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ETH Zurich Develops Rotary LPBF System that Processes Multiple Metals
ETH Zurich researchers have come up with a rotary LPBF system, the RAPTURE, that can process multiple metal materials simultaneously. In their published paper, they explain that the system may…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 6, 2025: SBIR Awards, Regenerative Medicine, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start with some exciting funding news, as NIST has awarded over nearly $2 million to small businesses working to advance AI, additive…
3D Printing Makes Inhalers for Asthma More Effective
For more than 260 million people worldwide with asthma, inhalers are essential. However, studies show incorrect use in 12–71% of cases, up to 86% for hospitalized patients, and as high…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 20, 2025: Tool Steel Alloy, Microstructure Control, & More
Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is all about materials, from recycled metal replacements and a new high-strength alloy to microstructure control in nickel-based superalloys and more. Read on for all…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 16, 2025: European Distribution, Expeditionary Powder, & More
We’re taking care of business first today in 3D Printing News Briefs, with Wayland Additive appointing a new Chief Technology Officer and AML3D expanding its European distribution. Moving on, Metal…
A Growing Area of Interest: 3D Printed Kirigami Sensors
Kirigami is a Japanese art and craft form where paper is cut and folded into intricate shapes. Often these shapes, accordion-like, can unfold into striking new forms. Whereas origami stretches…
RMIT University Creates Cheaper, Stronger Titanium for 3D Printing
Titanium is a favorite of aerospace, medical, and high-performance engineering, mainly because it’s strong, light, and resists corrosion, making it perfect for aircraft components, implants, and other demanding applications. But…
Soft Robotics is Finally Coming Together: Northwestern Researchers Make Strides Towards a Better Actuator
Soft robotics for a long time was a lot of nice videos, papers, and very little in the way of useful technology. It was kind of an engineering Esperanto: a…
Researchers Use LPBF 3D Printed Component to Improve Bacteria-Based Battery’s Power Output
According to a report by AM Research, the 3D electronics printing (3DEP) market is estimated to experience major growth in the coming years, with total market value expected to reach…
Remarkable Results for 3D Printed Flexible Fiber Reinforced Bio-Composites
A new paper shows some remarkable results for flexible bio-composites: continuous flax fiber-reinforced and bamboo charcoal composites were made through 3D printing. The new material shows a 1,571% increase in…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 26, 2025: Corrosion Resistance, 3D Printed Stents, & More
This weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs are all about research! We’ll start with what’s been called the first comparison of corrosion resistance in 3D printed magnesium and zinc alloys. Then,…
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…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 23, 2025: ASTM Standard, Defense, Bioinks, & More
We’re starting with business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Nikon AM Synergy has appointed a new CEO. Moving on, a proposed ASTM International standard will support 3D…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 19, 2025: Topology Optimization, Bike Saddle, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Farsoon Technologies has reached a milestone of 150 large-format metal 3D printing systems being sold globally. Snapmaker unveiled a new 3D printer, and…
Glasgow University Develops 3D Printed PEEK Lattices with Tuned Auxetic Properties
Glasgow University researchers have made PEEK-based lattice parts with tunable auxetic properties. The team published their work in Materials Horizons, building on similar work from last year with PLA. In…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 12, 2025: Nerve Repair, Glass Nanostructures, adidas, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with medical news from 3D Systems, and then moving on to research about glass nanostructures and synthetic lichen. Then, 3D printing…
UCLA Researchers Develop 3D Printed Pen that May Help Detect Parkinson’s Disease
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease is difficult. Often, early symptoms of the progressive neurological condition may be overlooked, or mistaken for signs of aging. Early diagnosis can help save lives and improve…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 28, 2025: Defense Accelerator, Surgical Models, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, 3YOURMIND was selected to join an EU Defense Accelerator, and PTC has announced model-based definition (MBD) capabilities within Onshape. Finally, a study out…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 7, 2025: Digital Inventory, Thermal Management Solutions, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, UK-based 3D printing bureau 3D People responds to global instability, and AEWIN chose Fabric8Labs’ technology for advanced thermal management solutions. We’ll end with…
Low-Cost Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope Made with CAD Software & Bambu Lab X1C
3D printing is increasingly used in the fabrication of diagnostic equipment, including ophthalmology, which is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions and diseases….
3D Printing News Briefs, May 17, 2025: Color-Changing Materials, Humanoid Robot, & More
We’re covering research innovations in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! First, Penn Engineering developed 3D printed materials that change color under stress, and UC Berkeley researchers created an open source,…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 14, 2025: Thermal Solutions, Food Safety, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Meltio announced a new sales partner in the Benelux region, and Eplus3D is helping TEMISTh to revolutionize metal additive manufacturing in thermal solutions. Moving…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 7, 2025: Sales Partner, Seawalls, Ceramics, & More
We’ll take care of some business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Meltio announced an official sales partner in Portugal, and Kind Designs received about $1 million in…
Johns Hopkins University Researchers Develop HyFAM Technology
Two scientists from Johns Hopkins University, Nathan C. Brown and Jochen Mueller, have developed a hybrid manufacturing technology they call HyFam, or Hybrid Formative Additive Manufacturing. Their work on this technology…
