PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Researchers from Washington State University have developed a new way to convert rarely recycled plastic waste into a sturdy 3D printing material, the school announced.

Researchers developed a 3D printer that can automatically determine the printing parameters of an unknown material. This could help engineers use emerging renewable or recycled materials that have ...

In 2024, the University of Maine unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer, which can print objects up to 29 meters long.

Nature often demonstrates extraordinary ingenuity in material design, where structure dictates function. Examples include the toughness of nacre, the rigidity of bamboo, and the vivid coloration in ...

Resin distributor Jamplast has launched 3DSHQ, a business unit focused on additive manufacturing. 3DSHQ opened in late 2023 and caters to both the industrial manufacturing and consumer products ...

A new era of 3D printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry, according to Veena Sahajwalla, professor and ...

DSHQ, a local 3D-printing supplies and services store, is looking to sell 3D printers and teach their customers how to use ...

Materials supplier M. Holland Co. has added 3D printing filaments from Braskem SA to its product portfolio. M. Holland's 3D printing clients now have access to polyethylene and glass fiber reinforced ...

A next-generation smart 3D printer has emerged from MIT, aiming to streamline the adoption of new materials by autonomously adjusting its settings to accommodate varying compositions. Researchers note ...

From aerospace and medical purposes to fashion and automotive innovations, there are nearly limitless possibilities of 3D printing for prototyping, manufacturing and customization. A 3D printer ...