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At the origin of any 3D printing process is the 3D modeling process: obtaining a 3D model is essential to create your part, whatever the sector of activity. This key step uses CAD software that offers a number of features…

At Formnext 2019, an unprecedented number of manufacturers presented their solutions for metal additive manufacturing, demonstrating how important this segment is and will continue to be for the industry. In fact, in a recent report focusing on metal AM, published…

In a study conducted by Essentium back in March, it was reported that users of AM were starting to invest in 3D printing for mass-production. The report was based on an online survey of 114 stakeholders responsible for decisions regarding…

At Rice University in Houston, researchers have created 3D printed cubes from polymer that can withstand bullets. Their secret lies in the very design of these cubes, composed of different lattice structures that make them much more resistant. It is…

3D Hubs, based in the Netherlands, is a leading online manufacturing platform that leverages its global network of manufacturing partners to respond to customers’ production needs. More precisely, it provides industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal…

In September 2018, the American manufacturer HP announced the arrival of its metal 3D printer, the HP Metal Jet. Among the first users of the technology is the car manufacturer Volkswagen. For the past year, the German company has been…

At Formnext, 3Dnatives saw for the first time in person the AMpolar i2 from German manufacturer, dp polar. This machine seeks to be an additive manufacturing solution for industrial scale production, it employs the manufacturer’s proprietary technology, called High-Speed Rotative…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive, so check out our weekly selection to keep up with the innovations! This week we look…

The American manufacturer MakerBot made its comeback last year by presenting a new 3D printer called METHOD, it is a desktop machine, yet a professional solution. During Formnext 2019, the company launched an experimental extruder designed by MakerBot LABS and…

MX3D is specialized in robotic 3D printing, its mission being to introduce the advantages of metal 3D printing to high-impact industries. More precisely, the company creates robust and easy to use robotic additive manufacturing technology enabling users to create large…

3D Potter, based in Florida, manufactures dedicated ceramic 3D printers that can use real clay. Their 3D printers use a cardinal axis system, rather than a Delta printer configuration, which allows precise control with minimal effort to be achieved. The…

We told you before about INTAMSYS and its additive manufacturing solutions for PEEK and other high-performance functional materials such as PEKK, ULTEM and PPSU. When we interviewed the Co-Founder and CEO of the company based in Shanghai, Charles Han, he…