Academia, Research & Development

Advanced material supplier Oerlikon announces new additive manufacturing facility

Advanced material provider, Oerlikon have announced that it will build a new state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility in Michigan, USA. The new site will be dedicated to producing advanced AM materials and high-end surface coatings.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Nov 2016

Birmingham University scientists develop 3D printer for astronauts

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a 3D metal printer that can function in zero gravity, helping to advance the way space missions are carried out and reducing cost in the meantime.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Nov 2016

Birmingham University 3D space printer The metal 3D printing system said to work in zero gravity

Georgia Tech researcher examines 3D-printed cat tongue

A researcher from Georgia Tech has conducted an in-depth study into cat tongues using a 3D-printed model at 400% scale. Alexis Noel decided to explore the ‘spines’ she noticed on her cat’s tongue while trying to separate it from the blanket.

By TCT Team

/ 22 Nov 2016

The four phases of cat grooming - Top layer: Tongue extension, tongue lateral expansion, sweeping of the tongue through fur and lastly retraction of the tongue in a V-shape curl. Middle la...

Northeastern University are working with 3D bioprinting to advance vascular disease treatment

Northeastern University’s Dept of Bioengineering are working on the advancement of 3D bioprinting which may revolutionise vascular disease treatment. Specifically, Associate Professor Guohao Dai is 3D bioprinting live tissue with vascular perfusion.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Nov 2016

Guohao Dai Guohao Dai is pioneering a technology which will bring bioengineering solutions to challenges in vascular biology

LPW Technology to welcome UK's first TruPrint 1machine

LPW Technology will welcome a new Trumpf TruPrint 1metal additive manufacturing machine to its Cheshire base, the first of its kind in the UK. The TruPrint 1is expected to sizeably enhance LPW’s AM research and development capabilities.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Nov 2016

Trumpf TruPrint 1000 Trumpf's TruPrint 1000, revealed at TCT Show 2016, which is built to produce complex metal parts quickly and flexibly.

3D-printed map models are being used to teach blind students

3D-printed map models are being used as a learning tool to teach visually impaired students after a two-year research project. Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron spearheaded the project which focused on a school with a number of blind pupils.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Nov 2016

3D-printed map model The map design from the 3D printing project with Pasadena City College students

Researchers to digitalise the production of shoe insoles for diabetes sufferers

A group of researchers are working to digitalise the manufacturing of shoe insoles for patients with diabetes using 3D printers, meaning they will be able to assess them scientifically and produce a more cost-effective product.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Nov 2016

3D printed insole With a combination of different structures in an insole, localized rigidity is digitally adjustable. - Fraunhofer IWM

Researchers are exploring 3D-printed solutions for disabled veterans

Researchers in Pittsburgh are exploring 3D-printed solutions to improve the mobility and function of veterans with disabilities. The studies were conducted at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL).

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2016

Robotic arm HERL A robotic arm in a HERL laboratory - Michael Lain

Auburn University launches new Centre of Industrialised Additive Manufacturing

Auburn University has established a new Centre of Industrialised Additive Manufacturing, with Tony Overfelt being appointed as the director. The $1.5m grant is expected to direct the research into ways for smaller manufacturing companies to use AM.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Nov 2016

Tony Overfelt, Auburn Uni Tony Overfelt, the inaugural director of Auburn University's Centre of Industrialised Additive Manufacturing. - Auburn University

Underwriters Laboratories and Brightlands Materials Centre announce AM training partnership

UL and new research and development organisation, Brightlands Materials Centre have signed a Letter of Intent to provide AM training to emerging markets. Brightlands will host the workshops at their Chemelot Campus in The Netherlands.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Nov 2016

Researchers produce 3D-printed structures which shrink when heated

A team of researchers from a range of American Universities has manufactured small 3D-printed structures which shrink when heated, rather than expand. Each structure is about the size of a sugar cube and quickly shrinks when it reaches 282 degrees C.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Nov 2016

3D printed metamaterial An example of the 3D-printed structure Nicholas Fang and his team produced which shrinks when exposed to heat

Laser Zentrum Nord first to adopt Ricoh 3D printer designed to support high functional materials

One of Germany’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM) and research innovators has become the inaugural adopter of Ricoh’s first 3D printer.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jun 2016

LZN adopts Ricoh 3D Printing technology Pictured left to right: Greg Plowman, Director, European AM Business Group, Ricoh Europe, David Mills, CEO, Ricoh Europe, Professor Dr.-Ing. Cl...