Cargo ships are one of the most widely used means of transporting goods in the world. In 2024, globally, about 901.2 million ships plied the maritime trade routes and it is estimated that by the end of 2028 this number…

After the success of last year’s ADDITIV virtual events, which brought together thousands of additive manufacturing professionals, with key players in different industries, the leading virtual event platform for additive manufacturing is back once again. This time, we’re happy to…

On March 19, the eleventh edition of TCT Asia 2025 closed its doors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With more than 450 exhibitors and after three days of intense activity in halls 7.1 and 8.1, the…

In this week’s #3DExpress, we start off with yet more news from the U.S. Navy. At Newport News Shipbuilding, a 3D printed metal valve manifold assembly has been installed in an aircraft carrier for the very first time. Next, see…

Solar panels as we know them are often flat, stationary, dark-colored panels that do not do much to add to the beauty of the environment. This limits where they can be placed and can discourage people from installing them. That…

In the 3D printing sector, manufacturers are increasingly looking for composite materials because they offer more interesting mechanical properties, particularly in terms of resistance. Here, the material in question, includes a “matrix” (most often a thermoplastic) that is reinforced with…

TCT Asia 2025 has wrapped up, but there’s still plenty to talk about! As one of the biggest additive manufacturing events in Asia, this year’s edition showcased some of the industry’s most innovative 3D printing applications. Our team at 3Dnatives…

Advances in 3D printing and bioprinting in the field of medical research are increasingly promising. One of the uses of the technology is the development of 3D microstructures and nanostructures that can be used to understand how cells function in…