3D Printing Helps Jewlr Speed Production of In-Demand Meghan Markle Engagement Ring Replicas

I am one of those many Americans who is just a tiny bit (okay, maybe a lot) obsessed with the British monarchy…not the system, so much, as the royals themselves. While I was not yet born when...

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Fovia Releases Versatile F.A.S.T. Cloud Development

Fovia, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based visualization company, recently announced the launch of F.A.S.T. Cloud Development, a major addition to their XStream HDVR Software Development Kit (SDK) Suite....

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BMW all-new i8 Roadster features tons of 3D printed metal

Car geeks rejoice! BMW has just unveiled their brand new BMW i8 Roadster at the LA Auto Show, and it’s already turning heads. Designed as a follow up to the manufacturer’s successful i8 hybrid supercar, the new i8 Roadster features an upgraded design, more power, and an overall improved battery.

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AmorePacific Introduces Customized 3D Printed Facial Mask

Sheet masks have become popular in recent years as a way to moisturize, refresh skin, tighten pores, and do all sorts of other wonderful things for the complexion. The only problem is, they’re...

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WAAMpeller, worlds first class-approved 3D printed ships propeller completed in Netherlands

Over the past few years we’ve seen 3D printing gradually taking over significant parts of manufacturing processes across the automotive and aerospace industries, and now the ship-building industry is starting to take advantage of what the technology has to offer.

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After Successful Testing and Verification, 3D Printed WAAMpeller is Introduced to the Public

After over half a year of hard work, the 3D printed WAAMpeller – the first-ever ship’s propeller to be class-approved – has finally been verified and unveiled to the public at the...

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Fraunhofer leads new collaborative futureAM research project to advance industrial metal 3D printing

Metal additive manufacturing has been perhaps the key growth area of the 3D printing world over the last decade or so, and Germany’s Fraunhofer, Europe's largest application-oriented research organization, has made a name for itself as one of the leading lights in this field.

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ADIRA AddCreator changes paradigm of powder-bed fusion metal 3D printing

ADIRA may not be a name familiar to many in the 3D printing industry. With a 60 year history, the Portuguese company is more widely known in the sheet metal processing sector for it’s range of Press Brakes, Shears and Laser Cutting Systems. ADIRA first launched an additive manufacturing system at the 2016 edition of […]

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Concept Laser Breaks Ground on New 3D Printing Facility

Toward the end of last year, GE acquired Concept Laser, maker of LaserCUSING metal 3D printing technology and responsible for the commercialization of the first metal additive manufacturing machine....

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New Brooks running shoes to be built from custom biometric 3D scans using HP FitStation technology

Brooks Running Company has announced it’s teaming up with HP and 3D printed insole manufacturer Superfeet to launch a new line of customized runners: what Brooks is calling the most personalized running footwear ever. Leveraging both HP’s renowned FitStation technology and Brooks’ own Run Signature initiative, the footwear company plans to introduce the first performance running shoe created from customers’ individual biomechanics.

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Son Creates 3D Printed Prosthetic Arm for Father with Help from DSM Somos

You’ve probably seen videos of people without limbs doing amazing things. Increased interest in the Paralympics, for example, has raised awareness of the possibilities for achievement that...

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First 3D printed TuPOD satellite successfully completes launch mission from ISS

The first ever fully 3D printed satellite to be launched from the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully completed its mission. The satellite, called Tubesat-POD (or TuPOD, for short), was developed through a collaboration between GAUSS, Teton Aerospace (Tetonsys), CRP USA, and JAXA.

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Skoltech opens additive manufacturing lab with help from TUM and Oerlikon

The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) has opened a new, state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (AM Lab) in Moscow. Operating within the institute’s Center for Design, Manufacturing and Materials (CDMM), the AM Lab will work with Swiss technology conglomerate Oerlikon, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to boost the skillset of engineering students, and narrow […]

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Luxexcel Will Deliver VisionPlatform for 3D Printed Ophthalmic Lenses to Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab

Founded in 2009, Luxexcel developed a turnkey 3D printing solution for ophthalmic laboratories, and is the only company in the world with the ability to 3D print ophthalmic lenses that don’t...

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BAE Systems Signs Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Partnership with ASCO Industries

The Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced swing-role combat aircraft in the world and is manufactured by a consortium of companies including Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo), BAE Systems and...

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Fraunhofer launches futureAM to reduce the cost and accelerate metal 3D printing

Contributing to a notable trend in the industry, five of Fraunhofer’s institutes dedicated to manufacturing technology have joined forces under a new project “to significantly accelerate” and reduce the cost of metal 3D printing. Titled Future Additive Manufacturing (futureAM), the project will align the expertise of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), with efforts at the […]

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FitStation 3D Technology Used to Create Personalized Running Shoes Based on Biomechanics

It was only a few months ago that HP hit the ground running with FitStation, a platform powered by its 3D technologies that’s delivering individualized, custom-fitted footwear. The process uses...

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Russia Skoltech opens state-of-the-art AM Lab equipped with Russia largest metal 3D printer

Russia’s Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) has officially launched its new Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (AM Lab).

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futureAM – Next Generation Additive Manufacturing

On November 14th, 2017, the Fraunhofer focus project, futureAM, was launched in Aachen under the auspices of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT. Six project partners – the Fraunhofer Institutes ILT, IWS, IWU, IGD and IFAM as well as the LZN Laser Zentrum Nord – have set themselves a clear goal: Over the next […]

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3D Parametric (configurator) models

Fans of 3D modeling and printing are always looking for interesting and creative models, but also models which can be adjustable to their needs. These 3D models can be made for fun or practical purpose. We have found several of them on PARTcloud.net portal, so you can download it (for free, of course) and make […]

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“Business Without Limits” with VSHAPER

On November 29th -30th, 2017 G2A Arena will host the 3rd edition of “Business Without Limits” Congress. This year’s main theme will be expansion of Polish companies to foreign markets. One of the experts in the discussion will be the CEO of VERASHAPE – Tomasz Szymański. The producer of VSHAPER 3D Printers is continuously working […]

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Exclusive Interview: Rize Introduces New President & CEO, Driving Vision of Inclusion & Sustainability in 3D Printing

Boston-based Rize Inc. introduced its Augmented Polymer Deposition (APD) technology to the 3D printing world last summer, presenting the RIze One: a 3D printer designed for industrial use and...

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An interview with Andy Kalambi new President and CEO of Rize Inc.

Rize Inc., the developer of patented Augmented Polymer Deposition (APD) technology, has appointed Andy Kalambi, former VP of 3DEXPERIENCE at Dassault Systèmes as its new President and CEO. Ahead of the announcement, 3D Printing Industry spoke directly with Kalambi to understand more about his vision for the company, and how the the Rize One 3D printer […]

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DWS Systems presents new XCELL 6000 SLA 3D printer with built-in washing and UV curing modules

Italian 3D printing company DWS Systems has introduced its newest product, the XCELL 600 3D printer. The new machine, which was presented at formnext 2017, offers users an all-in-one solution for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing.

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$40 design software SelfCAD releases nine new 3D drawing tools

3D software company SelfCAD has released a new range of 3D drawing tools. The update includes nine advanced 3D design options, which can also be used for 2D creations. With its cloud and browser-based software available for $40 a year, SelfCAD is hoping to attract designers, developers and engineers of all abilities. An easy switch […]

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box3d 3D printer enclosure for Ultimaker promises quieter, safer 3D printing environment

As desktop 3D printing technologies become more and more accessible, they are becoming more common within offices, homes, and schools. This, of course, is a positive thing, but there are some growing concerns about the effects 3D printing can have in the machine's immediate environment.

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Cosmetics giant AmorePacific trialling first 3D printed customized facial masks in South Korea

South Korea-based AmorePacific, one of the world’s largest cosmetics companies, is breaking ground in its industry with the unveiling of the world’s first customized facial mask. The new product, which is appropriately named the “Tailored Mask,” is manufactured using 3D printing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

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UL introduces additive manufacturing safety certification for powder handling

Safety consulting and certification firm UL has published an Outline of Investigation for Additive Manufacturing Facility Safety Management. The UL 3400 document will be used to certify operations handling both polymer and metal powdered feedstock – an action often requested by the developing 3D printing industry. A history of risk assessment  Incorporated in 1901, UL is […]

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The Future of 3D Printing in Aerospace with Greg Reynolds, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at Stratasys Direct

Our future of 3D printing of 3D printing series continues with an in depth look at the use of additive manufacturing in Aerospace. Greg Reynolds is the vice president of additive manufacturing at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, one of the world’s largest providers of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services. Greg has over 25 years of […]

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SHINING 3D helps ZJUT engineering students build 3D printed racecar

Chinese 3D printing and scanning company SHINING 3D has joined forces with the Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) to develop 3D printed parts for a racing car. The project is part of an Alumni Mentor Program, with SHINING 3D sharing its expertise with engineering students.

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America Makes Puts Out New Additive Manufacturing Research Project Call

Ohio-based America Makes, which this summer celebrated five years of being the national accelerator for additive manufacturing in the US, is managed and operated by the National Center for Defense...

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For EOS, Focus in 3D Printing for Production is All About the Applications

2017 has been a busy year for Germany-based EOS, but the year isn’t over yet as the company continues on its stretch of progress. While the recent formnext event in Frankfurt played host to...

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South African Architect Launches Design for Partially 3D Printed Concrete Sunglasses

Concrete is a material that has been both underestimated and overused in turn throughout its presence in design history. Its brand identity seems to be that of heavy, solid, and indestructible, and...

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News Roundup: worlds hardest steel, BeAM Machines, Carbon, Carmat teams with AddUp in 3D metal printing

In case you missed out on anything happening in the 3D printing world recently, we’ve got another round-up to get you back up to speed. Latest stories include VBN Components launching world’s toughest stainless steel for use with 3D printing, BeAM machines launching a new 3D printer, and much more besides.

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Carbon Releases Latest Version of 3D Printing Software, Featuring Updated Support and Simulation Features

Silicon Valley-based 3D manufacturing company Carbon is as well-known for its proprietary, lightning-fast CLIP 3D printing technology, enabled by breakthrough Digital Light Synthesis (DLS)...

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Enter this Tinkercad competition to win a Sindoh 3DWox 3D printer and more

A 3D printing and design competition has a $1500 printer and enough flament to keep you printing into the new year. A Santa’s sack of 3D printing related prizes are also up for grabs. Sindoh have partnered with Autodesk Tinkercad and file-sharing platform MyMiniFactory for this Christmas themed design competition. The winner will receive a […]

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3D printed microfluidics helps OIST research on vortices in moving liquids, potentially saving millions for oil industry

We’ve reported before on microfluidics technology, and how it can be used in combination with 3D printing for all kinds of useful and often life-saving applications. The latest breakthrough was carried out by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), in collaboration with a team from the University of Liverpool.

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Flinders University Uses 3D Scanning to Study Dutch East India Shipwrecks

3D scanning has proven to be a key driver in the growth of the 3D printing industry and continues to open the door for new applications and research. A team of maritime archaeologists from Flinders...

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Carbon extends software to add enhanced simulation and increase efficiency

Carbon, the 3D manufacturing company behind Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS), has announced a suite of new software tools to advance 3D printing. Users of Carbon’s resin-based 3D printer range will now be able to benefit from software that allows first-time printing, optimization of support material and minimizes the requirement for post-processing. The update is supported […]

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MIT's FastFFF Desktop 3D Printing System is Up to 10x Faster Than Commercial 3D Printers

Unsurprisingly, some of the most innovative 3D printing research has come from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), whether the university is working on faster 3D design,...

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11-year-old Gitanjali Rao wins $25K for inventing 3D printed device that detects lead levels in water

An ambitious seventh grader from Colorado has just been named “America’s top young scientist” for having invented a low-cost 3D printed device that can detect lead in drinking water. The youngster in question, 11-year-old Gitanjali Rao, was also awarded a $25,000 prize along with the title.

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Luxexcel installs eyeglass lens 3D printers in the U.S.

Belgian 3D printed optics specialist Luxexcel is closing a successful 2017 with the confirmed installation of two Luxexcel VisionPlatform products to locations in the U.S. The package, containing Luxexcel’s VisionEngine lens 3D printer and operating software, has been supplied to IFBSolutions in North Carolina, and will reach Florida’s Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab in January 2018. […]

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TuPOD, first fully 3D printed satellite launched from ISS successfully completes mission

The Tubesat-POD (TuPOD) satellite, the first fully 3D printed satellite to be launched from the ISS, has completed its mission and burnt up on re-entry to Earth. The TuPOD was a tube shaped CubeSat (a type of miniaturised satellite) which served as a deployment platform for smaller TubeSats. The satellite was produced through a collaboration […]

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Sculpteo Built Fabpilot Software "To Survive What We See Every Day" in Production 3D Printing

A hallmark of quality is that it is built on a strong foundation, which in itself requires a level of implicit trust. Only on a strong foundation can a sturdy structure be built. A builder who...

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MIT Engineers Develop High-Speed, Laser Assisted FDM Printer

MIT have just shown off their new FDM/FFF printer that they claim is 10 times faster than existing machines. Achieving higher speeds on FDM/FFF has always been an issue of balancing flow rates and precise material heating. Therefore, the researchers utilised a heating laser that switches on and off to control its heat levels. It […]

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Scientists release a How-To for building a DIY microscope with smartphone and 3D printer

Researchers from the University of Houston have released an open-source dataset for turning a smartphone into a 3D printed microscope. Such a microscope can be used to detect waterborne pathogens and carry out other helpful diagnostic functions.

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3D Printed Reactor Transforms Greenhouse Gas

The greenhouse gas we most commonly talk about is carbon dioxide, with methane probably coming in a close second. A gas that’s 11,700 times more potent than carbon dioxide, however, is...

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Youbionic Mixes Augmented Reality and 3D Printing for New Double Hand Device

2014 saw the emergence of Youbionic, a company based in Italy that was working to create a 3D printed bionic prosthetic hand controlled by an Arduino microcontroller and commercial servomotors. The...

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3D Technologies Change the Face of Healthcare

Not a day goes by when we don’t see a story about how modern technology is changing the face of medicine. 3D technologies in particular are causing fundamental shifts both in what is possible...

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Scandinavian researchers turning to cellulose nanofibrils as versatile bio-based 3D printing material

Bio-based materials are becoming more important to 3D printing, for a number of reasons. A major factor is the relatively small impact they have on the environment, as they are sustainable, non-polluting and relatively cheap and safe to produce.

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3D printing news Sliced, Hawk3D, Google, SEGA, Proto Labs, Norsk Titanium, and Dartmouth College

This edition of our 3D printing news digest Sliced features Sharebot, Norsk Titanium, SEGA, Hawk 3D Proto, 3D Platform, Caribbean Maritime University, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority, Google, Saarland University, Factum Foundation for Digital Technology in Conservation, Aibot, Proto Labs, Geekcon, and Dartmouth College. 3D printing going global 3D Platform, manufacturers of the WorkSeries large-format, industrial 3D printers, […]

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World’s smallest 3D printed fidget spinner opens doors to ORNL

The world’s smallest fidget spinner is invisible to the naked eye, and could fit easily in the width of a human hair. It was made by researchers at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. Though a novel application, the ability to 3D print at such a […]

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Regenovo Unveils Bio-Architect X 3D Bioprinter For Human Tissue Mass Production

China-based Regenovo has just showcased its new 3D bioprinter. The company’s Bio-architect X specialises in the mass production of human tissue. The machine operates using a hydro-gel that contains human cells that formulate organs or other product. While the Bio-architect can print entire organs, researchers are hoping it can also aid in the development of […]

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MIT engineers develop 10x faster desktop FDM 3D printer

Engineers at MIT have developed a laser-assisted FDM 3D printer that prints around 10 times faster than average desktop machines. The new 3D printer’s unusual printhead uses a laser and novel screw mechanism to increase flow rate.

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MIT develops FastFFF – the speediest desktop 3D printer to date

Professor John Hart and Jamison Go of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mechanosynthesis Group have published an article demonstrating an improved FFF 3D printing process that leaves benchmark 3D printers in the dust. Named ‘FastFFF’, (Fast Fused Filament Fabrication) the method is powered by a souped-up printhead and a faster gantry system, producing objects at a rate […]

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Teknodizayn showcases injection molding inspired LOOP 3D printer with continuous printing capabilities

Turkish 3D printer distributor Teknodizayn has unveiled the first functional prototype of its new LOOP 3D printer. The new machine, which was presented at formnext 2017, is based on a patented technology inspired by injection molding and integrates a novel continuous printing mechanism.

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3D Printing News Briefs: November 28, 2017

We’re starting out with some health and business news in today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, then moving on to 3D modeling and some commercial 3D printed shoes. The University of...

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New 3D Printed Mask is Even Better at Fooling iPhone X's Face ID

By now, most people know about the Vietnamese security firm that fooled Apple’s new cutting-edge security feature, Face ID, which was introduced as part of the iPhone X. The idea behind Face ID...

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ORNL scientists 3D print the worlds smallest fidget spinner, the width of a human hair

While it may seem like the fidget spinner fad has run its course, we just came across a new 3D printed one that may change some minds. Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)—not your typical toy factory—have created what is most certainly the world’s smallest fidget spinner using additive manufacturing technology.

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ORNL Reaching Out to Future Scientists with World's Smallest 3D Printed Fidget Spinner

If you have a child or know one, you have probably heard about fidget spinners. Maybe you first saw one when it stole the show during an SNL skit featuring the Trump Brothers or you have a drawer...

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Teknodizayn Introduces Injection Molding-Inspired LOOP Industrial Continuous 3D Printing Platform

We first heard about Teknodizayn, a major international distributor of industrial and professional grade 3D printers and scanners based out of Turkey, last year, when the founder of AVSAR Aesthetic...

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Meet Ethereal Machine Halo, a hybrid 5D Printer for both additive and subtractive manufacturing

An ambitious startup based in Bangalore, India is making waves with its new Halo 5D printer, a device that its creator says is a serious step up from traditional 3D printing. Kaushik Mudda is the chief executive and founder of Ethereal Machines, the company behind this hybrid manufacturing machine capable of both additive and subtractive manufacturing.

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Ethereal Machines Wins CES Innovation Award for 5-Axis 3D Printer/CNC Machine Hybrid

Already, CES 2018 is only a little over a month away. It’s getting so close, in fact, that the CES Innovation Award recipients are being named. The Innovation Awards honor what CES describes as...

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voxeljet Continues Materials and Systems Development for High Productivity 3D Printing

During the first day of formnext 2017, Germany-based voxeljet presented its newest 3D printing system in a well-attended press conference as its first proprietary High Speed Sintering machine was...

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84 year old man in China receives “world first” 3D printed tantalum knee

An 84 year old patient suffering from osteoarthritis has reportedly become the first man in the world to receive a 3D printed tantalum knee implant. The news has been circulated by Chongqing News (CQNews.net), a local source set up by Chongqing State Council, a south-west municipality of China. The surgery was conducted at a First Affiliated […]

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Donhou Bicycles launches new steel DSS3 CX / Gravel bike that features 3D printed steel lug

Award-winning East London bike makers Donhou Bicycles have just unveiled a bold new custom build, and a fresh milestone in their manufacturing methods: the DSS3 CX/Gravel steel bike, launched just last week, features a gorgeous steel frame that effectively pushes cycling into the modern era.

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$5.7M funding available for additive manufacturing projects with America Makes

America Makes, the U.S. accelerator for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, has announced a new call for projects. The funds are available for enterprises meeting the criteria set by Phase 3 of the Maturation of Advanced Manufacturing for Low-Cost Sustainment (MAMLS). The cash is provided by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing […]

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VBN Components Introduces World's Hardest Steel for 3D Printing

The steel industry may be a fading one, but don’t tell that to the workers at VBN Components. The Swedish company’s employees say they work in the world’s most modern steel plant,...

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Spanish researchers 3D print protective pieces to improve radiotherapy treatment for skin cancer

Furthering the reach of the technology into crucial life-saving healthcare solutions, a group of researchers based in Spain have used 3D printing to develop a new method that will help with the treatment of patients with skin cancer.

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Bespoke Mannequin Production by Hans Boodt Gets a Boost from 3D Printing

Unless you’ve just recently watched the ’80s cult classic Mannequin, you may not have given a lot of thought to the creatures sporting the latest fashions in store windows around the...

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Hawk 3D Proto Adds to 3D Printing Wares as a Reseller for LulzBot, Magigoo

Yorkshire-based 3D printer retailer Hawk 3D Proto, a division of engineering cutting tools supplier Cutwel Limited, offers a range of 3D printing services, products, and hardware to help its...

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Students Use 3D Printing to Help Veterans Do What They Love Again

Among the things Richard Tuttle missed the most after he lost the use of his legs was gardening. The veteran was paralyzed after falling 14 feet while deconstructing an old barn. “Before my...

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Bkav uses $200 3D printed evil twin mask to defeat iPhone X Face ID again, upgrades warning level

Vietnamese cybersecurity firm Bkav has once again beaten Apple’s Face ID iPhone security feature, this time using a 3D printed mask and printed infrared images of eyes. Because the hack was so easy, Bkav strongly recommends avoiding Face ID as a means of protecting sensitive data.

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Asco Industries joins Eurofighter Typhoon advanced manufacturing program with BAE Systems

British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has signed a new partnership agreement with Belgian precision engineering firm Asco Industries. Focusing on the development of additive layer manufacturing, composite materials processing and other related technologies, the partners will work together to advance manufacturing of the Eurofighter Typhoon plane. A fighter jet tradeoff Described […]

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America Makes launches Phase 3 of MAMLS program for 3D printed aircraft solutions

America Makes, the U.S.’s national 3D printing initiative, has announced the launch of its Call for Phase 3 for its Maturation of Advanced Manufacturing for Low-Cost Sustainment (MAMLS) program.

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The Future of 3D Printing by Max Friefeld CEO of Voodoo Manufacturing

In this article looking at the future of 3D printing, Voodoo Manufacturing CEO Max Friefeld discusses the combination of automation with additive manufacturing, and how digital factories might change traditional business models. For the past 15 years, 3D printing has been in a transitional period. Originally used as a prototyping tool in a small number […]

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Robot Factory 3DLPrinter-HD 2.0+ 3D printer (with accessories) now on sale for €6,000

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday having come and gone again, some may be waking up this morning with pangs of regret, wishing for those discounted 3D printers they should have bought, or other good deals that could have been had. Fortunately, not all 3D printing companies are held down by the rules of Black Friday/Cyber Monday, so there are still some great discounts out there.

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Materialise and Siemens deliver 3D printing to the world’s radiologists

Materialise and Siemens Healthineers, a medical technology branch of the German conglomerate Siemens AG, have announced a collaboration to bring 3D printing capabilities to hospitals around the world. Together the partners will provide software necessary to make anatomical models using patient data, and add another dimension to the field of medical imaging. From the specialists […]

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BAE, Asco Industries 3D printing deal could help Eurofighter Typhoon bid to replace Belgian F-16s

Defense giant BAE Systems and lifting specialist Asco Industries have signed an agreement to collaborate on additive manufacturing technology as part of the UK government-backed Eurofighter Typhoon offer, which could replace Belgium’s fleet of 54 F-16 aircraft.

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Renishaw "Significantly Improves Productivity" with Four-Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing

Two heads are better than one when it comes to ideation, but are four lasers better than one when it comes to metal 3D printing? If you ask UK-based Renishaw, the answer is a resounding, and...

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Matt Denton Motorizes His Giant 3D Printed LEGO Go-Kart

It’s a challenge to build a vehicle out of LEGOs, which is exactly what the makers of the LEGO Technic kit intended. They wanted users to be challenged and engaged in projects involving the...

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Exit International Introduces 3D Printable Euthanasia Machine

There is no small controversy surrounding the ending of a life. Whether from those involved in anti-abortion movements, people working to end the death penalty, or individuals who wish to end their...

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News Roundup: 3D printed Nike cleats for NFL, Philips teams with 3D Systems & Stratasys, YKK, Apworks, Nano Dimension

Here’s another round-up of the latest developments in the 3D printing world, in case you missed anything recently. Stories include Nike making 3D printed cleats for the NFL, Nano Dimension getting a new chairman, and more besides.

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Materialise, Siemens, Philips, Stratasys, 3D Systems: Medical 3D Printing Partnerships and Products Introduced at 2017 RSNA Annual Meeting

The 2017 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Chicago, and some major 3D printing industry news has already been introduced at the meeting,...

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Prusa Releases Latest Firmware Update, Unveils Multiple New 3D Printing Features

The Prusa i3 MK2S is undeniably popular, and had that popularity reaffirmed when 3D Hubs named it the Best Workhorse 3D Printer for 2018 in its latest 3D Printer Guide. There’s every reason to...

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3D Printing Spotlight On: Amy Karle, Award Winning BioArtist

Amy Karle is an award winning bioartist who utilizes the relationships among the mind, body, science and technology as the platform from which to create work that examines material and spiritual...

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DWS to launch fully automated XCELL 3D printer line

High-precision SLA 3D printer producer DWS is expanding its existing portfolio with a new line of automated systems. Named XCELL 3D, the 900 x 1400 mm machines integrate cleaning and curing into a single workflow, reducing time wasted in manual post processing. Auto wash and cure After printing in an XCELL 3D, the build plate elevates […]

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with Big Rep

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Daniel Büning is Head of Business Development and […]

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SABIC Sees Unique Materials Driving Growth in 3D Printing

As hardware and software continue to develop apace in additive manufacturing, some of the greatest potential for the future of 3D printing technologies can be seen a step back in the supply chain as...

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Stratasys debuts BioMimics - ultra-realistic, multi-material anatomical models for surgical training

3D printing giant Stratasys has just released BioMimics, a new system through which users can 3D print highly accurate and multi-material medical models. Stratasys says its BioMimics anatomical models will have applications in surgical planning, medical training, and device testing.

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Chinese Hospital Uses 3D Printed Tantalum Implant in Successful Knee Replacement Surgery

I remember years ago, when my grandfather had double knee replacement surgery, it took him a pretty long time to recover. But, thanks to 3D printing technology, the recovery time for this type of...

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Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos kitted out with protective 3D printed face mask

After sustaining a broken nose, Real Madrid and Spain football player Sergio Ramos is now wearing a protective 3D printed carbon fiber face mask on the pitch. The carbon fiber mask was created by Younext, a subsidiary of the sports company Podoactivia, which scanned, edited and then 3D printed the personalised face mask for the […]

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Regenovo unveils Bio-architect X, China's first high-throughput 3D bioprinter for mass producing human tissues

Hangzhou Regenovo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has unveiled China’s first ever high-throughput 3D bioprinter for mass producing human tissues. The 3D bioprinter, named the Bio-architect X,

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Finding trends at formnext 2017, but still searching for a step change

The formnext powered by TCT 2017 conference has established a new benchmark for the broader 3D printing industry, with 470 exhibitors occupying nearly double the floor space compared to 2016, and more than 20,000 people in attendance throughout the week. Numerous announcements for new systems, partnerships, and materials were on display to attract visitors. The […]

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3D Printing Offers Precision, Agility, a "New Tool to Do New Things" in Precious Metals for Cooksongold

Most of the parts on display at 3D printing trade shows are impressive; they wouldn’t have been paraded out as display pieces if they weren’t show quality. Still, while I can admire a...

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital translates cancer treatments using 3D printing

Technology’s greatest accolade is perhaps its ability to facilitate connections between people in pursuit of a common goal. When applied to medicine, the implications become particularly pertinent, especially considering the treatment of fatal and almost universally felt diseases like cancer. Digital imaging and 3D printing platforms have been developed with the expressed purpose of creating […]

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APWORKS and TOYAL Partner to Further Develop and Distribute Scalmalloy Additive Manufacturing Powder

Some time ago, Airbus subsidiary APWORKS developed Scalmalloy. The metal additive manufacturing powder is an alloy of aluminum, magnesium and scandium, compatible with all SLM machines and offering...

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3D printed steel reactor turns Teflon waste product into useful synthetic building block

Researchers from the CC FLOW consortium in Graz, Austria have developed a custom flow reactor 3D printed from stainless steel which is capable of transforming an environmentally harmful Teflon waste product into a synthetic building block.

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Bernese Mountain Dog Receives 3D Printed Patient-Specific Implant

Humans are the only animals that take on pets and the profound connections that we develop with our animal companions mean that we want to do everything in our power to keep them happy and healthy....

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Tractus3D printer cuts Hans Boodt's mannequin production time from 8 weeks to 2 days

Dutch mannequin specialist Hans Boodt is using large-scale FDM 3D printers from fellow Dutch company Tractus3D, enabling it to cut mannequin production time from eight weeks to just two days. The Tractus3D T3500 has a build height of 210 cm, ideal for mannequins.

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Zip manufacturer YKK Europe now 3D printing prototypes and spare parts

YKK Europe, a haberdashery manufacturer of zips, hook-and-loop tapes, plastic buckles, snaps and buttons is now using a Stratasys Object 350 Connex 3D printer for fast R&D and prototyping. YKK, based in Runcorn, Cheshire, UK, is 3D printing die-block inserts for injection molding, oversize zip teeth, slider mechanisms, and spare parts. Molding and tooling Prior […]

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UVic project receives $100,000 to deliver 3D printed supports to children

A group of engineers at the University of Victoria (UVic) in Canada has received a $100,000 seed grant for the development of 3D printed back braces and orthoses. The medical devices are to be introduced as part of a non-profit initiative in low-income communities around the globe, helping treat children suffering from birth defects such […]

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84 year old Chinese man receives porous 3D printed tantalum knee implant in world first

A man in China recently became the first patient in the world to receive a 3D printed tantalum knee joint implant during knee surgery. The procedure was carried out at First Hospital Affiliated to Southwest Hospital, a hospital in Chongqing municipality in southwest China.

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Project Magnify’s Hansub Kim on using 3D printing to bring STEAM to high schools

A group of high school students in Los Angeles have launched a project to engage pupils in STEAM/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) subjects. using a combination of 3D printing, open-source robotics and programming. The non-profit initiative, called Project Magnify, is run by eight core members and a team of volunteers. They hold classes […]

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3D Potter And Emerging Objects Announced The Largest 3D Ceramic Printer Made To Date.

This article is written by Danny Defelici from DeltaBots 3D Potter is the largest US manufacturer of 3D ceramic printers with a full range of cartesian printers. Our new PotterBot XLS- 1 is the first large scale Scara robot type 3D printer able of creating objects up to 9 feet tall and 9 feet wide using […]

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Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos shows off 3D printed face mask after breaking nose

Sergio Ramos, captain of Real Madrid and the Spanish national soccer team, will wear a 3D printed mask after breaking his nose during a match. The ultra-lightweight mask is made from a 3D printable carbon fiber material also used in Formula 1 cars and aerospace components.

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Innovative TubeSats Deployer 3D Printed Using Windform XT 2.0

We know they are up there. Sending signals, collecting information. Put into space by powerful entities, using the latest technology. I’m talking, of course, about satellites. But before you go...

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3D Printing Shows an Old Viking King in a New Light

Gorm den Gamle, or Gorm the Old, wasn’t very old by today’s standards. At most, he was around 50 when he died, though that was a plenty respectable age for the 10th century, when the...

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Israeli design grad creates 3D Lace couture lingerie collection using a 3Doodler 3D pen

As more and more fashion designers turn to 3D printing as an innovative, cost-effective method for producing state-of-the-art creations, an Israeli maker is keen to show that less is more. Meet Eden Saadon, the Haifa-born textile designer who’s pioneering new possibilities for creating with a 3D printing pen.

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Horizon Additive Manufacturing Leverages 3D Printing for Better Production of Aerospace Components

From model airplanes to drones to jets and rockets, you may be amazed to find out how many aircraft are flying today with 3D printed parts. And this trend will only continue to increase, propelled...

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Euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke invents Sarco suicide capsule with 3D printer

We know that 3D printing technology can produce all kinds of devices and products for the treatment of people suffering from various medical problems that are often life-saving, but what about those not looking to save their life but to end it? This apparently counter-intuitive medical function could become more and more important as euthanasia becomes increasingly acceptable and common around the world, and a recent 3D printing breakthrough made by a controversial Dutch assisted dying expert looks well-placed to take advantage of the potential suicidal spread.

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Aleph Objects Partners with Creative Ad Agency to Launch 3D Printing Brand Campaign

Ever since it was founded in 2011, Colorado-based Aleph Objects, maker of the popular, award-winning line of LulzBot 3D printers, has been working hard to increase its global reach. Earlier this...

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3D Printing for Medical and Dental Solutions – A Major 2018 Opportunity

Everybody in the 3D printing industry knows that printing for medical and dental markets is a longstanding area of commercial application –in fact, use of printers in these industries is amongst the...

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Youbionic’s new gadget is a 3D printed robotic double hand

Italian Robotics company Youbionic has produced a 3D printed, and customizable human attachment, consisting of two robotic hands controllable using one human hand. The bionic hand consists of a 3D printed exterior, an Arduino micro-controller, a set of actuators and three electrodes, activated by by human nerve impulses. Hands on robotics Youbionic states that “the tech […]

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Amazing 3D printed design: Jef Montes Tormenta shoe, Klemens Schillinger Offline lamp, Mathias Bengtsson Growth furniture

3D printing continues its role as a tool for creative empowerment, as evidenced by new 3D printed fashion, 3D printed design, and 3D printed furniture offerings from Jef Montes, Klemens Schillinger, and Mathias Bengtsson.

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EnvisionTEC Launches Affordable Desktop 3D Printer

With all technology, the first generations are wildly expensive offerings from a single innovative source. I bought a Kindle ten years ago when they were around three or four hundred dollars and now...

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Footwear Polytechnics FFLab boosts Italian shoemaking industry with 3D printing

Renowned Italian shoe institute The Footwear Polytechnic of Riviera del Brenta is ploughing ahead with its recent partnership with 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap. First announced in September 2016, the collaboration saw the launch of the Polytechnic’s state-of-the-art FFLab, a digital laboratory specializing in new 3D scanning and 3D printing technologie.

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Hobgoblin 3D Prepares Kickstarter Campaign to Provide 3D Printable Props for Tabletop RPGs

Since Dungeons & Dragons made its debut in 1974, tabletop role playing games (RPGs) have been steadily gaining in popularity. These kinds of games rely upon established sets of rules, game...

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APWORKS and Toyal announce partnership to develop advanced 3D printing material

APWORKS, an Airbus subsidiary focused on metal additive manufacturing, and Toyal Group, a producer of aluminum based products, have announced a new partnership. The companies will collaborate on the further development, production and distribution of Scalmalloy, an aluminum magnesium-scandium alloy (AlMgSc). Scalmalloy is a high-strength material, comparable in strength to titanium. It boasts tensile strength […]

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Top Ten 2017 3D Printer Developments

For the year 2017, the 3D printer industry evidenced solid overall industry growth with a lot of exciting product, software and material developments. HP Inc. HP’s first full year as a separate...

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EnvisionTEC launches premium entry-level Aria DLP 3D printer

3D printing OEM EnvisionTEC has launched its Aria series of 3D entry-level desktop 3D printers. The first of these, simply known as the “Aria”, uses EnvisionTEC’s Micro platform and DLP technology. The Aria 3D printer is aimed at the makers of jewelry, consumer goods such as toys and miniatures and industrial applications. 15 years better The […]

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Big Takeaways From formnext: Production Grade Machines, Metal Printers & Industry Growth

As formnext comes to a close, there are many new insights into the state of 3D printing that we gleaned from the event. There were many new machines and technologies on display but there was an overall sense of change in the industry’s mindset. Here are our big takeaways from the event: A Shift Towards […]

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UVic engineers awarded C$100K to 3D print braces for children with scoliosis and clubfoot

3D printing can enable the fabrication all kinds of precisely customized products, at significantly more affordable prices than would otherwise be possible. This has been incredibly useful for the treatment of medical conditions, particularly in the developing world

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Black Friday 2017, offers from Aleph Objects, Zortrax, ColorFabb and iMakr

3D Printing Industry brings you the highlights of Black Friday deals offered by 3D printing companies including Aleph Objects, Proto Pasta, B9Creations, ColorFabb, iMakr,  Sculpteo, XYZPrinting, ZMorph, Zortrax and more. Discounts from iMakr, Aleph Objects and ColorFabb iMakr is offering up to 50% off, with discounts available on a range of 3D printers and 3D […]

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£99 3D printer available at Westfield this Christmas

Earlier this month we reported how global supermarket chain Aldi was selling 3D printers online. Now iMakr has announced they will open a Christmas 3D printing store at “Europe’s largest urban shopping and leisure destination”, London’s Westfield Stratford City. The world’s most affordable 3D printer Last year, the London shopping mall received approximately 47 million […]

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Dubai combats ISIS destruction with 3D printed artefact reconstructions at UN HQ

When the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) wreaked havoc across regions of Syria and Iraq, they also destroyed countless Assyrian, Greek and Roman artefacts in museums and on site. In an effort to preserve the cultural heritage and archaeological sites of the region, institutes such as the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) are 3D […]

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Youbionic $2100 3D printed double-handed glove is first step on road to augmented humans

Italy’s Youbionic has used 3D printing to create a bionic “Double Hand,” a robotic device worn on the wrist that doubles the wearer’s manual capacities. A fully assembled version of the device costs $2,100.

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with Shapeways

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Blair Georgakas is Senior Materials Product Manager at […]

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EnvisionTEC presents $6,999 Aria DLP 3D printer for entry-level desktop manufacturing

Michigan-based 3D printing company EnvisionTEC has just introduced its latest 3D printer model: Aria. The new machine, priced at $6,999, is described as an entry-level desktop DLP 3D printer ideal for manufacturing jewelry, toys and miniatures, or industrial parts.

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Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT 3D printer produces microscopic molds in serie

Nanoscribe, a German company specialising in nano, micro and meso scale 3D printing, has combined its 3D micro printing capabilities and conventional serial production. The new production method can produce polymer master molds for small and high-resolution components beyond the limitations of SLA 3D printing. After the master molds are 3D printed with Nanoscribe’s Photonic […]

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10 Tips to Maintain Your 3D Printer

3D printing is a new technology which is still in the process of development. In the coming years, there will be a lot of developments which will be made in the field of 3D printing. So, if you are among those who are willing to buy a 3D printer and get a hands-on this amazing technology […]

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UAE opens exhibition at UN HQ which highlights 3D printed replica of statue of Athena destroyed by ISIL

3D scanning and printing technology, when combined, can produce incredibly accurate replicas of all kinds of objects, and this has proven to be useful for the medical sector as well as the retail and manufacturing industries. Cultural heritage is another area where these advances are starting to have a significant impact, and the latest breakthrough in this field should demonstrate 3D technology’s capacity to preserve important artefacts in a particularly attention-grabbing way.

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Techmer PM Awarded Category Winner in 2017 R&D 100 Awards Program

The R&D 100 Award was established 55 years ago in 1963 to recognize R&D pioneers and their revolutionary ideas in science and technology. Each year, the top 100 performers are identified and...

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Swedish customs authorities raise fears about undetectable 3D printed firearms

We’ve reported before on some of the more troubling aspects of the ongoing consumer 3D printing boom, with the potential proliferation of 3D printed firearms being one of the most worrying possibilities. Customs officials in Sweden are the latest group to go public with their worries about this new kind of digital homemade weapon.

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Japanese Companies Work Together to Set Up New Metal 3D Printing Service Provider

Several big names in the 3D printing industry, such as HP, LPW Technology, EnvisionTEC, and Roboze, have been making it a priority to expand their businesses and technologies into the Asia-Pacific...

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IGUANEYE to launch ultra-minimal Jungle sandal on Indiegogo this December

IGUANEYE, a French startup based out of Porto, Portugal, has developed a new style of customizable 3D printed sandal which will allow people’s feet to breathe without hindering their mobility. The product, called the “IGUANEYE Jungle,” will soon be featured in an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.

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Free software among 10 new Lulzbot 3D printer products from Aleph Objects

Aleph Objects has announced a bumper crop of new 3D printing software, hardware and 3D printing materials for the LulzBot 3D printer ecosystem. Speaking about the announcement Aleph Objects President Harris Kenny said, “”Free, Libre, and Open Source development respects user freedom, drives better products, accelerates innovation, and strengthens user communities” “With these new products, […]

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Custom 3D Printed Boluses Increase Efficacy of Radiation Therapy

As a cancer survivor, I can tell you that radiation is a stressful process. It’s nothing like what I would have imagined, which is not surprising because the sum total of all of my knowledge...

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3D printed virtual cocktail glass turns water into wine

As the holidays roll around, free flowing food and drink are the highlight for many looking to celebrate. But for those of us wanting to shave off a few pounds or go easy on the wallet, the season to be merry can present a problem: how to get into the holiday spirit, without breaking the bank or the belt?

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Argentina National University of Cordoba starts using countrys first 3D drug printer

We don’t hear as much about the 3D printing advances made down ol’ South America way as we do about those from other regions, but there’s nevertheless some important developments going on there, particularly in Argentina. We’ve written before about 3D bio-printing innovations in the country

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3D Hubs 2018 3D Printer Guide: Top Choices in 3D Printing for Reliability, Quality, Cost

Amsterdam-based 3D printing service 3D Hubs often hears the question, “Which 3D printer should I buy?” The company is certainly the right one to ask, given that it works hard to connect...

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Sicnova 3D announces “giant step in its strategy”

Sicnova 3D, headquartered in Linares, Spain, has announced a series of agreements that the company believes are “a giant step in its strategy as a manufacturer.” Based at the Campus Científico-Tecnológico of Linares, Sicnova is a developer and manufacturer of advanced 3D solutions for industry. Products include the large format JCR 1000 and JCR 600 […]

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Windform 3D printing materials at Milipol 2017

Windform materials are on display at Milipol 2017 with CRP Technology and Hexadrone. The 20th edition Milipol Paris is being held until 24th November at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Milipol is the ultimate meeting point for the key players from the homeland security sector. Tundra, the functional prototype of Hexadrone’s first fully flexible and waterproof […]

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with 3D Hubs

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Dr. Ben Redwood, is Technical Marketing Manager at […]

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VERASHAPE Partners with a University

On October 22nd, 2017, a cooperation agreement was signed between the manufacturer of VSHAPER 3D Printers and University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (WSIiZ). The purpose of this agreement is to establish a strategic partnership related to “3D Printing design” specialty in the field of “Graphic Design and Multimedia Production” offered by the […]

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3D printed Ghostbuster catches cars driving the wrong way, alerts other drivers & police

Three engineers from Germany’s Saarland University have used 3D printing to develop the “Ghostbuster,” a sensor system that alerts drivers if a vehicle is driving into oncoming traffic. The system can also automatically alert the authorities, leading to safer roads.

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Lockheed Martin Space Systems using 3D printing to stay ahead of the curve in NewSpace industry

Rick Ambrose, the executive vice president of space systems at Lockheed Martin, recently dished on how the company is looking to and adopting 3D printing technologies to stay current and relevant in the quickly changing field of space exploration.

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Affordable 3D printed clear aligners company Candid Co. raises $15 million

Candid Co, a US based orthodontics company offering direct-to-consumer and affordable 3D printed clear aligners has raised $15 million in capital from series A funding. The company offers modelling kits for aligners, which customers then return and receive a treatment plan for. The new funding, with significant input from investors Greycroft, Bessemer, and e.ventures, will be used […]

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Win a Pair of Wiivv 3D Printed Custom Insoles or Sandals in 3DPrint.com's Latest Giveaway!

Earlier this year, 3D printed insole manufacturer Wiivv broke its own record for the most funded 3D printed project ever on Kickstarter. That particular campaign was for the company’s new...

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News Roundup: Medicrea spinal implant, Materialise and Simufact, Facilan filaments, 3D printed dental abutments

In today's 3D printing roundup you'll find news French company Medicrea Group, as well as from Materialise and Simufact Engineering, 3D4Makers and Sweden-based Perstorp, and Canadian dental company Preferred Dental Technologies.

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Organovo & Viscient Biosciences Collaborate for 3D Bioprinting in Liver Disease Research

Earlier this month, both Organovo and Viscient Biosciences announced their intent to collaborate on research for further studies into liver disease. There have been many interesting stories about...

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Divergent 3D Approaches Close of $65+ Million Series B Funding

Startup Divergent 3D has big goals. What the company wants to do is nothing less than to transform the automotive industry by using additive manufacturing to build vehicles more quickly,...

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Teeth straightening startup Candid raises $15M to bring 3D printed dental aligners to more customers

New York-based teeth straightening startup Candid has raised $15 million in a Series A financing round. The round was led by Greycroft, Bessemer, and e.ventures, and the funds will be used to expand operations and find new customers for the company’s customized 3D printed aligners.

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Changing the Economics of 3D Printing with Multi Jet Fusion: Interview with HP and Jabil

HP Inc. has been focused in a big way on the 3D printing industry, and the global company hasn’t exactly been playing it subtle. Catching up in the last week with HP and global solutions provider...

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ETH Zurich’s 4D printed structures self-deploy and have shape memory

As part of research into the development of four-dimensional (4D) printing and active self-deploying structures, scientists from ETH Zurich have proposed a series of 3D printed auxetic meta-materials. The materials may be used in biomedical devices, engineering structures, and aerospace applications. Such materials, capable of achieving area changes of up to 200%, are are 3D printed geometrically complex active […]

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Perryman announces advanced manufacturing campus

Perryman Company, based in Houston, Pennsylvania, has announced a planned expansion intended to support long term strategic growth. The company has supplied titanium wire and bar for additive manufacturing applications for the past 10 years. Products include wire for direct feed as well as wire and bar used to produce titanium powder. Now, the company […]

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3D Printing Companies Roll Out the Discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017

It’s about to be that time of year again, when ordinarily sane people lose their sense and get up before dawn to stand in the cold for the chance to be the first to push through the doors of...

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3D Printed Connectors Make This Startup's Sustainable Indoor Garden Grow

The first time we planted a garden in our backyard, I couldn’t get enough of watching the vegetables grow. I would go out in the yard and gently move aside the leaves to get a glimpse of the...

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HP Q4 announcement suggests lower-cost, full color 3D printing system, metal 3D printing to come in 2018

Consumer electronics giant HP’s recent re-entry into the 3D printing market has had considerable success, with different FDM and SLS models of its Jet Fusion system being implemented in a variety of different industries.

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Additive Industries and SMS group developing additive manufacturing for production system

Additive Industries will work with SMS group to develop and market a metal 3D printing system capable of  industrial-scale, serial production of parts of high reproducible quality.” The SMS group has approximately 13,500 employees and a sales figure of EUR 3 billion. The companies in the group work in in plant construction and mechanical engineering […]

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3DSIM CEO: ANSYS Acquisition Expands Access to Simulation in Additive Manufacturing

While much of the news to emerge from last week’s thunderous formnext in Frankfurt was released, or at least suggested, ahead of the tumult of the event itself, some could not be made until the...

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10 New Software and Hardware Products Announced for LulzBot 3D Printing Ecosystem

Colorado-based Aleph Objects, which designs, develops, and manufactures the popular LulzBot line of desktop 3D printers, parts, and plastics, was built on the philosophy of freedom. LulzBot printers...

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Aleph Objects announces 10 new LulzBot 3D printing products, incl. software, filament, tool heads

3D printing company Aleph Objects, known for its LulzBot brand 3D printers, has just announced a slew of ten new 3D printing products it plans to release in the near future. Among the new products are software, tool heads, filament, and various 3D printer accessories compatible with the company's range of LulzBot 3D printers.

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formnext 2017 highlights 3D printing move from prototyping to production

The 2017 edition of the formnext 3D printing conference was bigger than any previous edition, welcoming more than 20,000 attendees. The event demonstrated how additive manufacturing is moving more and more towards production from its rapid prototyping roots.

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12-Year-Old Creates His Own 3D Printer in India

3D printing technology is making its way into school curricula around the world. As the tech becomes more commonplace, younger students are exposed to and steeped in its possibilities. One student...

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3D printing in education boosted with Wollongong and Maryland centres

Two universities are establishing new 3D printing facilities with the help of funding from significant public grants.  In Australia, the University of Wollongong (UOW) in New South Wales is to establish a 3D bio-printing facility following a AU$347,000 grant from the Australian Research Council. In the USA, the University of Maryland, College Park, has opened […]

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Nanoscribe uses tiny 3D printed polymer masters for serial production of micro-components

Germany’s Nanoscribe, a company specializing in nano-, micro-, and meso-scale 3D printing, has combined its Photonic Professional GT, the “world’s highest-resolution 3D printer” for fabricating tiny plastic components, with conventional serial production technologies.

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with Autodesk

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Duann Scott, additive manufacturing strategist at Autodesk, is […]

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3D printing auto parts maker Divergent 3D raises over $65M from Li Ka-shing backed O Luxe

Divergent 3D, the company responsible for developing the 3D printed Blade Supercar, has announced the launch of a Series B financing round through which it is seeking to raise up to $107 million. The funding round is being led by O Luxe Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong investment company backed by business magnate Li Ka-shing.

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3D Printing News Briefs: November 21, 2017

Today in 3D Printing News Briefs, business is taking the focus. At formnext last week, DyeMansion and EOS announced a strategic partnership, and DSM Somos has partnered with UnionTech for materials...

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3D Printing While Female: 2017

The 3D printing industry has a problem. It’s not a unique problem, particularly when looking to any sector of the greater manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing has a diversity problem. It’s...

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News Roundup: 3D printed building, ProtoLabs acquires RAPID, Cellink teams with Takara Bio, more

Here’s another 3D printing news round-up, to make sure you’re up to speed with all the latest developments. Stories you might have missed include Cellink partnering with Takara Bio, Proto Labs acquiring parts supplier RAPID, and more besides.

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3D Printing Completed on 3D Printhuset's Building On Demand

3D Printhuset works fast – or it may be more accurate to say the company’s 3D printers work fast. In early September, 3D Printhuset began construction on what would be the first 3D...

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Nanoscribe Combines 3D Micro-Printing Technology and Conventional Series Production

I’d be lying if I said that nanotechnology and 3D micro printing didn’t completely astound me – it’s amazing that objects which are so tiny can be so valuable. Nanoprinting...

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ETH Zurich researchers develop 4D prints that can expand up to 200%

Researchers at the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) are breaking new ground in the rapidly expanding field of 4D printing. As outlined in a new study by Mechanical and Process Engineering professors Marius Wagner, Tian Chen, and Kristina Shea, shape memory polymers have been found to be an important catalyst in creating 4D prints with enhanced adaptability and control.

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A Journey About the Part: XJet Leverages Additive Manufacturing Expertise for Production

Israel-based XJet draws from about as much experience as a company can have in additive manufacturing, bringing decades of know-how into a decades-old industry. Hanan Gothait, the company’s CEO,...

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Skorpion Engineering transforms prototyping with Stratasys 3D printers

Skorpion Engineering, a luxury automotive service bureau, is now producing complex automotive prototypes and components up to 1.5 times faster than by traditional means using 3D printing The service bureau uses Stratasys FDM and PolyJet 3D printers to 3D print exterior and interior prototypes from metal and multi-materials within 24 hours of a customer request. […]

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Japanese trading giant Sojitz teams with Koiwai to form JAMPT metal 3D printing company

Japan’s Sojitz Corporation and Koiwai Co., Ltd. have established JAMPT Corporation, a new company that will mass produce and sell metal 3D printed products. The company will be the first in Japan to offer a “one-stop” metal additive manufacturing service.

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XRobots James Bruton shows off giant 3D printed Hotwheels Drone Racerz at London parade

One of our favorite makers, James Bruton of XRobots, is known for producing some awesome 3D printing projects, including a LEGO-inspired 3D printed electric skateboard, an ultra-realistic BB-8 drone, and a record breakingly large statue of himself.

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Homed Project Uses 3D Printing to Provide Temporary Accommodation for Homeless

Every major city has problems with homelessness. New York City, however, is one of the worst: the Coalition for the Homeless estimates that more than 61,000 people are sleeping in the city’s...

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3D Printed Fabric Could Help Keep Wearers Cooler

If you live in a hot climate, or even one that just experiences hot periods, there are few really good arguments for putting clothes on. Trying to maintain your metaphorical cool as sweat is pouring...

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Proto Labs expands capacity with $120M acquisition of Rapid Manufacturing Group

Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), the global manufacturing and 3D printing service bureau, has announced that it will acquire Rapid Manufacturing Group, LLC (RAPID). The terms of the deal have been announced as “a purchase price of $120 million consisting of $110 million in cash and $10 million in Proto Labs stock. RAPID’s 2017 annual revenue […]

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XYZPrinting continues strategic alliance plans with BEGO and Nexa3D partnership

Taiwan’s XYZPrinting is one of the runaway success stories in the 3D printing industry. At this years formnext, the company demonstrated an ever-growing portfolio of additive manufacturing technologies – a market that the New Kinpo Group subsidiary only entered in 2013. XYZprinting launched 5 new 3D printers at the Frankfurt event last week and recently […]

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BeAM: DED Industrial Solutions Bring Additive Manufacturing to Complement Traditional Industry

At formnext 2017, France-based BeAM brought its latest introductions, including the first public appearance of the Modulo 400 metal additive manufacturing system and Vincent Gillet, the company’s new...

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$99 AR Device Allows Designers to Sketch 3D Models in Thin Air

A start-up called Yeehaw have launched a kickstarter campaign for a novel new device for creating 3D models. The Yeehaw Wand costs $99 and uses augmented reality to give designers the power to sketch their designs out of thin air. The device acts as a digital brush that captures the hand motions of users. Additionally, […]

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Three-Way Partnership Set to Take On Digital Dentistry with New Dental 3D Printer and Materials

Earlier this month, top desktop 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting announced that it was entering the industrial 3D printing market for the first time, following up this announcement with news...

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Chinese researchers develop new high-performance photo-curable polyimide ink for SLA and DLP 3D printing

Researchers in China recently made a breakthrough that shows significant promise for the future of stereolithography and digital light processing technology. These two 3D printing techniques make use of special inks that harden with exposure to light, and they are capable of producing objects with good structure and material properties when compared to the more basic FDM 3D printing.

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University of Maryland Opens 184,000-Square-Foot Facility Centered Around Bioengineering

The University of Maryland has been heavily involved in 3D printing for years now, and they continue to expand. We’ve followed as they have opened a MakerBot Innovation Center as well as developing...

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3D Printhuset completes 3D printing for Building On Demand

Danish 3D printing company 3D Printhuset has completed the printed structure of the Building on Demand (BOD), a 3D printed office-hotel stated to be Europe’s first inhabitable 3D printed building. The BOD, printed on site in Nordhaven, Copenhagen, will now be fitted and furnished. While there were problems that delayed the BOD’s planned completion date […]

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Archaeologists 3D print and reconstruct skull of Denmark first Viking king Gorm the Old

A team of Danish archaeologists have used 3D printing technology to reconstruct the skull of Gorm the Old, the first historically recognized Viking king of Denmark. The famous king reigned over the Scandinavian country from the year 936 to his death in 958 CE.

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£55 GENERICS custom 3D printed earphones launches on Kickstarter, 75% cheaper than rival products

GENERICS, a Lebanese startup backed by the UK government, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its 3D printed earphone solution. Users take a smartphone video of their ears, upload it to the GENERICS app, and then receive a custom pair of 3D printed earphones fitted to their ears.

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Formnext 2017 news digest, Intamsys, Stratasys, Materialise and SLM Solutions

Even with three members of the 3D Printing Industry team in Frankfurt last week, we still didn’t have time to visit ever single exhibitor. In this article we bring you some more news from the largest 3D printing show of 2017. Our news digest of Formnext 2017 releases features LINK3D, INTAMSYS, NXT Factory, Stratasys, Mass […]

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The Leapfrog Bolt Pro 3D printer review

The Bolt Pro is the latest FFF 3D printer from Netherlands-based machine manufacturer Leapfrog. Fitted with independent dual extruders and an interchangeable print bed, the Bolt Pro is designed for user-friendly, professional 3D printing. Recently, 3D Printing Industry put the Leapfrog Bolt Pro 3D printer through its paces in house. Designed with the end user […]

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UnionTech & DSM Announce International Expansion For Somos SLA Materials Distribution

UnionTech and DSM have decided to sign on to a co-venture in internationally distributing Somos SLA materials. This venture comes in the wake of UnionTech’s expansion into SLA equipment in America and Europe in 2016. Both companies have had a active distribution agreement in China since 2003. However, they are now going global with their […]

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Alignment for 3D Printing Made Simple

As OEM manufacturer of scan systems, SCANLAB GmbH helps demanding users to get more precision, thanks to a software-based 3D Calibration Wizard. This calibration approach lets a scan solution’s individual components be aligned step-by-step. Reflecting industry’s constantly rising precision requirements of recent years – in 3D marking as well as in additive manufacturing and other […]

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with Materialise

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Jurgen Laudus is Vice President at Materialise Manufacturing. […]

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Materials Giant DSM Focuses on Bringing It All Together in 3D Printing

As formnext 2017 gathered together a record number of attendees and exhibitors to Frankfurt, a number of shifts could be seen. Sheer numbers are impressive, but in the numbers from this year’s event...

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ASTM International Seeking Proposals for New Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence Partners

International standards organization ASTM International develops and publishes technical standards for a range of materials, products, systems, services, and industries, including additive...

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3D Printing News Roundup: Michelin 3D printed tire, Norsk Titanium investment, AquaRoot 3D printed pipes

In today’s 3D printing news roundup, there’s media recognition for Michelin’s 3D printed tire concept, a big investment in Norway’s Norsk Titanium, and an Irish cleantech company making biodegradable 3D printed irrigation systems.

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ANSYS buys 3DSIM to strengthen metal 3D printing expertise

ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS), an engineering simulation software developer, has acquired 3DSIM for an unspecified figure. The deal creates what Pittsburgh based ANSYS are calling “the first complete additive manufacturing simulation workflow.” Based in Utah, 3DSIM was co-founded by Brent Stucker. 3D Printing Industry first reported on 3DSIM when the company announced plans in 2014. With […]

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology: Researchers Use Heat for Greater Success in 4D Printing

Interest in 4D printing has continued to grow as scientists have expanded their research into creating items and materials that are helpful to research (as well as many other industries, to include...

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SA architect Handre de la Rey 3D printed concrete sunglasses now commercially available

3D printing technology has enabled product designers in a variety of different fields to expand their horizons and re-imagine manufacturing possibilities, in terms of materials, shapes and many other factors. Fashion is one industry where 3D printing is starting to have a significant impact, particularly by enabling a range of cross-disciplinary influences

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Etsy Shop Offers Custom 3D Printed LEGO Jewelry to Accessorize Your Every Mood

Christmas is right around the corner, which mean it’s high time to start buying all of your gifts…unless you’re one of those people who doesn’t procrastinate and already has...

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Call for papers from UK’s Conference on Additive Manufacturing and U.S. NIST MBE Summit

With one of the largest events on the 3D printing industry calendar only recently finished, already we are looking ahead to 2018. The increase in 3D printing events over the years is a notable trend in itself, to keep track we created the 3D Printing Industry events guide – where organizers can announce their event […]

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formnext 2017

In only its third year, formnext has quickly become the additive manufacturing event in Europe to see and to be seen. I attended last year’s formnext and shared here the impression it made. In my...

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Four unmissable pieces of 3D printed jewelry and interior design

3D printing has transformed or is impacting many industries, from aerospace to healthcare. One of the main appeals of the technology within these fields is that it opens up the possibility of what forms and parts can be designed.

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Maturation in 3D Printing Evident in Expansion at formnext 2017

Frankfurt played host from November 14th through 17th to tens of thousands of members of the 3D printing community. According to the organizers behind formnext 2017, more than 21,492 attendees walked...

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Researchers Turn to 3D Printing to Turn Mathematical Theory into Strong, Lightweight Materials

We’ve seen math and 3D printing technology combined before, whether it’s designing and 3D printing a math-inspired dress or high-tech sculpture, helping young students understand...

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TechShop shuts up shop after sudden bankruptcy declaration

TechShop, a chain of hack-spaces and workshops offering a range of services including 3D printing, has declared bankruptcy and shut down all ten of its US locations without prior warning. The company stated in a release that it had depleted its funds, despite efforts to “restructure the company’s debt” and to “raise new capital” for […]

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3D printed wind-up toys can be made automatically using new computational system

A new computational system allows toy lovers to automatically generate intricate mechanical components for wind-up 3D printed toys. The system has been developed by researchers at University of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and University College London.

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Materialise e-Stage for metal 3D printing could accelerate additive manufacturing

A frequent topic of discussion during last week’s formnext event was the progression of additive manufacturing towards production. The opening keynote address by Terry Wohlers addressed a pressing need to lower material costs, important if 3D printing was not to remain solely the preserve of prototypes and low volume, high value manufacturing. Materialise may have […]

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Polish Supercar Arrinera to Get 3D Printed Front Lamps

The term supercar is one that is increasingly bandied about and, as such, is cloaked in some confusion. As there is no hard and fast definition, and it sounds like something awesome, it is getting...

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Zortrax Z-Suite Software - Easy to Convert 3D Files into 3D Printable Models

Poland-based 3D printing company Zortrax provides its customers with just about all of the products the technology has to offer, from 3D printers and software to materials and accessories; today,...

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A$347K grant to help University of Wollongong open state-of-the-art 3D bioprinting facility

Australia’s University of Wollongong has been given a A$347,000 ($262,358) grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to establish a 3D bioprinting facility.

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The Journey with GE Additive: Concept Laser CEO Details Plans for Metal Additive Manufacturing

We’ve been expecting big things since mid-2016 when global giant General Electric (GE) announced its billion-dollar intentions in the additive manufacturing industry. With more big names getting into...

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Yeehaw Wand: new $99 AR tool for 3D printing lets designers sketch in thin air

Startup Yeehaw 3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its “Yeehaw Wand,” an augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing tool for 3D designers. Available from $99, the Yeehaw Wand is a kind of digital brush that can be used to “create or recreate anything.”

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CRP USA at PRI2017

Find out the hottest auto racing 3D printed parts with CRP USA From 7th to 9th December CRP USA will be exhibiting at the Indiana Convention Center along with Pro-System For 30 years, PRI has gathered all forms of auto racing, all under one roof. Held December 7-9, 2017, at the Indiana Convention Center in […]

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BASF and Xaar to industrialize Photopolymer Jetting together

German chemical company BASF and British industrial Inkjet company Xaar are to collaborate on research to improve Photopolymer Jetting (PPJ), a material deposition 3D printing process. The purpose of the research is to investigate how the technology might be best applied to industrial part manufacturing. The technology may then be used by OEMs for smart factories […]

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ASTM announces plans for Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, seeks partners

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) plans to open an Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and is seeking partners to collaborate with on this project. As previously reported by 3D Printing Industry, ASTM has previously published a framework that can be used to develop standards for additive manufacturing – addressing an important barrier […]

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VTT suggests 5% of all spare parts could be digitally stored for 3D printing

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, a technological research organisation serving both the public and private sector, has completed research on the advantages of digitalising and 3D printing spare parts. The findings of the research, suggests that digitalisation could create a “competitive advantage” for businesses. The reasons given include increased availability, cost savings, customisation and […]

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Stratasys: could acquisitions be the new driver for future growth?

Stratasys recently reported third quarter financial results. The latest numbers do not differ from what the company has experienced over the last 10 quarters: declining revenue, pressure on margin, no real innovation and a reduction of investment to preserve cash. $M Q3/17 Q3/16 Revenues 156 157 Non GAAP Margin (%) 52.5 54 Non GAAP EBIT […]

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Formnext 2017 the 3D Printing Industry review – part one

The 3D Printing Industry team was in Frankfurt all week to see first hand what has become probably the most important event on the 3D printing calendar. Formnext is now a vast show spread over two large halls at the Frankfurt Messe. This year we’ll be breaking down our review into two separate articles. You […]

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Dutch non-profit develops waterproof 3D printed VR headset to let disabled swim with dolphins

A Netherlands-based startup has made it possible to swim with the dolphins in VR. The non-profit, called The Dolphin Swim Club, is aiming to offer the same benefits as dolphin-assisted therapies—which are often used for people with disabilities—but without having to use real, captive dolphins.

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Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with EOS

3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be published. This article is part of a series examining Trends in Additive Manufacturing for End-Use Production. Gary Taylor is Regional Manager, UK&I at EOS. […]

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University LightWalk at Abilene Christian Illuminates LulzBot 3D Printer Possibilities

Abiline Christian University (ACU) in Abilene Texas was looking for a way to showcase their newly renovated quad area, a place on campus that exists literally at the juncture of the arts and the...

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Five fun 3D printing projects & life hacks: 3D printed baby monitor, BalloonVase, MNT Reform laptop, more

Putting together a 3D printing project is a surprisingly great way to relax, so print away the stresses of school or work with these five cool 3D printing projects, each of which can make your day-to-day life a little easier or simply more enjoyable.

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3D printed Octinion strawberry picking robot can pick one berry every three seconds

A Belgian engineering company is looking to digitize the way we harvest produce, one strawberry at a time. Heverlee-based startup Octinion recently developed a strawberry-picking robot equipped with machine vision and a 3D printed “hand.”

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HP and Seiko Epson's DNA and the Evolution of 2D Printing to 3D Printing

Like individuals, large corporations reflect the positive and negative characteristics of their ancestors. Seiko Epson, the huge Japanese 2D printing company like HP before them has announced they...

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Framlab proposes 3D printed vertical housing modules to give shelter to New York homeless

A New York design agency is looking to tackle the city’s homelessness crisis one 3D printed module at a time. “Homed” is the bold new initiative from Framlab, the creative agency headed by Norwegian architect Andreas Tjedflaat.

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3D Printing News Briefs: November 17, 2017

We’re starting off with the business end of things in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, followed by some software news, a 3D printing handbook, and a new 3D printing material. The Dubai...

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News Roundup: OR Laser's hybrid 3D printing system, GE Additive acquires GeonX, Ecco footwear, Esun partners with ZYYX 3D printer, more

Here’s another 3D printing round-up, to keep you up to speed with all the latest developments you might have been too busy to catch. Stories include FIT partnering with NIK, Dassault Systemes collaborating with Ecco, and more besides.

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GE Additive Acquires 3D Printing Simulation Software Provider GeonX

Last year, GE went through a period where it seemed to be acquiring companies left and right, notably Concept Laser and Arcam, and it tried but did not succeed to acquire SLM Solutions. The...

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SABIC Showcases New THERMOCOMP AM Compounds and 3D Printed Yacht Hull at formnext

Global chemical company SABIC, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, unveiled a dizzying amount of new materials at the RAPID + TCT show in May, reaffirming its strong commitment to the 3D printing...

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Ironhead Studio's 3D Printing Creates the Power of Hela's Headdress

Thor: Ragnarok is out in theaters and it’s making a splash at the box office and in reviews, The Washington Post‘s Michael O’Sullivan calling it, “a delicious blend of meaty...

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3D printing news Sliced, NASA, Carbon, Ultimaker and Sinterit

This edition of 3D printing news sliced features stories from Tumaker, 3Devised, Carbon, Ultimaker, Abergower, EnvisionTEC, ColourFabb, Sintratec, Authentise, Cellink, FIRST Robotics Competition, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Maryland College Park, NASA, MakerSat, Yhnova, Municipality of Amsterdam, The Royal College of Art, Sinterit, Boskalis, and Konica Minolta. Start me up […]

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Award-Winning UK Educator Launches Online 3D Printing Resource for Teachers

As 3D printing technology continues to be added to more and more workflows in many different industries, it’s imperative to start teaching the next generation all we can about the technology....

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Abu Dhabi Police unveils plans to create 3D printed patrol cars & police stations on Mars by 2057

The Abu Dhabi police force in the UAE has outlined its vision of policing on Mars. The UAE plans to establish a colony on Mars by the year 2117, and the Abu Dhabi police sees itself driving 3D printed patrol cars around the planet to ensure order is maintained.

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Trumpf launches triple-laser TruPrint 5000 laser metal fusion (LMF) 3D printer

German 3D printing giant Trumpf has rapidly established a reputation for itself in the field of laser-based manufacturing technology as one of its key players. This year’s Formnext trade show in Frankfurt sees the unveiling of the company’s latest product, which should contribute even further to its expansion.

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3D Printed Braces Incorporate Flexible Electronics for Faster Healing

I remember two main things about having braces as a child – they were frequently painful, and I seemed to have them forever. It was several years before I could get them taken off, and those...

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GE Additive ramps up simulation capabilities with GeonX acquistion

Adding to a string of 3D printing deals made in recent years, GE Additive has acquired simulation software developer GeonX. Full details of the partnership will not be disclosed, though it does mean that the company’s proprietary Virfac (Virtual Factory) product will now be integrated into the GE Additive family, complimenting the company’s other acquisitions and […]

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Filamentive's New bioPC 3D Printer Filament Offers Safety, Performance and Printability

The presence of PA 12, Nylon and ULTEM in the top 10 most used materials section of the latest 3DHubs trends report clearly demonstrates a growing demand for high performance, engineering materials...

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Porous 3D printed schwarzites are strong & lightweight, could form entire buildings

Engineers at Rice University and Brazil’s University of Campinas have created 3D printed schwarzites—mathematical structures named after their creator Hermann Schwarz—with complex curved geometries. The researchers envision buildings being made with the 3D printed structures.

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MakeX launches $149 portable, internet-enabled Migo FDM 3D printer on Kickstarter

Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms are awash with new 3D printers, from entry-level FDM machines to DLP 3D printers with specific applications, all looking to get a leg-up into the 3D printer market. Recently, we came across a particularly promising looking product, the Migo 3D printer, developed by China-based company MakeX, who is returning to Kickstarter for a third campaign with good reputation on their products quality and reliability.

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3D Printed Microstructures Combat Counterfeiting and Product Piracy

Fake versions of real money have been around ever since people first stopped bartering for goods and began exchanging representations of wealth for items and it remains a bigger problem than you...

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5% of all spare parts could be digitalized & 3D printed, reports VTT Finland & Aalto University

Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre and Aalto University have released findings from their two-year industry research project that investigates how businesses can use digital, 3D printable spare parts to their advantage. The project is valued at around 1.4 million euros ($1.65M).

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Inside the four-laser RenAM 500Q metal additive manufacturing system

Amidst the flurry of releases at this year’s formnext expo, British engineering company Renishaw took a decidedly more understated approach. The latest RenAM 500Q system was soft launched in a release from the company in early October 2017. Then, without fuss or fanfare, it was presented on the Renishaw booth for all to see from […]

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Planning to Buy a 3D Printer? These are 7 Details You Should Pay Attention To

I remember when I was planning my first 3D printer purchase. These were endless hours of browsing phrases like “3D printer choice criteria” or “the most important 3D printer...

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German University Hospital Mainz Pioneers Surgical Planning for Life-Saving Vascular Surgeries with 3D Printing

Surgeons at the University of Mainz Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department are using Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing to transform the hospital’s surgical planning process for complex, life-critical vascular cases. According to the University hospital, the use of 3D printed models for surgical planning has seen a significant reduction in costs at the institution when designing […]

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VERASHAPE CEO Meets with Deputy Prime Minister

On November 16th and 17th 2017, at the G2A Arena, another edition of the Kongres 590, organized under the patronage of the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda will be held. Among the speakers, apart from the President himself, there will be Alberto Bagnai – Associate Professor of Economic Policy at the Department of Economics at […]

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Sabic goes large with a series of material launches at formnext

Saudi 3D printing materials producer and OEM Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has announced the European launch of its Thermocomp AM 3D printing compounds, specifically for large format 3D printing. SABIC also debuted its new Lexan EXL filament. Thermocomp AM, specialised for larger than life applications Thermocomp AM materials, to be distributed in pellet form […]

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3D printing helps complex heart surgery at University Hospital Mainz

Dr. Bernhard Dorweiler is Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery at University Hospital Mainz in Germany. In a number of cases at the University, Dr. Dorweiler and his team have been using 3D printed models to practice delicate surgeries, and ultimately save lives due to a better understanding of each specific condition. Recently, a […]

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3D printing deals and discounts to look for on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017

With Thanksgiving around the corner, shoppers—and especially tech shoppers—are getting ready to open up their wallets for great deals on all types of hardware, software, games, accessories, and more.

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Canada Dalhousie University pioneers 3D printed devices to improve radiation therapy

We've reported before on the advances that are being made in the treatment of cancer and other serious health conditions with the help of 3D printing. Medical professionals are able to use the technology to cheaply and quickly design and prototype innovative solutions for more and more specific problems.

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Researchers Convert Yellowstone Methane Into 3D Printing Materials

Researchers in the US have found a way to convert methane from geysers into 3D printing materials. In a joint project between Montana State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and the University of Oklahoma, researchers believe they can transform this greenhouse gas using special bacteria called methanotrophs. “What we are intending to do is […]

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MatterHackers' Blue Friday, the Biggest 3D Printing Sale of the Year, is Happening Today Only

MatterHackers is having their fourth annual Blue Friday, the biggest 3D printing sale of the year today, November 17th, 2017. The sale will include discounts on the entire store, both online and in...

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TRUMPF and O.R. Laser launch new 3D printers at formnext 2017

German OEMs TRUMPF and O.R. Laser have both launched new 3D additive manufacturing systems at formnext 2017. TRUMPF launched its TruPrint 5000 multi-laser 3D printer at the Frankfurt trade show, while O.R. Laser debuted a hybrid 3D printing and CNC milling machine based on the features of its predecessor, the ORLAS CREATOR powder bed fusion […]

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Singapore LTA leverages 3D printing, robotics and VR to improve rail reliability

We reported recently on the expansion of the UAE’s ongoing Dubai 3D Printing Initiative into the area’s transport infrastructure, with additive manufacturing technology being used to construct new roads and railway bridges. Over in Singapore, another pioneering region in the use of 3D printing, a similar development will soon be taking place.

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FIT AG Begins Joint Venture to Open Up the Additive Manufacturing Market in Russia

Back in 2015, Germany-based FIT AG invested €20 million to build a new dedicated facility in its home country, which was finally inaugurated this summer. Two years later, the company established a...

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Using Trash to 3D Print a Path to Better City Living

At least ever since the birth of alchemy, the dream has always been to be able to turn something worthless and common into something valuable. I’ve been desperately casting about for a recipe...

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Materialise Announces New 3D Printing Agreements with SYNNEX and Simufact at formnext

3DPrint.com is attending formnext 2017 in Frankfurt this week, bringing you all of the latest business and product announcements about the 3D printing industry’s movers and shakers right from...

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SpaceIL hopes lunar lander 3D printed legs could help it scoop $20M Google Lunar XPRIZE

Israeli nonprofit startup SpaceIL is using 3D printed legs on its unmanned space lander, a spacecraft competing for more than $20 million in prize money as part of the Google Lunar XPRIZE initiative. The 3D printed legs are being supplied by Zurich’s RUAG Space.

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3D Potter announces large-scale Potterbot XLS-1 ceramic 3D printer that uses full-body clay

Ceramics is one field where 3D printing technology is rapidly expanding its influence in a way that is benefitting all kinds of art and design works and small businesses. We’ve reported before on the work of 3D Potter, a company specializing in the manufacturing of 3D printers for producing ceramic objects.

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Studying the Process: Students Design Self Balancing Scooter Using 3D Tech

The development and continued integration of 3D print technology into nearly every aspect of life is exciting. Every day new stories of the boundaries being pushed and innovations being realized...

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Emirates Airline Debuts New 3D Printed Interior Cabin Components

3D printing has been up in the air for a while now. Companies like Airbus have been utilizing the technology to create numerous components for their aircraft; the 3D printed parts used by Airbus, in...

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3D printed Family of the Future debuts at formnext, the joint effort of Flam3D and 30 Flemish partners

Some 30 3D printing companies have joined forces to create the ‘Family of the Future,’ a conceptual additive manufacturing project featuring a 3D printed mother, father, and child. Just unveiled at Frankfurt tech conference formnext, the Family of the Future serves to demonstrate the power of collaboration and co-creation, as well as sparking the public’s imagination as to what can be achieved with the power of 3D printing. Between the three ‘family members’, 15 different 3D printing techniques and over 90 3D printed parts are showcased, ranging from printed electronics to metals and ceramics.

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Arconic announces Airbus 3D metal printing project at formnext 2017

Engineering service bureau Arconic and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have announced a multi-year cooperative research agreement at formnext 2017. The research agreement will bring together Arconic’s metal additive manufacturing and metallurgy capabilities and Airbus’ aircraft part design and certification to produce large-scale 3D Printed Airbus airframe components. Arconic’s research and development Over the course of the […]

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ANSYS Acquires 3DSIM to Offer The Only Complete Additive Manufacturing Simulation Workflow in the Industry

By all accounts, the most rapidly growing and disruptive segment in the engineering market has got to be additive manufacturing. Many companies, in multiple fields, are working to add the...

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Xact Metal introduces new mid-sized, multi-laser XM300 metal 3D printer

In more exciting news from formnext 2017, American metal 3D printing company Xact Metal has announced a new mid-sized metal 3D printer: the XM300. The machine is the company’s second 3D printing product, following its original XM200 laser-based metal 3D printer which was introduced in June 2017.

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Cambridge 3D printed nanoscale magnetic circuits could improve future electronic devices

A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK has developed a nanoscale magnetic circuit using 3D nano-printing which is capable of moving information (bits) in three-dimensions. According to the research team

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Decimal Ushers in New Era with 3D Printed Lighting

3D printing has been in the mainstream for many areas around the globe for at least several years now, infiltrating nearly every industry—and while much of that includes big industry and...

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