3D Materials

SAMOROST, a visionary project led by the Czech 3D printed construction company Buřinka, unveiled an extraordinary collection of sustainable furniture crafted from mycelium at the international Designblok festival. This innovative reveal combines the forces of mycelium, additive manufacturing, and a…

Aluminum is one of the most popular metals in the field of industrial production and, more specifically, in additive manufacturing. It is a strong, lightweight metal alloy that offers an ideal combination of mechanical and thermal properties. Companies involved in…

Though the first thing that comes to mind for many when you mention ceramics is pottery or porcelain, technical ceramics are actually some of the strongest and toughest materials on Earth. Broken into two categories, oxides and non-oxides, the main…

What if you could 3D print wool? The range of materials compatible with 3D technologies conitnue to surprise us, with everything from coffee to beer available! Now, in a project led by a Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma, a tailor-made robotic…

Cubic Ink® is part of the specialized chemicals company ALTANA and aims to produce high-performance materials for additive manufacturing that are suitable for various applications. To find out exactly what Cubic Ink® materials are all about, we had the opportunity…

While private aerospace companies have been utilizing 3D printing technology to further their own stellar aims, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has not been neglecting the additive manufacturing trend either. In 2023 alone they have 3D printed moon rover…

Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, has often been cited as being at the forefront of numerous advances in 3D printing technologies, such as recent research utilizing 3D printing in the fight against breast cancer. Now, a team…

In terms of innovations in additive manufacturing, one area that is continuously being explored by not just companies but also government institutions is undoubtedly materials. Though the sector has come far in terms of what is available, there are still…

A major breakthrough has been made in the field of additive manufacturing with the introduction of an innovative technology that enables 3D printing of silicone parts. This new technique has attracted a great deal of interest in the 3D printing…

The moment you have all been waiting for is nearly here! ADDITIV Polymers World will be taking place in a few days on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT (3:00 – 7:30 PM CEST). This…

As September comes to a close, we get ever closer to the next installation from our global events brand, ADDITIV. Be sure to join on October 5th from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT (3:00 – 7:30 PM CEST) for…

Materials for additive manufacturing are increasingly varied and vast, and depending on the target technologies and applications they can be used in a number of different forms. Materials research is also an increasingly important focus for manufacturing companies some of…