3D Printing

Researchers at Waseda University have developed a hybrid fused filament fabrication method that improves metal adhesion to the plastic part and eliminates an environmentally problematic step compared with conventional metallization processes.

The 3D-printable materials are recyclable and come in a range of textures, from extremely soft to rigid.

Developed in collaboration with Braskem, the PP 400 material from Advanced Laser Materials requires no additives and achieves 50% elongation at break.

The footwear business has used 3D printing for prototyping for many years. Now the mass market awaits.

Tiny, modular scaffolding can be used to regrow biomaterials to speed repair of injuries and broken limbs.

The IQ-ler relies on gyroid lattice structures to safely and reliably transport temperature-sensitive medical supplies and specimens. Only 3D printing is capable of producing the unique structures, and only Diversified Plastics Inc. (DPI) had the...

Based on the Form 3L printer, which began shipping today, the Form 3BL large-format stereolithography printer is optimized for biocompatible materials. Applications include dental aligners and human-scale anatomical models.

The digitally-printed, lattice-structured liner offers superior breathability, premium comfort, and elite protection.

Companies across all industries from automotive to aerospace to consumer products and even architecture misunderstand how many 3D-printing technologies there are and the applications for which each one should be used.

In part one, design engineer Michael Paloian outlined the first four milestones of a product-design project, ending with the “cornerstone” of the product-design cycle — concept refinement and detailing. The milestones leading up to the final phase...