Adoption of 3D Printing

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Ford accelerates EV development using 3D printing

With the ongoing transition to EVs, Ford Cologne's PD Merkenich development center relied on AM to speed up work on the design of the...
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The Comete bag in ‘Emily in Paris’ is a fine example of silicone 3D printing

Fans of the popular cult Netflix series “Emily in Paris" have eagerly awaited the next season. Season 4 was released in August and there...
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Researchers develop biocompatible materials from microalgae

Researchers from Heidelberg University in Germany have fabricated inks for printing complex biocompatible 3D microstructures from the raw materials extracted from the microalgae. Being led...
University of California, PNIPAM method, salting-out effect

New 3D printing technique uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create parts

3D printing is undergoing a paradigm shift with the development of the PNIPAM method. This method developed by researchers at The University of California...
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Callier Center relies on 3D printing to manufacture hearing aid earmolds

The Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas kickstarted manufacturing 3D printed custom earmolds for pediatric hearing aids.  This lab...
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Use cases of Additive Manufacturing at the Paris 2024 Olympics

In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, we shared a few use cases where Additive Manufacturing (AM) has played a pivotal role. Some include...
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IperionX achieves major milestone with titanium furnace production

IperionX, an advanced titanium production technology company, has announced that the first production run of its Hydrogen Assisted Metallothermic Reduction (HAMR) furnaces at their...

Unusual Machines adopts HP’s multi-jet fusion for drone parts manufacturing

Unusual Machines, Inc.—known for its high-tech drone technologies—announced its adoption of HP's Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology to move further with constructing drone...

Going beyond healthcare needs with 3D printing

Elements healthcare providers should consider when getting into 3D printing and talking to 3D printing professionals As pointed out in our conversation with Prof. Florian...

ICON’s 3D-printed homes in Wimberley Springs, TX are on sale

Construction 3D printing company ICON has deployed robotic 3D printers to build multi-story infrastructures across the USA and Mexico. The company recently announced a...