BGR

Researchers Found A Way To 3D Print Plastic That's Cheap, Stretchable, And Recyclable

Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer is made up of several different ...
autoweek

Here's How BMW Is 3D-Printing Metal and Plastic Parts

BMW Group brands 3D-print metal & plastic parts for some exclusive cars. Additive Manufacturing Campus near Munich features 50 metal & polymer printers. High cost of Laser Beam Melting means ...
Business Insider

A startup is using recycled plastic to 3D print prefab tiny homes with prices starting at $25,000 — see inside

Los Angeles-based startup Azure is using recycled plastic to 3D print prefab homes. The startup is now selling several models ranging from a backyard studio to a two-bedroom ADU. Azure says it can ...
ZDNet

This device recycles plastic water bottles into 3D printing filament (and it's open source)

If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that the US generated 35.7 million tons (roughly the weight of 17.8 ...

4 Useful 3D Print Ideas For Home Depot Fans

D printing is useful for designing custom tools and accessories, and many 3D printed designs dovetail nicely with existing ...
ZDNet

Yes, 3D printing can reduce plastic waste: Repurposing a filament spool

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 ...
New Atlas

New process converts old PLA plastic into a better 3D-printing resin

Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren't quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, ...
Phys.org

Stretchable, flexible, recyclable: 3D printing method creates fantastic plastic

Princeton engineers have developed an easily scalable 3D printing technique to manufacture soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive—qualities ...
Hackaday

Ceramic Printing Techniques For Plastic

[Claywoven] mostly prints with ceramics, although he does produce plastic inserts for functional parts in his designs. The ceramic parts have an interesting texture, and he wondered if the same ...
Business Insider

See inside 2 3D-printed tiny home ADUs in LA made from recycled plastic

Los Angeles-based startup Azure is using recycled plastic to 3D print backyard studios and ADUs. The startup will begin delivering its units this year. See inside Azure's first two units at its ...
Forbes

3D Printing Is Ready To Tackle Plastic Body Implants

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. This article is more than 4 years old. 3D-printed skull ...