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Developed by SideFX, a Toronto-based software company, Houdini is a powerful solution for 3D modeling, animation and special effects. The software is particularly well known for its procedural approach and is mainly used in the film and gaming industry, especially…

Nowadays, if you want to get started with the critical step of 3D modeling, there is no longer a need to invest significant money in software! Free solutions exist on the market to get started with modeling your objects or…

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have developed a new approach that integrates 3D printing with machine learning, specifically for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). Essentially, the model allows them to create simulations useful for verifying…

One of the best ways to understand 3D printing’s value is by explicitly comparing its effectiveness versus CNC machining and reverse engineering. Such is the case in a study conducted by Taiwan’s Tunghai University, where researchers discovered that, for headlight…

2024 was not the best year for the 3D printing industry. When we looked back at the trends that had marked it, turbulence was dominant throughout, with failed mergers, layoffs, leadership changes and more. This struggle has been further shown…

As our modes of communication have gone wireless, the internet has become ever more important and aerospace applications multiply, the need for efficient, lightweight antennas has become urgent. 5G and 6G have accelerated this, and industry players need to find…

For this week’s edition of Top 5, we have five videos to give you the tools and inspiration to enhance your own 3D printing journey. First, we highlight a 3D Interviews episode with fashion tech designer Anouk Wipprecht to learn…

In this week’s 3DExpress, learn about the reintroduced NY bill that would require a background check for anyone who wishes to buy a 3D printer. A controversial topic that has been revived for the 2025–2026 Legislative Session. Next, Forward AAM…

STL files are the most common 3D printing file formats. Therefore, we searched the internet for the best sites to download these files for free. Containing thousands of STL files, these websites allow you to download and share a huge…

It’s a rather unusual phone that we’re showing to you today: named Offone and designed by Marko Lazic, it uses e-ink, the display technology found in the famous e-readers. It’s very minimalist, offering basic functions such as calls, text messages…

Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that have fascinated mankind for a long time with their potential as a medicine, but they also play an important role in our lives as edible mushrooms in gastronomy or as pathogens. Not to mention, mycelium…

Between purchasing printers, filaments and post-processing solutions, 3D printing can be an expensive hobby. Because the additive manufacturing market is so large, it is often difficult to choose which 3D printer to rely on. This is true not only for…