Volumetric 3D printing: From research to commercialization

There are so many additive manufacturing technologies which promise a lot and deliver little that sometimes, it’s hard to perceive their effective role in...

Recycled materials for 3D printing: Can we effectively fill the gap between plastic waste and AM?

A team of researchers from the University of California (Santa Barbara) recently discovered that more than 9 billion tons of plastic have been made...

Pilot production with 3D Printing

Generally speaking, the term “pilot” is meant to be the testing ground to gauge a new product. In the TV world for instance, it is...

Additive Talks: “How to optimize multi-functional parts with AM?”

On June 10th, we gathered Dr. Elena Lopez, Head of Division Additive Manufacturing at Fraunhofer IWS as well as Alexander Pluke, co-founder and CEO...

Elastomers used in additive manufacturing: main characteristics, applications and market expectations

Elastomers are materials that are part of the big family of polymers. Generally speaking, they refer to rubbers, i.e. macromolecular, natural or synthetic substances...

METAL AM BY EXPERTS : Quality Must Be Calibrated Throughout the Additive Manufacturing Process

By Zach Murphree, Vice President Technical Partnerships, VELO3D Measuring before, during and after a part build Repeatable part quality is the holy grail for the metal...

What opportunities polymer 3D printing holds?

The growing investment of companies in research and development aims to foster the development of polymers. Yet, when it comes to industrial needs, the...

There is a market for very large 3D printed parts

There are two types of additive manufacturing companies: those that are building their expertise and experience from scratch and those that rely on a...

3D printing And Its Influence On The Changing Facet of The Movie Industry

Are you noticing the new revolution in the cinema industry? With the increase in meticulous demands of audiences, 3D printing is taking over the...

KEEP DARING – A Story about “Additive Manufacturing Customized Machines”

Most of the time, customization is highlighted as one of the major benefits of 3D printing when it comes to 3D printed objects themselves....