Materials & Filaments

Researchers from Slovakia are delving further into the uses of PLA in bioprinting, releasing their findings in the recently published, ‘ 3D printed

While our ecosystem is collapsing, we are at the very least fortunate to witness the rise of a potentially more sustainable form of manufacturing

Given the global shift to renewable energy, fossil fuel companies are looking for new ways to maintain their livelihoods.

Space is one of the most attractive frontiers for humans and 2020 has been one of the most exciting years for space exploration.

Researchers are studying the use of new materials for greater strength in 3D printing, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘

Specialty chemical and advanced materials developer Arkema announced an increased focus on 3D printing materials research back in 2015, and two years

As 3D printing continues to offer a host of benefits in the manufacturing of components like antennas, researchers Shaker Alkaraki and Yue Gao explore new

Researchers from Japan and the US are filling us in on some of the latest trends in digital fabrication and materials, highlighted in the recently

Now that we’ve covered the roots and present state of carbon fiber 3D printing, including current research , we should take a look at where carbon fiber

Researchers from China are exploring the feasibility of 3D printing for pre-planning of complex surgeries, detailing the results of their study, involving

“We will benefit more and more from the possibilities of additive technologies,” – Professor Alberto Ortona Sintratec has just released a case study

A material’s ability to resist degradation, erosion, or impregnation from contact with liquids, solids, or vapors of a different nature, like chemical

So far in our series on 3D printing carbon fiber and other reinforcement materials, we’ve discussed much about the present state of the technology,

Aluna Everitt recently submitted her thesis, ‘Digital Fabrication Approaches for the Design and Development of Shape-Changing Displays,’ to the Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University. To achieve better success with deformable surfaces, Everitt explores the uses of 3D printing and laser cutting. As technology continues to progress worldwide, shape-changing displays are just one … Read more

Researchers from Iran and the UK are taking on central topics in digital fabrication, delving deeper into parameters, properties, and composites, with their findings outlined in the recently published ‘The Synergic Effects of FDM 3D Printing Parameters on Mechanical Behaviors of Bronze Poly Lactic Acid Composites.’ The authors use optimization in this study to find … Read more

Professor Andre Simpson at the University of Toronto is the director of the school’s Environmental NMR Center, dedicated to environmental research. This research uses an analytical tool that is called NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectrometer, which is similar to how an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) works for medical diagnostics. Andre Simpson via University of Toronto … Read more

Russian researchers are experimenting with titanium implants meant to promote the reconstruction of the jaw after surgery, outlining their study in the recently published ‘Experimental Biointegration of a Titanium Implant in Delayed Mandibular Reconstruction.’ Surgery to remove an oral tumor usually also results in the need for mandibular reconstruction. And while implants are commonly required … Read more

There was much to enjoy and learn at the recent Additive Manufacturing Strategies event, held in Boston and co-hosted by 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis, especially with the addition of a new metals track. There was the ever popular Startup Competition, time to network with colleagues, interesting keynotes, an exhibition hall, industry forecasts by SmarTech, and … Read more