Fiber optic sensors integrated in large-format 3D printing: ERDC research

Researchers at the U.S. Army ERDC have demonstrated that it is possible to embed fiber optic strain sensors during large-format additive manufacturing without modifying the basic printing process.

Chinese patent proposes mechanical detector for flow interruptions in granular 3D printing

A device without electronics signals in real time the lack of pressure in the molten polymer. The system is designed for industrial FGF applications.

The Nantong Institute of Technology has depo

Polymaker HT-PLA Pro: thermal and impact resistance in a single filament
Polymaker has introduced HT-PLA Pro, a new filament for FFF 3D printing that combines ease of printing, high temperature stability and resistance to repeated impacts. The material originates from the integration of two lines of dev

KARE 3D launches on Kickstarter the Kare S1 desktop printer for metals and polymers
The Turkish startup aims at crowdfunding to bring to the international market a high-temperature FFF platform capable of processing metal composite filaments. The campaign will end on 27 August 2026.
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3D-printed flow batteries at £74: research becomes accessible
A team from Queen’s University Belfast has developed an experimental redox flow battery cell that costs about £74. The device uses 3D-printed components and commercially available materials,

A book that prints itself: Manual and the G-code embedded in its pages

Manual is a 3D printed book that contains the machine code used for its own production. Made in TPU with an innovative printing method, it represents a radical experiment on the limits of manufacturing.

Rat Rig V-Core 4.1: automatic nozzle cleaning for more precise True Zero calibration

Automatic Z-axis calibration is one of the most critical steps in preparing a 3D print. Maker Noizie Works has developed a solution to improve the reliability of the system

3D Printing for Automotive Crash Tests: Composite Material Solutions for Data Acquisition

Automotive crash tests require equipment capable of withstanding extreme impact forces. The Japanese agency Photron has found in additive manufacturing an effective answer to protect

Haddy inaugurates the first LFAM microfactory in Florida: proximity additive manufacturing for large-scale products

St. Petersburg, Florida — Haddy has opened a 30,000 square foot microfactory dedicated to large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), bringing automated production

KraussMaffei: LFAM 3D printing as a product and internal advantage
Large-format additive manufacturing is not only a new business line for the German manufacturer of plastics processing machinery, but also a strategic resource to optimize production processes

Kai Parthy launches BP28, a base polymer to prepare custom feedstocks for 3D printing of metals and ceramics, while a new European patent explores PVC-based formulations for material extrusion.

Nella stampa 3D composita le fibre corte offrono un rinforzo distribuito e versatilità, mentre quelle continue garantiscono proprietà meccaniche superiori. La scelta tra le due tecnologie dipende dalle specifiche esigenze di resistenza e applicazione del componente finale.