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From smartphones to autonomous driving, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence: the demand for ever more powerful microchips is booming. At the same time, raw material shortages, trade conflicts and the tense global political situation are putting the semiconductor industry under enormous…

For critical military applications, metal additive manufacturing has been questioned for concerns over porosity, mechanical reliability and reproducability. However, those issues have proved to be addressable, and defense organizations from around the world have gone on to adopt the technology.…

Do you want to 3D print your parts, but can’t decide between polymers or metals? When it comes to 3D printing, there’s one material that combines the best of both worlds: alumide. This is an interesting option that involves combining…

In recent years, 3D concrete printing has increasingly established itself as a legitimate technology in the construction industry. It can be used to produce buildings faster and more cost-effectively, so experts see great potential in 3D concrete printing to address…

The shortage of organs available for transplantation remains a major issue: demand far exceeds supply. In the United States, there are more than 100,000 people on organ transplant lists, and some might wait years to receive one, if they survive…

Do you consider a 3D printed object handmade? The online global marketplace Etsy sells unique items that are “unique items made, designed, handpicked or sourced,” but the website hosts many 3D print shops selling mass-produced, unoriginal designs. To address this, the…

Who hasn’t wished they could join their anime heroes and comic book role models on adventures, defeating bad guys and enjoying victory? A 3D printed electric motorcycle that could have come straight out of Japanese anime classic Akira, which is…

Metal additive manufacturing encompasses a whole range of processes that are becoming increasingly popular with manufacturers. For several years now, industry giants have been equipping themselves with solutions to produce high-performance, lighter, customized parts that consume less energy. The Wohlers…

Musical instrument manufacturing has been synonymous with time, money and prestige. Stradivarius violins, for instance, are still considered the best in the world for their excellent construction. Although more affordable manufacturing methods have been available for some time, a technology…

Are you an engineer or manufacturer looking to get more out of additive manufacturing (AM)? Whether you’re designing prototypes, optimizing tooling or scaling production, this workshop series is for you. From June 23rd to 27th, 3Dnatives and Stratasys hosted five…

Bridge maintenance is a critical yet labor-intensive task, particularly due to the vulnerability of materials like steel to corrosion. According to the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, only 49% of U.S. bridges are rated in “fair” condition, while 6.8%…

It’s hard to ignore additive manufacturing when it comes to aerospace and space conquest. It would seem that the technology has become an essential means of designing more efficient parts and tools, rather like artificial intelligence. This is the context…