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Researchers from Tsinghua University and the National University of Singapore are investigating the effects of fluid flow on the mechanical properties of metal 3D printed parts. When it comes to…Researchers investigate how fluid flow affects dendrite growth in metal 3D printing

Chennai-based start-up Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions has begun working with India Cements to develop a new, more sustainable construction 3D printing material.  As part of a recently-signed ‘strategic collaboration’ deal, the…Tvasta Manufacturing to work with India Cements on new eco-friendly construction 3D printing material

GKN Additive, a 3D printing service provider, has partnered with heat transfer specialist Conflux Technology to design and produce 3D printed heat exchangers for customers in Europe. Conflux has built…Conflux Technology and GKN Additive partner to bring 3D printed heat exchangers to Europe

A group of international researchers has produced binder jet 3D printed geopolymer structures competitive with structural concrete for various applications. The primary goal of the research was to 3D print…Researchers create 3D binder jetted geopolymers competitive with structural concrete

California-based industrial designer Reiten Cheng has developed a unique device that’s capable of turning discarded plastic water bottles into functional 3D printing filament.  Known as the ‘Polyformer,’ the modular machine…New open-source 3D printable ‘Polyformer’ recycles plastic bottles into filament

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a way to make PLA material break down using just UV light. Polylactic acid, or PLA, has long touted its ‘biodegradable’ label…Bath University Researchers use sugar to make PLA degradable under UV light

3D Systems has announced that aerospace manufacturer Airbus has contracted it to produce “critical components” of the upcoming OneSat satellite.  Unlike traditional satellites, which are designed for specifically-defined missions, Airbus…3D Systems selected to 3D print “critical components” of Airbus’ OneSat satellites

In a bid to combat deforestation, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory have developed a new method of 3D bioprinting wood-like materials.…MIT’s new 3D printing approach looks to enable customizable wood products

Photocentric, a developer of resin 3D printers and materials, has announced the launch of its new LC Magna v.2 3D printer. Intended as a successor to the firm’s flagship LC…Photocentric launches its new LC Magna v.2 3D printer – technical specifications and pricing

New research carried out by the French Space Agency (CNES) is investigating how 3D printed oxide ceramic materials could improve the design of crucial subsystems for space propulsion. The research…CNES explores space propulsion system improvements with 3D printed ceramics