31 Aug 2018

Novel process to 3D print graphene
Researchers have developed a novel way to 3D print complex objects of one of the highest-performing materials used in the battery and aerospace industries.
Background
12 Jun 2018

TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG
TRUMPF are a manufacturer of machine tools and industrial laser systems; some of their products are fiber lasers. IDTechEx had discussions with TRUMPF at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA) and LASYS 2018 (Germany).
4 Apr 2018

Scientists successfully print glass optics
For the first time, researchers have successfully 3D-printed optical-quality glasses, on par with commercial glass products currently available on the market.
29 Jan 2018

Ideal material for smart photovoltaic windows
Imagine that when a window is darkened, it simultaneously produces electricity. Such a material - a photovoltaic glass that is also reversibly thermochromic - is a green technology researchers have long worked toward, and now, scientists have demonstrated a way to make it work.
10 Jan 2018

Lab unlocks secrets of nanoscale 3D printing
Researchers have discovered novel ways to extend the capabilities of two-photon lithography, a high-resolution 3D printing technique capable of producing nanoscale features smaller than one-hundredth the width of a human hair.
19 Dec 2017

Volumetric 3D printing builds on need for speed
While additive manufacturing is enabling engineers and scientists to build parts in configurations and designs never before possible, the impact of the technology has been limited by layer-based printing methods, which can take up to hours or days to build three-dimensional parts, depending on their complexity.
3 Nov 2017

Breakthrough in 3D printed marine grade stainless steel
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel - a low-carbon type called 316L - that promises an unparalleled combination of high-strength and high-ductility properties for the ubiquitous alloy.
31 May 2017

NIF technology could revolutionize 3D printing
A technology originally developed to smooth out and pattern high-powered laser beams for the National Ignition Facility can be used to 3D print metal objects faster than ever before.
11 May 2017

Lab breakthrough in 3D printing of glass
Scientists and academic collaborators have demonstrated the synthesis of transparent glass through 3D printing, a development that could ultimately lead to altering the design and structure of lasers and other devices that incorporate optics.
4 Apr 2017

Reinventing metal 3D printing with new direct writing process
Metal 3D printing has enormous potential to revolutionize modern manufacturing. However, the most popular metal printing processes, which use lasers to fuse together fine metal powder, have their limitations.
3 Mar 2017

3D printing with high-performance carbon fiber
Researchers have become the first to 3D print aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, opening the door to greater control and optimization of the lightweight, yet stronger than steel material.
3 Nov 2016

3D printed metamaterial shrinks when heated
Researchers have developed 3D printed materials with a unique property - instead of expanding when heated, they shrink.
29 Aug 2016

Beyond 3D printing to add a new dimension for additive manufacturing
A team researchers has demonstrated the 3D printing of shape-shifting structures that can fold or unfold to reshape themselves when exposed to heat or electricity.
9 Aug 2016

Second skin uniform protects soldiers from biological, chemical agents
In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of scientists has created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents.
22 Jun 2016

Improved 3-D-printed graphene aerogel supercapacitors
Researchers have devised a method for doubling the performance of 3-D-printed graphene-based supercapacitors.
15 Jun 2016

Labs in NNSA lead the way in 3D printing
Award-winning researchers from NNSA labs have 3D-printed beads to capture carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change, better armor material for warfighters, and even living tissue. NNSA material scientists have found that 3D-printed foam works better than standard materials in durability and long-term mechanical performance.
29 Apr 2016

3D-printed foam outperforms standard materials
Scientists have found that 3D-printed foam works better than standard cellular materials in terms of durability and long-term mechanical performance.
15 Feb 2016

Researchers 3D print ultralight supercapacitors
For the first time ever, scientists have successfully 3D-printed supercapacitors using an ultra-lightweight graphene aerogel, opening the door to novel, unconstrained designs of highly efficient energy storage systems for smartphones, wearables, implantable devices, electric cars and wireless sensors.
16 Nov 2015

Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries
Scientists have found that lithium ion batteries operate longer and faster when their electrodes are treated with hydrogen.
27 Apr 2015

3D-printed aerogels improve energy storage
A new type of graphene aerogel will make for better energy storage, sensors, nanoelectronics, catalysis and separations.