NewsThe Importance of 3D Printing in Industry 4.03D printing is one of the fundamental elements of Industry 4.0. But before considering the role of additive manufacturing, it is first necessary to understand what Industry 4.0 is. Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, consists of the automation…Archive
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NewsThe Importance of 3D Printing in Industry 4.03D printing is one of the fundamental elements of Industry 4.0. But before considering the role of additive manufacturing, it is first necessary to understand what Industry 4.0 is. Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, consists of the automation…
NewsEssentium Survey shows that investments in AM are paying offIn early February, Essentium, Inc announced the results of the second in a series of findings from independent global research on the current and future use of industrial 3D printing. We previously covered the first survey published in 2019, which…
NewsTop 5 Videos: A 3D Platform for Creating RobotsThis week we are introducing you to LaserFactory. This manufacturing solution uses a laser beam machine to create robots, drones and other types of electronic devices, completely autonomously. This is an industry 4.0 system that may well in the future…
NewsFirst Ever 3D Printed Ribeye Steak with Real Cow CellsEarlier this week, Aleph Farms, announced that they had successfully developed the world’s first slaughter-free ribeye steak, by 3D bioprinting real cow cells. This achievement was the result of a collaboration between the Israeli start-up and Technion, the Israel Institute&helli
NewsGraphene Improves Properties of Copper Powder used in Additive ManufacturingIn Sweden, Uppsala University and the company Graphmatech have worked together to develop a rather unusual copper powder in order to create denser 3D printed parts. Using a laser fusion process, the researchers modified the metal’s surface with graphene. Thanks…
NewsResearchers Develop More Nutritional and Appetising Method of 3D Printing VegetablesSingaporean researchers have developed a novel method of 3D printing vegetables using food hydrocolloids. Previous three-dimensional food printing (3DFP) methods have largely relied on freeze-dried vegetable powders. This method, however, is centred around the use of fresh and fr
ApplicationsBreakthrough in Esophageal Cancer treatment thanks to 3D printed stentsResearchers from the University of South Australia have developed 3D printed esophageal stents that could revolutionise the delivery of chemotherapy drugs for patients with esophageal cancer. 3D printing has become of increasing importance in the medical field as it allows&hellip
NewsPrinting larger parts with Modix Modular Technologies 3D printersModix Modular Technologies is an Israeli manufacturer behind the Modix BIG line of 3D printers, designed, according to the manufacturer, to print large, industrial-quality parts. Six models are available today, with a first series of compact single-head machines and a…
NewsGE awarded $14.3 million for 3D printed prototype that creates water from thin airLack of fresh, potable (drinkable) water is one of the biggest challenges facing millions on our planet today. This is especially evident in arid areas, many of which are now struggling even more as global warming drives temperatures up in…
NewsPrinted Farms completes the first 3D printed building in FloridaPrinted Farms, a Florida based start-up, has completed the 3D printing stage of the first 3D printed building in Florida. The project was completed using a COBOD BOD2 printer, which has been successfully used in a number of 3D printing…
GuidesThink big, print small: Nanofabrica on the benefits and applications of microscale 3D printingOne of the major benefits that additive manufacturing has over traditional manufacturing is its ability to be customized for individual use, no matter how big or small the part may be. Never is this more evident than with microscale 3D…
NewsDynamic 3D Printing Method Achieves Unmatched Speed and AccuracyRelying on the speed of light, researchers at Northwestern University have developed a remarkably faster photopolymerization-based 3D printer. The researchers claim to be able to deposit 4,000 layers in just 2 minutes! But that’s not all: this 3D printer, equipped…