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Siemens 3D prints part for nuclear power plant A nuclear plant in Krško, Slovenia was the site of this major industry milestone. A 108mm diameter impeller, for a fire protection…

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is an additive manufacturing technique that uses a Yb (Ytterbium) fiber laser fired into a bed of powdered metal, aiming the laser automatically at points in space…

Boeing granted patent for virtual library of 3D printable aircraft parts Aerospace giant Boeing has had a patent approved for a new system that allows for on-demand 3D printing of…

Binder Jetting Process The binder jetting process uses two materials; a powder based material and a binder. The binder acts as an adhesive between powder layers. The binder is usually…

European Space Agency test 3D printing for Mars habitats   Research company Fotec, part of the University of Applied Sciences in Austria, has 3D printed a miniature igloo and corner of a wall…

Digital Light Processing (DLP) Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a display device based on optical micro-electro-mechanical technology that uses a digital micro mirror device. It was originally developed in 1987 by Larry Hornbeck of Texas Instruments. While the DLP imaging…

3D printing and new structures within the textile industry 3D printing in the textile industry lets you unleash your imagination in order to quickly create new structures through innovative new materials.…

The Army’s new 3D-printed grenade launcher You know 3D-printing has hit the big leagues when the military starts using the technology to produce weapons. Researchers at the U.S. Army Armament…

High School Student Creates 3D Printed Biomimetic Prosthetic Among all of the applications of 3D printing, medical applications are one of the most interesting. 3D printing has kick-started a golden…