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Widely used in different industries, latex is the most flexible material known so far. It has a natural origin and is composed of long polymer chains rolled into water-dispersed nanoparticles. Although, in general, latex is very well known, little has…

Founded by Gil Lavi, a veteran of the additive manufacturing field, 3D Alliances is a successful consulting firm that focuses on helping startups in the 3D printing domain. After the COVID-19 crisis hit the world, the company realized that the…

Kentucky Fried Chicken, more commonly known as KFC, is one of the leading fast-food chains in the world with more than 24,000 restaurants in 145 countries across the globe. The brand is mostly known for its “special recipe” fried chicken,…

The use of concrete in 3D printing is revolutionizing the construction industry. From houses to pedestrian bridges, additive manufacturing provides a great deal of design freedom that goes beyond the limits of the imaginable. In fact, it may well be…

At the University of Minnesota, researchers have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale human heart pump. Scientists believe that this discovery could have some major implications for studying heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the United-States, killing…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you…

Aerospace is one of the first sectors to have used additive manufacturing, in particular metal 3D printing, whether to produce prototypes, spare parts or end-use parts. It includes the production of turbines, engine parts, aircraft seats, and more. Additive manufacturing…

There is no shortage of machines on the 3D printing market! Between DIY 3D printers, Plug & Play, professional or even 3D pens, there are many different models that will meet everyone’s needs and skills. Each one is more or…

Always trying to be on the edge of innovation, Porsche has embraced the additive manufacturing technologies a while ago. In 2018 the German manufacturer was already 3D printing spare parts for its luxury cars, and earlier this year it started…

Today’s additive manufacturing sector is characterized by a wide variety of materials, from plastics and metals to ceramics and concrete. If we look at the family of polymers, the diversity is great, with many thermoplastics that are more or less…

Arevo and Superstrata have just unveiled new 3D printed unibody bicycles, unique in both the design and properties. Last year, Arevo, a California-based additive manufacturing startup, built the first 3D printed carbon fiber unibody bike frame. The e-bikes were called…

On 3Dnatives, we regularly talk about the giants of additive manufacturing, from machine manufacturers to 3D printing services or material suppliers. However, there are a growing number of startups that see this technology as the future of their industry. AM…