The 32nd edition of the International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies (NIP) was held in Manchester, UK, this month.
BMW Group expands the use of 3D printers
BMW Group believe that additive technologies will be one of the main production methods of the future
2016 Printing for Fabrication Conference
2016 Printing for Fabrication Conference to address advancements in print-based Ffabrication, functional materials, and applications on September 12-16, 2016, at the University of Manchester.
Light Rider is the world’s first 3D-printed motorcycle
APWorks developed a lightweight motorcycle using bionic design and a selective 3D laser printing system
New technique offers strong, flawless 3D printed ceramics
Researchers have developed a way to create ceramics using 3D printing that results in a strong material with little tendency to crack
4D Printing: Smart Valves
Australian researchers report on a 4D-printed thermally active hydrogel valve, which can control the flow of water.
3D printed silicon carbide for space optics
Direct ink writing has been used to print ultra-lightweight microwave components directly from silicon carbide.
Printing Glass
Mediated Matter Group in collaboration with MIT have introduced a novel optically transparent glass printing process.
Inkjet printing and metal nanoparticles combine to shrink electronics
new research has combined inkjet printing and metal nanoparticle inks as a novel, low-cost solution for interconnect fabrication.
World's First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
MarkForged have introduced the Mark One 3D printer, which can print parts from continuous carbon fibers.