3D Printing News

In this edition, we are trying to show how 3D printing helps in each level of schools such as elementary, primary and high school schools using 3D printing and design. Every day, we see the amazing things students can do when they nurture their ideas from an intuitive design interface and a supportive learning environment. We thought we’d share five major benefits of using 3D printing in education.InnovationInnovation is the key when we talk about 3D printing technology. Instead of buying or con …

Everyone is talking about 3D printing these days, but what exactly is it? Here’s a quick guide to what all this about, including how a 3d printer works and what it can do.What is a 3D printer?3D printers are a new generation of machines that can make everyday things. They’re remarkable because they can produce different kinds of objects, in different materials, all from the same machine.A 3D printer can make pretty much anything from ceramic cups to plastic toys, metal machine parts, stonew …

It wouldn’t be overstating the case to say that orthopaedics is a field that has been completely revolutionized by the implementation of 3D technology. The use of 3D scanning to produce an incredibly accurate virtual image of a patient’s body which is then transformed into a highly personalized 3D printed orthopaedic device is making medical professionals’ work much easier and more efficient, as well as contributing significantly to patients’ wellbeing. The latest breakthrough in this field is t …

PEEK into spaceSpace Materials & Technology Specialist, Ugo Lafont explains his branch of the ESA is currently focused on “3D printing using ‘polyether ether ketone’ – or PEEK.” This is because the advanced thermoplastic has “very good intrinsic properties in terms of strength, stability and temperature resistance, with a melting point up around 370ºC.” The 3D printed PEEK CubeSat is light, and compared to other satellite fabrication methods, cheap to produce. 3D printing was also used recently …