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New Take on Lightweighting Materials

July 15, 2016 · The Masdar Institute has combined computer modeling and 3D printing to create lighter weight materials for aerospace and other applications.

The Virtual Foundry Democratizes 3D Metal Printing

July 6, 2016 · The Virtual Foundry offers metal printing with desktop 3D printers.

Chemson Pacific Develops PVC for 3D Printing

May 18, 2016 · Chemson Pacific's makes PVC printable with 3D Vinyl.

HP Jet Fusion 3D Printers Target Production Applications

May 17, 2016 · HP claims build speeds up to 10x faster than existing 3D printing technologies at half the cost.

No “Ink Tax” for HP’s Forthcoming 3D Printer

March 24, 2016 · HP's MultiJet Fusion 3D printer will allow users to fuel their creativity with third-party materials.

Massivit 3D Prepares to Launch Large-Scale 3D Printer

March 15, 2016 · Massivit 3D is preparing to launch a new era in AM with its Massivit 1800 large-scale 3D printer.

The Incredible Lightness of Printing Graphene

March 8, 2016 · Researchers have found a way to successfully print structures using light graphene aerogels.

Wood Printing Aimed at Sustainability

January 18, 2016 · Researchers in Sweden are working on 3D wood printing solutions for sustainable furniture and buildings.

Ceramics Printing Heats Up

January 15, 2016 · HRL Laboratories has developed a way to print complex ceramics that can withstand high temperatures.

Printing In Glass

January 14, 2016 · Researchers developed a robotic 3D glass printer.

Fast PCB Prototypes

January 6, 2016 · The new DragonFly 2020 inkjet printer from Nano Dimension can create complete printed circuit boards in just hours.

Adidas Floats Recycled Ocean Plastic

January 5, 2016 · Adidas unveiled a 3D printed midsole made out of recycled ocean plastic.

Xjet Promises Inkjet-Style Metal Printing

December 28, 2015 · Israeli startup Xjet announced an inkjet-style metal printer for 2016.

Metal Printers Are Market Bright Spot

December 23, 2015 · 3D metal printing is leading the 3D printing market in terms of growth, according to research from CONTEXT.

Printed Teeth Kill Germs

November 18, 2015 · Researchers in the Netherlands have developed an antimicrobial polymer that can be used to print false teeth and orthodontic appliances.

Startup Xjet Developing New Metal Additive Manufacturing Process

November 12, 2015 · Israeli startup Xjet is seeking to cash in on metal AM with the development of a new system that prints metal using jetting technology.

Report Forecasts Additive Manufacturing Materials Sales to Reach $8.3 Billion by 2025

October 23, 2015 · Sales for additive manufacturing materials will surpass 3D printer sales by 2023.

Alcoa to Expand Additive Manufacturing Operations

September 4, 2015 · Alcoa is the latest business to make a serious investment in additive manufacturing.

MIT Prints in Glass

August 25, 2015 · MIT's Mediated Matter Group's most recent success is a method for 3D printing glass called G3DP.

3D Printed Fashion Line

August 25, 2015 · An Israeli student created a new fashion line using home 3D printers.


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