3D printing news

Each Sunday, we take you on a video adventure through the world of additive manufacturing. This week, you will discover the secret weapon Elon Musk is using for his mission to colonize Mars by 2050—spoiler alert: he uses DMLS 3D…

While we were at Formnext last week, we saw many incredible innovations and machines. Though it was clear that sustainability and industrialization were key trends at the event, there were many other applications shown including toys, those for the food…

Since the start of the pandemic, the daily life of the majority of professionals has been turned upside down. Many people now work from home to avoid contracting or transmitting viral illnesses. With so many people across the globe being…

As you may already know, what truly astonished us this year was how much AM has advanced since the last physical Formnext, all the way back in November 2019. From the growing importance of industrialization in the sector as well…

When it comes to powder bed-fusion based 3D printing processes, the quality of the plastic powder used is of particular importance. To ensure that materials that have traditionally been used with processes such as injection molding can also be processed…

While several well-known shoe brands like Adidas and Nike have been known to use 3D technologies to produce shoes, they are not the only ones. In 2018, we told you about ECCO, a Danish shoe manufacturer that uses both 3D…

As 3D printing continues to expand in industries such as medical, defense, and aerospace, the global market valuation will continue to reflect that speed of innovation. New data from the recently published “Metal 3D Printing Market” report from the Verified…

During Formnext 2021, the four-day international trade fair for additive manufacturing, we saw new and optimized machines, innovative materials, software packages and post-processing solutions and applications. In recent years, it has become clear to many manufacturers, but especially to users,…

Around Formnext, we always expect a flurry of announcements from companies in the additive manufacturing sector. Leading German supplier for industrial 3D printing EOS is no exception. Recently, the company announced the addition of a new material, EOS Aluminium Al2139…

In the dental industry, 3D scanner technology has become an integral part of patient care. From hardware in labs to software solutions, 3D dental scanners allows dentists to make better parts for their patients thanks to customization and speed. In…

3D scanners have found their way into many different sectors. One industry that has especially embraced them is dentistry. Thanks to 3D scanning, dentists can create fully customizable retainers and prosthetics for their patients. This can be done with either…

Back in 2017, L’Oréal revealed that 100 percent of its new product packaging involved 3D printing. Since then, L’Oréal has been able to integrate even more additive manufacturing processes throughout product production for its varied product lines. Recently, HP announced…