Researchers from Harvard University have 3D printed a school of soft robotic fish that are capable of swimming in complex patterns without the aid of Wi-Fi or GPS. Inspired by the distinctive re…
Connecting digital and physical worlds for creative output with voxel 3D printing
Victoria University of Wellington masters’ student Joseph Coddington has carried out a project which looks at how voxel 3D printing can be used to approach research with a design focus and creative ou…
Maryland scientists create shape-shifting nozzle for 3D printing fiber-filled composites
Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have designed a ‘morphing’ nozzle that enables users to 3D print customized parts with fiber-filled composites. Unlike conventional printheads, the tea…
3D Printing Industry review of the year: January 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, 3D Printing Industry looks back over a rather tumultuous and unsettled year, which for reasons obvious to many has left a lasting impact across almost all areas of modern lif…
DSM launches EcoPaXX bio-based pellets for FGF 3D printing automotive parts
Global nutritional science firm and materials producer DSM has introduced a new bio-based 3D printing polymer called EcoPaXX AM4001 GF (G). DSM has designed its material to deliver on both performanc…
Photocentric commits “significant investment” to new 3D printed battery research division
3D printer and materials manufacturer Photocentric has announced the launch of a new division that’s dedicated to the development of eco-friendly 3D printed electric batteries. The Peterborough-based…
UMN researchers partner with Medtronic to 3D print patient-specific heart valve models
Researchers from the University of Minnesota (UMN) have worked with medical technology firm Medtronic to develop realistic customizable 3D printed aortic models. Using tailor-made silicone-based poly…
Nextflex gains $154m in AFRL funding for 3D printing flexible hybrid electronics
Nextflex, a U.S. consortium of companies dedicated to advancing Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) in the 3D printing industry, has entered into a cost-sharing agreement with the Air Force Research Lab…
Aerosint and Aconity3D develop multi-material metal 3D printer
The specialist recoater developed by Belgium-based Aerosint will be deployed in a new 3D printer made by Aconity3D, capable of laying dual-powder layers for laser powder bed fusion systems. The Formne…
SUTD and NTU collaboration yields reversible 4D printing
A collaborative research project between Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has resulted in a 3D printed material changing its shape and ba…