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Additive manufacturing has once again demonstrated its agility in the construction sector, this time in Singapore! The country recently opened a multi-story house with 3D printed walls. The project was called QR3D and it was designed by architectural firm Park…

As extrusion-based 3D printing continues to gain popularity, so too do concerns about its potential health risks, particularly related to the release of ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds. Numerous research teams have examined this issue, and the findings are…

Primary Weapon Systems (PWS) is a firearms manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, that has expanded its metal 3D printing capabilities with the Nikon SLM500. This marks a significant shift towards scaling additive manufacturing for its BDE suppressor line. The system…

Summer started a few weeks ago, and with it, its long-awaited vacations and periods of relaxation. Whether you’re at the beach, by the pool or with friends around a barbecue, there’s no better way to enjoy the summer weather. But…

There are so many applications for additive manufacturing in the art and cultural heritage sector. We have covered them in our recent infographic about art and 3D printing, and also wrote a dedicated article about cultural heritage preservation. To learn…

High-degree burns often cause injuries to the respiratory tract. To treat inhalation injuries, cuts must be repaired and damaged tissue removed so that the healthy tissue can be reconnected. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), alongside C2iTech and…

Imagine a device capable of extracting drinking water from the atmosphere, providing a feasible remedy to the global water crisis we are experiencing. Indeed, more than 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water, and 14…

Maya is one of the most popular software solutions for 3D modeling and animation. Developed in 1998 by the American company Autodesk, now recognized as the world’s leading software company, Maya stands out for its comprehensive functionality. Very popular in…

Researchers at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have developed an innovative 3D printed gel from grain sorghum. Assistant professor Ali Ubeyitogullari and postdoctoral fellow Sorour Barekat were able to utilize this drought-tolerant grain to create a stable…

The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed a new technology: laser-assisted cold spray (LACS). The team claims LACS is an improvement over existing cold spray technologies. They have also demonstrated…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide, and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Still, for a condition that is so widespread, it is difficult to diagnose. There…

Additive manufacturing in the aerospace sector is growing steadily. Now, Chinese scientists at the Tiandu Laboratory have achieved an important technological breakthrough in this field. The team developed a prototype 3D printer capable of using lunar regolith as a construction…