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The UK Space Agency is investing in several projects to advance space travel, and one of these initiatives involves 3D printing technologies! Researchers at the University of Bangor (Wales) have received £200,000 (approx 240,000 USD) from its Space Exploration Fund…

In honor of International Women’s Day, once again we wanted to put women in the spotlight! Today, more and more women are mastering 3D technologies, but above all they are using them in their daily activities, in all sectors. This…

A multi-disciplinary US team has been granted $2 million to use 3D printing in medical research. The team, from the University of Texas at Austin and Penn State, was given the money by the National Science Foundation’s LEAP-HI program for…

Additive manufacturing has a number of applications in medicine, one of them being prostheses. The World Health Organization estimates that 30 million people worldwide need these devices, so manufacturing methods matter a great deal to a significant chunk of the…

The startup of the month for March is Axtra3D, a young company born from the mind of Gianni Zitelli, an experienced Italian inventor on the AM scene. Based in the US, in Charlotte, NC, the company has its R&D hub…

Every year, millions of people around the world suffer tissue damage due to disease, trauma or injury. During surgical procedures, medical professionals primarily use stitches to promote tissue healing. However, a failure during surgery can lead to complications and may…

Depending on the intended application and the preferred 3D printing process, different materials can be used, only makes the selection more difficult for the user due to the wide range. Whether plastics, ceramics or even metals, the 3D printing material…

Hello everybody, and welcome to our selection of the top 5 3D printing videos of the week! As ever, we have selected the best 3D printing content from all across the industry, so whatever your speciality, you’ll find something for…

Have you watched any movies lately? If so, you may have seen the new Pinocchio movie, released in December 2022 by director Guillermo del Toro – and if not, let us tell you why you should! The creation of the…

It has been more than a year since the war in Ukraine continued to have catastrophic and devastating effects in the country. NATO organizations have sent aid in the form of weapons and ammunition to Ukrainian citizens. However, it has…

Additive manufacturing can be used in a wide range of fields and applications. Bioprinting in particular has shown real promise in the medical field. In this process, cellular structures are produced from a bio-ink to create skin, tissue and organs.…

Al Seer Marine is a marine equipment manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A recent development sees the company turn to 3D printing with Hydra, a 3D printed unmanned surface vessel (USV). This drone ship is currently only…