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Materials are, and always will be, the core of additive manufacturing. But being able to pick the right one for the right application, and making it with the right process, is a constant challenge for many looking to adopt the…

In this week’s Top 5, the focus seems to be on applications. First, we feature an in-depth video on an adaptive 3D printed bike saddle from Fizik, distributed by New Era Cycle. The video dives into every stage of production…

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the Formula SAE student competition, which involves building a small-scale F1 vehicle for motor racing. A team of students used 3D metal printing to lighten their electric car and achieve better…

The software used for designing a 3D printed part depends entirely on what it is and its complexity. In general, modeling software can be separated into two categories: CAD software and 3D modeling software. In the case of CAD software, it is used to…

In 3D printing, it all starts with a 3D file sent to the 3D printer. Creating such a file can be difficult for a user who has no experience in modeling. That’s why they can go through platforms and marketplaces…

We have heard it time and time again: children are our future. The tools and knowledge that we give to students plays a direct role in shaping them and thus humanity, which is why education is so important. This is…

Stereolithography, better known by the abbreviation SLA, became the first 3D printing technology when it was imagined in 1984 by American Chuck Hull, later founder of 3D Systems. The process, which is based on the photopolymerization of a UV-sensitive resin…

Creality is undoubtedly one of the best-known consumer 3D printer brands. In CONTEXT’s latest 2024 report, the Chinese manufacturer was listed as having the largest market share for entry-level 3D printers. And this is not surprising. Creality, celebrated its 10th…

3D printers can create incredible works of art on large and small scales, especially pieces that are, of course, three-dimensional. But what about creating art through a 3D printer that’s flat—almost two-dimensional? This can be beautifully executed with the software…

The incorporation of advanced technologies in the training of future military polytechnic engineers has been increasing in recent years. In the most recent example, the Chilean Army has taken a significant step with the recent inauguration of the 3D Printing…

Composite 3D printing is one of the fastest growing AM sectors, offering parts with the strength and characteristics of metal at the weight of plastic. But not all composite AM processes are created equal. That is why in this 3Dnative…

In March 2024, the United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) published “The Emergence of 3D-printed Firearms: An Analysis of Media and Law Enforcement Reports.” The report gathered data on 186 cases involving 3D printed firearms and parts, 92% of…