Research from the University of Nottingham has demonstrated the viability of 3D printing for fabricating structures using advanced materials that switch states when exposed to different environmental stimuli such as light. The innovative research project could have far reaching implications for the future of 3D printed electronics, medical devices and …

Additive manufacturing pioneer 3D Systems has introduced its new On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service for medical 3D printing applications. The newly launched service provides medical professionals access to 3D printable and highly detailed anatomical models for improving surgical planning as well as patient education. Within the medical industry, there are …

Founded in 2015 by RenJie Huang and HanYuan Tsao, Architchen is a Taiwanese architectural design studio that has developed a particular affinity for 3D printing ceramics. What sets Architchen apart from many of the other designers working with 3D printed ceramics is that it is not just interested in using …

AddUp, the French metal AM solutions company started by Fives and Michelin, has announced its acquisition of BeAM, a Strasbourg-based specialist in Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. AddUp says that the 100% acquisition of BeAM will enable it to broaden its existing portfolio of metal additive manufacturing technologies—it now offers …

With increasing life expectancies across much of the globe, the need for medication and treatments for age-related degenerative muscle and tendon diseases is growing. And though much research is being done on that front, medical scientists have faced consistent challenges in developing effective drugs for muscle degeneration. Fortunately, a team …

Nano Dimension Ltd., the leading additive electronics hardware provider, recently sold a DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer to a US-based, global top ten, defense company. The sale marked this customer’s second purchase of a Nano Dimension 3D printed electronics system. The first system was installed as part of Nano Dimension’s …

For the third year running, the 3D Pioneers Challenge has brought together and celebrated some of the most innovative additive manufacturing projects from across the globe. This year’s challenge, which was hosted from June 5-7 at Rapid.Tech + FabCon 3.D in Erfurt, Germany, awarded 3D printing projects in seven disciplines …

As the much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia today, there is not much that can tear our focus away from the global football (soccer) tournament, except, as it turns out, 3D printed football-playing robots. Yes, you read that right. And not only do football-playing robots exist, but …

As forest fires increasingly rage through forests and towns around the world—currently Colorado and New Mexico are battling intense wildfires—it is starting to sink in that they are a reality of climate change and something we will inevitably be seeing more of. To reckon with increasingly powerful and frequent wildfires, …

German auto manufacturer BMW recently launched a fashion collection through its BMW i sub-brand, which is focused primarily on developing innovative vehicles using sustainable materials. The new BMW i Collection, consisting of shirts, jackets, bags and other accessories, brings this principle beyond just car making and into fashion. And while …