Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

While many will no doubt know 3D printers can be used to make small plastic objects that are useful for rapid prototyping, the technology is increasingly being used on a much larger, more permanent ...

The world’s population is growing, so we need to produce our food more efficiently. New digital food production and processing technologies are crucial for achieving this. We have developed an ...

The utilization of 3D printing technology is changing the landscape of construction industry as it hugely reduces the amount of construction material waste and also more environmentally friendly than ...

The use of 3D printing to fabricate patient-specific implants has made great strides over the years, but surgical guides and pre-operative models continue to be the most widespread application of 3D ...

With personalised products, the food industry is shifting from ‘good for everyone’ to ‘good for you’. Climate change and a scarcity of resources are forcing us to develop new processing methods based ...

As 3D printing/additive manufacturing continues to transform processes for companies large and small, we take a deep dive into the technology with one of the largest providers in the industry. Here, ...

3D food printing represents a transformative intersection of additive manufacturing and culinary innovation. This technology enables the customisation of food products by digitally designing and ...

MIT researchers, MIT spinout Inkbit, and the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich created an advanced 3D printing machine that works with previously unusable materials. It uses computer vision and ...

Additive manufacturing, or "3D printing," is commonly used for prototyping, as the machines can create parts without the expensive tooling process or the need for skilled machining. Automakers use it ...

Completely 3D printed – even the lenses – then painted helmet prop produced by Thingergy, Los Angeles. Movie makers have the creative vision, but it’s the prop maker’s job to bring that creative ...