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ECO 3D: The latest economic news in 3D printing for June
Progress towards the future of 3D printing continues to grow, whether it be in the introduction of new, promising technologies, or within the production chain of a company who has implemented additive manufacturing to propel their production even further. In…
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Progress towards the future of 3D printing continues to grow, whether it be in the introduction of new, promising technologies, or within the production chain of a company who has implemented additive manufacturing to propel their production even further. In this month’s edition of ECO3D, 3Dnatives will be presenting you with the hottest news in business and finance from across the 3D printing industry. Follow along with us as we update you on the latest investment news, financial reports, company acquisitions and expansion strategies from big players in the industry today.
International Investments
Xometry, an online manufacturing marketplace, has raised $15 million in funding through a financing round that was led by the BMW Group’s venture capital division. Through this funding, the startup is looking to provide a nation-wide network of manufacturing partners who specialize in 3D printing.
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The Canadian government is investing $3 million to help accelerate the development of additive manufacturing in hospitals in Québec City. By creating a medical 3D printing center, they are hoping to create customized prostheses, more efficient equipment and continue their work in 3D bioprinting.
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NewsEPFL develops a new high-precision laser 3D printing methodAt EPFL, researchers have developed a new, high-precision method for 3D printing small and soft objects. The team of researchers in Lausanne, Switzerland explained that this new technology could have applications in a wide range of fields, including bioprinting. One…
MaterialsUnited States Army Working with UCF to Optimize 3D Printing ProcessesOnce again, the American military has shown its interest in using 3D printing. This time, United States Army researchers have collaborated with academic partners from the University of Central Florida (UCF) to work to optimize the additive manufacturing process. The…
ApplicationsUS Air Force and GE’s collaboration on metal AM reaches first milestoneIn mid-2019, GE Additive and GE Aviation approached the US Air Force to propose a metal additive collaboration program to address its specific sustainment, readiness and affordability needs. It’s the US Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) that is in…
NewsTop 5 Videos: Design rules for large format 3D printing…This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you&hell
GuidesInterview with Field Ready about its humanitarian work using 3D printingOne of the advantages of 3D printing is that it allows parts to be produced locally and objects to be optimised as needed. No need to physically store or use suppliers on the other side of the world: thanks to…