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The open-source 3D printer manufacturer Prusa has shown its support by 3D printing hundreds of medical shields for medical staff. It joins the many players in the additive manufacturing industry who have launched various initiatives to combat COVID-19. The mask…

During the last few days, a wide range of initiatives have emerged across the world to face the current health crisis. It’s no secret that global stocks are running low for essential products such as masks or ventilators. Hospitals are…

A growing number of automotive companies are turning to 3D printing to create parts for their vehicles. Whether it’s for rapid prototyping, tooling applications or creating custom-made parts, the applications are wide-ranging. In fact, the consulting firm specialized in the…

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Adopting 3D printing in an industrial setting, specifically for mass production, is growing considerably. Nevertheless, some companies are still hesitant to invest in 3D printing technologies, as they can be unsure about the steps to adopt it successfully in their…

Renishaw has collaborated with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) in Canada to produce two ocean turbine parts using additive manufacturing for industrial design firm Biome Renewables. Biome Renewables is a startup specialized in using biomimetic design processes to create…

In the face of the current health crisis, solidarity is essential to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. In northern Italy, after a call for help, a few companies mobilised to 3D print valves for respiratory intensive care equipment in a hospital.…

Last week, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group took the decision to postpone the AMUG Conference to 2021. A clear sign that concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus have not diminished. The AMUG Conference is an important event in the…

In the automotive industry, additive manufacturing has established itself as a technology for prototyping and tooling applications. Car manufacturers can create prototypes to check fit and form before going further in the design process, and they can also create low-cost…

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

The leading large-format 3D printer manufacturer, BigRep, celebrated the delivery of its 500th industrial machine last week. The company was founded in 2014, and is well known in the additive manufacturing industry for having developed some of the world’s largest…

The use of polymers in additive manufacturing has grown tremendously in the past decade. Today, there is a wide range of thermoplastics available  on the market – each appealing to different types of users of 3D printing. The 3D printing…