Researchers from the University of Kent and the University of Strathclyde have developed a novel device that combines 3D printing, microneedles, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for controlla…
Ford becomes first European car maker to implement Formlabs’ Form 3L 3D printer
The Spanish branch of car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has become the first in Europe to add the Form 3L, a large format 3D printer from 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs, to its fleet of machines. …
Shapeways adds three SLA 3D printing materials to portfolio
3D printing marketplace and service bureau Shapeways has added new SLA materials to its portfolio. Customers will now be able to produce parts such prototypes and short-run production components, in t…
Longer 3D launches affordable desktop SLA Orange 30 3D printer
Longer 3D, a desktop and industrial 3D printer manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, is launching an affordable desktop solution for LCD SLA 3D printing called the Orange 30. Developed by Longer Tech…
Origin and DSM announce partnership to develop new open additive materials
Global science company and material manufacturer Royal DSM, has partnered with San Francisco-based 3D printing startup Origin. The goal of this collaboration is to develop new materials for additive m…
How to design for MJF and SLA 3D printing with Protolabs Application Engineer Joe Cretella
There’s now less than a week to go before we close submissions to the 2019 3D Printing Industry Awards Trophy Design Challenge in collaboration with Protolabs. This year, we designers can stretc…
Win an Ultimaker 3 with the 3D Printing Industry & Protolabs trophy design competition
The 2019 3D Printing Industry Awards are less than two months away and we are on the hunt for this years trophy. If you think you have a winning design then submit your idea for the chance to see it …
DWS files counterclaim against Formlabs for alleged IP infringement in the Form 2 3D printer
Italian stereolithograhy (SLA) 3D printer developer DWS has filed a counterclaim against Formlabs, the U.S. developer and manufacturer of the Form series of SLA 3D printers. The development is the mos…
Whirlpool to introduce 3D printing to appliance aftersales with Spare Parts 3D
American multinational home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool has entered into a 3D printing partnership with Singapore service bureau Spare Parts 3D. Together the companies have committed to digitise …
NIST probes SLA 3D printing to improve quality by the voxel
High resolution 3D printing is reaching new levels of quality thanks to a technique developed at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Using a very-high-resolution scanning p…