GuidesWhy Is DLS 3D Printing Technology Ideal for Aerospace?Protolabs has been making a name for itself in the manufacturing industry for many years. The company has not only mastered traditional production processes such as injection molding, but is also an expert in additive manufacturing, using a wide range…Archive
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GuidesWhy Is DLS 3D Printing Technology Ideal for Aerospace?Protolabs has been making a name for itself in the manufacturing industry for many years. The company has not only mastered traditional production processes such as injection molding, but is also an expert in additive manufacturing, using a wide range…
Guides#Working3D: Seven Questions for an Additive Manufacturing ProfessorAdditive manufacturing is no longer just an emerging technology, it has established itself as a key tool to transform the industry. In this context, training future professionals in 3D printing is not an option, rather a necessity. Technological training centers…
ApplicationsStratasys Showcases Automotive Applications at RAPID + TCT 2025While at RAPID + TCT 2025, one thing that was very obvious was the prevalence of applications on the show floor and in conference sessions. This follows a trend that we have seen for quite some time now, with companies…
NewsLooking at How Additive Manufacturing Is Impacting Critical Industries at RAPID + TCTIt should be clear by now, applications were the star at RAPID + TCT. This was especially the case when it comes to demanding sectors: for example, aerospace, defense and automotive. Although we already knew these fields would have a…
PrintersCreaform Makes Scan-to-CAD Seamless For Additive ManufacturingThere are numerous reasons to combine 3D scanning and 3D printing. Reverse engineering and its ability to customize and reconstruct obsolete parts is just one example of the versatility of the duo. While high-quality 3D scanners can capture detailed geometry,…
NewsThe Most Exciting Innovations at RAPID + TCT 2025RAPID + TCT 2025 has closed its doors! But thankfully, we still have plenty of content from the largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event in North America. This includes a video on some of the coolest 3D printing…
NewsWohlers Report 2025: 9.1% Growth for the Global Additive Manufacturing MarketThe renowned Wohlers Report, the international market study that analyzes the health of the additive manufacturing sector, has officially been published for 2025. This 30th edition is once again marked by growth: according to Wohlers Associate, the industry will have…
Applications#3DExpress: Bentley Achieves Significant AM MilestoneThis week, there has been a flurry of news in the additive manufacturing industry as many companies have taken advantage of RAPID + TCT for important announcements. This includes from MX3D who has announced a new partnership with the Phillips…
GuidesThe Top Examples of 3D Printing for Mass Production3D printing is no longer exclusively used in the development of prototypes, rather it is increasingly used for end-use parts. Although its viability in large-scale manufacturing has sometimes been questioned due to costs and production times, this perception is changing.…
ApplicationsRICOH’s 3D Printed Breast Cancer Surgical Models at RAPID + TCT: The Future of Patient-Specific Healthcare?One in eight women in the United States has or has had breast cancer, making it the most common cancer in women in the country after skin cancer. Yet, despite its predominance, there still needs to be significant innovation in…
NewsJob Market 2024: What Were the Trends in the 3D Printing Sector?Every year, 3Dnatives conducts a study of the 3D printing job market, highlighting the most relevant trends and developments for the future of the sector. This analysis is based on job offers published on our job board in different languages:…
ApplicationsAerospace at RAPID + TCT 2025: Sintavia in the SpotlightOne of the things that we have noticed at RAPID + TCT this year, is undoubtedly the clear focus on applications. From conference sessions to exhibitor booth, we are seeing more concrete examples of how 3D printing can be used,…