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Leopoly offers a range of cloud-based 3D modeling tools, suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Tailored to cater to the demands of the 3D printing market, it also meets the needs of the virtual reality and augmented reality space,…

3D printing is used in a very wide variety of areas in medicine, where it has opens up new ways of treating patients. In recent news, a research team from Penn State has succeeded in making 3D printed living skin…

Welcome to our compilation of this week’s top 5 most 3D printing compelling videos. We kick off this week’s edition with a video by Arsenal Insights, exploring the significant technological advancements within the military, made possible by additive manufacturing. Next,…

It’s time to take a look back at some of the news that has marked the additive manufacturing sector this week! We start this 3DExpress with a new development from Aectual: the company is now offering 3D-printed objects made from…

According to a joint report by WHO and UNICEF, 2.5 billion people require assistive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or cognitive and communication support applications. However, nearly a billion of them lack access to these crucial aids. Additionally, discomfort…

In honor of International Women’s Rights Day 2024, once again, we wanted to put the women in 3D printing in the spotlight. Though this year, we are taking a look inwards and talking to those at 3Dnatives! Whether they’re content…

In recent years, the emergence of 3D printing within the cycling realm has become increasingly prevalent. We’ve explored innovations such as more ergonomic saddles, enhanced bike comfort, and even fully customizable bicycles like those created by INTENSE and Aston Martin. This…

3D printing a part is a process involving several stages – modeling, file preparation, post-processing and so on. One of these is called slicing: it involves cutting your 3D model into a series of layers, and tells the 3D printer…

Sometimes it seems that the uses of 3D printing in the medical field are growing by the day. Beyond surgical planning and training, increasingly additive manufacturing is being used for implants and in surgical procedures to heal traumatic injuries. The…

Repeatedly, researchers draw inspiration from nature to drive innovation. Recently, we highlighted the development of a novel 3D printing technique by researchers inspired by chameleons. Similarly, the Fraunhofer Institute is exploring insect-inspired wood binders for 3D printing. In the most…

AMUG 2024 is right around the corner! The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference is a mainstay in AM events in the United States, aiming to “bring together engineers, designers, managers, and educators from around the world to share expertise,…

The term wax 3D printing is somewhat misleading, as in fact should be considered indirect 3D printing. In other words, 3D printing is not used to manufacture the final part, but as a step in the process. Wax 3D printing…