illustrator and public speaker She enjoys educating artists on the new technology and bridging the gap between the digital and traditional studios. When she is not working on sculpting commissions in the traditional art studio or creating art on the computer, she is busy writing. Always wanting to educate and inform, Ms. Mongeon loves to create podcasts and videos. The Art and Technology Podcast can be found at . Her videos can be found on her YouTube channel . Her artwork can be seen on her fine art website at [Creative Sculpture](http://www.creativesculpture.com). She also enjoys helping artists, musicians and writers to achieve their dreams and does this through speaking engagements and online workshops. Bridgette is the master of 3D technology and art. Her books is an easy read and is full of helpful tips. 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Now I’m taking a look at the Mars’ big brother, the ELEGOO Saturn MSLA printer. SLA vs FDM: . The Two Types of 3D Printing . Briefly, for... [read more](https://3dprintingtoday.com/adventures-in-3d-printing-the-elegoo-saturn-review/) --- ### [HIPS Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/hips-filament/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # HIPS Filament HIPS isa dissolvable support material commonly used with ABS [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of HIPS Filament HIPS, or High Impact Polystyrene, is a dissolvable support material that is commonly used with ABS. When being used as a support material, HIPS can be dissolved in d-Limonene, leaving your print free of any markings caused by support removal. HIPS has many of the same printing properties as ABS, making it a logical dual extrusion partner. Not only is HIPS great for supporting your ABS prints, it’s also more dimensionally stable and slightly lighter than ABS, making it a great choice for parts that would end up getting worn out or used in applications that can benefit from the lighter weight. ### Positives - Low cost - Impact and water resistant - Lightweight - Dissolvable by d-Limonene ### Negatives - Heated bed required - Heated chamber recommended - High printing temperature - Ventilation required ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 100-115 °C Heated Bed Required Enclosure Reccomended ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Glue Stick Glass Plate Kapton Tape PET Sheets ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 230-245 °C No special hot-end required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Not Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Dissolvable Support Material for ABS - Cosplay & Wearables - Protective Cases #### Sample Projects - [Dissolvable Material Pivot Test](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:317311) - [U-Joint](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:125939) - [Cosplay Rick’s Portal Gun](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1100601) #### Popular Brands - GizmoDorks HIPS - FormFutura EasyFil HIPS - Matterhackers HIPS - eSun HIPS ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [Flexible Filament (TPE and TPU)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/flexible-filament-tpe-and-tpu/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Flexible Filament Flexible filaments are known for their elasticity [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Flexible Filament Flexible filaments are made of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) which are a blend of hard plastic and rubber. As the name suggests, this material is elastic in nature allowing the plastic to be stretched and flexed easily. There are several types of TPE, with Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) being the most commonly used among 3D printing filaments. In many cases, these terms are used interchangeably, along with popular brand names such as Ninjaflex. The degree of elasticity in the plastic depends on the type of TPE and the chemical formulation used by the manufacturer. For example, some filaments can be partially flexible like a car tire but others can be elastic and fully flexible like a rubber band. This guide will cover tips to help you with both of these variations of flexible filaments. ##### Positives - Flexible and soft - Excellent vibration dampening - Long shelf life - Good impact resistance ##### Negatives - Difficult to print - Poor bridging characteristics - Possibility of blobs and stringing - May not work well on Bowden extruders ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Vibration dampening Grip Sleeves Phone cases ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface PEI Painter’s Tape ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 225-245 °C Direct Drive Extruder Recommended ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Vibration dampening - Grip Sleeves - Phone cases #### Sample Projects - [RC Car Tire](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:33160) - [Phone case](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1814855) - [Bike Handle](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2041805) #### Popular Brands - NinjaTek Ninjaflex, Armadillo, Cheetah - Polymaker PolyFlex - eSun TPE - Sainsmart Flexible TPU ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](/login/)[Join Us!](/memberships/) --- ### [Carbon Fiber Filled Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/carbon-fiber-filled-filament/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Carbon Fiber Filament Made up of short fibers infused into PLA or ABS to increase strength and rigidity [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of Carbon Fiber Filled Filament Carbon fiber filaments use tiny fibers that are infused into a base material to improve the properties of that material. Several popular filaments can be bought with carbon fiber fill including PLA, PETG, Nylon, ABS, and Polycarbonate. These fibers are extremely strong and cause the filament to increase in strength and stiffness. This also means that the 3D printed parts will be much lighter and more dimensionally stable, as the fibers will help prevent shrinking of the part as it cools. Print settings, such as printing temperature, speed, bed adhesion, and extrusion rates will be very similar to the normal settings used for the base material that the fibers were added to (for example, the stock PLA settings would be a good starting point for PLA-based carbon fiber filament). However, due to the added fibers, these specialty materials are more likely to clog and can require special hardware to avoid damaging the printer. ##### Positives - Increased strength and stiffness - Very good dimensional stability - Lightweight ##### Negatives - Abrasive and requires hardened steel nozzle - Increased oozing while printing - Increased brittleness of filament - Higher tendency to clog ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C Heated Bed Optional Enclosure not required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Painter’s tape PEI Glass plate Glue stick ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 200-230 °C Requires Wear Resistant Hardened Steel Nozzle ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - R/C Vehicles - Functional prototypes - Decorative pieces - Lightweight Props #### Sample Projects - [F16 Glider](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:96242) - [Formula 1 Car](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:453660) - [Quadcopter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1221911) - [Darth Revan’s Mask](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1168981) #### Popular Brands - Proto-Pasta Carbon Fiber Reinforced PLA - Matterhackers NylonX - 3DXTECH ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) --- ### [ASA Filament](https://3dprintingtoday.com/asa-filament/) **Published:** May 1, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # ASA Filament ASA is impact, UV, and temperature resistant, and is used frequently for outdoor applications. [Overview | Positives & Negatives](#overview)[Hardware Requirements](#hardware) [ ; ](#) ## An Overview of ASA Filament ASA, also known as Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile, is a 3D printable plastic with properties similar to ABS. It was originally developed as an alternative to ABS that would be more UV resistant by changing the type of rubber that’s used in the formulation. ASA is known for high impact resistance, higher temperature resistance, and increased printing difficulty. It’s commonly used in outdoor applications instead of ABS due to its superior resistance to UV and harsh weather conditions. Due to its heritage, ASA still retains many of the same printability drawbacks that are seen with ABS. Warping is still a consistent issue that you need to account for, as well as the potentially dangerous fumes that the plastic emits during printing, due to the presence of Styrene. ##### Positives - Strong UV resistance - High impact and wear resistance - High glass transition temperature ##### Negatives - Expensive - Requires higher extruder temperatures - Requires ventilation due to potentially dangerous fumes ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 90-110 °C Heated Bed Required No Enclosure Required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Kapton tape PET Sheets ABS/ASA Slurry ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 220-245 °C No special hotend required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Not Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Automotive exterior parts - Outdoor electronics housings - Exterior signage #### Sample Projects - [Birdhouse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:301814) - [Sundial](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1426463) - [Sunglasses](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2386143) #### Popular Brands - Fillamentum Extrafil - 3DXTECH - Matterhackers - Rigid.ink ## Search. 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ABS is a great choice for outdoor or high temperature applications. ABS has a slight odor and also tends to contract quite a bit as it cools, so controlling the temperature of your build volume and the part inside can have major benefits. ### Positives Low Cost Gives a smoother finish Good heat resistance Good wear and impact resistance ### Negatives Printed parts tend to shrink Has a strong odor while printing Needs a heated bed/chamber Heavy warping is possible ## Typical Hardware Requirements ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-bed.svg "3d Printing Bed | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Printer Bed Temperature: 95-110 °C Heated Bed Required Enclosure Recommended ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-build-surface.svg "3d Printing Build Surface | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Build Surface Kapton tape ABS Slurry ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-extruder.svg "3d Printing Extruder | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Filament Extruder Temperature: 220-250 °C No special hot-end required ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3d-printing-cooling.svg "3d Printing Cooling | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") #### Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Not Required ## Getting Started #### Common Applications - Cases or project enclosures - Toys - Automotive hardware #### Sample Projects - [Lego Bricks](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:591) - [Door Catch](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:891278) - [Fidget Spinner](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1802260) #### Popular Brands - Hatchbox ABS - FormFutura ABS pro, EasyFil ABS, TitanX - eSun ABS, ABS+ - HobbyKing ABS ## Search. 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I have known Kason for a little over 2 years and have watched him grow from a small one-man shop to a facility with 10+ employees. And now, he is about to expand again. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1518026572149.jpg "1518026572149 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul Cesak Hi Kason. I’m glad we could get together to talk shop. Please tell me about your educational background and how that lead you to 3D printing. Kason Knight I’ve been very much into computers dating back to high school and early Java programming. I was intrigued with computers but I found early on that people would constantly ask me for computer advice and so I thought…I’m going to do something a little broader for college and ended up going the mechanical engineering route. But I had a draw towards the computer side of things as well. Programming and data analytics and things like that. So, I ended up going into mechanical engineering at Texas A&M and got my undergraduate there. When I came out, I started working in the oil and gas industry and simultaneously got a master’s degree from Georgia Tech in mechanical engineering as well. I think the combination in both the computer programming hobby as well as the mechanical engineering, technology, education, and experience all helped to shape my path. The fact that 3D printing combines a lot of those two components both in the programming side of the machines, the G code component, and of course all the mechanical designs of the machines themselves. So that’s what drew me to it. It really took my two main passions and combined them together. And along with some CAD designs, are some artistic components that are kind of built-in as well. It’s just one of those things…that all the tiny little things that I enjoyed doing were included in 3D Printing.…and that’s what’s really intriguing for me. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210927_110145-scaled.jpg "20210927 110145 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul What was your first machine? Kason We bought a MakerBot Replicator clone, one of the knockoffs after the MakerBot era started to spread out a bit. Paul Were you doing that for yourself or were you in business when you bought that machine? Kason, I was planning to do engineering consulting at the time the oil and gas industry was quickly evolving in an unfortunate downward trend. I was doing some engineering consulting design work on the side, and I thought… hey, I’m going to buy this 3D printer because my previous experience with 3D printing was during my undergrad at A & M. There is a very expensive $100,000 + Stratasys machine and now I’m seeing a $2000 machine that could produce somewhat similar results. So, I was intrigued by that, and I was seeing that maybe I could use that to supplement the engineering CAD work. But I quickly saw that the way the technology was evolving, we could basically scale that upwards. And it would be more than just prototyping but rather… full scale manufacturing at that point. Paul And there became I-Solids. Kason. And there became I-Solids. Ironically, our business started off as engineering and with 3D printing as a supplement, and now we’re primarily 3D printing as a core business with engineering to supplement that. Paul What do you feel has been the biggest change in the 3D printing/additive industry? Kason I would say in the last two to five years, the biggest change that I’ve seen is the material science; and the material depth of what is available out there. Early on, especially on what I would call consumer-grade machines, there’s a focus on ABS and then after that…quickly came PLA. And that changed the ability for a lot of people to pick up and generate quality prints at a much lower learning curve or a shallower learning curve. Since then, we’ve seen PETG, ASA, Carbon Fiber Nylons…and all these that I would call engineering-grade polymers in the FDM space. That really changed the attitude that these prints were only of high enough strength and quality for prototyping. And now there are materials that are suitable for end-use applications and not only just mechanical applications. Food safe applications, biomedical applications, and the list goes on and on whether it be jewelry and or castables. For example, on the resin base, that’s where there’s a huge library of materials that are flexible, elastic, castable; anything…and everywhere in between. I think that is what has really driven a lot of new applications to look at additive manufacturing as a suitable alternative to their existing methods of manufacturing. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/4200.jpg "4200 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul What is your favorite 3D printing technology? Kason I am very biased, but I believe that MultiJet Fusion produced by HP is a prime example of how additive manufacturing can be used for high volume, end use, functional parts. And it really has changed the mindset that 3D printing is only suitable for prototyping. I think the main driver is the cost, the speed, and the quality. And all three of those are substantially improved. We also run a print farm on FDM. There’s pros and cons to both those different technologies and we have what we call nozzle power on the FDM side; the more machines that we have, the more throughput we can produce. On MultiJet Fusion, FDM cannot compete with the number of parts that can be produced in a certain amount of time…just because of the way that the technology is based. And that allows us to not only think about hundreds of parts but 10s of thousands of parts that can be produced. And the best part about it is…with certain postprocessing techniques, most people won’t even know that it’s 3D printed part. Paul What has been your favorite project so far? Kason That’s a tough question. There’s a lot of cool projects but I’m sitting here a little tongue-tied because most of what we do is with small business, you know, developing engineering companies, that have new products. And so, some of our favorite ones…unfortunately, we can’t talk about. But I can talk in “vague” and there is one project, about a year ago, during the peak of the COVID lockdowns. There was also a lot of emphasis on supply chain disruptions as well as getting medical supplies into critical areas. We started working with a local company that was developing a virus-killing ultraviolet light application. And they had a very strong customer demand in a very short time frame. They also did not have their supply chains readily available that you would expect in a new application. So, for that reason, we were able to shift and use 3D printing in a way that I had personally never seen scale up so quickly to such high demand. Not only was the project itself something that was very rewarding regarding how it’s being used…but the technology behind it was also very intriguing. It was the application and the insight into what we had been really talking about…how additive manufacturing could in fact fill these supply chain gaps. It was a perfect and prime example for it. So, it’s somewhat rewarding from that standpoint being able to say yes, this is exactly what we’ve been saying this can do for you. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210710_174545-scaled.jpg "20210710 174545 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul What do you think are the remaining challenges leading to the global adoption of 3D printing? Kason, From my standpoint, the biggest challenge is changing traditional design habits. The reason I say that is because most people will come to 3D printing as a possible alternative to a part that has already been designed with other traditional manufacturing methods in mind. And that doesn’t fully utilize what is capable with additive manufacturing. Such as new cost, weight reduction and the fact that you can do faster production speeds. When you look at some of those limitations, that are traditionally inherent to whether it be injection molding or CNC machining, those are no longer obstacles with many added manufacturing technologies. If you remove those obstacles from the design standpoint, then it opens up more opportunities for more adoption across the stream as well as making it more cost-effective across the board. So, I would say just getting rid of those traditional design mentalities. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/94537452.jpg "94537452 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul With the current climate in reduced capital spending and new tax implications for large corporations, how will this affect folks getting into 3D printing…or do you think they will just continue to buy parts from folks like you? Kason Well of course I’m biased. Right away, I think our business is based around helping solve that problem. I look at it from the computing perspective. Twenty years ago, people were buying servers and installing them in their office buildings, and they were these big expensive hardware investments that have a very definitive end of life, not only from a technological standpoint, but also the support standpoint. That hardware will eventually be obsolete. Look at what Amazon did. Basically, in the background, Amazon is making money selling consumer products, but their growth has been in Amazon Web Services. They took a solution to a hardware problem, and they implemented a virtual digital substitute for that. And in many ways, that’s what we offer as a service; where somebody has a hard time putting a substantial outlay of money into a possible short-term solution that does not have a very definitive ROI. So, there’s a risk. And that risk could very well pay off or it could go the opposite way; and many times, there’s no way to know one way or the other. But what we offer is a service to basically scale up…so you don’t have to buy this big industrial server that might be outgrown; or it might not be big enough…or anywhere in that spectrum. So, we could scale up, we can scale down, you can come and go as you need; you can basically pay for what you want and that’s what Amazon did. They created this ability to turn on a server in the flip of a switch and that’s what we basically offer. And I think Service Bureaus like us, will continue to grow because of that. And I think society is also drawn to this instant gratification. From the customer standpoint, if I look at buying a machine, I must have the volume to support the machine and I must wait for machine to be delivered and installed. And there’s a big investment. Or I can click a button over here and my parts arrive in two days. So, from that standpoint, it’s a lot easier to make those smaller investments overtime with better risk analysis. You see this implemented everywhere; there’s what I call microservices. They’re all over the place. You can log in and you can download an app to have a handyman come over and do pretty much anything you want. You can log in to have a driver, drive your lunch from a restaurant to your building. So, these microservices might not seem like they have a valuable appeal because of the expense, but everybody’s time is worth something and everybody’s time may be more valuably spent somewhere else. I look at it from the standpoint of mowing my grass. I enjoy it and I have no problem with the work and the time that it takes. But the reality is it might take me 4 hours to do something that somebody else can do in 30 minutes and if I calculate what the time spent on the weekend…my time is more valuable being spent with my family during that time. And so it’s not the work that scares me away from mowing my grass, it is the fact that my time is more valuable being somewhere else and I think that’s the same thing I think people are just naturally gravitated towards. Doing the things that they’re best at. Same with us; there are certain products or certain technologies or certain things that are not our core business. But there are certain things that we are very good at and so we’re going to focus on those. We’re going to do them very well and that’s the offering that we can provide our clients as well. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/interview-with-kason-knight-owner-of-i-solids/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Finterview-with-kason-knight-owner-of-i-solids%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) **Project Categories:** Interviews, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Paul Cesak --- ### [Women in 3D Printing: Meet Sarah Wolff, Part 1](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/women-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-1/) **Published:** July 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** Women in 3D Printing: Meet Sarah Wolff Search for: 20 July, 2021 ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Paul-Cesak-Circular.png "Paul Cesak Circular | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") **Paul Cesak** ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sarah2-e1626800995410.jpg "Sarah2 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") **Sarah Wolff** I recently got to sit down with Sarah Wolff at Texas A and M and we discussed her career and her involvement with 3D Printing. She is an Assistant Professor. I really had a great time and enjoyed getting to know her better. **Paul Cesak** I am here with Sarah Wolff at Texas A&M and Sarah has recently been inducted into “[Women in 3D Printing](https://womenin3dprinting.com)”. **Paul** Please give me a short description of your background and when did you first decide you liked 3D printing? Was it an Ah-ha moment? **Sarah** Yes…so my undergrad was in environmental engineering…I liked working with water and air pollution, but while doing my undergrad in environmental engineering I was able to do co-ops at GE Aviation in the Cincinnati OH area. While I was there, I was exposed to their shop floors where they were assembling and building their huge jet engines and I decided I like the manufacturing side better. That is where I think…that was my ah-ha moment. But for 3D printing at GE, at the time, this was around 2010 or 2011, they were starting to test and build polymer prototypes of a lot of their engine parts and when I saw that, I thought that was the coolest thing ever. So, I transitioned from doing rotations in air pollution and wastewater cleaning to more of the manufacturing side of the parts as well as pneumatic testing of their airfoils or their manifolds, and it was so cool because I got to actually test the polymer 3D printed prototypes of these manifolds and airfoils. That really got me interested. When I got ready to go back to school, I decided I was going to change to mechanical engineering. I got my degree in environmental engineering because I was already kind of close to graduation but then I decided to do a Master’s in mechanical engineering and then finally after that…do a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. Then, in the beginning, I thought my graduate research projects would be in laser surface texturing or laser machining, but that quickly morphed into laser metal printing, and I have not looked back since. It is such a cool process, just melting of metal powders with the laser and playing around lasers, so that is how I got into it. Since I went back to grad school, GE has just exploded into the additive manufacturing game, especially with metals. They were doing more polymers when I was there. They were just starting some of the metals research and now they have their own additive manufacturing division. [![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3dbatch-industry-quote04.jpg)](http://www.facebook.com/groups/3Dbatch/) **Paul** Second question…Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing; inquiring minds need to know. **Sarah** I would say both work and I think it depends on the context. So, with additive manufacturing, because it is manufacturing, you have room for subtractive manufacturing hybrid and it kind of fits in our manufacturing concentration, so additive manufacturing fits nicely into that as well as any kind of hybrid or subtractive and I think it just allows room for any type of advanced processing or advanced manufacturing; anything that has to do with manufacturing. But I also really like 3D Printing because it is a more accessible term and it is a good term for outreach, especially for kids or for people who do not know much about manufacturing or have this idea that manufacturing is just a factory. But 3D Printing is a lot more accessible because you can 3D print at home, you can 3D Print at school, you can design; I think 3D Printing has more of a design type of connotation to it; so, I would say both. I think it depends on the context because 3D Printing also captures the imagination as we were talking about earlier. That is how you get people roped in. **Paul** What is an average day for you here at Texas A&M look like? **Sarah** As a professor, I am relatively new and we have three main responsibilities; first, there’s teaching, then there’s service, but the biggest responsibility, as a professor, is the research. I will go a little bit into each type of aspect. For teaching, I teach undergrads and hopefully, later, I will also be able to teach graduate students. I will teach up to 100 undergrads per semester and the main class that I teach is called *Essentials of Modern Manufacturing and Engineering Design*. Essentially, it is a kind of intro to manufacturing class for sophomores and juniors and in this class, I’ll give lectures on the theory side of design and manufacturing. First, we go over material properties as well as design concepts and students will learn how to use SolidWorks or any kind of computer-aided design software. Then we go into mechanical testing and mechanical properties, and then the second half of the course is going over all the manufacturing processes or at least trying to go over as many as possible. The students will also do labs like milling, and casting, 3D printing, as well as a little bit of robotics. Last, they will do a final project by the end of the semester where they are in groups, and they’ll actually design and build some kind of robot where all the parts have to be manufactured by the students or made by the students. Then they must assemble it and control it with Arduino’s or something similar. Service in the university and the department, as well as any outreach in the community, will include being on committees. We are building a Data engineering and data science undergrad program in our department so that is also designing this program and meeting with other professors. We also have this new group called women in industrial systems engineering. So, it is sponsoring these underground groups or a group of both undergrads and graduate women. And working with the local community and local industries and trying to host summer camps or host webinars. The biggest responsibility is the research side. This is most of my day where I do a lot of writing and meeting with students who are composed of Ph.D. students, masters’ students, and undergraduate students, who want to do research. For the writing side, I will work on journal papers, research papers, and proposal writing, so I can get funding to keep doing research. But the fun part is the mentoring and interacting with students both in the classroom, for the teaching side, but also for research. And these students who are working in the lab, they want to explore new types of concepts or run experiments. And we will talk about what we are learning from the experiments or how to design the next batch of experiments. Or what kind of research questions do we need to ask. For example, if we see videos like strange phenomena of bubbles coalescing in the process, we need to ask ourselves why is this happening? And then, do a deep dive into what are all the physics that are happening when you melt metal, and then it solidifies so quickly…why would that lead to bubbles coalescing and make bigger bubbles. So, I would say that is definitely the most challenging part intellectually. But it is also the most stimulating and the most fun. . [Meet Sarah Wolff, Part 2](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/women-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-2/) # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/women-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-1/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fwomen-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-1%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) **Project Categories:** Education and Research, Interviews, Paul Cesak --- ### [Women in 3D Printing: Meet Sarah Wolff, Part 2](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/women-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-2/) **Published:** July 20, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** Women in 3D Printing: Meet Sarah Wolff Search for: 20 July, 2021 ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Paul-Cesak-Circular.png "Paul Cesak Circular | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") **Paul Cesak** ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sarah2-e1626800995410.jpg "Sarah2 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") **Sarah Wolff** I recently got to sit down with Sarah Wolff at Texas A and M and we discussed her career and her involvement with 3D Printing. She is an Assistant Professor. I really had a great time and enjoyed getting to know her better. **Paul** What do you like the most about 3D Printing and what has been your favorite project or achievement? **Sarah** What I like the most is the creativity and the flexibility in 3D Printing. We are building a custom-made metal printing machine so there is a lot of creativity and flexibility in that. But I think the material side is super exciting because you can modify so many parameters for metal 3D printing. You can modify laser power, and the travel speed but you could also change up the materials that you are depositing; so, for this nozzle, which is kind of like the spray, you don’t just have, say, titanium. We can also mix the titanium with the same molybdenum powders and have a stronger material. So, you have a lot of flexibility trying to build new types of materials and just see what works in the process. We just submitted a paper on trying to mix molybdenum, titanium, vanadium, and niobium. We were mixing all this in a Ti64 for substrate. And if you use an X-ray you can see all these elements mixed together and melt. And of course, Molybdenum is very difficult to melt. Such a high melting point is…high thermal connectivity, but you can see this melt pool, and how everything can mix together, and how well they can mix together. So that is one cool project that we just worked on. But when I was in Graduate School my professors at Northwestern, were all about building your own machine because that is the best way to really learn the 3D printing/additive manufacturing process. So, I almost knew nothing about 3D printing, but one of my first tasks was to build a metal additive manufacturing machine. And it took several years. It took a lot of calling many different people and asking them how this or that works…but, eventually, we made a machine. We called it the RP, which stood for additive rapid prototyping instrument. It was kind of a Frankenstein open architecture machine. We had to get a nozzle, a laser, we designed the gantry, and I think when I graduated it was still in development. It was running and it was able to build parts. They have made it a lot more sophisticated and high production. It was also a hybrid machine, so there are two lasers. One laser would do all the melting of the metal, and the second pulse laser would polish the part or do some surface treatments. **Paul** Do you have a favorite additive technology and why? **Sarah** I am biased because I spent all my graduate experience working with metal and the specific name of the process is Laser Directed Energy Deposition or Laser Powder Blown Directed Energy Deposition. This is for metals, but we are also looking into ceramics or refractory materials like molybdenum. The way it works is that you have a nozzle that is aligned with the laser, and it is blowing or depositing powder where the laser focus is, or where the melt pool is. The reason why I like it is because of that flexibility. We can mix different materials. You can make something called a functionally graded material where the first layer…let us say you want to make steel molybdenum. The first layer is just steel…maybe a little molybdenum and the second layer has a little more molybdenum and less steel. The third layer would have even more molybdenum and in the last layers, maybe fully molybdenum. This would be great for something like a nuclear reactor wall where you know the inside needs to be very resistant to corrosion or harsh environments. So, I really like this process and it’s not as well understood as the powder bed processes. So, there is so much more to explore. **Paul** What challenges have you run into being a woman in 3D Printing? **Sarah** I will say that there are two parts to it. One is the self-imposed challenge of self-confidence or impostor syndrome, and, of course, it has been getting a lot better over the years now that I am actually a professor. And it is like… “oh, I’m a professor”. I am teaching people, but those things still come up and there are studies that show that women suffer from impostor syndrome at way higher rates than men. One definition is…even If you are very well qualified or know your stuff, you still have this syndrome, or this weird psychological feeling that you are an impostor and that you do not belong. There have been psychology studies that show women and people of color go through this way more, but it is a self-imposed kind of thing. But the second is finding good mentors. I think this is another challenge and it’s also been getting a lot better and it’s also something that I’m taking more initiative in. But sometimes, just going out to lunch or having a casual conversation is helpful. I think it could be a little more difficult as a woman to navigate that kind of casual culture and then finding a good mentor who could give you good advice. But I have been really lucky, and I have had amazing mentors, both men and women, throughout my whole career, and everywhere I have been. So, I think that makes a huge difference and feeling like you belong, feeling like you know your stuff. I think having good mentorship is great. **Paul** Can mentorship roll back into your service? **Sarah** Yes, because I want to be that good mentor as well. **Paul** When you have a brand-new class and kids are just coming in, I can see a girl saying, “Oh my gosh I have a lady teacher”. But I can also see a guy saying” Can I trade classes because I don’t want a lady teacher”. **Sarah** In the very first class, I lay down my credentials, and then just lay down the law…you must call me Doctor Wolff or professor. I wish it were not like this because I am really casual… but I just talk about my background in a way where I talk about how I got so excited and kind of obsessed over manufacturing, and I think that that helps the student. That usually wins them over. **Paul** What do you think has been the biggest change in the 3D printing industry? **Sarah** I officially started in 2013, so not even 10 years, but on the research side, the materials are a huge change because what a lot of us see in research and development, is that these conventional materials that we have been working with forever like stainless steels; even your traditional type of titanium alloys. They have very different problems in additive manufacturing, on the metal side at least, than with conventional casting, or forging, even machining. Now we find that we have this flexibility and this creativity to just change the material as we go along with the process. I think the material side is going to blow up…even feedstock materials or the type of materials we can process, and then even with polymers, I am starting to see how people want to embed, or at least join, polymers with ceramics, or polymers and metals, and there are a lot of challenges with that because you need good interfacial materials; good interfacial layers. So especially if you are making something for the human body…. mixing of materials if you will. I think materials is an exciting part. I also think another side of the changes is workforce development. I think we are losing a lot of these highly skilled people like machinists or welders, and we still need that. And then at the same time, we need people from all kinds of backgrounds, and I think we all need to work together. Sometimes, they are so separate. Like academics or like people in the machine shop, but we could really move forward if we all work together. But also, still have these super highly skilled people in the shop. Because I feel it is hard to train people and we are losing a lot of those skills. A lot of them are getting retired or retiring. I remember that was a huge problem at GE and even now, we do not really teach students in-depth anymore. We will do some labs where they learn how. **Paul** What advice do you have for other women wanting to get into this field? **Sarah** I think it goes back to one of the previous questions. Find a good mentor and find friends who you can talk to about what you are working on. I have some friends who…we just talk to each other. Just geeking out on what we are working on in manufacturing. But the big one is finding good mentors. Then for me, what helped the most was finding something that I really liked, and I just woke up every day obsessively doing it. And now here I am, and I am very edified in… and I have a lot of gratitude for being able to do this continuously. I think really finding something that you like and do not feel like you are going through drudgery, but I would say the number one is good mentorship. And then LinkedIn is super helpful also and joining 3D Printing Today was great…but having a good network, in general, is good. It could be friends, or colleagues, or good mentors. **Paul** What do you think are the remaining challenges for the global adoption of 3D Printing? **Sarah** In my class, I talk about the industrial revolution and with each Industrial Revolution there is a huge mindset shift in how we see technology, how we see the workforce; how we see society, how we see each other, and how we can advance. There is all this talk about Industry 4.0. Some people think that we are going through it now. Some people think that we have not even gone through it yet, but I think we are going through it. Industry 4.0 is more cyber-physical systems, and additive manufacturing/3D Printing is part of that. It is this mindset shift which is a huge challenge because we are really stuck in the third industrial revolution mindset of just conventional machining and certain supply chains. I think it’s tough because there is probably a huge cost and time effort, like the effort in time and cost, but also, I think the remaining challenge is the mindset shift where if things were cyber-physical if we have a lot of flexibility and creativity in building things, Why not have…and I think this came out with the pandemic too; why not have many little micro-factories all over the world, maybe at hospitals, if you want to build an implant, maybe at people’s homes or garages, or maker spaces where everyone can be skilled in a certain way and we can have these little factories. But also, if we have cyber-physical systems, all these machines can talk to each other, and all these systems can talk to each other. It is, how can we advance with this new mindset shift? How can we really change the whole infrastructure around it? I think that is a huge challenge and to get that on the global level. And for all of us to work together on this. It is so easy to just keep the momentum of the third industrial revolution going. With each revolution, you really need to change everything you know…and now that we have everyone talking to each other and learning news and updates on social media, that’s also part of it. We have LinkedIn, which is how I met you, and that is also a huge part of it. I think it is not just the technology side, but it is also the social side. We must adapt. **Paul** What can we do at www.3DPrintingToday.com to further help yours and/or other women’s careers in 3D printing? **Sarah** I think this is already helping. Highlighting, showcasing other women, and when we see other women in the field…we are “Oh yeah we can do it too”. And I think it is just a huge encouragement to see that. And I was looking at the website, www.3DPrintingToday.com earlier, and I saw some articles that are showcasing some women…so that is awesome. I think that is really a great way to do that and then that is also giving us some natural, possible mentors and mentors can come in all different flavors. It could be someone who we talked to at least once a week and ask all kinds of advice, but it could also be someone you look up to, or you know someone you want to emulate. **Paul** I think that kind of wraps it up. Thanks so much for bearing with me. **Sarah** That was fun…. Thanks. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/women-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-2/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fwomen-in-3d-printing-meet-sarah-wolff-part-2%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) **Project Categories:** Education and Research, Interviews, Paul Cesak --- ### [America's first series of 3D-printed homes hits the market in Austin, TX](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/americas-first-series-of-3d-printed-homes-hits-the-market-in-austin-tx/) **Published:** March 6, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** America’s first series of 3D-printed homes hit the market Search for: 6 March, 2021 The Kansas City developer, 3Strands, today announced that the next evolution of homebuilding has launched with the company’s first multi-home project: America’s first 3D printed homes for sale. Partnering with Austin-based construction technology company, ICON, the 3Strands mainstream housing development leverages ICON’s proprietary 3D printing construction technology, software and advanced materials to deliver the two to four bedroom homes located in Austin, TX, one of the fastest-growing cities in America. “We want to change the way we build, own and how we live in community together,” says Gary O’Dell, Co-founder and CEO. “This project represents a big step forward, pushing the boundaries of new technologies, such as 3D-printed homes.” [![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3Strands_and_ICON_3D-Printed_Homes_AustinTX_2021_Exterior_2_Credit-LoganArchitecture.jpg "LOGAN ARCHITECTURE EAST 17TH 2 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends")](http://www.facebook.com/groups/3Dbatch/) The one-of-a-kind homes designed by Logan Architecture for developer, 3Strands, are the latest homebuilding project using ICON’s Vulcan construction system to deliver sustainable, resilient and beautiful housing. The first floor of these highly energy-efficient homes was 3D printed using ICON’s advanced material that is stronger and longer-lasting than traditional building materials. 3D printing technology provides safer, more resilient homes that are designed to withstand fire, flood, wind and other natural disasters better than conventionally built homes and that can be built in a matter of weeks. To date, ICON has delivered two dozen 3D-printed homes across central Texas and in Mexico and this marks the first mainstream housing project for the startup. “ICON has delivered better homes at a better value across a variety of cost-centers than conventional construction, including materials, time to market, and labor,” continued O’Dell. “The East 17th St Residences represent the future of homebuilding for the mass market and illustrate what is possible with this technology.” ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3Strands_and_ICON_3D-Printed_Homes_AustinTX_2021_Interior_Credit-LoganArchitecture.jpg "LOGAN ARCHITECTURE EAST 17TH 4 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") “We were delighted when 3Strands approached ICON to deliver their first mainstream housing development,” said Jason Ballard, co-founder and CEO of ICON. “There is an extreme lack of housing that has left us with problems around supply, sustainability, resiliency, affordability and design options. With ICON’s 3D printing technology, we anticipate more high-velocity progress in the years ahead to help bring housing and construction into the modern world and in-line with humanity’s highest hopes.” Nestled in the fast-growing East Austin neighborhood, the homes feature large covered front porches, extensive front yards, covered parking, open concept floor plans, bespoke interior design, vaulted master bedrooms, large North-facing windows, high-performance HVAC, secluded office/bedrooms, and minimalist architectural aesthetic. Austin-based designer Claire Zinnecker joined the project to design the interiors’ finishes and fixture selection. Her approach for these spaces was a modernized West Texas design with a simplified palette featuring natural woods, similar metal finishes and earthy tile colors. For more information on the residences, visit[ www.east 17th street residences.com](http://www.east17thstreetresidences.com/). ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3Strands_and_ICON_3D-Printed_Homes_AustinTX_2021_Interior_Credit-LoganArchitecture.jpg "LOGAN ARCHITECTURE EAST 17TH 4 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") **About 3Strands** 3Strands is a real estate developer advancing creative ways to build better homes for everyone’s benefit. 3Strands partners with thought-leaders in architecture, technology, and construction to drive innovation beyond conventional real estate development. The issue of housing is complicated and the present paradigm is littered with obstacles for change, yet we’re committed to finding new ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. We aspire for a future where housing is more affordable because it’s built smarter, simpler, more efficiently. **About ICON** ICON develops advanced construction technologies that advance humanity. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of home building on Earth and beyond. For more information visit [icon Build](http://www.iconbuild.com/) or follow the conversation on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/icon3dtech/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ICON3DTech), [Facebook](%20Facebook), and [YouTube.](https://www.youtube.com/icon3dtech) # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/americas-first-series-of-3d-printed-homes-hits-the-market-in-austin-tx/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Famericas-first-series-of-3d-printed-homes-hits-the-market-in-austin-tx%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** Architecture, Construction --- ### [7 Best 3D Modeling Software for Beginners](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/7-best-3d-modeling-software-for-beginners/) **Published:** February 3, 2021 **Author:** David **Content:** 7 Best 3D Modeling Software for Beginners Search for: 2 February, 2021 ![Sammy Ekaran](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sammy-Ekaran.jpeg "Sammy Ekaran | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Are you a beginner in 3D modeling, and you are looking for the best 3D modeling software? We’re still in the beginning of the year, so if learning 3D modeling was one of your new year’s resolutions, there is no better time to do so. It is the time for New Year’s resolutions, after all! But before getting started, you might want to make sure that you will make the best choice when it comes to selecting the software to begin your journey. This guide will help you make an appropriate decision on which program to use. So, without further ado, let’s get started! # What is the Best 3D Modeling Software for Beginners in 2021? ![7 Best 3D Modeling Software for Beginners](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SelfCAD.png "7 Best 3D Modeling Software for Beginners") ### \#1 SelfCAD [SelfCAD](https://www.selfcad.com/) is an online 3D modeling and slicing software, designed for both beginners and professionals in 3D modeling. It’s one of the most powerful and easy to use 3D modeling software available for users of all levels. The best thing about this program is that it has a pack of editing tools that work directly on the mesh. The mesh operations that usually take a lot of time in other programs take only a few minutes to do in SelfCAD. #### Key Features - It’s easy to use. You don’t need to have the experience to use it, and you can get started just within a few weeks of learning. - It’s an all-one program. You can model, sculpt, slice, animate, and even render without the need for additional software. - There are tools for preparing the models for 3D printing too, which includes the Magic Fix tool and the in-built Slicer. - SelfCAD is the only 3D modeling software that has combined artistic, technical, rendering, and 3D printing features all under one program. - Most of the tools of SelfCAD are reusable, which means you can use a single tool to perform various actions. Pricing - There is a free version, but it’s limited in functionality. - $14.99 when paid monthly. There is also an Annual subscription for $139.99, as well as an option to purchase a Perpetual License. “Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TinkerCAD.png "TinkerCAD | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#2 TinkerCAD [TinkerCAD](https://www.tinkercad.com/) is another 3D modeling software for beginners. It’s a great tool for those who want to learn the basics of 3D modeling, as it offers tools and features that make it easier to create simple designs. ### TinkerCAD is popular among students, teachers, and hobbyists, mostly because its tools and features make it easier to move, rotate, and even scale objects with ease, making it a great choice for those starting their journey with 3D modeling. ### #### Key Features - One of the easiest programs to use for creating simple objects. - There are a lot of shortcuts for performing various actions quickly. - You can import designs in .stl and .svg file formats. - The designs created in TinkerCAD can be exported in .vrml, .stl, .obj, and .x3d. - TinkerCAD allows you to easily modify shapes and objects. ### #### Pricing TinkerCAD is free. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3D-Slash.png "3D Slash | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#3 3DSlash 3D Slash is another 3D modeling software for beginners that comes in our third position. It has a unique user interface that makes the design process much fun. This program does not require you to have any experience with CAD software you use, which makes starting with it that much easier. **Key Features** - It’s easy to get started. - It has advanced features that make it easier for the designer to work precisely. - There are team features that make it easier to collaborate with others, which is important for schools. - There are options to design in both online and offline modes, both of which are synchronized. - You can create 3D text or logos in just a few clicks. - There is an option to select parts of an object based on the color - 3D Slash can create models with high precision. . **Pricing** - There is a free version. - $2 per month for the premium version. - $8 per month for schools. - $20 per month for professionals ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Leopoly.png "Leopoly | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#4 Leopoly [Leopoly](https://leopoly.com/) is an online 3D modeling software created by the Hungarian startup called Leopoly. It’s simple and easy to use, as it has been designed for beginners in 3D modeling, students and consumers, designers, and brands. #### Key Features - It has a library of objects that can be easily customized in terms of text and color. - Users can also choose from the gallery of files prepared by other users. - Leopoly also has Virtual Reality features. - Users can design and visualize their models in a 3D environment. - Leopoly depends on vertex and voxel modeling to create complex and precise models. - Though it has tools for modeling, texturing, sculpting, cutting, and engraving, Leopoly can automatically generate tailor-made models. #### Pricing It’s a free program. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SculptGL.png "SculptGL | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#5 SculptGL [SculptGL](https://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/) is a browser-based 3D modeling and sculpting software for beginners. It makes it easier for one to design models by shaping the original existing digital shapes instead of beginning from scratch. For beginners, curious about 3D sculpting, SculptGL is a perfect tool to start their journey with 3D. #### Key Features - It has powerful sculpting brushes like smooth, inflate, brush, and flatten brushes. - Voxel remeshing capabilities. SculptGL makes use of the SurfaceNets meshing algorithm to produce quad-only meshes. - You can import/export in PLY, STL, and OBJ. - It features decimation, dynamic subdivision, and uniformization. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Vectary.png "Vectary | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#6 Vectary [Vectary](https://www.vectary.com/) is a browser-based 3D design platform, as well as one of the easiest 3D modeling software to use on the market. In Vectary, you can create your models by simply dragging and dropping them into the workspace. #### Key Features - It allows users to design models by simply dragging and dropping. - It provides shortcuts to speed up the 3D modeling process. - Vectary allows the creation of photorealistic renders easily. - It supports collaboration. - Users have access to high-quality templates. - Vectary has 3D printing capabilities. #### Pricing - There is a free version that is limited in functionality. - The premium version costs $12 per month. - There is a custom price for companies and agencies who want additional control of the software. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Meshmixer.png "Meshmixer | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ### \#7 Meshmixer [Meshmixer](https://www.meshmixer.com/) is a free 3D modeling software created by Autodesk. It supports various selection modes like constraints, surface-lasso, and brushing. It’s ideal for modeling, zippering, animation, hollowing, and animation, however, it’s not a typical CAD software, as it doesn’t allow creating models from scratch. **Key Features** - You can perform thickness and stability analysis of the models. - It’s easier to drag and drop objects. - You can automatically set the orientation of the models. - There are pivots that provide 3D positioning. - It supports Windows and MacOS. **Pricing** - Autodesk Meshmixer is free. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/7-best-3d-modeling-software-for-beginners/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2F7-best-3d-modeling-software-for-beginners%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) **Project Categories:** 3D Modeling Software, Getting Started, Sammy Ekaran --- ### [3D Printing in the Automotive Industry](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/3d-printing-in-the-automotive-industry/) **Published:** January 8, 2021 **Author:** David **Excerpt:** 3D printing has had a great impact on the automotive industry. Ranging from fast prototyping, production of finer parts of cars to even manufacturing of complete vehicles, the automotive industry is one of the sectors that has seen the potential of additive manufacturing and incorporated it in their production. **Content:** 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry 8 JANUARY, 2021 Sammy Ekaran ![Sammy Ekaran](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sammy-Ekaran-150x150.jpeg "Sammy Ekaran | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") 3D printing has had a great impact on the automotive industry. Ranging from fast prototyping, production of finer parts of cars to even manufacturing of complete vehicles, the automotive industry is one of the sectors that has seen the potential of additive manufacturing and incorporated it in their production. 2020 has been a year of its own as many automotive companies saw the potential in the 3D printing technology and integrated it into their production processes. Having entered into the new year 2021, it’s worth reflecting and seeing what was achieved in 2020. Let’s have a look at it! ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BMW.png "BMW | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## \#1 BMW Opens an Additive Manufacturing Center BMW has been researching and using in the field of 3D printing since 1990. They have been using this technology to produce high-quality and durable parts, which became the standard for prototypes, even for exclusive models. A good example is the top cover of their i8 Roadster that was 3D printed. Achieving this using the traditional methods is hard, and the 3D printed parts also have less weight and are strong. In June 2020, BMW opened its own 3D printing center with the goal of maximizing productivity. This campus has more than 50 industrial solutions with more than 80 employees. Their 3D printed parts are much lighter and stronger, which is why the i8 Roadster is mostly used in the sport. ![Bugatti](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bugatti.png "Bugatti | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## \#2 Bugatti is using 3D printing to produce Heat Shields for their latest Hypercars The exhaust system of Bugatti Chiron image source: Motorauthority Bugatti is another one of the automotive companies using 3D printing to construct components for their cars. They first tested 3D printing by printing brake calipers and tested them before production. The results showed that the 3D printed brake functioned appropriately. They are now expanding the use of additive manufacturing for their Hypercars. The company announced in October 2020 that they are now 3D printing heat shields used in the external exhaust systems. Each of the 3D printed components can be easily customized, which makes them unique. The 3D printed heat shield is approximately 8.7 inches, 19 inches wide, and 5 inches high, and it weighs only 4.0 pounds, which is 2.0 pounds less than the one used when the traditional methods are used. ![Ford Parking Brake Bracket](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ford-Parking-Brake-Bracket.png "Ford Parking Brake Bracket | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## \#3 Mustang Shelby GT500 Prints Parts For Hgh Performance Ford company also adopted 3D printing in its early days. They opened their additive manufacturing center in order to integrate 3D printing in their product development. They are using 3D printing in manufacturing their applications. The parts of their latest car in 2020, Shelby GT500 was 3D printed. Virtual design testing was first done to ensure it’s stability. More than 500 aerodynamic and cooling 3d designs were tested and analyzed to allow the team to reach its cooling, braking, and downfall targets. This car is one of the most advanced to date. Once the promised design had been identified, the engineering team then went ahead to design and 3D print the prototypes. A good example is where the engineering team 3d printed and tested more than ten designs that were used for front splitter wickers. The parking brake bracket of Ford. Image credit: Ford ![Lamborghini](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lamborghini.png "Lamborghini | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## 4. 3D printed Lamborghini goes for their first Spin After the story of a 3D printed Lamborghini went viral in 2019, a lot has happened since then. Sterling Backus, who worked on the first 3D printed Lamborghini, has been continuously working on the project, and in July 2020, it was announced that he was taking it for a first spin. Though this project is still work in process, what has been achieved so far is impressive, bearing in mind that everything was assembled in a garage. ![Electric](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Porsche-Electric-Drive-Housing.png "Porsche Electric Drive Housing | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## 5. Porsche Has Produced a 3D printed Housing for its electric drive Electric drive housing. Image credit: Porsche The 3D printed housing is lighter, more compact, and more rigid. The engine passed all the stress and quality tests without any problem. This shows 3D printing can be suitable for highly-stressed and large components for sports vehicles. The engineers carried out several development steps with the prototype, which ensured that the final product had reduced weight by 10% when compared to the conventional cast part. 3D printing was the most preferred because the design was possible in every geometry when compared to other manufacturing methods. There is also extended design freedom as you can customize the designs as you want in [3D printing software](https://www.selfcad.com/blog/3d-printing-software-making-digital-production-easier "3D printing software") before they are 3D printed. ![Satair Airbus Part](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Satair-Airbus-Part.png "Satair Airbus Part | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## 6. Satair Produces 3D Printed Parts for Airbus 3d printed metal spare part bySatair image source: Airbus An airbus services company, Satair provided one of their airlines with a certified 3d printed spare parts. The 3D printed parts were wingtips for fences for the A320ceo aircraft that weren’t procurable from original suppliers. By using metal 3D printing technology, they were able to reduce the chances of the aircraft getting grounded. It also reduced the costs by almost 45% making it a cheaper solution for customers. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. [Member Login](https://3dprintingtoday.com/login/)[Join Us!](https://3dprintingtoday.com/memberships/) **Project Categories:** Automotive, Sammy Ekaran --- ### [Where is the "Sweet Spot" of 3D Printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/where-is-the-sweet-spot-of-3d-printing/) **Published:** August 5, 2020 **Author:** Paul **Content:** Where is the “Sweet Spot” of 3D Printing? Search for: 5 August, 2020 ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Paul-Cesak-Circular.png "Paul Cesak Circular | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Last time we talked, we discussed [The Rise of 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/the-rise-of-3d-printing/) and the plausible ideas that brought 3D Printing to the forefront. Those being the plastic gun in 2012 and the COVID PPE devices in 2020. Today I would like to discuss the relationship between 3D Printing and Injection Molding and where it is wise to use each. Indeed, it’s all about the geometry and every case is different. For sure…everyone that invents a new idea…wants to sell billions and billions of that product and knows that every soul on this earth will want one…today. That is the illusion. In reality, that rarely happens. In the past 12 years, I have seen some pretty amazing inventions that had a lot of potential but did not make it to the marketplace. The idea for a new product or invention is the easy part. Finding capital to take that idea from a barroom napkin to something you can hold in your hand, is sometimes, if not always…brutal. And even once you have it in your hand, figuring out how to get it into other people’s hands can be another bag of worms. So where does it make sense to 3D Print vs. Injection mold? Take a look around the room you are in. What devices do you see that are plastic? I personally see my Internet router, my HP 2D printer, my stereo, a model train power controller, my keyboard, 2 picture frames, etc. All of these have injection-molded housings as part of the device. So let’s focus on the AT&T router. Just how many of those do you think AT&T makes. I’m sure the number is in the millions. And how are they made? Injection molding for sure. Any other way to make that many housings would be cost-prohibitive and very slow at best. So, what is involved in making the part on an Injection molding machine? First, off…let’s forget about the machine cost itself which starts at over $100,000 for a small industrial machine. Second, is the cost of the tooling…or the mold itself. In this case, maybe $30,000.00 for the mold. If I am making millions of parts…spreading the $30,000.00 cost for the mold per part is almost negligible. Thirty thousand dollars divided by 2 million parts is just barely over a penny each. But what if I only need 200 parts. That means I have a mold/tool overhead cost of $120.00/part before I even start my machine, plus the cost of the raw plastic and the labor to run the machine plus overhead. That is where 3D printing can become an option. Its savings are invariably found in amortizing the cost of the mold across the number of parts you need. Case in point… Kim and John Couch… owners of [Aeroplane Manufactory](https://www.aeroplanemanufactory.com/) in Sealy, Texas. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chinook-4s-DR1.jpg "Chinook 4s DR1 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") When I first talked with Kim 5 years ago, she showed me a part that they were currently injection molding on a very old homemade machine that they inherited when they bought the company. The part was about 1.5 inches long, about 1⁄2 the size of your little finger, and had a curve at the end. The mold was old and could only make one part at a time and because of the wear on the mold…they had a 50% failure rate. It took approx. 1.5 minutes to inject a part, let it cool, and then take it out of the mold. That averages 3 minutes each and when you need hundreds…injection molding looks like a good option. But was it? I looked into what it would cost to make a new mold and then supply parts for them. I personally drew up the CAD part since that was not available. Not that I was exact…just good enough to get a good quote. The part was not ideal for Injection Molding because of its geometry. The bottom line was that it would cost over $5000.00 to make a two-cavity mold and then close to $3.00 each to make the part. That was indeed too much to spend. And 3D Printing in Nylon came in around $5.00/part But as time went on…there became a new 3D Printing technology developed by HP. MultiJet Fusion (MJF). Indeed, I saw the value in this technology and went back to discuss with Kim how MJF might fix her dilemma. The build box for MJF is 11”x15”x15” and parts can be printed on top of each other. The question was…How many can be built in 1 box? The answer was 1882. And the entire box cost is around $2300.00. Twenty-four hours to print, and twenty-four hours to cool. That brought the parts in for $1.22/ea. Adding in the cost for cleaning and staining, the price was just a little over $1.50/ea. Wow…. what a difference! The really cool part of this story is that there were actually twelve other parts that were optimized for printing in Nylon that were no longer available on the open market. By buying an entire build box, Kim was able to mix and match what she needed to fill it up. Two hundred of these, four hundred of these, six of these…to fill the box. All parties were happy. If you would like to discuss where this technology might apply in your arena…feel free to contact me [here](mailto:paul@3DPrintingToday.com). I’d be glad to share my knowledge with you. Paul Cesak # 1 Comment 1. ![Varun Sharma](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24b64630782611005b18966878b7bc949676fea91ffff40a6a99a334107f93d9?s=80&d=mm&r=g) [Varun Sharma](https://bestdeal.co.in/) on September 24, 2020 at 3:47 am Fantastic and amazing blog. [Log in to Reply](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fwhere-is-the-sweet-spot-of-3d-printing%2F) **Project Categories:** Injection Molding, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Paul Cesak --- ### [3D Printing, the Moon and Martian Habitats](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/3d-printing-the-moon-and-martian-habitats/) **Published:** December 23, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** Building Exoplanet Habitation Search for: 22 December, 2018 Do you remember the movie, The Martian, with Matt Damon? The movie, The Martian, has as an integral part of the plot the dilemma of trying to survive without a viable habitat. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-Martian.jpg "| 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") From the synopsis: *“When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.”* This is a future that may never happen. Why? [Because of 3D printing.](https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/five-teams-win-a-share-of-100000-in-virtual-modeling-stage) And more [here](https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/latest-updates-from-nasa-on-3d-printed-habitat-competition). [![3D Printing, the Moon and Martian Habitats](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Martian_habitat_with_colonists.jpg "3D Printing, the Moon and Martian Habitats")](http://www.facebook.com/groups/3Dbatch/) What would happen is that local materials would be used to create the habitat, just as, centuries earlier, explorers would build dwellings from local materials, whether from native wood or stone. Using \[simple\_tooltip content=’The layer of unconsolidated rocky material covering bedrock’\] regolith. \[/simple\_tooltip\], the soil from the lunar or planetary surface, basic habitation could be built and ready when the first residents arrive. And, as 3D printing gets more and more sophisticated, so, too, could the habitation. Habitats could go from being basically a bubble hut on steroids to something much more complex and elegant: “Perhaps in our lifetimes, although certainly within our children’s lifetimes, a new paradigm of 3D printed habitats and buildings, whether here on earth, the moon or planets within our solar system, will become commonplace.” Whether it is 3D printing of homes on earth or extraterresitrial habitats, we should expect siginificant changes, not only in the process of building, but also in the very design and look of these structures.![](http://architecture3d.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Capture-d%E2%80%99%C3%A9cran-2018-08-08-%C3%A0-16.31.00.png) Building could, and probably will have, a much more organic look, without the angular structure we have to have using current technology. ![](https://edgy.app/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/project-megastone.webp) What are your thoughts on the future of habaitation, not only for homes and buildings on earth, but also the moon and other planets? What are some of the possible future building concepts and technologies we might see come to pass? We look forward to your comments! # 3 Comments 1. ![Sam](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c015b96ebe1c3f6aec4b972382985c581bbdef10c8eb13a2b2ea5466420bc06a?s=80&d=mm&r=g) [Sam](https://www.3dspectratech.com/) on September 28, 2020 at 5:55 am 3d printing is playing a pivotal role in transforming our today and tomorrow for a better living. I totally agree with the potential of additive manufacturing and what it can do even in outer space. As for building habitats in another ecosystem, only 3d printing could be used as it’s compact and highly performance-driven. We can also expect futuristic 3d printing wonders like: 1\. Foldable 3d-printed satellite launchpads 2. On the go printing of emergency tools inside the spacecraft 3. Implanting sensors over other planet’s surface by creating a 3dprinted custom case [Log in to Reply](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2F3d-printing-the-moon-and-martian-habitats%2F) **Project Categories:** Aerospace --- ### [What Does the Future Hold for 3D Printing?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/what-does-the-future-hold-for-3d-printing/) **Published:** July 17, 2018 **Author:** David **Excerpt:** While some innovations have a minor impact across culture, and others have a major impact within a segment of culture, few have a major impact across culture. Some innovations do not change the product, but the way the product is made. **Content:** What Does the Future Hold for 3D Printing? Photo Credit-Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – Australia Search for: 31 October, 2018 What, realistically, does the future hold for 3D printing? While some innovations have a minor impact across culture, and others have a major impact within a segment of culture, few have a major impact across culture. Some innovations do not change the product, but the way the product is made. For example, the industrial revolution did not change the product as much as it did the product manufacturing process. Things which, beforehand, had been made individually by individuals or a small team of people were now made in factories. In England, the textile industry was one of the first industries that was dramatically changed. The ability to have steam powered machines spin the cotton into thread, instead of it being done by hand, was dramatic. It increased worker output by a factor of 500. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution#Important_technological_developments)) This same revolution occurred in a number of industries during the industrial revolution, including the iron making industry and the invention of machine tools. These innovations made dramatic improvements within their industries but the cultural impact was indirect, not direct. 3D printing technology could be the first to have such a dramatic impact both within segments of culture and throughout the culture. The sheer number of areas that are being impacted virtually guarantees this. From the [medical](/medical/) field to the [automobiles](/automotive/) we drive to the [houses](/construction/) we live in to the [aircraft](/aerospace-and-aeronautics/) we fly to the [electronics](/electronics-2/) we use and so many [more](/todays-news/), the impact will be significant. [![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3dbatch-industry-quote04.jpg)](http://www.facebook.com/groups/3Dbatch/) And, like many changes, especially technological changes, the impact will be most felt – and embraced – by today’s children. Think of it, the younger generation has never lived in a time frame which did not have home computers, smartphones and flat screen TV’s. And young people are almost always the ones who think “outside the box” and see connections and methods that the established paradigm cannot see or think is impossible. Which makes this quote so relevant: “With 3D printing, we can actually create structures that are more intricate than any other manufacturing technology — or, in fact, are impossible to build in any other way.” — Lisa Harouni Because 3D printing covers such a wide range of industries and technologies, we would love to get your input on what you see happening in the future with 3D printing. For example, what do you see happening in specific areas of 3D printing over the next 5 and 10 years? Look forward to hearing and reading your comments! # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/what-does-the-future-hold-for-3d-printing/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fwhat-does-the-future-hold-for-3d-printing%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** 3D Trends --- ### [3D Printing and Medicine](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/3d-printing-and-medicine/) **Published:** December 2, 2018 **Author:** David **Content:** How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine 2 DECEMBER, 2018 Printing skin grafts over burns, using your own skin cell DNA… creating a scaffold to grow replacement bone that isn’t rejected by your body… and, eventually, printing replacement organs that are 100% compatible because they are regenerated from your own DNA. If this sounds far fetched, some of this is being done on a modest scale today, such as the 3D printing of [corneas](https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a21058712/scientists-just-3d-printed-a-human-cornea-using-stem-cells/). What about printing [bone](https://cellink.com/spanish-scientists-make-advances-3d-printing-bone-cartilage-tissue/)? Yes, the technology is getting very close to being something which can be done within a year or two. And, perhaps the most exciting, is 3D printing [replacement organs](https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/25/implantable-3d-printed-organs-could-be-coming-sooner-than-you-think/). Within a decade or so, we may see human [organs](https://www.ft.com/content/67e3ab88-f56f-11e7-a4c9-bbdefa4f210b) being 3D printed using the DNA from our own bodies, the proverbial holy grail as it comes to bioprinting and 3D printing! ![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3D-printed-cornea.jpg "3D Printed Cornea | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Dr. Steve Swioklo and Professor Che Connon with a dyed cornea. *Credit: Newcastle University, UK* The ramifications of being able to 3D print, not just a generic cell structure or organ, but one based on your DNA, could mean vastly improved life spans, reduced costs, and “cures” for many conditions, such as a diseased liver or heart. While it is not quite as simple as “swap out the old one for a new one”, it is a radical departure from having to wait months or years for a matching donor, for you or I *become* our own donor. ““…WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS A WORLD WHERE IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PRINT IT…”“ — Jason Chuen So, let us imagine a world where terminal patients don’t have to wait months or years for an organ transplant, a world where the chances of organ rejection, or not having a suitable match, becomes an impossibility. Bioprinting, whereby we literally print out cells to create new skin, new bone, new organs, may or may not become feasible within the next 10-20 years, but could very well become commonplace by 2040 and later. What are your thoughts on this subject? # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/3d-printing-and-medicine/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2F3d-printing-and-medicine%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** 3D Trends, Medical --- ### [What is FDM?](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/what-is-fdm/) **Published:** May 14, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # What is FDM? Fused Deposition Modeling Explained 13 MAY, 2019 ![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Paul-Cesak-Circular.png "Paul Cesak | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul Cesak There are quite a number of 3D printing methods. Perhaps the most widely used is FDM, or Fused Deposition Modeling. This method uses a continuous filament made of thermoplastic which is heated to its melting point and extruded and deposited and fused, layer by layer, to create the desired model. This process was created by Scott Crump, the founder of Stratasys, back in 1988. ## How Does FDM work? Any 3D print initially starts out as a CAD (Computer Aided Design) file. The CAD file is then converted to a format the 3D printer can understand, typically an OBJ or STL format, although there are other formats. FDM printers use two types of materials, a modeling material, which becomes the completed item, and a support material, which supports the item being printed and is removed afterwards. During the printing process, these materials are extruded as plastic threads, or filaments, which unwind from a coil and are then fed through the extruder nozzle. The nozzle melts the filaments and extrudes them onto a base, sometimes called a build platform, bed or table. Both the nozzle and the base are controlled by the computer that translates the dimensions of an object into X, Y and Z coordinates for the nozzle and base to follow during the printing. In a typical FDM system, the extrusion nozzle moves over the build platform horizontally and vertically, “drawing” a cross section of an object onto the platform. This thin layer of plastic cools and hardens, immediately binding to the layer beneath it. Once a layer is completed, the base is lowered — usually by about one-sixteenth of an inch — to make room for the next layer of plastic. Printing time depends on the size of the object being manufactured. Small objects — just a few cubic inches — and tall, thin objects print quickly, while larger, more geometrically complex objects take longer to print. Compared to other 3D printing methods, such as stereolithography (SLA) or selective laser sintering (SLS), FDM is a fairly slow process. Once an object comes off the FDM printer, its support materials are removed either by soaking the object in a water and detergent solution or, in the case of thermoplastic supports, snapping the support material off by hand. Objects may also be sanded, milled, painted or plated to improve their function and appearance. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/material-extrusion-process.jpg "Material Extrusion Process | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## Types of Plastics Used in FDM The most common printing material for FDM is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a common thermoplastic that’s used to make many consumer products. Along with ABS, some FDM machines also print in other thermoplastics, like polycarbonate (PC) or polyetherimide (PEI). Support materials are usually water-soluble wax or brittle thermoplastics, like polyphenylsulfone (PPSF). Thermoplastics can endure heat, chemicals and mechanical stress, which makes them an ideal material for printing prototypes that must withstand testing. And because FDM can print highly detailed objects, it’s also commonly used by engineers that need to test parts for fit and form. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/what-is-fdm/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fwhat-is-fdm%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** Printer Types --- ### [The 3D Printed Home - Part 1](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/the-3d-printed-home-part-1/) **Published:** July 23, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # The 3D Printed Home 3D Homes of the (Very Near) Future [ ; ](#) 23 JULY, 2019 Building a home, a house, has not changed much since the first home was built. Sizes and complexity and native materials to build the house have changed, but the methodology has not changed significantly. Whether it was building a simple hut or a castle, materials had to be found, transported, shaped by craftsmen, a foundation laid, all of this very labor intensive and time consuming. Even today, a typical home, much less a mansion, can typically take 6 months from start to finish. And the great irony is that, for the amount of time it takes to build this home, except for exterior color differences, it will be identical to hundreds, or thousands, of iterations of that model from the builder. Think about it, if you live in a subdivision, as do most people, there are numerous homes identical to your home. Except for the color of the brick and the paint, there will be quite a number of homes that are exactly the same as your home. But what if there was the ability to not only build your home more quickly, but where it could be fully customized? What if, instead of your home being composed of angles, it could be made up of curves? Welcome to the future! \[image-comparator left=”https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ExodusModel-WePrintHouses1.jpg” right=”https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ExodusModel-WePrintHouses2.jpg” method=”overlay” width=”100%” value=”50″ hover=”false” overlayed\_slider=”true” hide\_slider=”false” link\_images=”false”\]\[/image-comparator\] Image courtesy of [We Print Houses](https://weprinthouses.com) While 3D printing of homes is still in the early stages, a number of companies are beginning to explore and develop this market. One of the pioneers in this area is Larry Haines, the founder of [Sunconomy](https://sunconomy.com) and [We Print Houses](https://weprinthouses.com). People are looking for and expecting homes that are more efficient, cost less to maintain, and homes that are more durable than conventional housing. Imagine a home that was built to withstand 200 mph hurricane force winds or 8.0 magnitude earthquakes. A home that could last for centuries, not just decades. That, and much more, is what is possible with 3D printed homes. “The trends are unmistakable…. people are downsizing to smaller houses. Most people want to be mortgage free and spend less on utilities. They want less stress in their lives and more freedom. They want a simpler way of life and one that promotes community. Their idea of impacting the environment is to conserve, not waste, to save, not use it up and toss it out like yesterday’s trash.” Below are some additional renderings of the homes [We Print Houses](https://weprinthouses.com) is building. Note that the use of 3D printing allows for more curved walls and surface areas than you would normally expect to find in most homes currently being built. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/heb3.jpg "Heb3 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/heb1.jpg "Heb1 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gen3.jpg "Gen3 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gen4.jpg "Gen4 | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") But 3D printing of homes also has significant ramifications globally as well. The [Middle East](https://3dprintingtoday.com/emaar-to-build-first-3d-printed-home-in-dubais-arabian-ranches-iii/), [Latin America](https://3dprintingtoday.com/construction-to-kick-off-on-worlds-first-3d-printed-neighborhood/), [China](https://3dprintingtoday.com/chinese-company-builds-3d-printed-sustainable-houses/), and many other regions and countries are exploring the potential for 3D printing houses, whether for the poorest of the poor or for the very wealthy. [ ![Chinese Company Builds 3D Printed Sustainable Houses](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0241cf40849c8bae8a0f9400a62aaf32_Chinese-company-3d-priting-buildings-1-400x284.jpeg "Chinese Company Builds 3D Printed Sustainable Houses | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0241cf40849c8bae8a0f9400a62aaf32_Chinese-company-3d-priting-buildings-1.jpeg "Chinese Company Builds 3D Printed Sustainable Houses") ### Chinese Company Builds 3D Printed Sustainable Houses [ ![3D-printing makes its way to Dubai’s housing sector](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PW-190718_3D-printed-home_Emaar-to-build-3D-printed-home-2-1563449518397_16c04da6944_large-400x284.jpeg "3D Printing Makes Its Way To Dubai’s Housing Sector | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PW-190718_3D-printed-home_Emaar-to-build-3D-printed-home-2-1563449518397_16c04da6944_large.jpeg "3D Printing Makes Its Way To Dubai’s Housing Sector") ### 3D Printing Makes Its Way To Dubai’s Housing Sector [ ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/new-story-icon-3d-printed-homes-for-the-developing-world-400x284.jpg "New Story + ICON : 3D Printed Homes For The Developing World | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/new-story-icon-3d-printed-homes-for-the-developing-world.jpg "New Story + ICON : 3D Printed Homes For The Developing World") ### New Story + ICON : 3D Printed Homes For The Developing World [ ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/eindhoven-to-build-world-s-first-3d-printed-houses-that-people-can-live-inside-400x284.jpg "Eindhoven To Build World’s First” 3D Printed Houses That People Can Live Inside | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/eindhoven-to-build-world-s-first-3d-printed-houses-that-people-can-live-inside.jpg "Eindhoven To Build World’s First” 3D Printed Houses That People Can Live Inside") ### Eindhoven To Build World’s First” 3D Printed Houses That People Can Live Inside Over the next few decades, we can expect to see more and more homes being built integrating 3D printing construction methodologies. The [growth](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printing-construction-240120184/) in this area will be significant. More on this in our next post on this topic. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/the-3d-printed-home-part-1/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fthe-3d-printed-home-part-1%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** Construction --- ### [Getting Started in 3D Printing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/getting-started-in-3d-printing/) **Published:** July 23, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** # Getting Started in 3D Printing Choosing your first 3D printer [ ; ](#) 26 JULY, 2019 Getting started in 3D printing is both easy and daunting. What do I mean? A few years ago, there were a limited number of options as far as entry level 3D printers. They were relatively inexpensive and fairly primitive in what they could do. Now, while they are still entry level, entry level has improved sigificantly, both as far as pricing and what they can do and the materials they can use. Let’s look at what yoy need to think about before buying your first printer. Oh, and realize that as your skill set grows, you will almost certainly move up to more versatile and more expensive machines. ## Old and New Beginner 3D Printers \[image-comparator left=”/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Old-3D-Printer-Mendel.jpg” right=”/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/New-3D-Printer-Flashforge.jpg” method=”overlay” width=”100%” value=”50″ hover=”false” overlayed\_slider=”true” hide\_slider=”false” link\_images=”false”\]\[/image-comparator\] Like most things we buy, what we buy is determined by how we intend to use it, not just our budget. Is it for solo use, or for use with others, such as a beginning 3d printer for the family? ![](/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ive-read-that.jpg "3d Printing Innovative Images For Www.facebook.com/groups/3Dbatch/ | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Just as children gravitate toward tablets and learn to use them quickly and creatively, the same is occurring with young children and 3D printers. Below is just one example, USEED’s voice-activated 3d printer. For a more in-depth video of things to think about and to know before buying our first printer, check out this video: **13 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started** Whether you’re thinking about buying your first 3D Printer, learning to use your new 3D Printer or you’ve been at this for a while, this video will cover thirteen things you will want to know. Probably one of the best things you can do before diving into 3d printing is to meet with someone who is already 3d printing and get their feedback and insight. Another great resource – aside from this site – is this [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerbot/) or our [3D Printing Today LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/792077/) group. You can find members in these groups from around the world and they can be a great resource as you get started in 3D printing. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/getting-started-in-3d-printing/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fgetting-started-in-3d-printing%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** Getting Started --- ### [Interview with Stephen Nigro](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/interview-with-stephen-nigro/) **Published:** October 1, 2019 **Author:** David **Content:** Interview with Stephen Nigro Former President of HP 3D Printing Group (retired) ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Paul-Cesak-Circular.png "Paul Cesak | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Paul Cesak October 4, 2019 This last month, we spoke with Stephen Nigro about 3D printing. Editors Note: I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Stephen, and even though I have been in this business from an industrial perspective for over 12 years, his perspective on “Corporate Acceptance” of 3D Printing and what needs to happen to propel it into the manufacturing arena, are spot-on and words I have not heard in the past. **Paul Cesak** Hi Stephen. Glad you could join us today. You and I have talked a couple of times before through the “3D Printing Today” group on LinkedIn that I started and as discussed… that group has gotten too large to manage. Consequently, a good friend of mine, David Lee, and I have decided to build a sister Web group to mimic that one. **Stephen Nigro** Work on it until you get success all over again. Hopefully, it won’t take long. **Paul Cesak** One of the downsides of the LinkedIn group is we have no way to do podcasts or Interviews. We want to add both on our URL and since you were such a driving force in the production of the HP Multi-Jet 3D Printer…we wanted you to be our first. **Stephen Nigro** Awesome. **Paul Cesak** Steven, you led the charge that changed the 3D Printing and additive manufacturing industry at HP…more than anyone else in the past 3 years. Could you tell our readers about your various experiences there? **Stephen Nigro** Sure. Well first off, thank you for that. Obviously, it takes more than one individual to drive that kind of a business. Since I was quite fortunate at HP, I was surrounded with incredible talent and people. So we all were able to do it together. When I look back on that and HP’s entry into the market, you have to go back in time a bit and remember the industry at the time. I think HP’s entry did a couple of things. And as I look back, I take pride in first, this notion that we really want to drive the growth in the market. Kind of realizing that the market was small and on a relative basis, is small even today. But knowing that the real benefit would come about, we said “Let’s grow the market”. This notion, I think in our opening keynote, we said we wanted to grow the pie, and try and grow the pie with everybody versus trying to grab a bigger piece of a small pie. I think that’s one of the things, the notions we at HP brought. Related to that, we brought a kind of an embrace…let’s say embracing an open approach, because the big vision is to change the world. And specifically, how the world designs and manufacturers, and we said that it was just too big for any one company; certainly, too big for HP. And so we really embraced an open approach. And at the time, we go back a couple of years ago, there were a lot of closed systems being developed. Now when you take an open approach, you have to do something unique, because that’s how you’re going to build a business. And so, each day, we elected to focus on what we did best, but also that we said let’s partner and really embrace this partnership model, including our business model, which was a very different business model at the time versus others in the industry. And finally, related to certainly that first notion, of growing the market, we said, let’s go focus on the industrial market versus a consumer market or let’s focus on production versus prototyping. Today, that’s generally what the industry talks about, production. But if you go back three and a half years ago, back in 2014, consumer and prototyping was still pretty much the market itself. I look back on that and kind of what HP’s entry into the market meant, and that we helped in shaping the market. I think those are a couple of things we really did well. **Paul Cesak** Since your retirement from HP, I now see that you are working with Kornit. Is there a connection to 3D printing and can you expand on what gets you excited about this new venture? Also what else are you working on. **Stephen Nigro** Sure. I’m involved in a couple of things…Post HP. I’m involved with Kornit and I’ll talk a bit about that as well as a couple other industries. Since I live up here in the Northwest, I’m on a steering committee, to help put together the annual Oregon business plan. And I’m involved in a nonprofit called [iUrbanTeen](https://www.iurbanteen.org) (www.iurbanteen.org). IUrbanTeen emphasizes bringing STEM education to the underserved. So those are the three things I’ve been doing post HP, plus playing golf, skiing, and other things at the same time with my family. I have managed to stay busy. With regards to Kornit, that got announced a few months ago. Today I’m an advisor to the CEO who I know well. He used to work in my organization at HP and I am also an advisor to the Kornit board. And later this month, actually in August, I’ll become a member of the board. Kornit is a publicly traded company on the New York stock exchange. And what they’re about is analog and digital transformation. So in this case they’re about direct to garment printing and direct the fabric printing. So at one level there’s really not a lot specifically directly connected to 3D, but conceptually it’s about analog to digital. It’s about driving quality and striving to create new design possibilities; this notion of mass customization. And so for me, being involved with Kornit has been exciting because it has allowed me to take a lot of my experiences certainly over the years at HP; whether it was starting the graphics business, certainly started in 3D printing business at HP and work with that leadership team and the board at Kornit to think about how they’re going to continue to grow. And to date…they’ve been very successful. They are doing a great job and I’m looking forward to working with them in the future. **Paul Cesak** I know that will work out for you. What do you feel has been the biggest change in the 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing industry? **Stephen Nigro** Like I said earlier, focus on production. I still stay very connected. I don’t get a chance to read all my newsletters though. You’ll have to make sure I get a link to your new website. But the focus on production, it seems to be pretty much what people talk about now, which again, like we said a few years ago was not the case. I think the other thing that has changed in the industry versus a few years ago, is there are several different players in the industry and not just the pure 3D players. Right? If you go back three or four years ago, only the major 3D Printer companies were making strides. Today, you have a lot more materials companies, you have a lot more software companies, and service providers. For lack of a better word, you have an ecosystem being developed. And if you go to a show like FormNeXT, look at who was at the show three years ago versus now; you can see the makeup. You certainly have the 3D Printing players and some startups are still coming out. You see a lot of bigger companies coming in, material companies, software companies, which is going to be one of the keys to help this industry really grow to where it can grow…and will grow eventually in the future. “It’s not hard to predict the future; it’s hard to predict when.” **Paul Cesak** And that leads us to the last question. What do you think are the remaining challenges to global adoption in 3D Printing? **Stephen Nigro** I still think… I like to quote, “It’s not hard to predict the future; it’s hard to predict when”, and I think that’s the case with 3D Printing. If you’re going to look at the history of 3D Printing, there’s certainly been the hype cycles that have hit it a few times. And I still look at the industry as being really early, really infant in its development. And ultimately if you take a step back, the biggest challenge is to get that market to grow, to expand the market potential; and what does it need to have the market dramatically grow? Simply 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing is competing with analog processes, and ultimately whatever the use case is, it has to make business sense to use 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing versus analog, and if it doesn’t make sense, then it’s going to limit the growth. Now there’s also the phenomenon of inertia. The other factor that’s really in the way of the growth of the market is inertia. There’s a big change in management required. So what I see are the keys to continued growth, is to continue to drive the economics. I mean, ultimately this break-even point and the costs of 3D printing, has to continue to go down. You have to compete with CNC machining, injection molding, and casting, if you will. The second thing, and I think where the real value is going to be unlocked in the industry, is finding those new applications where you can create completely new compelling products or solutions that only can be done using 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing; in many cases as high performance applications and that’s why you see the adoption in aerospace, healthcare, and mass customization applications. Certainly, dental is a great one that has taken off. But, I think related to the inertia, you have to get the world to design differently, to think differently. And I think actually in a lot of ways this is the largest challenge and that’s the challenge the industry needs to come together on because the whole industry will benefit if they can get the world to start thinking differently. And that goes from the very beginning of the process. When the designer starts thinking about his design, is he thinking about it from a 3D Printing application as a manufacturing frame or are they thinking about it more as a traditional (manufacturing application)? And I would guess 99 plus percent of the time in the world today, designers are still thinking about, okay, I am going to have to injection mold this and I’m going to have to machine that. There’s just a huge, huge opportunity, and challenge, to get those designers to think…I can design differently. And even when you get the designers to think differently, then you’re going to have to get the manufacturers to think differently. You’re going to have to think about how do I go and qualify this process? I think the economics, and the quality and consistency that will come from the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing technologies is one key. I think to continue to find those applications that are compelling is number two. And I think those applications, if you can continue to unlock those, will help the industry go to the tipping point where people will get excited. And then, ultimately, the measure is how many designers, when they sit down, and they are staring at that screen…are they thinking okay, how am I going to design this using additive manufacturing or 3D Printing. And if you can pull that off, if you can measure your progress against those three, I think that would give a good leading indicator to the path of global adoption of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. **Paul Cesak** Definitely. And what you’re saying in reference to designers and manufacturers…the design group usually says, “if those guys would just manufacture what we design, we’d all be happy”. And then you go to the other side of the building and the manufacturing side of the house says “If those guys would just design something we can build, we’d all be happy”. And, I agree, that’s the place where 3D Printing can bridge that gap across that ravine. **David Lee** And before we end…may I interject a quick question? **Stephen Nigro** Go ahead. **David Lee** What I see is there’s a transformation coming culturally and what intrigues me is that the younger children that grow up with 3D Printing are the ones that will not think in that 99 percentile that you talk about. They don’t know that they can’t make it a certain way. And I sense that as that begins to happen, as 3D Printing gets enough inertia in that area, we will begin to see some changes there. Now that’s me from the outside looking in. What are your thoughts on that? **Stephen Nigro** Well, that’s a great observation. Absolutely. I would add that the younger generation coming into industry will help bring a new perspective but a greater acceleration can happen if corporations also embrace the new possibilities of 3D printing. I mean, we have said that industry needs to help get designers to think differently. And the best place they can go is to those designers who are learning how to design as opposed to the ones who have learned already. I think education is great. But the risks you face, and I guarantee this happens in big corporations, if the big corporation doesn’t give permission to start thinking about design differently, those new designers come out of school with the mindset…”Hey, I have these great tools I designed differently in; and the first thing that senior designer that has 20 years experiences says is “What are you thinking? That’s not the way…that’s not the way it works”. And so, I think education is essential and I think that’s going to help drive the ship. But again, I want to challenge the industry because I was in the industry obviously not long ago and I want to challenge the industry to not only go after education, to build on what you said, David, but also to make sure they go after corporations; because the corporations will all have to design differently. I’ll give you my personal experience. In 1981 when I came out of undergrad at UC Santa Barbara with a mechanical engineering degree, I joined HP. I’m actually designing for real. UCSB at the time was a very theoretical mechanical engineering program. I actually did not have very much practical machining or design experience. I was much more theoretical. And on my very first design, I designed it on a drafting table, before CAD systems. I sent it down to the machine shop and of course, the expert machinist, Wolfgang, comes up to me; he looked at my drawing and says “You want me to build it like this?” I’m like, “Yeah, why not?” And he’s saying, “Do you realize how hard it is to build this? If you just changed a couple of these things for me, I could actually make manufacturing this a whole lot easier.” I’m like, “Fine, I can make those changes because they really have no functional requirements.” So that’s a great example. I came in and I was within my first two weeks, being kind of constrained in terms of how I was thinking about design as I came into HP in 1981. So, I think you have a great notion there. Education absolutely. The next generation is thinking “Why are you constraining me this way?” But also there needs to be an equal push on corporations to embrace those new ideas and let them come in. **David Lee** And one last question. What do you think is the general public’s perception of 3D printing? When somebody says “3D printing”, what comes to mind for them? **Stephen Nigro** One thing I can tell you when you tell people you’re involved, wow. Again, I’m no longer involved with 3D Printing, but when I tell people I was involved in 3D Printing, they’re like, “Ahh, that’s cool.” The public loves the idea of 3D printing. Now, of course, there’s the 3D Printed gun that has gone up and down in weight, but it has surely raised awareness. But put that aside. People in general, they love the notion of 3D printing. Now, they probably have their Jetson’s view of it…for those old enough to remember the Jetsons. But it’s awesome, there’s no doubt, there’s this positive notion, especially among the youth. You just mentioned that to the younger generation, when you bring up 3D Printing, they say “That’s really cool.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard,” That’s really cool.” So I think that that’s, that’s a real positive for the industry. I actually think the industry is closer to the tipping point. As 3D Printing gets that mainstream awareness, those compelling use cases are really going to help the industry. If there was actually an industry forum, they should hire a PR firm with global 3D ads and a manufacturing PR agency with the goal of raising the public awareness of what can be done with 3D and additive. And I think that that alone would help drive the industry probably as much as technology innovation would at this stage. **Paul Cesak** Well, guys, we’re at 25 minutes and I don’t really want to keep you anymore. We do so appreciate you taking some time with us and, we surely do appreciate you being our first interviewee for www.3DPrintingToday.com Laughter. **Stephen Nigro** Well, it’s all up from here for you guys. Thank you very much for making me your first interviewee and reaching out. You guys stay cool there in Texas. **Paul and David** We will. 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And while it is speculative, many of the trends discussed were trends that were beginning to occur before the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondly, there is a major role for 3D Printing, globally, as we look forward to the changes that are occurring, now on an accelerated basis, in manufacturing and the global supply chain in multiple sectors. Here we go… ## What is Happening Now Aside from what international, national, and local governments are doing, we are seeing the business community beginning to bring significant resources to bear on combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Large and small businesses around the world are mobilizing and making changes to their manufacturing in order to contribute their expertise and capacity to this effort. Some are building ventilators and other medical devices, some are producing N95 masks, and some are making their 3D models available online so that other companies, countries, hospitals, makers, and individuals can create locally what may be needed. ![NanoHack, the Open Source Respirator Mask](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/despiece-e1584500024307.png "NanoHack, The Open Source Respirator Mask | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") “There is a power in united community that is often overlooked, often underrated, but, when harnessed, unleashes a dynamic that is seldom matched any other way.” This convergence of resources from multiple sectors is happening now faster than can be documented on this site, or any site for that matter, but it truly is a global phenomenon at this moment in time. There are probably companies we have not really heard of who will emerge from this as leaders within the 3d printing arena. Expect to see some very creative minds come up with unique solutions that often come out of times of crisis. [![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/052-1.jpg)](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/052-1.jpg) ## What Can We Expect to Happen? Changes in global supply chains and in global manufacturing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are coming. Many of these changes were already beginning to happen beforehand, but the pandemic has shown us just how fragile these supply chains were to disruption. COVID-19 pointed out just how vulnerable the global supply chains were to massive and unforeseen disruption. Disruption not merely to a region or a nation, but to the entire global economy. China, for example, is the leading producer of pharmaceuticals by a fairly substantial margin. China provides, or provided, up to 90% of some antibiotics and other medications. Whether it is a pandemic or a natural disaster, such as a major earthquake or flood or something else, this kind of fragility and dependence on a single nation has been shown to be a significant risk to supply chains around the world. I believe we can expect more regional segmentation globally, especially within the pharmaceutical industry, to mitigate against this. Stay tuned for more to come. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. 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I will also document how the technology has started to become mainstream and where I see it growing. In 2007, I sold my VPN company and wondered what I would do for the rest of my career. I had started my professional life as a Piping Design Engineer…building prototype refinery models in the late 1970’s. Doing a Google search on model building netted me a video of a Z-Corporation 450 3D Printer. That video changed my life. I was an engineer, a CAD designer, a model builder, I knew computers to the bit level and yet, had never seen something as wild as this. For those old enough to remember…I was looking around for the “Candid Camera” crew to set me up. No way did this technology exist. I went to LinkedIn…what I consider my professional Wikipedia, and did a search on 3D Printing. I was a member of several manufacturing, computer, and sales groups and figured I’d join a 3D printing group to learn more about this technology. In 2008, I got zero returns. So I figured…what the heck…I’d just start a group. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Gears.jpg "Gears | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") We had minimal folks joining, maybe one hundred in the first month. And then a few more. I distinctly remember Pamela Waterman and Barbara Arnold-Ferot as early members. We grew moderately and I gained mass quantities of information from a lot of folks that had been in the industry for many years (Terry Wohlers, Ron Hollis, and Todd Grimm to name a few). I was amazed that the first working 3D printer was designed in the 1980s and the first commercially available machine was available in the early 1990s. Back then, LinkedIn allowed the owners of groups to get a lot of demographic info about their members and I recorded it all. The largest metropolitan area of members came from New York City first…then San Francisco, followed by Boston, back across the county to Los Angeles as number four…and then usually split for number five between Chicago and Great Britain. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/3D-Printed-Gun.jpg "3D Printed Gun | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") It wasn’t until around 2012 that the group skyrocketed. We were having 25-50 people joining the group a week and then all of a sudden it went from that to about 300-400/week. I truly feel the impetus was the first article written about a 3D printed gun and Cody Wilson. Without getting into the political reasons, I think every congressman, pro and con gun control, got involved in the issue. Stratasys threatened to retract the leased machine that Cody had, and every newspaper got involved. Prior to this, when acquaintances asked what I did for a living, I usually told them 3D printing. Most replied, “3D what?” The gun issue had skyrocketed the 3D printing technology to mainstream mania. Heck…even “CSI New York” did a show utilizing the technology utilizing a CT scanner and a 3D printer to analyze a bullet in a horse…to find the culprit of a crime. Although it was bad science…it brought the technology to the forefront. The question…how many manufacturing and design executives that had never even heard of 3D printing were sitting in their easy chair at home getting their first glimpse into the future of a then-unknown for the most part technology. And soon to come…supply chain management. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_0786-Black-med.jpg "IMG 0786 Black Med | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Which brings me to today’s Covid-19 pandemic. Our membership request to the group had fallen to about 75 people/week at the beginning of 2020. But when people started needing Personal Protection Equipment fast…the ability to rapidly build face shields, masks, protectors, etc., the requests were instantly picked up by the 3D printing community. And the 10:00 Evening News again touted the value of 3D printers. So the people that were still blind to the technology, got a second chance to get on board. And a lot of them have come to our group to learn more about 3D Printing. Our membership request during the past couple of months has jumped once again to the 250-300 request/week. And I promise you…some of these new folks will be embedding this technology into their businesses just as they did in 2012. So next up. Prototyping, production, and Supply Chain management. Until next week. # 3 Comments 1. ![Rohan Cowan](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d67b06d4be59729afed417fbb4be38f000a2c16c68003cfca843b270d924e0b3?s=80&d=mm&r=g) Rohan Cowan on June 9, 2020 at 2:18 pm I have found this one minute read quite informative and certainly put things into perspective for me. Thank you. 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He is also the co-founder and Director of the Gulf Coast Medical Device Manufacturers and has served on the boards of the Houston Rotary, the University of Houston College of Industrial Engineering and the Houston Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center. Considering efficient and cost-effective options to bring plastic products to market. ## Prototype Production The ability to develop innovative technology products and efficiently bring them to market has created enormous wealth for America. And America’s innovation will be the key to maintaining its wealth and leadership position in the world. Those second to market compete on lower margins and live on the coattails of the innovators and entrepreneurs who have led the way. Bringing new technology and new products to market in an efficient and cost-effective method is a key factor in the success of these companies. For the purpose of this article, I will narrow the focus on identifying the technologies and tooling strategies to bring plastic products to market. ![Industrial injection molding press the manufacture of plastic parts](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bigstock-Industrial-injection-molding-p-221537575-1.jpg "Industrial Injection Molding Press The Manufacture Of Plastic Parts | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Following the development of a concept to solve a problem or improve a process, it is necessary to prove out the concept with a prototype. The key to a successful prototype is that it represents the critical functions of the final product and provides the ability to test, evaluate, and gain input from users to generate product refinements rapidly. In the world of plastic products, a prototype may be machined from a solid shape of plastic material, fabricated by combining several components together or printed using additive manufacturing processes. Additive manufacturing, often referred to as 3D Printing, is in the middle of rapid technological advancements. Early technologies fed a filament through an extruder to selectively place the melted material in X and Y coordinates. Advancements have included UV cured liquid polymers and laser-fused powders offering faster, lower cost, and variety of mechanical and cosmetic attributes. Each respective technology delivers specific characteristics that may be more desirable for testing and evaluating the prototype such as mechanical strength, tactile feel, durability, and cosmetic appearance. In some instances, the only way to prove out the concept is to prototype with low volume/bridge injection molding tooling. There are innovative new methods using advancements in high-temperature materials that allow additive manufacturing to produce cost-effective cores and cavities to fit in standard size cavities and offer low volume injection molded parts cost-effectively. To help in your evaluation of technologies we have included comparative attributes of each of the major technologies and videos demonstrating how the technology works on our [website](http://www.texasprototype.com). “The key to a successful prototype is that it represents the critical functions of the final product and provides the ability to test, evaluate, and gain input from users to generate product refinements rapidly.” For some products that are low volume, machining or additive manufacturing may be the end process. Technology advancements in additive manufacturing have allowed for printed products to satisfy product performance requirements and cost-effectively satisfy low production volumes without expensive tooling. I am often asked if additive manufacturing will displace injection molding. In my opinion, additive manufacturing has dramatically lowered the barriers to entry allowing more ideas to come to market. Yes, additive manufacturing may displace some low volume injection molding and even higher volume in smaller parts that can be printed in an array. However, the volume of injection molding lost to additive manufacturing is far exceeded by the number of new products that are coming to market because of the ease of getting ideas to market that can take advantage of injection molding efficiencies at higher volumes. That is not to say that technology will not someday advance to displace higher volumes or completely disrupt injection molding, but it will not happen overnight. ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bigstock-SLA-Stereolithography-DLP-Di-306197515.jpg "SLA Stereolithography DLP Digital Light Processing 3D Printer | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ## Bridge to Production Tooling In applications where injection molding offers cost and production capacity advantages it is often appropriate to invest in “bridge to production” tooling. Bridge to production tooling may be appropriate due to some of the following considerations - Additional testing and evaluation in injection molding thermoplastic material is required to ensure performance to design specifications that can only be achieved by injection molding. - The market demand is uncertain and preservation of capital is part of the decision to manage risk and return for the new product. - There are expectations that significant product revisions will emerge post-release of product requiring changes to tooling investment or retooling. Bridge production tooling often is recognized by single or low cavitation tooling that is created from materials that can be machined or printed faster and at lower cost. Generally, these materials will not stand up to the repeated pressure and fatigue that injection molding will require and may not provide the tolerances or cosmetic specifications of high-volume production tooling. To help establish construction methods, expectations and standards, The Society of Plastics Industry has issued standards for mold classification. Class 104 and 105 are suitable for prototype and low volume tooling. Class 101, 102 and 103 provide specifications for “production” or very high-volume tooling. More information can be found at this link, [SPI Mold Standards](https://texasinjectionmolding.com/society-of-the-plastic-industry-mold-building-standards/). ## Production Tooling ![Worker Setting Up Industrial Plastic Injection Molding Press Machine For Manufacturing](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bigstock-Worker-Setting-Up-Industrial-P-254334937-1.jpg "Worker Setting Up Industrial Plastic Injection Molding Press Machine For Manufacturing | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Production tooling is designed to deliver high volume, cost effective products that consistently meet the mechanical requirements, cosmetic, quality and environmental performance specifications. For people not familiar with injection molding, the initial capital cost of production tooling can be surprising. Each tool is a unique product that is highly engineered for quality and production. In an effort to provide a brief understanding of what constitutes the cost of production tooling I am providing an overview of the construction of production tooling. - **Mold Base** – The mold base is the foundation of the tool. It is engineered to contain the mold and withstand the high pressures expected during molding. The outer steel plates are used to clamp the mold into the press. The mold base contains the ejector box and plate used to eject parts from the cavity. Support pillars are often engineered to support the load that injection pressure will apply while filling the cavity to ensure that the steel will not flex. Depending on the part design, the mold may contain hydraulic systems or large pins to move sections of steel to clear undercuts as the mold opens and closes. - **Core and Cavity** – The core and cavity are the two halves of the mold that contain the geometry of the part and is where the part is formed. Dimensions are engineered to ensure that material shrinkage during cooling is considered. Part geometry of one or multiple cores and cavities is machined and finished with texture and polish specifications. Polishing to specified finishes is often done by hand to SPI Mold Polish Specifications. - **Ejection system** – The mold base allows for a steel plate to move forward pushing core pins into specified areas of the cavity to push the finished part out after molding is completed. There are multiple pins that are ground to exact length for each cavity to push the part out with minimal witness marks. - **Cooling system** – After the part is formed by injecting the melted thermoplastic resin into the cavity, water lines are engineered and drilled in the steel to provide balanced and efficient cooling. - **Runner systems** are designed to create a path for the resin to flow into the cavities. There are many different types of runner systems that significantly impact the cost and performance of the mold. - A cold runner feeds resin from the molding machine to the cavity but must be removed from the part. This can be captured, ground and reintroduced to the virgin material. - A hot sprue will incorporate heaters within the mold to maintain a constant temperature of the melted plastic material to minimize the volume of cold runner that needs to be captured, reground and reused. Typically, a short length that represents a small percentage of runner will remain that can be reused or discarded. - A hot runner manifold with hot tips maintain the temperature all the way to the wall of the part and may incorporate a valve to minimize the cosmetic effect of the injection point on the part and eliminate any additional runner that would need to be handled and reused. Depending on the number of drops and complexity of hot runner system engineered into the tool, the cost of the hot runner and hot tip can be in the tens of thousands of dollars and greater. - **Other options:** Considering every part design is unique and has different geometry, volume considerations, texture, materials, tolerances, quality and cosmetic requirements; there are a variety of options and additional engineered solutions that impact tool cost. I hope this gives a general overview of options and cost considerations for taking your project from prototype to production. More information and resources can be found on our websites [Texas Prototype](https://texasprototype.com) and [Texas Injection Molding](https://texasinjectionmolding.com) along with contact information where one of our engineers can help you. # 0 Comments ### Submit a Comment [Cancel reply](/project/prototype-to-production/?aioseo_llms_generation=1#respond) You must be [logged in](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2F3dprintingtoday.com%2Fproject%2Fprototype-to-production%2F) to post a comment. ## Search. Find. Create. Build. SubscribeJoin Us **Project Categories:** Injection Molding, Jeff Applegate, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Prototyping --- ### [Houston Manufacturers Respond to Urgent COVID-19 Product Requests](https://3dprintingtoday.com/project/houston-manufacturers-respond-to-urgent-covid-19-product-requests/) **Published:** April 22, 2020 **Author:** Jeff Applegate **Content:** Houston Manufacturers Work Together to Respond to Urgent COVID-19 Product Requests 22 April, 2019 ![Jeff Applegate](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jeff-Applegate-picture-150x150.jpg "Jeff Applegate | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") Jeff founded [Texas Injection Molding](https://texasinjectionmolding.com) and was the co-founder and Chairman of the (GHMA) Greater Houston Manufacturers Association. Many companies across the country have responded to the urgent call for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for hospitals, first-responders, pharmacists and health-care workers. [Texas Injection Molding](http://www.texasinjectionmolding.com/), like many, pivoted to turn injection molding production resources to improve the design and manufacture high volumes of cost-effective protective face shields. The story here is the collaboration between the hospital staff, the local makerspace and the local community of manufacturers. Almost immediately, the shortage of supply for PPE became a crisis to protect front-line healthcare workers. An “Open-Source” design was quickly shared across the country and every hobbyist, makerspace, educational institution or anyone with a 3D printer began making face shields to help meet the call. ![Face Shield Back](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/face-shield-back.jpg "Face Shield Back | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") It was no different in Houston, where the 5 CEOs from the world’s largest medical center made the call to the community. [TXRX](https://www.txrxlabs.org/), a makerspace located in the emerging east end of downtown Houston, began coordinating volunteers, purchasing supplies, printing headgear, assembling face shields, and sewing face masks. The word spread rapidly and other organizations and individuals with access to 3D printers started to send supplies to be assembled. The demand also quickly grew and local medical institutions were placing orders for tens of thousands of face shields making it apparent that the manufacturing technology needed to scale. Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States and has been ranked as the largest manufacturing community with over 5,000 manufacturing companies employing over 250,000 workers. [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4363.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4363.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4366.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4366.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4365.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4365.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4364.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4364.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4362.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4362.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") [ ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4367.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4367.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response") Mush Kahn, President of APS – a local plastic machining company, and Chairman of the non-profit makerspace TXRX made the call to the [Greater Houston Manufacturing Association](https://www.houston-mfg.com/). Within a couple of days, multiple local manufacturers were identified, the design was modified for injection molding and a product was launched. Production tooling was expedited and production of injection molded facemasks began at a rate of 5,000 units per day within 4 weeks. [ ![](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Face-Shield-2-resized-400x284.jpg "3D Printed Headbands | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Face-Shield-2-resized.jpg "3D Printed Headbands") ### 3D Printed Headbands [ ![TXRX Makerspace](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TXRX-2-400x284.jpg "TXRX Makerspace | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") ](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TXRX-2.jpg "TXRX Makerspace") ### TXRX Makerspace “The spirit of collaboration and cooperation across the manufacturing ecosystem has been a key aspect of our success.” *Marcus Wilkins, President GHMA* ![GHMA COVID-19 Response](https://3dprintingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4361.jpg "GHMA COVID-19 Response | 3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends") [Texas Injection Molding](https://texasinjectionmolding.com) has spearheaded the manufacturing effort to mold the headbands and procure the die-cut face shields, foam protective tape, bags, and boxes from other local manufacturing companies to ship in bulk quantities to regional healthcare providers. The key to this was a healthy manufacturing ecosystem that was agile enough to quickly utilize open-source design and 3D printing/additive manufacturing, but also able to transition from low-volume to high volume manufacturing with injection molding as the demand required. I write this article as a case study of a situation that utilized the best of additive manufacturing to prove out the design and scale up to meet urgent needs and seamlessly transition to high volume manufacturing within only a few weeks. “The spirit of collaboration and cooperation across the manufacturing ecosystem has been a key aspect of our success.” Marcus Wilkins, President Greater Houston Manufacturing Association. In the midst of the challenges to protect employees, preserve our business and navigate all of the uncertainties, Scott Kelley President of Texas Injection Molding says: “This has been a welcome challenge to bring a new product to market in an accelerated time that will help so many people. It is encouraging to see the Houston manufacturing community come together in a time of need.” # 2 Comments 1. ![Craig W Moritz](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3b7bcf0115f56b5abadeb07a3385b0cb3d9f0215d22460df9c17bd46cae1923c?s=80&d=mm&r=g) Craig W Moritz on April 28, 2020 at 1:49 pm Great story about cooperation and the ability to pivot and provide needed products to our first responders. Thank you TIM! 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