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Digital technologies, like 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and 3D printing, have previously been used to create depictions of Jesus Christ and other important church figures. But at 11 meters tall,…

Today, Polymaker has launched a new line of HT-PLA & HT-PLA-GF filaments. These enhanced PLA versions increase the glass transition temperature of PLA from a normal 60°C to above 130°C….

Disclosure:The AD5X was provided to me by Flashforge free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any additional compensation. All opinions expressed are my own,…

Filament dryers have long been needed in material extrusion. Both industrial and home users benefit from conditioned filament with reduced moisture and uniform temperatures closer to extrusion levels. Whether integrated…

The premier supplier of polylactic acid (PLA) polymers is NatureWorks. The U.S.-based firm, owned by Cargill and Thai petrochemical company PTT, produces corn-derived bioplastics for packaging, manufacturing, and 3D printing….

Soleyin: Unlock Endless Possibilities with the New 3D Printing Filament Brand As a global leader in the 3D printing industry, Creality has earned widespread acclaim for its high-quality printers and…

WASP is always innovating and produces a range of machines, including large polymer and geopolymer delta printers, ceramics production lines, house printers, and now a large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF)…

In previous installments of this series, we explored how unfavorable economics for large materials companies and the effects of compounding have led to the rise of a thriving materials market….

Disclosure: The Adventurer 5M Pro was provided by Flashforge at no cost for this review. I have not received any additional compensation, and all opinions are my own. FlashForge has…

Prusa Research essentially dominates the desktop 3D printing space. Their i3 design is the predominant 3D printer design worldwide, with millions of 3D printers being made each year based on…

Dyze Design, the Canadian expert in high-performance extrusion systems, introduces its latest innovation, the Zephyr™ High Flow Extruder for 1.75mm filament. This state-of-the-art extruder leverages Dyze Design’s MeltCore™ technology, delivering…

NatureWorks makes a lot of the polylactic acid (PLA) plastic we consume with 3D printing. PLA is also used for packaging, medical nonwovens, interior decoration materials, and more. By not…

Over the years, many designers have tried to create 3D printed polymer furniture. Early pioneers like Janne Kyttanen, Materialise’s MGX, and Joris Laarman have led the way with 3D printed…

Filamentive hopes to recycle your PLA if you’re in the UK and order over £500 worth of filament. Their partner 3D Printing Waste (3DPW) will turn the PLA into injection…

Lighting that meets the essence of nature: this is the reality brought to life by ECO Lamps, which introduces a fresh perspective to sustainable lighting design using potato starch. These…

ISO/ASTM Standard 52939:2023 has been released and it sets standards for QA for 3D Printed polymer, composite and cement buildings. This is most welcome since 3D printed construction is a…

The hottest thing in the 3D printing industry right now is undoubtedly Bambu Lab—and rightfully so. In an otherwise stale consumer additive manufacturing (AM) market, Bambu Lab has entered guns…

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Carbon has announced several improvements to its platform, and Renca printed a house with its geopolymer 3D printing mortar. In medical news, Axial3D has…

A child’s heart valves can be damaged by rheumatic fever, which can then cause rheumatic heart disease and lead to even more serious health problems, such as stroke and heart…

When we last caught up with Luke Rodgers, senior director of R&D at Jabil (NYSE: JBL), the manufacturing solutions provider was in the process of releasing a new material for powder bed…

Kei Atsumi and Nicholas Préaud worked on 3D printing for three years in order for them to develop their Tsuginote Tea House. The small tea house accommodates two and was…

After receiving significant press for its 3D printed home made from biomaterials, the University of Maine has been awarded $7.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) Oak Ridge…

Model No., started in Oakland, CA, in 2018, is a furniture manufacturer that uses PLA pellets derived from agricultural waste to 3D print made-to-order home furnishings. Model No.’s latest product…

Polish startup GREENFILL3D continues to expand the applications for its wheat bran 3D printing feedstock. To make its GF3D Branfill3d material, the company combines PLA with waste from pasta manufacturing….