A commonly used material in 3D printing is plastics. The reason being is that it is readily available, cost effective, and allows for rapid prototyping. However, plastics pose an environmental concern ...
A skipper will replace his nylon fishing net every 6 months, says Ian Falconer, and most of the time they're buried in a ...
Plastic waste is a big problem in our world today. It's important for makers who use 3D printing technology (which generates plastic objects) to consider the waste hierarchy paradigm. Here's the thing ...
While it's possible to 3D-print plastic or metal items, printing single items made of both materials is still quite difficult. Scientists have developed a new method of doing so, however, that could ...
"Such multifunctional and sustainable solutions are still very rare." Researchers develop incredible material that could ...
Dublin, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "3D Printing High Performance Plastic - Company Evaluation Report, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The 3D Printing High ...
Current 3D printers employ either plastic or metal only, and the conventional method to coat 3D plastic structures with metal is not environment-friendly and yields poor results. Now, scientists have ...
Our take on the state of 3D printing, the ways companies are using it today, and how it's going to revolutionize the future of business. Read now 3D printing transforms spools of plastic filament or ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. This article is more than 3 years old. 3D-printed skull ...