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People with reduced mobility face many challenges in their daily lives and must navigate a long path filled with medical appointments, setbacks, hope, and disappointment. Leg&airy – Orthopedic Wonders, a company based in Baar, Switzerland, has set itself the goal…

A century ago, few could have imagined a world where you can unlock your front door with a smartphone or ask Alexa or Siri to play music and control the lights. Today, these technologies are part of everyday life, ushering…

Metamaterials are synthetic materials that can exhibit extraordinary properties through the combination of different microscopic structures. Until now, the focus on desired properties has been primarily on stronger and more rigid structures. As a result, the final product naturally loses…

When it comes to 3D printing, there is nothing more frustrating than ending up with a failed print. Although there are many different reasons behind this, including incorrect parameters and poor leveling, problems often also come from the model’s own…

Researchers at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland have recently developed a new 3D printing method that could impact the future of wearable technology. Dr. Aswathy Babu, the head of the team, alongside Professor Suresh C. Pillai, has created…

3D printing is steadily gaining ground in the automotive and transportation industries, offering new possibilities for part optimization, performance enhancement and cost-effective customization. Today, it plays a crucial role in reducing production lead times, enabling lightweighting and supporting rapid prototyping.…

An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Robert Katzschmann (ETH Zurich) and Professor Omer Dzemali (University Hospital Zurich) has introduced a promising innovation in medical technology known as the “RCPatch,” a three-dimensional, tissue-integrating heart patch that not only seals defective…

According to the Spanish Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, a significant portion of the population over 60 is at high risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. When these lesions affect areas with branches leading to vital organs, treating…

Efforts to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon are moving forward. One of the major projects aiming to accomplish this feat is, for example, NASA’s Artemis program. As you can imagine, this goal brings with it countless challenges,…

Developer and manufacturer of 3D printing solutions BCN3D filed for bankruptcy this May after failing to reach a debt restructuring agreement. Now, the company’s future is taking a new path with the entry of Quantum, a new company backed by…

August has been a busy month for Bambu Lab, marked by a series of significant updates. A few weeks ago, the desktop 3D printer manufacturer introduced a crowdfunding feature on its 3D model platform, MakerWorld. Now, the company has unveiled…

The company Aectual has unveiled its innovative Mesh system, a solution for interior partitions produced through large-scale 3D printing using recycled plastics. This system, which combines lightness, modularity, and customizable design, represents a significant step toward a circular economy in…