MaterialsAll You Need to Know About TPU for 3D PrintingThermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an elastomer (synthetic plastic) that is characterized by its high flexibility and resistance during further processing and combines the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers. It can withstand much higher compressive and tensile forces thArchive
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MaterialsAll You Need to Know About TPU for 3D PrintingThermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an elastomer (synthetic plastic) that is characterized by its high flexibility and resistance during further processing and combines the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers. It can withstand much higher compressive and tensile forces th
ApplicationsA 3D Printed Ferry Could Be Part of the 2024 Summer OlympicsThe Summer Olympics are still a year away, but it already seems that 3D printing will have its own role to play. French inland waterway authority, Vois Navigables de France (VNF) has been seeking environmentally friendly river shuttles for the…
NewsWohlers Report 2023: Double-Digit Growth for Additive ManufacturingThe Wohlers Report is undoubtedly the bible of 3D printing. Every year, this benchmark report is one of the most important resources for those wishing to study key market characteristics and trends. The 2023 edition has just been released and…
NewsTop 5 Videos: The First Patient in Louisiana Receives a 3D Printed, Custom-Fit CastSunday is here, so it is time for the week’s top 5 3D printing videos! First up, don’t miss this video about seventeen-year-old Serenity, who broke her arm riding an ATV; luckily for her, a custom 3D-printed cast potentially saved…
NewsA 3D Printed Robot Equipped With GPT-5 to Lead MetaRecently renamed Meta, Facebook is one of the undisputed giants of emerging technologies, whether in the fields of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence or even additive manufacturing. Indeed, the group is progressively advancing in this market, slowly but s
SoftwareCinema 4D for 3D Printing: What Do You Need to Know?Starting the journey to get a 3D printed part usually means creating a 3D model, which is the essential first step in the process. While pre-made models are readily accessible on platforms such as Thingiverse, Yeggi, Printables, MyMiniFactory, and others,…
NewsA Bridge Incorporating a 3D Printed Concrete Staircase has Been Inaugurated in ScotlandOne of the largest 3D printing structure to date in the UK is finally opening. In Glasgow, the Sighthill Bridge has opened over the M8 freeway, one of the busiest roads in Scotland. To clarify, this structure is not entirely…
GuidesThe Top Bicycles Made With 3D PrintingAs you know, more and more additive manufacturing is playing an important role in the world of sports, where it allows for the design of custom-made equipment. Cycling is undoubtedly one of the sports where 3D technologies are most widely…
ApplicationsCustom 3D Printed Cage Successfully Treats Infected Tibial ShaftA recent case report published in Cureus journal highlighted the use of a novel 3D-printed titanium mesh cage to treat an infected tibial shaft ‘non-union’, a medical term for fractures that takes an extended period of time to heal. The…
NewsTopological Optimization and Concrete 3D Printing: A Winning Duo in Construction?Something interesting is brewing at the University of Michigan! A team of researchers and architects have been studying concrete 3D printing in order to develop a construction process that is more efficient than traditional solutions. They claim to have designed…
Applications3D Printing Could Improve Cosmetic Surgery ProceduresScientists at Swansea University in Wales have developed a solution that they believe will transform the future of plastic surgery. They have developed an additive manufacturing technology capable of creating 3D printed artificial cartilage. This project aims to change the&hellip
GuidesD-Shape on Using 3D Printing to Support Biodiversity in our OceansD-Shape is the brainchild of Pisan Enrico Dini, an engineer, inventor and CEO of the company that aims to offer and create technologies to construct less expensive and more “beautiful” buildings. Their most important project? 3D printing artificial reefs to…