New materials are an important driver in the development of additive manufacturing. This is because AM processes often require special powders or filaments. No wonder the AM industry eagerly awaits the new material developments presented at Formnext every year!
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event | JUL 08 - JUL 10, 2025
Organized by A*STARs Research Institutes and Universities, and the 4D Printing Society
The seventh chapter of the Wevolver Metal AM Report explores the evolving metal additive manufacturing market, projecting a significant growth with a 29% CAGR by 2028 and focusing on key trends including Process Integration, Sustainable Practices, and Accessibility.
Kapsula is an innovative solution designed to provide extreme protection for electronic devices in harsh environments. Utilizing advanced materials like polyphenylene sulfide reinforced with carbon fiber (PPS CF), Kapsula offers unparalleled durability against physical impacts, high temperatures
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Due to their consistent brightness, low cost and high energy efficiency, electroluminescent inks are used in a wide range of electroluminescent display applications. This project is an example of printing an electroluminescent ink on soft and flexible substrates.
4 minutes read
What if the secret to transforming manufacturing lies in how we print? The answer may lie in a single layer, as the ability to precisely jet valuable materials layer by layer offers a new level of manufacturing freedom.
Inkjet printing innovator Quantica has developed a printhead that can print previously un-jettable materials. The technology has implications for the printing of adhesives, coatings, and functional materials.
How to extend the pot life of silicone without change in properties for applications in 3D Printing, LED lighting, LED backlights, and others
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Article #1 of The Engineer’s Guide to 3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastic Materials.
Cavitation dispersion process improves the properties of materials used in additive manufacturing of circuits. You will learn how one can control hydrodynamic cavitation to produce unique dispersions, formulated inks & pastes, high aspect ratio nanoparticle & ‘2D’ filler particle masterbatches.
10 minutes read
Beginners are often confused by the plethora of material options available for 3D Printing. In this article, we explore the different materials available and how their unique properties influence their utility.
Progress in printhead technologies, material science, and manufacturing processes has markedly enhanced the capabilities of inkjet printers. Inkjet printing has now discovered applications in an expanding variety of industries and processes.
Addressing the risks and challenges of electrostatic discharge in manufacturing thanks to innovative 3D printing materials.
7 minutes read
In this episode, we talk about how researchers devised a new approach for manufacturing precise microfluidic channels for medical devices using 3D printed ice and a novel approach for embedding sensors into architected materials therefore making them viable for motorized soft robotic applications.
Everything you need to know about 3D printing supports and how to facilitate their removal post printing.
