STL vs. 3MF: Which Format to Choose for a 3D Model?
STL and 3MF are the two most commonly used file formats in 3D printing. The STL format stores only the…
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How the NASA-Backed Project µBites is 3D Printing Plastic-Derived Cookies for Space Missions
Researchers at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale are using biotechnology and 3D printing to explore whether plastic and agricultural waste…
3 weeks ago
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Unveil the FilaDC i10, a Filament Cabinet That Dehumidifies Without Heat
Damp filament is a familiar problem in FDM printing. Hygroscopic materials such as PA, PETG and TPU pull water out…
3 weeks ago
All You Need to Know About Polycarbonate (PC) for 3D Printing
Polycarbonate (PC) is a family of thermoplastic polymers defined by the carbonate groups in their molecular structure. Engineering-grade PC is…
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AI, ROI, and the OR: ADDITIV Medical 2026 Unites Global Experts to Bridge 3D Printing Gaps
A surgeon in Barcelona rehearses a cardiac repair on a model printed from the patient's own scan. A children's hospital…
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Sustainable Design in 3D: Thrōn Made’s Vision for the Future of Furniture
As additive manufacturing continues to push the boundaries of design and production, one area where its potential truly shines is…
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Rheology: Why It Matters in 3D Printing with Polymers
The concept of rheology refers to a branch of physics that studies fluids. Specifically, it examines how materials behave when…
4 weeks ago
Notre Dame Researchers Develop Method for 3D Printing Blood Capillary Networks
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have successfully 3D printed blood capillary networks using a surprising technique. Before exploring…
4 weeks ago
How Jean Paul Gaultier and Sculpteo 3D Printed AW26 Haute Couture
From the 3D printer to the couture runway. Jean Paul Gaultier turned to additive manufacturing for five looks in its…
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WEBINAR: HP’s Production-Ready Industrial Filament: High-Performance 3D Printing Without Compromise
Industrial filament printing has long forced a choice: the affordability of desktop systems or the performance of locked-down industrial platforms.…
4 weeks ago
SLICE: Used Tennis Balls Turned into Sneakers
Soroosh Riazi Isfahani, a design student at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, submitted his SLICE project…
1 month ago
Florida Atlantic University to 3D Print Seaweed Structures to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
It's a bad time to be a harmful algal bloom (HAB)! On August 6th, Florida Atlantic University announced that a…
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