Singapore Centre for 3D Printing

3D Printing the World and Beyond

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What We Do

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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4th International Conference on 3D Construction Printing

This 4th International Conference on 3D Construction Printing (3DcP) is scheduled to be held on 19-21 July 2023 at Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore).

SC3DP Open House 2023

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing will be holding an open house at The Arc Level B4.  The seminar series featuring 12 topics will run from 10am to 3.30pm at The Arc Lecture Theatre Level B1.

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Research Focus

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SC3DP has identified the following 8 key research pillars that would benefit from the introduction of new capabilities and know how, and works closely with the respective industry partners on their specific needs.

Aerospace & Defence

Building & Construction

Marine & Offshore

Electronics

Biomanufacturing

Future of Manufacturing

Design for Additive Manufacturing

NAMIC Hub @ NTU

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.

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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"
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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)

Guidelines to 3D Printing of Lightweight Structures through Topology Optimisation

The Guidelines to 3D Printing of Lightweight Structures through Topology Optimisations is a guide on the methods, procedures, and applications of topological optimisation.

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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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

More News & Events
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NTU Singapore and ExtraBold R&D collaborate to develop ultra-large scale and high speed FGF technology

Published on 19 May 2023

NTU Singapore and A*STAR’s IMRE collaborate on bioprinting and energy harvesting research

Published on 19 Apr 2023

Nanyang Assistant Professor Hortense Le Ferrand awardee of the Innovators Under 35, Europe 2023

Published on 04 Apr 2023

SC3DP participated in Formnext 2022

Published on 21 Nov 2022

NTU Singapore and Cetim-Matcor establish joint laboratory to collaborate in metal additive manufacturing research

Published on 10 Nov 2022

SC3DP faculty members among world’s top 2% scientists - 2021

Published on 01 Nov 2022

SC3DP exhibits at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2022

Published on 21 Oct 2022

DfAM Workshop on 11 October 2022

Published on 12 Oct 2022

Visiting Scientist, Distinguished Professor Dietmar W Hutmacher, shares insights on Ultrafast and Miniature Soft Actuators

Published on 05 Oct 2022

International Conference on Design for 3D Printing 22-23 September 2022

Published on 26 Sep 2022

NTU Singapore and ARBURG collaborate in 3D pallet-based polymer research

Published on 07 Jul 2022

Recycled glass waste replaces sand in 3D printing

Published on 23 Jun 2022
Prof Paulo Bartolo presented with the Medal of Merit by the City of Leiria in Portugal

Congratulations! Prof Paulo Bartolo presented with the Medal of Merit by the City of Leiria in Portugal

Published on 09 Jun 2022

SC3DP exhibits at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2021

Published on 25 Nov 2021

SC3DP welcomes Ambassador of Portugal in Singapore

Published on 10 Nov 2021
SC3DP faculty members among world’s top 2% scientists

SC3DP faculty members among world’s top 2% scientists

Published on 01 Nov 2021

Congratulations! Assoc Prof Yeong Wai Yee on Singapore 100 Women in Tech 2021 List

Published on 15 Oct 2021

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

Events

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Conferences & Seminars

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14 Jul 2023 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
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Conferences & Seminars

<Inspiring Ideas Webinar Series> The Future of Additive Manufacturing – Grand Challenges

14 Apr 2023 04.00 PM - 05.30 PM
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Conferences & Seminars

<Inspiring Ideas Webinar Series> The Future of Additive Manufacturing – Grand Challenges

03 Mar 2023 04.15 PM - 05.45 PM
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Conferences & Seminars

<Inspiring Ideas Webinar Series> The Future of Additive Manufacturing – Grand Challenges

16 Dec 2022 04.00 PM - 05.30 PM