Sam is a contributing writer for 3DSourced, who has covered a range of technical topics and industry round-ups, including 3D printing in robotics, and the future of 3D printed meat. He enjoys covering the latest industry trends and 3D technologies.
3D printed casts were pretty underwhelming when they were first introduced in 2013. Now a decade later, we’ve seen notable improvements to produce ortheses that are comfortable, effective, and helping patients get ... Read more
3D printing meat combats both the cruelty and carbon emissions of the meat industry using livestock and precious farmland. Since Novameat unveiled the world’s first 3D printed steak in 2018, the world ... Read more
3D printing using flexible filaments that mimic rubber proves just how versatile the industry has become. The sheer range of properties and applications of 3D printable materials is truly remarkable. And with ... Read more
Exploring 3D printing robotics is easier and cheaper than ever before, so there is no excuse not to give it a go. Having said that, it takes a lot of time and ... Read more
3D printing has rapidly hit mainstream usage: from industry to hobbyists at home. Additive manufacturing startups receive billions of dollars a year in investment, and some of the biggest technology firms in ... Read more
ULTEM has manufactured itself a useful place as an industrial 3D printer filament. Ultem holds its own with PEEK in strength and durability despite being much cheaper. It is a favorite for ... Read more
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has had a remarkable fall from grace. Once considered the future of 3D printing and a frontrunner of polymer additive manufacturing, it has fallen by the wayside in ... Read more
Circuit boards are the nerve center of electronics. Every product powered by electricity requires one to operate, and the most advanced devices need efficiently and accurately designed components. Naturally, researchers have begun ... Read more
3D printed lithophane is a hobbyist’s best friend. When it comes to cheap, easy, and aesthetically stunning 3D printing projects you can do at home, 3D printed lithophane stands head and shoulders ... Read more
Paper 3D printing might not change the world, but it could be the fun, accessible technology that pushes 3D printing into the mainstream. Producing customizable, colorful toys and models is one way ... Read more
Fully autonomous robots are one of the first thing that come to mind when visualizing our future world. No longer restricted to science fiction, a range of robotics have already become integral ... Read more
Glass 3D printing filaments are a handy way of adding strength to your models, and can be made safely and easily using many desktop 3D printers. Hobbyists and professionals alike will find ... Read more