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Jabil, its solution to foster the adoption of additive manufacturing materials

Just like Cédric Michel, Pollen AM’s CEO pointed out, “materials are a key component to ensure quality and profitability in additive manufacturing.” 3D Printing companies that agree with this assertion try as much as...

AMFG receives funding to improve AI Software for Additive Manufacturing

AMFG has been granted Innovate UK funding to develop its AI Software solutions for additive manufacturing (AM). The UK-based software company aims at breaking barriers to scaling AM for production and these hurdles include quality...

Interview – Pollen AM: a strategic and qualitative choice for thermoplastics used in AM

Theoretical physicist by training, Cedric Michel specialized in applied mathematics. A mission carried out, as part of his training, at the London-based Nasa office brought him to 3D printing. A mission that resulted a...

3D printing of ears from wood cellulose

Cellulose is an essential substance found in plant cell walls that allows the plan to remain stiff and strong. It is also important in a diet as a source of fibre. Today, Empa researchers...

University Hospital Basel integrates axial3D’s Software platform to enhance patient care

University Hospital Basel has strengthened its use of 3D Printing to improve patient care. The Switzerland-based hospital announces a new alliance with medical technology company axial3D in order to enhance medical care and process...

Mimicking lattice structures would enable the creation of AM materials Meta-crystals

A research led by Professor lain Todd from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield has resulted in the development of new materials for additive manufacturing (AM). By collaborating with...

FATHOM & U.S Marines use additive manufacturing to produce a modular logistics vehicle

As part of a collaborative project for the U.S. Marine Corps, FATHOM collaborated with Launch Forth, Deloitte and Siemens to create a modular logistics vehicle. From a challenge to a crowd-sourced vehicle concept This project...

Carbon and Ford unveil a new collection of durable & 3D printed end-use parts

Following its collaborations in a wide range of industries, including sport with adidas, home appliances with Vitamix and even the digital dentistry, Carbon is now dedicated itself to the automotive industry. Car manufacturer Ford is the digital manufacturing...

Eindhoven to host first industrial 3D concrete printing facility

The Netherlands aims at becoming one of the leaders in construction 3D Printing. Indeed, in addition of the 5 houses to be 3D Printed in the region, the city already achieves a range of...

Three days to design and 3D print LimeLite’s lamps

3D Printing on demand remains one of the most interesting tasks one can perform using this technology as every production is unique, and can raise new and exciting challenges. Zortrax shares an interesting use...