Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have developed a biodegradable 3D printing material made from baker's yeast, wood cellulose fibers, seaweed alginate, vegetable glycerol and water. The hydrogel could replace construction materials like plastic, plaster or synthetic textiles - a biodegradable alternative from organic byproducts. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printing-yeast-12062026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #MaterialsInnovation
What If the Next 3D Printing Material Came from Your Kitchen? - 3Dnatives

Researchers in Sweden are developing a 3D-printing material made from baker's yeast for architectural components.

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Chinese studio BENTU DESIGN is turning construction demolition waste into a 3D-printable material. Its Inorganic Growth project transforms crushed bricks, concrete, rubble, and plastic into street furniture such as chairs and stools, using 85% recycled waste in a mobile processing unit set up on-site to reduce transport emissions. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/bentu-design-3d-printed-street-furniture-24042026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #MaterialsInnovation
BENTU DESIGN 3D Prints Street Furniture Using Construction Waste - 3Dnatives

BENTU DESIGN is a Chinese studio that has 3D-printed street furniture using construction waste collected from urban sites.

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Nanoscribe has secured multiple orders for its Quantum X two-photon polymerisation 3D printing systems from three international organisations in North America and Asia. The systems will be used to fabricate complex targets for Inertial Fusion Energy research, which aims to deliver clean energy. The company's 2GL technology offers sub-micrometre accuracy for printing highly detailed IFE target structures. https://3dprint.com/325141/3d-printing-news-briefs-4-11-2026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #MaterialsInnovation
3D Printing News Briefs, April 11, 2026: Energy Targets, DoW Contracts, Nike Air Max, & More - 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business

We’re starting with 3D printing for energy applications in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to military and defense 3D printing. Finally, Nike Sportswear is focusing...

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INNOSPACE has developed a support-free titanium laser powder bed fusion process. By optimising scan strategies and thermal management, the system eliminates the need for titanium support structures, reducing material waste and post-processing time. This innovation could lower the cost barrier for titanium 3D printing in aerospace and medical applications. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/innospace-develops-support-free-titanium-lpbf-process #3Dprint #3Dprinting #MATERIALSINNOVATION
INNOSPACE Develops Support-Free Titanium LPBF Process « Fabbaloo

A Korean company announced a 3D print process for titanium that apparently requires no support structures.

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JEC World 2026 highlights trends and challenges for composites in additive manufacturing, with industry leaders addressing material innovations and production scalability. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/composite-additive-manufacturing-12032026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #MaterialsInnovation #Composites
Trends and Challenges for Composites in Additive Manufacturing: JEC World 2026 - 3Dnatives

What are the challenges of additive manufacturing with composites? What solutions exist? JEC World 2026 gives us some clues.

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Aromatic 5-silicon rings synthesized at last

2 groups working independently construct the same long-sought compound via different routes

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Qwarzo, the Italian company behind a plastic-free, recyclable coating for paper, is expanding in Europe. Now used by Starbucks and Lavazza, Qwarzo¼ enables brands to ditch plastic without compromising performance. Founder Luca Panzeri: “Scalable, responsible solutions are not just possible—they're happening now.” #SustainablePackaging #Qwarzo #MaterialsInnovation #PFASFree #CircularEconomy
Read our interview with Luca Panzeri here: https://www.movetheneedle.news/brands/qwarzo-steps-into-the-european-spotlight-/

A 3D-printed robot built with open-source tech is bringing automated materials synthesis to labs around the world—at a fraction of the cost. #OpenSourceScience #LabAutomation #MaterialsInnovation

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This 3D-Printed Robot Could Revolutionize Materials Science | Geekoo

A team from Hokkaido University has developed FLUID—a 3D-printed, open-source robot that brings affordable, customizable automation to chemical synthesis labs across the globe.

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Exploring the Evolution of 3D Printing Materials: From Plastics to Metals and Beyond

As the technology advances, so do the possibilities. Companies like Igus have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries further, introducing innovative materials like high-performance polymers tailored for specific industrial applications.

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