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How Chitin from Crustacean Shells Could Power 3D Printed Wound Care

Chronic wounds are defined by being unable to fully heal naturally, persisting at an inflammatory stage due to imbalances in…

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Nikon AM Synergy Secures U.S. Department of War Contract to Modernize Aeronautical Supply Chain

As the U.S. military grapples with aging supply chains and prolonged lead times for critical aircraft, the Department of War…

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Why 3D Printed Brain Models Are Transforming Neurosurgery — Insights from Maggie Lashutka Ahead of RAPID + TCT 2026

Additive manufacturing is increasingly finding its place in healthcare, enabling the creation of patient-specific anatomical models that give surgeons a…

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Mastering the 3D Printed Lenticular Effect: A New Dimension for Makers

What if your 3D printed objects could change their appearance based entirely on the angle from which they are viewed?…

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3D-Printed Hybrid Foam Absorbs 10 Times More Energy

At Texas A&M University, researchers have created a superfoam using additive manufacturing. The composite is capable of absorbing up to…

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RAPID + TCT 2026: What to Know Before You Go

The largest additive manufacturing event in North America is back! Taking place in Boston, Massachusetts for the first time, the…

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Greta, A New ESA Rocket Engine, Successfully Completes Testing

Additive manufacturing has established itself as a fundamental technology in rocket development, especially in the production of combustion chambers, as…

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From Print to Load-Bearing in 7 Days: EPFL’s New Bone Scaffold Breakthrough

New research has been published in Advanced Functional Materials regarding the development of 3D printed bone scaffolds to encourage bone…

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Trends and Challenges for Composites in Additive Manufacturing: JEC World 2026

As with every major industry event, JEC World 2026 provided an opportunity to assess the current state of the additive…

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3 Challenges Slowing the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing in Defense

At the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MILAM) in Tampa, one theme surfaced repeatedly across panel discussions and conversations with defense…

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Apple Is Taking a Close Look at 3D Aluminum Printing for Its New Products

While currently speculative, rumors suggest Apple is accelerating its adoption of additive manufacturing, specifically metal and aluminum 3D printing, across…

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Rethinking the AM Workflow: Montana Mixers on Solving Problems Before the Printer

As additive manufacturing moves into production, the conversation is starting to change. Instead of asking whether a part can be…