3d printed lattice structures
Finite Element Modeling Used to Study How Defects Can Effect Porosity in 3D Printed Lattice Structures
For applications that require lightweight structures able to maintain stiffness and strength, 3D printed lattice structure are often used. The complex forms are simple to 3D print, and their mechanical…
First Mechanical Properties Tests of 3D Printed Carbon CLIP Lattice Parts
California 3D printing company Carbon, founded in 2013, suddenly hit the scene in 2015 with its innovative Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology, which uses the power of light and oxygen…
3D Bioprinting: Comparing Lattice Scaffolds with Traditional Rectangular Sheets
Bioprinting is not a simple endeavor – if it were, we would likely be transplanting 3D printed organs by now. It’s a delicate process that requires a number of factors…
Steelcase Calls on Fast Radius and Carbon to Create a 3D Printable Redesign of its SILQ Chair
From chairs and tables to sofas and stools, we here at 3DPrint.com love a good piece of 3D printed furniture, and many furniture companies all around the world are on…
Comparing Rectangular and Lattice Structures in 3D Printing Bioinks
In 3D bioprinting, scientists and researchers use bioinks for material, which are loaded with cells to 3D print biological structures; once printed, secondary crosslinking mechanisms come into play to retain the shape’s…
Study Examines Compressive Behavior of 3D Printed Lattice Structures
Lattice structures are frequently found in additive manufacturing, as their complex forms are easy to make using 3D printing. The technology also makes it possible to construct them from multiple…
3D Printing Lattice Structures for a More Lightweight CubeSat Bus
Few things have brought science directly into the hands of the general public more than the CubeSat. Often 3D printed, these miniature satellites can be easily crafted and stocked with…
3D Printing Used to Create Better Lithium-Ion Batteries
You’ve likely needed to use lithium-ion batteries for at least one device at some point. They can be a pain to replace when they run out of juice, and though…
Researchers Test 3D Printed Lattice Structures as Implants to Facilitate Bone Growth
The advances being made in bioprinting and tissue engineering mean that even the most severe injuries have a chance at being repaired. Loss of bone due to injury or disease…
Additive Orthopaedics Receives 510(k) Clearance for Patient Specific 3D Printed Bone Segments
It seems like just about every day, we’re learning of new 3D printing innovations in the medical field, from prosthetics and pharmaceuticals to anatomical models, surgical guides, and implants. But…
Frustum and ANSYS: 3D Software Solutions on Display at RAPID + TCT
We weren’t just checking out artwork and the latest 3D printers and applications or attending press conferences and keynote at last week’s RAPID + TCT in Fort Worth – 3D software was…
Carbon and the “New Future Additive Will Bring”: Exclusive Interview
While it’s the applications that draw wide attention to Carbon, and the advanced hardware, software, and materials that keep focus on the California-based company, ultimately any success comes down to…
3MF Consortium Introduces Beam Lattice Specification Extension for 3D Printing
When Microsoft introduced the updated, 3D printing-specific 3MF format, and the collaborative 3MF Consortium, in 2015, the announcement drew significant attention in the hopes of a superior digital file format for…
3D Printing Business: Inside Carbon
One of the most undeniably forward-thinking companies in the 3D printing industry today is Carbon. Heralded as a smart company, Carbon is at the forefront of major initiatives in high-speed,…
Researchers Use 3D Printing to Create Super-Strong Material
One commonly cited shortcoming of 3D printing is its tendency to produce parts that aren’t quite as strong as those produced by more traditional kinds of manufacturing. That’s becoming less…
FATHOM Introduces Open Source Software Project for Generating 3D Lattice Structures
California-based FATHOM, which expanded its on-site managed services and announced important partnerships with Stratasys and Desktop Metal last year, is introducing a fascinating new open source project called Crystallon, which uses Rhino…
Carbon Takes On Foam Innovation with 3D Printing
Carbon continues to be inspirational in the 3D printing realm, innovating with new materials and working toward production scale offerings, as well as new software, support, and simulation features. Now, Carbon…
Carbon Releases Latest Version of 3D Printing Software, Featuring Updated Support and Simulation Features
Silicon Valley-based 3D manufacturing company Carbon is as well-known for its proprietary, lightning-fast CLIP 3D printing technology, enabled by breakthrough Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology, and M1 3D printer as…
More Funds Awarded to University of Pittsburgh for Research Improving Gas Turbines with 3D Printing
There have been plenty of 3D printing research projects in terms of developing materials and products that can hold up under high temperatures, such as boron nitride nanotubes, 3D printer nozzles…
Advanced Lattice Structure Creation and 3D Printing Ensure the Perfect Fit for Footprint 3D
Problems with the feet can lead to problems with the legs, hips, and back, and problems with the back can lead to problems with the rest of the body, so…
From Concept to Production: Simulation Helps Additive Manufacturing Get Real
Dassault Systèmes is in the very real business of simulation, as technology helps production get real. Midway between conceptualization and realization, simulation is increasingly coming into play as a means to make…
LLNL Uses 3D Printing to Predict and Test Failure Modes in Miniature Lattice Structures
There’s a good reason why you see so many 3D printed Eiffel Towers. It’s not just because the building is beautiful and iconic, though that’s certainly part of it. It’s…
Collaborative Project Aims to Improve Fuel Efficiency Through 3D Printed Automotive Components
Better fuel-efficient cars are a critical component in the fight for cleaner air, lower fossil fuel consumption, and the slowing of climate change – with the added benefit of drivers…
Woman Transforms into 3D Printed Mesh in Chemical Brothers’ Incredible New Music Video
The hallmark of good special effects is that they make you forget that what you’re seeing isn’t real. Take, for example, the Chemical Brothers’ new music video, “Wide Open,” which…


























