Volumetric additive manufacturing breakthrough enables composite production via hydrogel infusion

1 mês ago
Researchers at EPFL and Uppsala University have developed a novel technique that enables the fabrication of composite materials via volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM), overcoming long-standing limitations in the field. Published in ACS Materials Letters, the study demonstrates how post-printing hydrogel infusion can convert transparent VAM-printed parts into functional composites with high filler content. Overcoming transparency […]
Rodolfo Hernandez

University of Pennsylvania Develops 3D Printable Concrete to Enhance CO₂ Capture and Strength

1 mês ago
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a 3D printable concrete incorporating diatomaceous earth (DE), a fossil-based material derived from ancient microscopic algae. This mixture aims to improve structural performance and increase carbon dioxide (CO₂) uptake, addressing environmental concerns associated with conventional concrete. From Algae to Architecture: A Smart Mix for CO₂ Capture Concrete […]
Paloma Duran

SLICED: Latest news from the 3D Printing Industry

1 mês ago
In this edition of SLICED, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we compile the latest developments across the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, including collaborations in Japan and large-format materials testing, significant 3D platform installations, and a landmark machine-tool merger.  Read on for updates from Formlabs, DMG MORI, Interfacial, CEAD, Laempe Mössner Sinto, Herborner Pumpentechnik, and […]
Anyer Tenorio Lara

UTA Researchers Create Smart 3D Printed Patch to Regenerate Heart Muscle

1 mês ago
A 3D printed patch designed to promote heart muscle regeneration is being developed by a bioengineering professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This project aims to address a critical medical challenge by offering a potential new treatment option for heart attack survivors, whose damaged heart tissue currently lacks the ability to repair […]
Paloma Duran

Polymaker adds Fiberon PA612-ESD nylon filament to its industrial portfolio

1 mês ago
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! 3D printing material provider Polymaker has released Fiberon PA612-ESD filament engineered for use in industrial settings where both mechanical durability and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection are required.  The filament is formulated with a nylon 612 base reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNT) […]
Ada Shaikhnag

IN-VISION launches evaluation kits for Texas Instruments’ 4K and 2K DLP chipsets

1 mês ago
IN-VISION Technologies AG, an Austrian optics company and Design House Partner of Texas Instruments, has launched new high-performance electronic subsystems for the native 4K and 2K DLP chipsets, expanding access to advanced digital micromirror device (DMD) technology for developers and researchers across sectors such as 3D printing, lithography, and biotechnology. The open hardware platforms are […]
Rodolfo Hernandez

Stratasys and Shin-Etsu launch the new P3 Silicone 25A material

1 mês ago
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! 3D printer OEM Stratasys has introduced P3 Silicone 25A, a new 3D printing material developed in partnership with Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu.  Engineered for use with the Stratasys Origin One DLP platform, the material is designed to overcome long-standing challenges in […]
Ada Shaikhnag

U.S. Air Force Funds CF3D Development in Multi-Year Project with Continuous Composites

1 mês ago
Continuous Composites (CCI), a composite 3D printing technology developer, has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract from the U.S. Air Force to advance the development of high-performance composite materials using its proprietary Continuous Fiber 3D (CF3D) technology. The project is structured in two phases, aiming to demonstrate CF3D’s potential for aerospace applications. What is Continuous […]
Paloma Duran

Nanochon Receives Health Canada Approval to Launch First-in-Human Trial of 3D Printed Knee Implant

1 mês ago
Health Canada, the federal regulatory authority, has approved U.S. medical device startup Nanochon’s clinical trial design, authorizing the launch of a first-in-human study for its 3D printed Chondrograft knee implant. The trial will assess the implant’s ability to repair damaged cartilage and reduce recovery times for patients with limited treatment options. This approval represents a […]
Paloma Duran

Havaianas to Unveil First 3D Printed Flip-Flops in Collaboration with Zellerfeld at Copenhagen Fashion Week

1 mês ago
Brazilian footwear brand Havaianas will debut its first 3D printed flip-flops this August during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Developed in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a company specializing in 3D printed footwear, the launch marks Havaianas’ entry into additive manufacturing. The new Havaianas x Zellerfeld flip-flop features signature elements such as the brand’s rice grain-textured footbed, along with […]
Paloma Duran

Glasgow researchers 3D print smart plastic that monitors its own health in new study

1 mês ago
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed 3D printed plastic structures that can sense when they are stretched, compressed, or damaged, and adapt accordingly. Made from a high-performance plastic reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT), these smart lattices could be used […]
Ada Shaikhnag