Sustainability
Thrōn made Launches Kickstarter Campaign for 3D Printed Furniture Made with Recycled Material
This month, a small U.S. startup called Thrōn made launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its collection of 3D printed sculptural furniture, with an emphasis on sustainable, eco-friendly solutions….
3D Printing News Briefs, September 11, 2025: Project Call, Auto Color Mapping, & More
We’re starting with America Makes news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as a new project call for continuous fiber AM was recently announced. Moving on, there are two stories…
3D Printed Heat Exchanger Specialist Conflux Joins Honeywell-Led Aircraft Consortium
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry has increased its technical maturity at an accelerated pace in recent years. One way that the industry can continue this positive momentum is by centering…
How Portland’s Old Town Is Becoming a Footwear Innovation Hub
Portland’s Old Town district is taking on a new role as a hub for footwear and apparel innovation. The project, called Made in Old Town (MiOT), is a 323,000-square-foot campus…
From Idea to Footprint: HILOS and 3D Printed Shoes
The world of 3D printed footwear is moving beyond experiments. What was once a niche hub of design and prototyping is beginning to show signs of becoming a real market,…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 9, 2025: U.S. Production, Optical Force Sensors, & More
We’re kicking things off today in 3D Printing News Briefs with some business news, starting with UK-based WB Alloys, which will build its first U.S. wire alloy production facility in…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 6, 2025: US Navy, Plant-Based Fish, Food Waste, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Austal USA ordered a second AML3D system for the US Navy Centre of Excellence. Filamentive is working to improve material transparency in 3D printing….
This Swiss Ice Cream Shop Was 3D Printed from Recycled Plastic—and It Looks Amazing
In the Alpine village of Mulegns, Switzerland, a new experimental ice cream shop looks like something out of a dream. From the outside, it resembles a classic wooden barn. But…
Disney Accelerator Backs Large-Format Robotic 3D Printing Service Haddy
A few months ago, Haddy, a contract manufacturer based in Florida that leverages robotic arm additive manufacturing (AM) systems to produce furniture, announced that it had opened what it was…
Zhejiang University Researchers Potentially Develop Sustainable Closed Loop Resins
Zhejiang University researchers have come up with a thrilling discovery that could make resins much more sustainable. In a paper for Science, “Circular 3D printing of high-performance photopolymers through dissociative…
Singapore’s Famous Merlion Statue Now a 3D Printed Toy Made From Plastic Bottles
Singapore’s iconic Merlion, a half-lion, half-fish statue by the waterfront at Merlion Park, is a favorite with both locals and tourists. Now, Singapore design brand Uniplay (a sustainable art toy…
3D Printed Construction: Hype vs. Reality in 2025
In May, Starbucks opened its first 3D printed store, a small, drive-thru-only location in Brownsville, Texas. Designed in collaboration with construction technology company PERI 3D Construction, the structure grabbed attention…
AM Research Webinar Explores Continuum’s Sustainable Metal Additive Manufacturing Powders
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) powder supplier Continuum Powders is working to develop solutions that empower industries to reduce waste and optimize their resources. An independent life cycle assessment (LCA) of…
Inside The Barnes Global Advisors’ Vision for a Stronger AM Ecosystem
As additive manufacturing (AM) continues to revolutionize the industrial landscape, Pittsburgh-based consultancy The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is helping shape what that future looks like. As the largest independent AM…
Zellerfeld and Sean Wotherspoon Drop 3D Printed Sneaker and Mule
In a year already filled with headline-making partnerships, 3D printing startup Zellerfeld has now teamed up with one of the biggest names in sneaker culture: Sean Wotherspoon. Known for his…
Teen Developed Desktop 3D Printing Extruder
Inexpensive desktop 3D printing extrusion has always been an impactful potential ally to 3D Printing users. Filabot and 3Devo have been trying to make this a reality for years, with…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 21, 2025: AI Co-Pilot, Plastics Recycling, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, opdo is launching an AI-powered co-pilot for advanced optical systems, and Tempus 3D received $250,000 to advance plastics recycling in 3D printing. Moving on,…
Hyperion Robotics, UK National Grid to Use 3D Printing for Low-Carbon Substation Foundations
Hyperion Robotics, a Finnish provider of additive construction (AC) solutions specializing in low-carbon infrastructure projects, has partnered with UK utilities giant National Grid to test the use of 3D printed…
3D Printing & the Vegan Leather Opportunity
With veganism on the rise, more eco-conscious consumers, and more of a worry about where all the things we consume come from, a lot of firms are taking a hard…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 11, 2025: Sustainability, Automotive Tooling, & More
We’re starting with sustainability news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as EOS has strengthened its commitment on climate responsibility, and Zestep is making 3D printing filament out of eyewear…
3D Printed Flowers Light Up Jersey Zoo in Tribute to Conservation Pioneer Gerald Durrell
This summer, Jersey Zoo is home to more than just rare animals; it’s also hosting one of the most visually stunning installations this year: Bloom. This glowing field of 3D…
AM Research Webinar: How Continuum Turns Nickel Scrap into Cost Savings & Sustainability
Continuum Powders, a supplier of metal additive manufacturing powders, is on a mission to develop solutions that empower industries to optimize resources and reduce waste. And it’s not just lip…
Back in the Mix: How Continuum’s Powder Platform Fuels the Next Phase of AM
Continuum Powders made headlines in 2025 for its work with Siemens Energy, helping the industrial giant turn aerospace scrap into metal powder for additive manufacturing (AM). That scrap-to-powder model became…
From Saddles to Sculptures: Hermès’ Equestrian Legacy Meets 3D Printing
A horse in the park, birds in flight, and a window that tells a story with curves and colors. This is the latest visual tale from Hermès, unveiled at Amsterdam’s…
