NewsAdditive Manufacturing for Cheaper and Faster Particle Foam Tools and MoldsAlready, additive manufacturing is being used extensively in the production of equipment, tools molds and dies. This includes not only the production of prototypes but also the creation of strong, durable and customized end-use parts. One clear example of this…Archive
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NewsAdditive Manufacturing for Cheaper and Faster Particle Foam Tools and MoldsAlready, additive manufacturing is being used extensively in the production of equipment, tools molds and dies. This includes not only the production of prototypes but also the creation of strong, durable and customized end-use parts. One clear example of this…
NewsThe Coolest Things We Saw at RAPID + TCTRAPID + TCT 2025 is in full swing! Eagerly anticipated every year, RAPID + TCT sets itself apart among additive manufacturing events globally, as it always promises to be much more than a trade show. To give you a better…
NewsJEOL Talks Metal Alloy Trends in Additive Manufacturing at RAPID + TCT 2025This week, we are attending RAPID + TCT 2025, the largest and most important event for industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing in North America. And as part of that, we are trying to get a better idea of what…
Guides#3DStartup: 3D Architech 3D Prints Micro-Scale Gel-Based Metal Parts3D printing continues to be a key tool for many industries, enabling the creation of parts with complex geometries and advanced materials. In the case of metals, advances in this technology have opened up new possibilities in a multitude of…
NewsWhat Not to Miss at RAPID + TCT 2025Rapid + TCT 2025 is opening its doors today! Once again taking place in Detroit, the event will bring together the leading voices in additive manufacturing over three days of innovation, networking and expert-led conferences. But with over 400 exhibiting…
Applications3D Printed Skin Can Replace Animal Testing for CosmeticsThe skin is the largest organ we have in terms of surface area and whatever we apply to it is able to affect the body directly via the various layers. There it can fulfill its purpose, for example relieve pain…
Applications3D-Printed Solar Tower Could Be the Solution for Energy on the MoonThe development of a sustainable presence in space, particularly on the moon or Mars, requires extensive infrastructure, such as power and communication networks. This is understood by the British architecture firm Foster + Partners, which, in collaboration with NASA and…
Applications#3DExpress: UK MOD Outlines Additive Manufacturing Adoption With New Advanced Manufacturing Strategy PaperThis week has been full of news in the field of additive manufacturing. We’ll start this latest edition of #3DExpress by talking about the new Advanced Manufacturing Strategy unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence before turning to the newest…
ApplicationsSTAMP and 3D Printing Used to Create Artificial Muscles for Medicine and RoboticsArtificial skeletal muscles are particularly important for the development of in vitro models for disease research or for use in biohybrid robots. However, there are some difficulties in the traditional production of these muscles, as 2D muscle monolayers often peel…
NewsEBM vs L-PBF: Which Metal Powder Fusion Process to Choose?Metal additive manufacturing has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, making it possible to create complex shapes with enhanced performance and quality. The processes that offer these possibilities are numerous: powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting,
PrintersChoosing a 3D Printer: A Closer Look at 5 Models on the MarketThe number of 3D printers on the market has increased exponentially in recent years, giving anyone access to machines of different brands and price ranges available, making a wide range of printing technologies accessible, including FDM, SLA, SLS, and PBF.…
NewsGil Lavi Tells Us How Asian 3D Printing Giants Can Compete in Europe and the U.S.In the past few years, China’s status in the 3D printing industry has gone from being known mostly for polymer, B2C printers, to becoming a real powerhouse with many manufacturers of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, including those using metal. But…