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3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced a co-development agreement with CollPlant, a regenerative medicine firm, to develop 3D bioprinted soft tissue structures for breast reconstruction treatments. Implemented in conjunction…3D Systems and CollPlant set to use 3D bioprinting technology to treat breast cancer survivors

A team of researchers from Rice University, Texas, have developed a new method of fabricating complex graphite structures using direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing. Previous attempts to 3D print…Scientists successful in 3D printing complex graphite parts with 97% purity

CECIMO, the association of machine tool and manufacturing technologies, has encouraged the European Commission (EC) to consider the role “enabling technologies” have to play within its upcoming Sustainable Product Initiative.…CECIMO urges EC to consider role of 3D printing in Sustainable Product Initiative

Engineers at the Canadian McGill University and Ryerson University have managed to turn environmentally-damaging wind turbine waste into a robust new PLA 3D printing material.  Using a mixture of mechanical…Engineers recycle wind turbine waste into tough new fiber-reinforced PLA

Biotechnology specialist Pixelbio has developed a novel 3D printed molecular biochip with the potential to ramp-up the pace of clinical genetic testing.  Utilizing a Formlabs 3D printer and Black Resin,…Pixelbio’s 3D printed molecular biochips unlock rapid disease diagnosis

Oryx Additive, a provider of automated post-processing systems for the 3D printing industry, has partnered with 3D printer manufacturer Arburg to offer support removal and part finishing systems to Arburg’s…Oryx Additive and ARBURG partner to offer automated support removal systems for 3D printing

Dental 3D printer and material manufacturer Dentafab has revealed that two of its resins have been given CE clearance for 3D printing crowns and dentures.  Designed for 3D printing complete…Dentafab’s PowerResins cleared for 3D printing crowns and dentures in EU

German car manufacturer Volkswagen has announced plans to use binder jet 3D printing to manufacture components at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, reportedly becoming the first car maker to…Volkswagen to adopt binder jet 3D printing for car part production with HP and Siemens

Sakuu Corporation (formerly KeraCel), a specialist in 3D printed energy storage devices, has been awarded three new patents. Each of the patents are intended to improve the efficiency and flexibility…Sakuu Corporation awarded three new patents to advance 3D printed solid-state batteries

Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Prusa has announced the launch of its latest resin-based LCD 3D printer, the SL1S Speed. Intended as a successor to the company’s debut MSLA system, the…Prusa launches the SL1S Speed 3D printer – technical specifications and pricing