3D Printing

New 3D Printing Method for Multicolor Microstructures

Oct 14, 2020

3D printing technique developed by researchers in Japan eyed for developing optical, soft-robot, or medical components.

Researchers 3D Print Bio-Inspired Heart Valve and Stent

Oct 08, 2020

The eco-PEN300 dispenser from Preeflow, a ViscoTec brand, was instrumental in precisely and repeatably depositing multiple materials in varying viscosities.

Hybrid Technique Puts Metal-Plastic 3D Printing on Parallel Tracks

Oct 06, 2020

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.

3D-Printed Self-Healing Polymers for More Realistic Prosthetics

Sep 25, 2020

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

Polypropylene Powder Sets New Standard for Selective Laser Sintering

Sep 23, 2020

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

AM Footwear Industry Valued at $4.2 Billion in 2025

Sep 22, 2020

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

3D-Printed Lego-Like Bricks Can Heal Soft Tissue, Bone

Sep 22, 2020

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

DPI Manufactures Complex Lattice Structures for Medical Shipping Technology

Sep 17, 2020

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...

Formlabs Expands Large-Format 3D-Printer Line for Medical, Dental

Sep 15, 2020

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.

First Ever NHL-Certified, 3D-Printed Hockey Helmet Liner Fabricated

Sep 15, 2020

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

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