US Navy to blockchain 3D printer control

US Navy to blockchain 3D printer control

Corey Clarke from 3D Printing Industry The U.S Department of the Navy (DoN) has revealed plans to use a blockchain to control its 3D printers. The U.S Navy is increasing its implementation of 3D printing and earlier this year ordered its first Concept Laser metal 3D...
New Ultrasonic Particle Manipulation 3D printing

New Ultrasonic Particle Manipulation 3D printing

Corey Clarke from 3D Printing Industry Lithuanian software company, Neurotechnology has announced the development of a 3D printer that operates using ultrasonic particle manipulation. The ultrasonic 3D printing technology was demonstrated by the company’s Ultrasound...
New Conveyor belt for Continuous 3D Printing

New Conveyor belt for Continuous 3D Printing

Corey Clarke from 3D Printing Industry Blackbelt has finally released further details of its 3D printer that combines 3 print heads with a conveyor belt system. The team at Blackbelt have caused quite a stir on social media with teases of the device and have now...
Environmental impact of 3D printing

Environmental impact of 3D printing

3D Printing and The Environment Corey Clarke from 3D Printing Industry French researchers from Grenoble Alpes University have evaluated the environmental impact of 3D printing with a case study focused on the production of orthotic insoles. The paper, available here,...