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The skin is the largest organ we have in terms of surface area and whatever we apply to it is able to affect the body directly via the various layers. There it can fulfill its purpose, for example relieve pain…

This week has been full of news in the field of additive manufacturing. We’ll start this latest edition of #3DExpress by talking about the new Advanced Manufacturing Strategy unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence before turning to the newest…

Artificial skeletal muscles are particularly important for the development of in vitro models for disease research or for use in biohybrid robots. However, there are some difficulties in the traditional production of these muscles, as 2D muscle monolayers often peel…

In the past few years, China’s status in the 3D printing industry has gone from being known mostly for polymer, B2C printers, to becoming a real powerhouse with many manufacturers of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, including those using metal. But…

The number of 3D printers on the market has increased exponentially in recent years, giving anyone access to machines of different brands and price ranges available, making a wide range of printing technologies accessible, including FDM, SLA, SLS, and PBF.…

Metal additive manufacturing has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, making it possible to create complex shapes with enhanced performance and quality. The processes that offer these possibilities are numerous: powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting,…

Bioprinting has been used for medical purposes since around 2000. But, it has its limitations, particularly when it comes to drug development, where costs remain high. However now, thanks to financial support from Versus Arthritis, researchers at Newcastle University have…

If you are interested in resin 3D printing, you have probably heard of Carbon. The company has made quite a name for itself with its innovative DLS process that includes a pocket of air to ensure easier and faster printing.…

Can we rely on our five senses to know if fruits and vegetables are fresh or not? In most cases, it is enough to observe, smell or touch the food to realize that we can eat it. In these cases,…

No, this is not the plot of the latest sci-fi film. Elon Musk, the famous U.S. tycoon, now known for his recent entry into U.S. politics, unveiled on March 31, along with four other companies, including bioink manufacturer Bio Poisson…

As 3D printing continues to revolutionize the healthcare field, more and more companies are exploring its applications in the development of innovative medical solutions. This technology, which excels in customization and precision, is transforming the way devices and materials are…

Manufacturing parts using titanium alloys is complex and expensive, requires a lot of patience and users make only slow progress. Even modern technologies such as metal 3D printing can only help to a limited extent. Currently, trial and error is…