CEAD Patents a Nonstop Toolpath Strategy for 3D Printing Hard-to-Control Materials
A new CEAD patent rethinks slicing for elastomers, silicone, and concrete by letting the nozzle switch layers instead of stopping extrusion.
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Lockheed Martin Invests in Perseus Materials to Scale Large-Format Composite 3D Printing
Lockheed Martin has backed Perseus Materials, a startup building what it calls the world's fastest large-scale composite 3D printing system for defense and marine use.
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Prusa Refreshes XL+, CORE One+, and CORE One L+ With Cleaner Starts and Faster First Layers
Prusa Research pushed a mid-summer refresh across its high-end lineup, adding nozzle wipers, new belts, and faster toolhead alignment for existing owners.
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A Designer Turns Discarded Tennis Balls Into Sneakers With 3D-Printed Cutting Guides
A Royal College of Art student 3D printed custom guides to slice used tennis balls into shoe components, keeping the material intact instead of grinding it down.
The Next Layer Tests 16 Viral 3D-Printed Tools So You Don't Have To
A new video from The Next Layer puts popular functional 3D prints to the test, finding that roughly half fail to live up to the hype.
Phase3D Lands Air Force Funding to Extend Fringe Inspection to Ceramic Matrix Composites
The Department of the Air Force is funding Phase3D to extend its Fringe Inspection platform into ceramic matrix composites, filling a critical gap in aerospace quality assurance.
LincSolution 3D Prints Heat Pump Parts to Target AI Data Center Cooling
Korean manufacturer LincSolution is using metal 3D printing to produce micro-channel heat exchanger components for heat pumps aimed at AI data center and EV thermal management.
HeyGears G1X Brings Color Resin 3D Printing to the Desktop
HeyGears has launched the G1X, a desktop color resin 3D printer that uses an 8-channel Epson printhead to produce full-color parts starting under 3,000 pounds.
Somerset Libraries 3D Scans a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Ring for Public Handling
A Somerset library service has used 3D scanning to create a handleable replica of a 1,700-year-old Roman ring discovered in Ilminster, continuing a decade-long heritage digitization program.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF Ghost Gun Rule That Targeted 3D Printed Parts
A Texas federal judge has struck down the ATF 2022 ghost gun rule, saying its restrictions on 3D printed firearm parts violate the Fifth Amendment and the historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF Ghost Gun Rule That Targeted 3D Printed Parts
A Texas federal judge has struck down the ATF 2022 ghost gun rule, saying its restrictions on 3D printed firearm parts violate the Fifth Amendment and the historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.
SYZMIK X7C+ Headband Uses 3D Printed Lattice to Cut Concussion Risk
SYZMIK Sports has launched the X7C+ protective headband built around a 3D printed lattice structure the company says reduces concussion risk by 77 percent.