3D Materials

A 3D printing process that is particularly relevant for the repair or coating of metal objects such as damaged jet aircraft turbine blades is directed energy deposition (DED). It is widely used in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, shipping and…

Repeatedly, researchers draw inspiration from nature to drive innovation. Recently, we highlighted the development of a novel 3D printing technique by researchers inspired by chameleons. Similarly, the Fraunhofer Institute is exploring insect-inspired wood binders for 3D printing. In the most…

In a move that fuses the precision of 3D printing with the precision-driven sport of Golf, PGA TOUR superstar Rickie Fowler is helping to showcase golf equipment innovation by debuting his new, 3D printed RF Cobra lob wedge at The…

Multi-material 3D printing is, as the name implies, 3D printing several materials in one continuous printing process. It is not the same as multi-color printing, where one material is printed in several color variations. Although the visual result of multi-material…

SAMOROST, a visionary project led by the Czech 3D printed construction company Buřinka, unveiled an extraordinary collection of sustainable furniture crafted from mycelium at the international Designblok festival. This innovative reveal combines the forces of mycelium, additive manufacturing, and a…

Aluminum is one of the most popular metals in the field of industrial production and, more specifically, in additive manufacturing. It is a strong, lightweight metal alloy that offers an ideal combination of mechanical and thermal properties. Companies involved in…

Though the first thing that comes to mind for many when you mention ceramics is pottery or porcelain, technical ceramics are actually some of the strongest and toughest materials on Earth. Broken into two categories, oxides and non-oxides, the main…

What if you could 3D print wool? The range of materials compatible with 3D technologies conitnue to surprise us, with everything from coffee to beer available! Now, in a project led by a Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma, a tailor-made robotic…

Cubic Ink® is part of the specialized chemicals company ALTANA and aims to produce high-performance materials for additive manufacturing that are suitable for various applications. To find out exactly what Cubic Ink® materials are all about, we had the opportunity…

While private aerospace companies have been utilizing 3D printing technology to further their own stellar aims, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has not been neglecting the additive manufacturing trend either. In 2023 alone they have 3D printed moon rover…

Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, has often been cited as being at the forefront of numerous advances in 3D printing technologies, such as recent research utilizing 3D printing in the fight against breast cancer. Now, a team…

In terms of innovations in additive manufacturing, one area that is continuously being explored by not just companies but also government institutions is undoubtedly materials. Though the sector has come far in terms of what is available, there are still…