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The development of the additive industry is often a source of confusion, conflicting forecasts, and the recurring question: are we facing the end of its exponential growth or the beginning of a new stage of industrial consolidation? Every year, there…

The world’s largest land mammal has just inspired one of the smallest 3D bioprinters ever created. Developed by researchers at McGill University in Canada, the device measures just 2.7 mm wide, about the width of a grain of rice, and uses…

Additive manufacturing has once again proven its ability to push the limits of performance. On August 22, 2025, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) shattered records at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, completing a lap in just 6:59.157 minutes, over five…

In automotive parts, medical implants, running shoes, and hiking backpacks, we’re seeing more and more 3D-printed components featuring lattice or honeycomb patterns. You might think these lattice structures are the latest innovation in 3D printing and design for additive manufacturing…

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments this Wednesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. These tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), have sparked legal challenges over their legitimacy and potential overreach.…

3D printing has proven to be a versatile tool across industries as diverse as engineering, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. But did you know it’s also making an impact in the field of assisted reproduction? In this area, the technology opens up…

UK-based rocket manufacturer Skyrora is spearheading a new European Space Agency (ESA) project that has the potential to redefine propulsion manufacturing. In collaboration with Metalysis and Thermo-Calc Solutions, the company is developing and 3D printing a new high-temperature alloy called…

The Chinese architecture studio designRESERVE presents Desert Ark, a series of 3D-printed modules installed in the Tengger Desert in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. These small shelters were designed for volunteers planting trees and reforesting this arid part…

Large-format 3D printing has become one of the most versatile tools in contemporary design thanks to its many advantages. It provides creative freedom, supports a wide range of materials, and offers endless aesthetic possibilities. Ukma is reimagining the relationship between…

Imagine if one day we could print biological tissue directly inside the human body. It sounds crazy, but perhaps it is not as futuristic as it seems. Dr. Andrea Toulouse of the Institute of Applied Optics at the University of…

If you’re an additive manufacturing and 3D printing enthusiast, you’ve heard of Thingiverse. It is an online platform with millions of 3D files, designed by a growing community of users. These models can be exported as STL files, allowing you…

This week in 3DExpress, we’re looking at innovation and recognition across the additive manufacturing landscape. Boston Micro Fabrication secured a U.S. patent for its dual-resolution micro-scale 3D printing system. In Europe, Josef Průša received one of the Czech Republic’s highest…