3D printing

Hong Kong Technology Startup, Alt Farm announced the debut of the first-ever 3D food printing technology for high-quality and creative food in Asia that achieves a level of product quality comparable to high-quality plant-based food, resulting in a far more efficient, sustainable, and ethical way to create foods without compromising on quality.

"We expect to see the additive manufacturing market consolidating in the near future" has been the refrain of many for nearly a decade now. The thought really strengthened after major acquisition moves by industry titans Stratasys and 3D Systems between 2010-2012. Stratasys would acquire wax 3D printer company Solidscape and merge with material jetting pioneer Objet in 2011-2012, while 3D Systems completed a jaw-dropping 13 acquisitions between 2011-2012. With so many major moves by market leaders in the early 2010s, it seemed like market consolidation was just around the corner.

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Researchers from have developed the world's first 3D printing material with a surface that can kill the coronavirus and can be used to produce low-cost, durable lift buttons and door handles to reduce infection risks.

This subscriber-only article offers an overview of investment activity in 3D printing-related companies in 2021. The topic is covered from the perspectives of acquisitions and mergers; companies going public (SPACs/IPOs); and private investment/funding.

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers used a customized printer to fully 3D print a flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. The discovery could result in low-cost OLED displays in the future that could be widely produced using 3D printers by anyone at home, instead of by technicians in expensive microfabrication facilities.

Silk makes an important biomaterial, because it does not generate an immune response in humans and promotes the growth of cells. It has been used in drug delivery, and because the material is flexible and has favorable technological properties, it is ideal for wearable and implantable health monitoring sensors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for the 3D printing industry. Traditional AM target industries have been disrupted, however, its advantages have been highlighted through its use in healthcare and ability to provide flexibility when supply chains become disrupted. This IDTechEx subscriber only article summarizes the recovery of the 3D printing industry from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Exceptional range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and help to increase overall adoption. Reduced battery size and weight will improve efficiency and Mercedes-Benz engineers are working to take range and efficiency to a new level.