3D Printing
3D printing reinforced structures using mushrooms
At the Institute of Architecture and Media at Graz University of Technology, the Shape Lab research group developed a new material named MyCera composed of clay, wood sawdust, and mycelium (vegetative part of fungi).
Bioprinting in space to “address critical health challenges”
Researchers from the University of Manchester are embarking on a two-year project aimed at transforming bioprinting technology in microgravity environments.
Apple is rumoured to be 3D printing its new smart watches
According to reports, Apple is testing the use of 3D printing to make the stainless-steel chassis for its new smart watches.
India’s first 3D printed post office
L&T Construction, the Indian construction company and specialist in the 3D construction printing industry in India, unveils the country's 3D printed post office, a project completed in just 43 days.
Improving properties of materials in additive electronics
Many people are familiar with the negative effects hydrodynamic cavitation can have on bulk solid materials such as nautical propeller blades, fluid pump parts, and other manufacturing equipment.
Transforming automotive prototype production
To improve the quality of bespoke, low-volume parts for the motoring industry, UK provider of Stratasys, One-Click Metal and XJet 3D printing solutions, Tri-Tech 3D, recently supplied innovative engineering solutions provider, HPL, with a large-format stereolithography (SL) additive manufacturing (AM) system that can produce high-quality prototype parts with low variability.
Actionable tips to help reduce the costs of your injection moulding project
Injection moulding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty.
New project to bring high-value 3D printing to UK manufacturing
Technology being developed by a global consortium of companies and academic institutions could revolutionise the use of industrial additive manufacturing in the UK, bringing the advanced manufacturing of high-value components for key industries to the country for the first time.
This 3D printed gripper doesn’t need electronics to function
This soft robotic gripper is not only 3D printed in one print; it also doesn’t need any electronics to work.
Zortrax launches a flame-retardant PPSU filament
Zortrax Endureal industrial 3D printer is now compatible with a flame-retardant BASF Ultrafuse PPSU filament certified for use in the railway industry.