3D printing

Scientists have invented a new jelly material that mimics biological matter such as skin, ligaments and bone, and which is very strong, self-healing and able to change shape.

Jumbo Group has announced a partnership with Modern Bionic Limb Solutions Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.

Researchers from multiple disciplines are working together to develop bioelectronics that can detect diseases, treat cancers and track marine animals; they may even discover the next generation of computing systems.

Apis Cor recently completed 3D printed wall structures of a two-story administrative building for the Dubai Municipality. Standing at 9.5 meters tall with an area of 640 square meters, it is the largest 3D printed building to date.

Scientists have developed a novel elastocaloric cooling material, comprised of a nickel-titanium alloy and sculpted using additive technology, that is highly efficient, eco-friendly and easily scaled-up for commercial use.

A new 3D-printing method allows manufacturers to better customize carbon microelectrodes used as biomedical implants. These implants are used to record signals from the brain or nervous system.

Producing glass objects using 3D printing is not easy. Only a few groups of researchers around the world have attempted to produce glass using additive methods. Some have made objects by printing molten glass, but the disadvantage is that this requires extremely high temperatures and heat-​resistant equipment.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with 3DCeram at Formnext 2019. 3DCeram develop a broad range of ceramic powders and hardware for 3D printing ceramics via digital light processing of photosensitive resins.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with UpNano at Formnext 2019. UpNano have developed a 3D printer that uses 2-photon curing to polymerise photosensitive resins on a nanoscale.

Dr Broyny Core caught up with 3DMicroPrint at Formnext 2019. 3D Microprint develop a 3D printer capable of sintering steel particles on a microscale.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Covestro at Formnext 2019. Covestro are a materials company who have developed Addigy: a new line of PC, TPU and PU resins for additive manufacturing.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Huntsman at Formnext 2019. Huntsman are a materials company who have developed a line of elastomeric materials in a number of formulations for additive manufacturing.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with 3M at Formnext 2019. 3M developed a fluoropolymer photosensitive resin to create 3D printed PTFE parts which is available through their service bureau.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Arkema at Formnext 2019. Arkema are a materials company who have developed a number of polymeric resins, powders and filaments for use in additive manufacturing.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with DWS at Formnext 2019. DWS are an Italian 3D printer manufacturer who have developed printers using DLP vat photopolymerisation. They developed the Photoshade system for dental users of their printers.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Cubicure at Formnext 2019. Cubicure are a 3D printer manufacturer who have developed a photosensitive resin which is flame retardant.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Infinite Materials Solutions at Formnext 2019. Infinite Materials Solutions are a materials company who are developing novel materials for FFF printing including soluble supports.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Teknodizayn 3D Company at Formnext 2019. Teknodizayn 3D Company are a 3D printer manufacturer who develop FFF printers suitable for aerospace application.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with 3ntr at Formnext 2019. 3ntr are an Italian 3D printer manufacturer who develop professional FFF printers.

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Wasp at Formnext 2019. Wasp are a delta FFF printer manufacturer who develop large format printers.