ESA has realized the first metal 3D printing in Space
Thanks to a collaboration between the European space agency ESA and Airbus, the first metallic 3D printing in space was realized on board the ISS, a major advance in the…
Printmed 3D project: to create organs for training new surgeons
Making artefacts replicating human organs to train surgeons to simulate complex surgical operations and improve training sounds like a regular plan to make it easier for young doctors to perform…
The first 3D metal printer has arrived in Space
3D metal printer: The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique platform for scientific research and technology development, and resupply missions are crucial to support on-board activities. The latest ISS…
3D-printed homes: an innovative response to the housing shortage?
As we advance through an era of technological marvels, the construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift with the advent of 3D printing. This versatile technology, once confined to producing…
Proxy advisor ISS opposes Stratasys, Desktop Metal merger in 3D printing
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Influential proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys shareholders reject plans to buy Desktop Metal, saying another offer “presents…
China will test 3D printing to build habitats on the Moon
3D printing Moon: After abandoning its role as a world factory and becoming a global power, China also aims to conquer the Moon. But to surprise, it intends to do so in a different…
3D printing reaches new heights with a two-story home
A 3D printer is taking home building to a new level. A massive 12-ton 3D printer built the first 3D-printed two-story house in the U.S. The 1,220 square meter house…
Relativity postpones Florida launch of 3D-printed Terran rocket
By Joey Roulette (Reuters) – California-based startup Relativity Space called off the planned debut launch of its 3D-printed rocket in Florida on Wednesday over fuel temperature concerns, delaying a key…
3D printing: Medicines are almost a reality
Medicine-as-a-service is already a trend in Northern Europe. The pharmaceutical industry is closely linked to mass production. In order for medicines to be sold cheaply, they often have to be…
Nasa will 3D print human body parts in Space
3D printed human body parts? Not a novelty on Earth but definitely something futuristic for Space. Yes, because Nasa, Redwire and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Center…