Algorithm balances between material and support structures [Source: Science Direct] New research focuses on the problem of overhangs with construction 3D printing (3DCP), with a possible solution ...

A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors. Nuclear reactors have been around for decades, and common belief is that they are enormous, expensive, ...

Formnext 2024 has concluded, and I have some thoughts. The event, which, as always takes place in the massive Messe complex in Frankfurt, Germany, is by far the largest 3D print event on the planet.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi provide insight into EssilorLuxottica’s transformative journey, highlighting their groundbreaking partnerships with Meta and advancements in 3D printing that ...

After looking at the SYGLASS2 3D printer from Sygnis, I am astonished at what it can 3D print: kilometers of optical fiber. First of all, glass 3D printers are not a common thing. Glass is a ...

Comparing the best starting points for additive design in terms of features, support, ease of use and more. Forget Tinkercad. Sure, it might be the most common answer to questions about the best 3D ...

Only a few of the companies in the AMPOWER infographics [Source: AMPOWER] AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again. The German firm has provided expert consulting services ...

There’s a new belt 3D printer on the market: the IdeaFormer IR3 V2. IdeaFormer, a brand of Zhuhai Bell Technology Co., Ltd., has been producing a variety of desktop 3D printers since 2016. Previously, ...