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Advancing 3D-Printed Electronics: Conductive PLA Filaments Enable Integrated Capacitors

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What Happened Recent research published in Wiley Online Library details the design and characterization of 3D-printed capacitors made by combining conductive and non-conductive PLA filaments. This work explores a novel approach to fabricating electronic components directly via additive manufacturing, leveraging conductive filaments to embed functional electrical elements within 3D-printed structures. Why It Matters The integration … Read more

Advancing 4D Printing with Biobased Cellulose-Filled Smart Filaments for Humidity-Responsive Structures

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What Happened Researchers have developed biobased cellulose-filled filaments designed specifically for 4D printing of humidity-responsive smart structures, as detailed in a recent publication by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.. This work involves the codesign of filament material formulations and mesostructures to enable controlled shape changes in response to humidity, marking a significant step forward in smart … Read more

BigRep Advances Smart Filament Technology with Large-Format 3D Printers at Formnext 2025

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What Happened At Formnext 2025, BigRep unveiled its latest lineup of large-format 3D printers, complemented by innovative filament materials designed for industrial applications. Among these materials, smart filaments—capable of responding to environmental stimuli or embedding functional properties—were a key highlight. This development was reported by 3D Printing Industry. This event marks a significant step in … Read more

Revolutionizing 3D Printing with Smart Filaments from Oysters, Pine, and Cork

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What Happened Smart Materials 3D, a pioneering company in the realm of sustainable 3D printing, has developed innovative smart filaments derived from natural sources such as oysters, pine, and cork. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent VoxelMatters article, showcases how these bio-embedded materials are being transformed into 3D printing filaments that combine sustainability with smart … Read more

Volumetric 3D Printing Advances Precision in Automotive Manufacturing: Insights from Cadillac’s CELESTIQ

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What Happened General Motors’ Cadillac brand recently highlighted its use of advanced 3D printing technology to achieve unprecedented precision in the production of its CELESTIQ model. The announcement, detailed in a General Motors news release, emphasizes the role of 3D printing in delivering precision components for this luxury electric vehicle. While the article does not … Read more

How Hologram-Enhanced Tomographic Printing is Revolutionizing Volumetric 3D Printing

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What Happened Recent advancements in volumetric 3D printing have taken a significant leap forward thanks to the integration of holographic techniques to enhance tomographic printing processes. According to a MSN report published on January 12, 2026, holograms are being used to dramatically improve the efficiency and resolution of tomographic volumetric 3D printing. Why It Matters … Read more

Berkeley’s Computed Axial Lithography 3D Printer Tested in Suborbit: A New Frontier in Volumetric Printing for Space

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What Happened Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley recently tested a novel 3D printer based on computed axial lithography (CAL) in a suborbital environment, as reported by 3DPrint.com. This test is significant as it demonstrates the potential of volumetric 3D printing technologies in microgravity or near-space environments, a critical step toward advanced manufacturing capabilities … Read more

Volumetric 3D Printing Breakthrough: UC Berkeley and LLNL Advance Computed Axial Lithography

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What Happened In early 2019, new details surfaced regarding a collaborative volumetric 3D printing technology developed by researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This technology utilizes Computed Axial Lithography (CAL), a volumetric printing approach that promises to revolutionize the speed and complexity of 3D printed parts by curing entire volumes of … Read more

Exploring Continuous Multi-Material Volumetric 3D Printing: The Future of Additive Manufacturing

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What Happened Recent advancements in continuous multi-material additive manufacturing have introduced a promising approach to volumetric 3D printing. This technique enables the simultaneous printing of multiple materials in a continuous process, overcoming previous limitations of layer-by-layer methods. By integrating volumetric printing concepts with multi-material capabilities, researchers are pushing the boundaries of speed, complexity, and functionality … Read more

Revolutionizing Volumetric 3D Printing: Novel Resin Introduces Subtractive Capabilities to DLP Additive Manufacturing

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What Happened A recent development reported by Hackster.io unveils a novel 3D printing resin that introduces a subtractive process to Digital Light Processing (DLP) additive manufacturing. Traditionally, DLP-based 3D printing has been purely additive—building parts layer by layer by curing resin with projected light. This new resin, however, enables a unique ability to remove material … Read more

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