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University of Glasgow leads research into 3D printed steel metamaterial that improves crash protection for vehicles

Researchers from universities in Scotland and Italy have develop a 3D printed twisting metamaterial that they believe could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles. The metamaterial has been designed

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Oct 2025

University of Glasgow leads research into 3D printed steel metamaterial that improves crash protection for vehicles

Hot and cold: Assessing the trend towards additively manufacturing heat exchangers

"The capabilities that additive brings are too good to leave on the table.”

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Jul 2025

Hot and cold: Assessing the trend towards additively manufacturing heat exchangers

Crushing it: 3D printing crushable structures for high-speed impact at NASA JPL

Ryan Watkins, Research Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), talks to TCT about developing 3D printed crushable structures for high-speed impact, balancing innovation with reliability and more.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 28 Apr 2025

Crushing it: 3D printing crushable structures for high-speed impact at NASA JPL

All eyes on us: Materialise discusses its vision for ‘a movement of digital artisanship’

Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to Materialise Head of Global Business Strategy, Wearables Alireza Parandian about the company's work in eyewear.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 18 Dec 2024