Singapore Centre for 3D Printing

3D Printing the World and Beyond

What We Do

About Us

SC3DP drives research development and industry adoption of additive manufacturing technology through collaborative projects with leading industry partners, and with schools and research centres within and beyond NTU.

 

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Research Focus

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SC3DP has identified the following six identifies 6 key industry areas that would benefit from the introduction of new capabilities and know how, and works closely with the respective industry partners on their specific needs.

3D printed UAV

Aerospace & Defence

3D printed wall

Building & Construction

3D printed metal turbine

Marine & Offshore

Future of Manufacturing

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Bioprinting & Food

3D printed flexible electronics

Electronics

Research Collaborations

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With the aim of increasing new technology adoption into industry, we work closely with local and global industrial leaders on new market opportunities and business partnerships in the rapidly advancing and transformative field of Additive Manufacturing.

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Research Highlights

We strive to deepen manufacturing capabilities and enhance industry operations efficiencies through our research.

Research team with PBU

Full sized 3D printed concrete Prefabricated Bathroom Unit (PBU)

Researchers from the Building ​and Constru​ction programme have developed the capability to 3D print an unfurnished bathroom in about 9 hours.
Researcher studying microstructure of 3D printed stainless steel

3D printing method to improve strength and ductility of stainless steels

Researchers from the Marine and Offshore programme have developed a new method using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) to print stainless steel 316L and titanium with outstanding mechanical properties.

3D printed Titanium-Tantalum (Ti-Ta) orthopaedic implants

Researchers from SC3DP have successfully designed and printed customised orthopaedic implants made from titanium-tantalum (Ti-Ta)
Unique tree-like structure 3D printed using concrete

GROWTH - 3D printed concrete tree for NTU Convocation 2019

The Building & Construction team congratulated the 2019 NTU graduates by 3D printing a tree-like structure entitled "GROWTH"
Researcher showcases 3D printed prototypes of the pelton turbine

3D printed Pelton turbine prototype for marine renewable energy

The Marine and Offshore programme team successfully 3D printed a Pelton turbine prototype using Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF)

Research Capabilities

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We are a central hub for additive manufacturing research and development. Together with a team of dedicated researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, SC3DP drives academic and industrial development of additive manufacturing in a range of scientific fields.
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Facilities
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Publications
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Technology Offers

Programmes

Delve into the fundamental science and devise holistic and practical advanced manufacturing solutions as a SC3DP graduate student. PhD students receive access to a world-class research platform and guidance from a strong faculty team.

Outreach

We host and participate in outreach events as part of our initiatives to increase awareness of additive manufacturing.
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Graduate Programmes

We foster an active & vibrant research community & offer PhD & scholarship programmes. We invite next-generation engineers and interested applicants to apply.

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Scholarships

Outreach Highlights

We host and participate in outreach events as part of our initiatives to increase awareness of additive manufacturing

News & Events

More News & Events

Professor Paulo Bartolo appointed as Executive Director for the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing

Published on 16 Aug 2021
Students using compasses to perform "Strike and Dip" on a 3D printed rock model

3D printing rocks for teaching – a collaboration with the Asian School of the Environment (ASE)

Published on 14 Jun 2021
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CNA Documentary - Factories : Making the Future

Published on 28 Mar 2021
Creation of a colourful boat and mountain landscape using 3D printed "food inks" made out of carrots and peas

​Dishing up 3D printed food, one tasty printout at a time

Published on 04 Feb 2021

Congratulations! Dr Sing Swee Leong awarded the prestigious Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship 2020

Published on 03 Sep 2020
Prof and researchers pose next to a 3D printed wall made from geopolymer material

Congratulations! Dr Biranchi Panda awarded runner-up of the Graduate College Excellence Award (AY2019 -2020)

Published on 02 Sep 2020

​Hello Singapore (狮城有约) interview with Assoc Professor Tor Shu Beng – 3D printed parts for medical supplies

Published on 15 May 2020

​3D printing in "The challenge and the promise of the post-Covid-19 economy"

Published on 10 May 2020
close up view of 3D printing of food

Hello Singapore (狮城有约) Part 3 - 3D Printing of Food

Published on 20 Dec 2019
Two 3D printed miniature MRI models

Hello Singapore (狮城有约) Part 2 - 3D Therapeutic Play

Published on 06 Dec 2019
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Hello Singapore (狮城有约) Part 1 - Live Interview

Published on 29 Nov 2019

Congrats to Assoc Prof Yeong Wai Yee, winner of the TCT Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award 2019

Published on 25 Sep 2019
Research team with PBU

​NTU Singapore develops technology that can 3D-print a bathroom unit within a day

Published on 28 May 2019

DNV GL and NTU Singapore sign new collaboration to support advances in 3D printing

Published on 16 May 2019

​2019 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions Results

Published on 14 May 2019

​Singapore Researchers Study Effects of Spatter in Large-Scale SLM Printing

Published on 30 Apr 2019

Artificial and 3D-printed skin advances for robots and humans

Published on 08 Jan 2019

Nanyang Technological University reviews use of carbon nanotubes in 3D printing

Published on 07 Jan 2019
Students looking at 3D printed anatomical model of heart

​NTU Singapore develops new learning tools for medical students

Published on 09 Nov 2018

​NTU Singapore scientists develop smart technology for synchronised 3D printing of concrete

Published on 04 Oct 2018