Over the past year, we have seen a number of major milestones in the field of microscale 3D printing. Now there has been yet another, as researchers at Stanford University in California have developed a new microscale 3D printing process…

As aerospace technology advances, Purdue University‘s research continues to push the boundaries of hypersonic travel. Leveraging cutting-edge 3D printing technology, researchers at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) have successfully produced fully functional supersonic combustion ramjet (also known as scramjets)…

While the various 3D printing processes work differently, they all start in the same way: first, a 3D digital model of the part must be produced. And this can be done in a number of different ways. Probably the most…

Among the industrial sectors currently reaping the benefits of additive manufacturing is the maritime industry. High standards, high surface quality, attention to detail, durable materials and customized design are just some of the sector’s requirements that 3D printing can meet,…

Welcome to our compilation of this week’s top 3D printing videos. We kick off this week’s edition with a thorough exploration of the history of 3D printing. Next, we’re shown how the United States Marine Corps is integrating 3D printing…

This week in our 3DExpress, we take a look at ICON, a company that has developed a new concrete 3D printer to quickly and easily enable the construction of multistory structures. Called Phoenix, it measures over 20 meters and can…

Repeatedly, we’re exposed to the groundbreaking applications of 3D printing within the automotive and transportation industries, showcasing the immense potential of this technology. Numerous car manufacturers have embraced additive manufacturing in their production processes. Take, for instance, the Swedish Volvo…

3D printing is gaining ground in many areas, including aerospace and defense. Already, additive manufacturing has been used to produce parts for Boeing’s combat helicopters and satellite antennas in space. In addition, research projects on the subject of 3D printing…