NASA’s plans to 3D print houses on the moon are on track, as long as the agency can continue to hit its benchmarks, The New York Times has reported. Through an ongoing collaboration with T…
Incus project shows promise for 3D printing metal parts on the moon
Austrian engineering firm and OEM Incus has completed its joint 18-month project that explores the possibilities of 3D printing and zero-waste workflow in the lunar environment. This project was a tea…
RAPID + TCT Day two roundup: New metal 3D printers, and novel additive manufacturing applications
North America’s largest 3D printing event , RAPID + TCT, has passed the halfway mark, with day two offering the chance to see more new offerings within the Additive sector, and speak with industry lea…
Indian Army unveils its first two-storey disaster-resilient dwelling unit
The Indian Army has constructed its first 3D printed dwelling unit in Ahmedabad Cantonment. It is a disaster-resistant structure that meets Zone-3 earthquake specifications along with green building s…
World’s first 3D printed mosque to be built in Dubai
Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) is set to build the world’s first 3D printed mosque, according to The National. Set to be constructed in Bur Dubai, one of th…
3D Printing Industry Awards 2022: Who won? Winners announced
The 3D Printing Industry Awards winners were announced last night at our annual event. This year, the 3D Printing Industry Awards has returned in a digital format to highlight and champion the outstan…
ICON awarded new $57.2M NASA contract to develop system than can 3D print lunar structures
The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Texas-based construction 3D printing firm ICON …
ReInhabit selects Azure to 3D print ten new homes from recycled plastics in California
Construction 3D printing start-up Azure Printed Homes has been contracted by Californian real estate firm ReInhabit to build ten new eco-friendly houses. By choosing Azure to 3D print the homes from r…
“Trailblazing” new project sees ChangeMaker 3D and United Utilities install UK’s first 3D printed water chamber
Construction start-up ChangeMaker 3D has partnered with water and wastewater service provider United Utilities to 3D print a UK-first piece of sewage infrastructure. Over the course of 12 months…
Mixture of Martian rock and titanium could be 3D printed into new lower-cost equipment off-world
Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a material that could be used to 3D print the equipment needed in future missions to explore the red planet. By mixing titanium wi…