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Since we learned about the ability to buy 3D printed bacon in supermarkets last year, it has been clear that food 3D printing is ready to soar. What was once deemed unreliable for consumer applications has now become possible on…

Metal additive manufacturing is being used by many advanced industries thanks to the ability to create complex and customized parts. However, to ensure feasibility and quality, it is essential to validate the parts obtained. This is an essential step to…

Welcome to our weekly roundup of the Top 5 most compelling 3D printing videos. This week’s edition kicks off with a fascinating look into Relativity Space’s use of 3D printing, employing their Stargate technology at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to…

#3DExpress is our newest article format, which brings you some of the most interesting news from the week in a bite-sized format. This week, learn more about the new cost reduction plan announced by Desktop Metal, expected to start showing…

Today, let’s take a close look into 3DPrinterOS—a user-friendly software solutions platform tailored for 3D printing enthusiasts. Serving as an open-source operating system for 3D printers, 3DPrinterOS streamlines tasks by eliminating the need to juggle multiple programs and tools. The…

Materials manufacturer Elkem Silicones has announced the development of a 3D printing powder for electric motor components. More specifically, the material is an iron silicon powder that can be easily magnetized and demagnetized, thus enabling the creation of more resistant…

Additive manufacturing is a technology that offers a multitude of advantages in footwear production, the most important being the possibility of customizing the final product. Due to this, the global 3D printed footwear market will reach a value of $1.97…

At Southampton University Hospital, surgeons are turning to the power of 3D printing to craft highly detailed tumor models, generated from CT and MRI scans. This initiative aims to enhance the precision of intricate cancer surgeries, focusing mainly on patients…

Though we hear most often about the major additive manufacturing markets, namely the United States, Europe and China, that does not mean the technologies are not expanding elsewhere in the globe. One that seems primed in particular for expansion is…

Sushi, fish dishes, and seafood continue to be popular on our plates, even in regions without direct access to the sea, where these goods are imported. However, this regional demand has taken a toll on our oceans, with approximately 90%…

Today, many companies in the manufacturing industry still use traditional production methods. That being said, what is known as the fourth industrial revolution is becoming more and more of a reality, leading to the adoption of new methods of creation…

Flashforge, an industry leader in desktop 3D printers, recently introduced its latest Adventurer 5M 3D printer series, launched on September 1, 2023. The series, consisting of the Flashforge Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro 3D printers, follows the success of the…