3D printing news

In the medical sector, 3D printing has made some important advances in the last few months. Every step at this stage is important as it says a lot about the progress of the technology. Additive manufacturing enables personalisation of each…

The American bike manufacturer Specialized and the 3D printing company Carbon have announced a partnership to create a 3D printed bike seat : the S-Works Power saddle. This bike seat should not only provide comfort, but also maximise performance and…

A few days ago, the Oliver Cabell brand presented its first pair of 3D printed trainers made from recycled plastic bottles. Baptized Phoenix, these shoes were designed to address the growing problem of plastic waste. It is the upper part…

The company RAM Peripherals has understood the importance of focusing on new technologies, particularly 3D printing. They supply customers with 3D printers, but also 3D scanning services, training & workshops and support with anything they need. Operations Director, Lingan Ram…

Soft robotics is one of the subfields of robotics dealing with constructing robots from highly compliant materials, similar to those found in living organisms. This field looks at the way in which living organisms move and adapt to their surroundings…

Advertising and retail are two segments that constantly seek to reinvent themselves by looking for new ways to be innovative. Now with 3D printing, brands can use the technology to integrate 3D printed pieces in their advertising for example. This…

A team of scientists from the Guwahati Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is advancing bioprinting in India. Apparently, they created a bioink from silk proteins that could be used for 3D printing tissues, implants and organs at unbeatable costs. These…

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! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we…

The electronics industry is a young yet growing area of 3D printing. Until now, this sector was mostly used for prototyping purposes, however higher-volume additive manufacturing of electronics are in demand and solutions should grow in the years to come.…

The accessory industry for newborns and infants is yet another industry that is dynamically changing thanks to 3D printing technologies such as scanners. Just recently, designer Beata Nikolajczyk, designed the unique personalised ‘New Eve’ milk dispenser, shaped like a female breast.…

AVINENT is a Spanish company, specialised for 60 years in the automotive and aeronautics sectors. In 2006, it decided to open its medical division, dedicated to implant development; 6 years later, it integrated additive manufacturing into its design process in…

There are many steps in the 3D printing process: from 3D modeling the piece you wish to  create, to slicing your model and finally sending it to the 3D printer, each step has its importance. Once the part has been…