GuidesHow can additive manufacturing respond in times of crisis? Experts give their advice!The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global economy and the way we work, forcing us to rethink our current value chains, trade, production, and communication. The additive manufacturing sector is no exception, however it’s true that the market adapted very…Archive
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GuidesHow can additive manufacturing respond in times of crisis? Experts give their advice!The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global economy and the way we work, forcing us to rethink our current value chains, trade, production, and communication. The additive manufacturing sector is no exception, however it’s true that the market adapted very…
NewsASTM & AMERICA MAKES release AM data management guideStandards organization ASTM International collaborated with America Makes to compile a strategic guide for additive manufacturing data management, which was recently released under the name “Strategic Guide for Additive Manufacturing Data Management and Schema“ . The guide identi
ApplicationsWhat benefits do 3D printed drones bring to our society?A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or in other words aircraft, without a human pilot on board. These days, getting a traditional drone can be a big investment if you do not need the advanced features they offer.…
NewsResearchers mimic nature for colorful 3D printingResearchers from the University of Illinois are demonstrating how additive manufacturing technologies can be used to produce multiple colors from a single ink. More specifically, the research paper entitled “Tunable structural color of bottlebrush block copolymers through direct-
News3D Printing Enables Customization in Packaging IndustryHaving penetrated numerous industries, additive manufacturing keeps bringing more and more possibilities to the companies that hurry to embrace this innovative technology. Marchesini Group S.p.A is among the ones who have taken advantage of 3D printing and is now reaping…
NewsTop 5 Videos: 3D printed orthopaedic implantsThis 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
NewsInsect-like soft robots: is 3D printing changing robotics?It should not come as a surprise that additive manufacturing is widely used in the field of robotics. 3D printing offers designers the freedom to add new functionalities to their creations. We have covered topics related to AM in robotics…
GuidesRicoh’s use of additive manufacturing to fight COVID-19We have already seen how the additive manufacturing industry responded to the health crisis caused by COVID-19, and how it played a key role in stopping the spread of the virus. Ricoh has also contributed to this global mobilization, using…
News3D printing helps meerkats imitate wild behaviorIn the United States, the Cincinnati Botanical Garden and Zoo has partnered with GE Additive to use 3D printing on a project that could help certain animal species mimic wild behavior. Metal additive fabrication has played a key role in…
NewsThe State of Women in 3D Printing: study on women in the industryA few days ago we reported on The State of 3D Printing 2020, Sculpteo’s annual report on the state of the 3D printing industry. Among other things, this report shows that 3D printing is becoming more and more common in…
Guides#3Dstartup: dp polar develops AM system with continuously rotating platformBased in Germany, our startup for June is dp polar! The company has developed the first industrial 3D printer with a rotating printing build plate. Instead of having a print head that moves to deposit the material layer by layer,…
ApplicationsResearchers develop 3D printable material that mimics biological tissuesAt the University of Colorado Denver, researchers have developed a method to create 3D printed liquid crystal elastomers with complex structures. The aim of this research is to build structures that match the physical properties of complex biological tissues, such…