Insiders and analysts predict the 3D printing trends to watch in our latest series of articles focused on the future of 3D printing. Researchers at the IMDEA Nanoscience Institute, an interdisciplinary research center in Spain, have developed a new method of 3D printing magnets using recycled materials. The work was conducted as an answer to the supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which left the manufacturing sector short on many materials, including those required to make magnets. To address the problem, Daniel Casaleiz and his colleagues looked into alternative ways of sourcing magnetic materials, showcasing their work at the 2022 Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM) Intermag conference in January. A magnet 3D printed using recycled ferrite waste. Photo via IMDEA Nanoscience Institute. Recycling ferrite residues Though the average person may not realize it, magnetic devices are integral to many different parts of our lives. Magnets are used… read more
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February 3, 2022 Leave a Comment It has been a while since we have covered anything in the domain of bioprinting. It’s not that we don’t like writing about bioprinting around here, but given the current state of technological readiness there is a very fine line between a 3D printed heart, and a 3D printed steak, functionally speaking. But bioprinting goes beyond simply just (eventually) printing large transplantable organs. The precision of the CNC guided bioprinting toolhead can deliver materials of various properties to make other biological systems too. And that is exactly what Prellis Biologics have been doing with their 3D printed lymph nodes, as revealed in a recent press release. Human immune cells in a printed lymph node (Image credit: Prellis Biologics) Prellis Biologics had previously dabbled in the realm of 3D printed organoids (such as kidneys) but have since shifted their expertise to smaller organoids such as… read more
3D Systems was the first company to commercialize SLA 3D printing, therefore no series on the State of Resin 3D printing would be complete without their insights. Dr. Edwin Hortelano is the Senior Vice President, Materials Engineering and Development at 3D Systems. Responsible for all materials development at 3D Systems, Dr. Hortelano brings experience gained from a long career in materials science and chemistry-focused enterprises, including a stint as CTO for Bostik Inc. In this article, Dr. Hortelano discusses exciting recent developments in material development for thermoset, thermoplastic like, and elastomeric materials. We want to hear from you. Where is resin 3D printing winning and what are the hurdles? Take the Spotlight on Resin 3D Printing survey now. The 3D Systems SLA 1. Photo by Michael Petch. 3DPI: How have you seen resin-based 3D printing develop in recent years? Dr. Edwin Hortelano: Overall, the industry continues to expand the properties… read more
Jewellery making is one of the crafts that best shows what 3D printing can offer in terms of mass-customized, on-demand production. Not just in terms of new possibilities, but also for broadening design and production access to a wide range of young creatives and startups. Elements Lab, a young company based in Taiwan and led by founder Ting Tang, began by offering a small scale 3D printing service. As the business and their design proficiency grew, they have expanded by leveraging new commercial channels, for example by opening a Shapeways Shop. As their business grew, Elements Lab found jewellery to be the ideal product for exploring 3D printing. They have thus opened the EL Jewellery Maker portal to focus specifically on 3D printed and lost-wax cast rings, pendants, and other small decorative items. “We’ve been using 3D printing technology for quite a few years now. We understand the magic of 3D printing… read more
3D printer and scanner manufacturer Shining 3D has teamed up with 3D scanning software firm TechMed 3D to offer an all-in-one hardware and software body scanning combination. The offering includes Shining 3D’s EinScan H 3D scanner and TechMed 3D’s MSoft scanning software, and aims to better serve those in the orthotics and prosthetics markets who are looking to make the switch to 3D digitization. “We are excited that, together with TechMed, we are now able to offer an all-in-one body scanning solution for medical applications,” said Rebecca Khoo, Product Manager EinScan at Shining 3D. “For us, working with proven software partners not only is enriching for the potential of our 3D scanners, but far more helping our customers to continually progress in their 3D digitizing endeavors.” The EinScan H and MSoft human body 3D scanning combination. Image via Shining 3D. The EinScan H 3D scanner Shining 3D’s extensive scanning portfolio… read more
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