3D Printing

Disruptive Innovations in Nasal Swab Design and Manufacture

May 06, 2021

Injection molder Technimark partners with iMFLUX and Rhinostics to produce polypropylene nasal swabs that reduce patient discomfort while improving sample concentration. Meanwhile, an MIT spinoff company is using algorithms and 3D printing to...

Want to Practice Surgery? Here's a Full-Scale 3D Printed Human Heart

Apr 29, 2021

A novel method for printing hydrogels created by Carnegie Mellon researchers fabricates a full-scale model of organs for hospital use.

Bio-based Polyamide 11 Plant Slated for Singapore

Apr 26, 2021

When completed in the first half of 2022, the plant will represent the biggest integrated bio-factory in the world dedicated to high-performance polymers, said Arkema.

Arburg Signs Freeformer Distribution Deal with Würth Additive Group

Apr 21, 2021

Arburg hopes to extend the reach of its Freeformer technology in the US and Canadian manufacturing sector through the agreement.

M. Holland Builds Up 3D-Printing Materials Portfolio

Apr 13, 2021

In addition to expanding its own range of materials, M. Holland has partnered with three additive manufacturing materials suppliers.

Researchers Devise Rapid 3D Printing Method for Human Organs

Apr 07, 2021

Use of hydrogels in novel stereolithography process eyed for fabricating viable tissues for transplants and other biomedical applications.

3D Printing and the Future of Agile, Personalized Healthcare

Mar 31, 2021

Additive manufacturing, along with AI, machine learning, and digital security, will be key technologies in the coming decade, according to MD&M BIOMEDigital exhibitor B9Creations.

Ricoh 3D Adds Carbon-Fiber Composites to Portfolio through Partnership with Impossible Objects

Mar 31, 2021

Novel 3D-printing process allows cost-effective manufacture of reinforced composite parts with strength-to-weight ratios and performance parameters that rival metals.

Polyacetal Filament Delivers Formaldehyde-free 3D-Printing Capability

Mar 26, 2021

Material innovation from Jabil eliminates harmful fumes from overheating of filament.

Additive Manufacturing Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic, Reports Wohlers

Mar 26, 2021

Although the rate of growth declined compared with previous years, the additive manufacturing industry expanded 7.5% last year, reaching a value of $12.8 billion.

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