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According to the Department of Energy (DOE), hydropower accounts for nearly 27% of utility-scale renewable electricity generation in the United States. A runner, the rotating part of a turbine that turns the energy of falling water into electricity, is key…

Never has there been so much discussion of environmental damage and awareness of our impact on the planet. Whatever the sector, environmental protection is at the heart of many concerns. And the 3D printing market is no exception. With the…

We have come to the end of another week! Now that September is starting to ramp up, the additive manufacturing industry is also waking up after the summer vacation with new stories coming out every day, including videos. So let’s…

Now that September is here, the 3D printing market is once again waking up after the summer vacation to prepare for a sure-to-be busy year with major events coming up at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.…

Amazon’s new HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia is filled with custom artwork, from sculpture gardens to wall art to murals. Notable among these works, however, is a 3D printed ceramic wall completed by Brian Peters. The wall, located in the primary…

The term pellets, in the context of plastics, refers to small granules of various shapes (small cylinders or discs) made of polymer or a polymer blend. These are used as a raw material for the manufacture of finished plastic products…

Agriculture is constantly evolving. Throughout history, the sector has taken advantage of technological advances that have mainly increased productivity and improved food quality. However, agriculture is facing new challenges, such as climate change and strong demand for products. This is…

It’s official, a metal part has been 3D printed for the first time in orbit, and more specifically on board the ISS in a team effort between the European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus and its partners! And if the news…

Whether for prototyping or end-use parts, it is undeniable that additive manufacturing can be used in many industries, indeed we have already told you about its use in space, sports and food, among many others. This includes the railway sector.…

What if you could glue plastic to wood without adhesives or chemicals? That’s the goal of a team of researchers from Graz University of Technology in Austria. They used additive manufacturing to deposit different materials on wood, layer by layer,…

In high-stakes industries like aerospace and defense, the demand for advanced materials that can endure extreme environments is relentless. Refractory alloys, known for their exceptional resistance to heat and wear, are becoming indispensable in these fields. Among them, Niobium C103…

At a time when the trend is to use more environmentally-friendly raw materials in the production of everyday objects, SofiaHagen x Studio Marmi have worked together to create 3D-printed furniture from hemp. Called Hempla, this is a collection of seats…