Quasicrystals, once considered impossible, were found in a 3D-printed aluminum alloy – and they make it stronger. This could ...

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have discovered something surprising that could ...

In future studies, the researchers will use an in-process monitoring system to transform the 3D-printing method into a more ...

ESA has returned the first metal 3D-printed part made in space, a major step toward self-sufficient space missions. The first metal 3D-printed part ever manufactured in orbit has returned to Earth.

To find out how long 3D-printed metal parts are likely to last in the field, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is providing up to $10.3M to a University of Michigan-led team.

Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum ...

The global 3D printing market size valued at USD 29.29 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 134.58 billion by 2034, driven by rising demand for rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing.

In 2017, a team at HRL Laboratories, based in California, and UC Santa Barbara discovered a high-strength aluminum alloy that could be 3D printed. They found that adding zirconium to the aluminum ...

The University of Michigan leads a DARPA initiative to predict the lifespan of LPBF 3D-printed metal parts, ensuring quality and durability in military use.

Already, 3D printing in space is underway. On the International Space Station, astronauts use 3D printers to make tools and ...

The global automotive 3d printing market size was valued at USD 5.00 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 16.01 ...