Tag: 3d Printing

Researchers at Penn State have developed a new 3D-printing technique capable of combining two different metals into a single, complex structure - an advancement that was previously only achievable through welding.

As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls for customisation, London-based subcontract 3D printing bureau 3D People is claiming that low-volume production on-demand is no longer a limitation — it’s a strategic advantage.

Stratasys has announced a partnership with German-based software company trinckle 3D GmbH, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate trinckle's fixturemate software into Stratasys' GrabCAD Print Pro software package. 

Babcock has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help bolster Ukraine’s defence capability through the use of innovative 3D printing technology.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new 3D printing method that uses high-acoustic pressure sound waves to create solid structures.

An Australian high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology is poised to enhance the country’s advanced manufacturing sector by delivering high-performance High Entropy Material (HEM) powders. 

A new Sydney facility is tackling Australia’s e-waste problem by converting discarded plastics from electronics into high-value 3D printing filament, marking the first commercial use of UNSW’s Plastics Filament MICROfactorie technology outside its SMaRT Centre. 

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

In an era where supply chain disruptions, long lead times, and rising costs continue to challenge manufacturers, on-demand production is proving to be the smarter, faster, and more cost-effective alternative.