Research & Development

If you think for a second, the biggest innovations that are shaking the world of today started with R&D. This stage has been fundamental in any industrial revolution, including additive manufacturing. This segment highlights the latest AM developments in the R&D sector.

How do 3D printing technologies impact environment?

In a special issue of Yale’s Journal of Industrial Ecology, 3D printing is addressed with regard to its impact for the environment. This is...

South Korean company AmorePacific achieves first trials of 3D printed customized facial mask

AmorePacific, one of the giants in the world of cosmetics unveils the first customized facial mask. Called, the “Tailored Mask,” its manufacturing is based...

Medicrea acquires 3 Patents from Dr. Paul McAfee to develop 3D-Printed Titanium Interbody Devices

Following the reception of its FDA Clearance for its IB3D™ range of 3D-printed Titanium interbody devices, Medicrea recently acquires three patents from Dr. Paul...

#Formnext 2017: General overview of the 3D printing market

“A vibrant platform of innovation and networking formed a solid basis for outstanding business opportunities” This year, the exhibition demonstrates that the 3D printing market...

3D Printers’ Demand to Grow 24% Annually Through 2021

According to the Research firm, Feedonia Group, there will be a 24% annual increase of 3D printers all over the world in order to...

Trends of the 3D Medical Imaging Equipment Market in the US

This month is marked by in depth analysis of the specialist of research, Technavio which discovered emerging trends that can significantly influence the 3D...

What if you could 3D print everything you need? A study of Michigan Tech

Is flexible 3D printing worth it? Aubrey Woern and Professor Joshua Pearce, researchers from Michigan Technological University carried out a study concerning the cost of...

RTI Surgical launches Fortilink®-C IBF System, the First 3D Printed Polymer-based Interbody Device

RTI Surgical, a surgical implant company, launches its Fortilink-C IBF System with TETRAfuse® 3D Technology. The Fortilink-C system is the first of its kind...

3D Printing will be used to treat Kidney and Prostate Cancer

A clinical study with the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine aims at advancing diagnosis and treatment of kidney and prostate cancer through...

RTI Surgical® offers first 3D Printed Interbody Polymer

Introducing TETRAfuse® 3D Technology is a premiere for RTI Surgical®, a surgical implant company which offers 3D Printed Interbody Polymer Optimized to Participate in Fusion....