DLR launches fully 3D printed MiniFix module for biological fixation in space

1 mês 1 semana ago
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed MiniFix, a fully 3D printed syringe-based biological fixation system engineered for spaceflight. Successfully deployed in five MAPHEUS sounding rocket missions, MiniFix represents a breakthrough in experimental payload design, combining rapid prototyping, modularity, and robust performance in microgravity environments, combining rapid prototyping with modular, lightweight, and reliable […]
Rodolfo Hernandez

Mapping the Expanding Role of 3D Printing in Micro and Nano Device Fabrication

1 mês 1 semana ago
A new review by researchers from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, CETC 54 (54th Research Institute of Electronics Technology Group Corporation), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen University, and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China surveys the latest developments in 3D printing for microelectronic and microfluidic applications. The paper released on Springer […]
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AEWIN Selects Fabric8Labs’ ECAM Technology for Edge AI Thermal Management

1 mês 1 semana ago
Fabric8Labs, a San Diego-based manufacturer specializing in Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), has been selected by AEWIN Technologies to supply thermal management components for its next generation of Edge AI systems. AEWIN, a provider of high-performance network platforms and a member of the Qisda Business Group, will integrate ECAM-produced copper components into its upcoming cooling infrastructure. […]
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New lab at Glasgow University simulates space to test 3D printed parts for orbital safety

1 mês 1 semana ago
A new testing centre at University of Glasgow is simulating the conditions of outer space to help prevent 3D printed parts from becoming sources of high-speed orbital debris. Housed at the university’s James Watt School of Engineering, the NextSpace Testrig lab is designed to assess whether materials like metals, polymers and ceramics can survive extreme […]
Ada Shaikhnag

Stratasys Acquires Forward AM’s Assets, Broadening Its Advanced Materials Portfolio

1 mês 1 semana ago
Stratasys, a 3D printer OEM, has announced the acquisition of assets from Forward AM GmbH, a BASF spin-off based in Germany. This strategic transaction expands Stratasys’ materials portfolio, particularly enhancing its capabilities in Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) and Digital Light Processing (DLP) technologies. The acquisition also reinforces Stratasys’ commitment to driving innovation and maintaining its […]
Paloma Duran

TCT 3Sixty Returns to Birmingham with Two Days of Innovation, Insight, and Industry Networking

1 mês 1 semana ago
The UK’s event for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, TCT 3Sixty, returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 June 2025, bringing together more than 5,000 professionals for two days of live demonstrations, expert talks, and networking. Hosted by The TCT Group, the free-to-attend show is designed to offer a comprehensive look at how additive manufacturing […]
Paloma Duran

Additive manufacturing unlocks new possibilities in acoustic metamaterials design

1 mês 1 semana ago
A review published in Virtual and Physical Prototyping explores the growing field of additively manufactured acoustic metamaterials (ACA-Meta), highlighting how 3D printing technologies enable novel designs for effective sound absorption across diverse applications. Authored by researchers from Khalifa University and Dassault Aviation, the paper classifies acoustic metamaterials into perforated, slotted, cellular, and hybrid types and […]
Rodolfo Hernandez

Ad-Proc-Add II: FOTEC Advances Electrochemical Post-Processing in 3D Printing

1 mês 1 semana ago
Forschungs- und Technologietransfer GmbH (FOTEC), a research subsidiary of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, has developed key technologies for the integration of additive manufacturing into industrial process chains as part of the international joint project Ad-Proc-Add II. The focus was on automated post-processing using Hirtisation, the characterization of additively manufactured surfaces, and the […]
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