The widespread adoption of 3D printers exacerbates environmental challenges as these machines increase energy consumption, waste output and the use of plastics. The choice of material for 3D printing ...
In an experiment that sounds about as safe as bobbing for fries, ESA carried out the first-ever 3D metal printing in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Built with Airbus, the Metal 3D ...
3D printing typically involves depositing layers of molten plastic, laser-melting powdered metal, or using UV light to harden gelatinous resin. A new technique takes yet another approach, however, by ...