The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Getting on board with 3D Printing
The fourth industrial revolution promises a paradigm shift to industry and society. The combination of cyber-physical systems (CPS), the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIOT), cloud computing...
iLAuNCH Trailblazer project to utilise additive manufacturing for carbon composite structures
The latest iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to utilise additive manufacturing technology in the development of large-scale carbon composite structures for rockets.
BASF expands its 3D printing portfolio with new acquisitions
BASF has moved forward with its plans to expand in the field of 3D printing with the acquisition of two European manufacturers of 3D printing...
Missouri S&T researchers develop method to 3D-print human organs
A group of scientists from the Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading research focused on a method for 3D printing nanoparticles to create human tissue.
Wayland Additive to highlight progress in metal additive manufacturing at Formnext 2023
Wayland Additive is returning to this year's Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt from 7 to 10 November to present its fully commercialised Calibur3 metal additive manufacturing (AM) system.
Swinburne researchers develop 3D printing system using earth to tackle housing crisis
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing technology that uses earth, plant fibres and other natural materials to help address Australia’s housing shortage.
Volvo Construction Equipment turns to 3D printing to make better spare parts in less...
Volvo Group’s subsidiary Volvo Construction Equipment has turned to 3D printing in order to speed up and improve the proper delivery of spare parts...
The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Advancing Research and Learning
In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.
AML3D wins $2m contract to manufacture submarine parts for US Navy
Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D has confirmed the receipt of a $2 million contract to manufacture submarine components for the US Navy in a push to address supply chain demands.
UW scientists develop compostable 3D printing material from coffee waste
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a 3D printing technique that transforms coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores into a compostable alternative to plastic.


























