April 24, 2024Beyond Layers: Non-Planar 3D PrintingNon-planar 3D printing, also known as curved layer 3D printing or non-planar slicing, marks a significant evolution in the field of additive manufacturing. Read more
April 17, 2024Dual-Curing: A Game Changer for Additive ManufacturingDual-curing represents an innovative approach that enhances control over the final properties of parts through a multistage curing process. Read more
February 5, 2024Funding the Drive to Optimize rPET for Additive ManufacturingA pair of U.S. defense-related organizations –– America Makes and NCDMM –– have awarded funds to a project designed to optimize recycled PET (rPET) and rPET-based composites in filament-fed material extrusion 3D printing. Read more
January 31, 2024Melt Electrowriting for Biomedical ApplicationsMelt Electrowriting (MEW) emerged in the biomedical and tissue engineering outlook over a decade ago as a method for printing structures on the low micrometer or nanometer scale. But how does it work, and what does the future hold for this technology? Read more
January 13, 2024First Additive Manufacturing Certification by Stratasys and NOCTIStratasys partners with the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to introduce a High-Standard FDM Process Certification. The global 3D printing market in terms of revenue was estimated at USD 15 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 34.5 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 18.1%. This makes it an appealing market for young professionals, although certifications may be necessary. Read more
January 10, 20243D-Printed Phantom Models for Medical ImagingStratasys and Siemens Healthineers partnered to develop a technology that translates information from scanned patient images (CT) into 3D-printed phantom models with specific material characteristics that emulate the radiopacity of human anatomy. Read more
December 6, 2023Additive Manufacturing for the Plastics Industry: Insights from Jay DinsmoreJay Dinsmore, the new Chairman and an industry veteran, shares insights on the group’s mission and his perspectives, shedding light on the dynamic future of additive manufacturing and 3D printing within the plastics engineering community. Read more
June 6, 2023Dubai to 3D Print MosqueThe Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) of Dubai plans to build the world’s first 3D-printed mosque there. Construction is due to begin in October and be completed by early 2025. Located in Bur Dubai and covering 1,997 square meters (21,500 square feet), it will accommodate 600 worshippers. Read more
May 31, 20233D Printing Program Targets Rapid, High-Volume Production of Large PartsMaterials developer Covestro and industrial 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet are collaborating on a material-machine combination for the economical and high-throughput production of large parts by additive manufacturing (AM). The voxeljet process in use is high-speed sintering (HSS), and the model… Read more