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When 3D printing began in the early 1980s, it was with photopolymer resins and technology developed by Charles “Chuck” Hull.After the invention of stereolithography, Hull would go on to found 3D Systems – and almost 4 decades later the 3D printing with resin market has found applications in sectors...

Scientists have developed a novel way of combining bamboo with ABS, and 3D printing the mix into parts with “enhanced mechanical properties.”...

Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Digital Metal has announced the launch of a new pure copper powder, DM Cu, for use with its binder jet 3D printing technology. Users of the DM P2500 3D printer will now be able to 3D print 99.9% pure copper components on the shop floor.

A team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a novel method of 3D printing electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.Using DLP 3D printing technology, a visible light-based form of vat photopolymerization, the researchers were able to fabricate complex polymer...

Researchers at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering have developed a novel resin-based 3D printer that packs an extraordinary print speed and excellent part precision. In a display of uniqueness, the system combines photopolymerization with a six-axis robotic arm you might see...

3D printing of self-healing polymers aims to extend the life of products by repairing damages such as cracks and scratches, and also has the potential to increase part quality and durability.Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) have attracted significant attention in the field of self-healing polymers...

High-powered blue laser specialist NUBURU has added seven new patents to its intellectual property (IP) portfolio in visible laser technologies with applications across 3D printing and materials processing.

A team of researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new hybrid additive manufacturing process combining both extrusion and inkjet-based 3D printing.The approach can be used to integrate liquid inks directly into solid material matrices, allowing, say, active...

Sportswear giant Adidas, in partnership with eyewear firm Marcolin Group, has unveiled its new 3D printed sports sunglasses – the 3D CMPT. In line with Adidas’ vision for high performance, the one-piece eyewear weighs just 20g and features a flexible nylon structure that reportedly allows for...

Researchers from Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering have shown that 3D printed ceramic structures can be reinforced to be up to 4.5x more shatter-resistant just by coating them with a thin polymer shell.

This year’s line of Adidas 3D printed sneakers are based on the initial shoes from 2017, and are available in a wider range of colors.

Scientists have developed a new method of 3D printing hydrogel-polymer structures, and used it to create novel medical/electrical devices.

Osteopore and Maastricht University Medical Centre have developed a bioresorbable bone implant to prevent leg amputations using a 3D printer.

Biomodex, a provider of 3D printed anatomical models for medical training purposes, has launched a new 3D printed training system for the transseptal puncture procedure. By emulating the feel, geometry, and haptic feedback of real heart tissue, the model enables electrophysiologists and...

Rounding-off 2020, December saw the launch of various dental 3D printing products, as well as novel production processes, and the completion of significant business moves by Desktop Metal and Stratasys among others.  December’s additive dental releases The first of the month’s dental launches came...