D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more.

Celestiq engineers aren’t just drawing up three-dimensional CAD files and pressing Ctrl+P, though. Before graduating to ...

EPFL scientists have created a breakthrough 3D printing method that uses hydrogels as templates to produce ultra-dense, durable metals and ceramics.

Scientists at EPFL have reimagined 3D printing by turning simple hydrogels into tough metals and ceramics. Their process ...

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It may sound like a pop band, but μ-WAAM is actually a 3D printing technique for making small metal parts from the NOVA University Lisbon. Of course, WAAM stands for wire arc additive manufacturing, a ...

The first metal 3D printer that will be used in space is on its way to the International Space Station. The Cygnus NG-20 supply mission, which is carrying the 180kg (397 lbs) printer, launched on ...

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 ...

An updated edition of the August 19, 2025 article. 3D Printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has transformed how the world designs and builds products. The technology, introduced in the 1980s ...