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3D printing, like any manufacturing process, has its advantages and disadvantages, and comes with its own set of constraints. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to encounter problems and obstacles when creating parts and structures of varying complexity. Examples include over-extrusion, warping…

A study by the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), conducted in Italy in collaboration with Dyloan Bond Factory and Stratasys, highlighted that the use of 3D printing in the fashion and luxury sectors could lead to considerable time and…

To bring a 3D printed part to life, the first essential step involves creating its model using specialized software. Both novice and experienced users have a wide range of choices. They can opt for free solutions such as Tinkercad and…

Worldwide, 2.2 billion people do not have access to a safe drinking water supply and a further 3.5 billion people do not have adequate sanitation facilities. This data, published in the latest United Nations World Water Development Report, confirms the…

Surgical planning has come a long way in recent years, thanks in particular to new technologies used in the medical sector. Practitioners can now rely on digital tools to visualize pathologies in 3D, all in a personalized way to improve…

Have you heard of digital twins? The idea was first developed in the 1960s as a way to create a living model of the Apollo mission in order to help evaluate its failure through a physical model of the vehicle…

The automotive industry is steadily moving towards greater sustainability and 3D printing is playing a crucial role in this transition. This is because additive manufacturing enables companies to produce more environmentally friendly, lighter and more efficient components. This in turn…

It may be August, but it does not seem that the 3D printing market is resting. Only four short months since Markforged was ordered to pay $17M to Continuous Composites in a final ending to a patent infringement lawsuit that…

Elon Musk has not only caused a stir in the last week with inflammatory statements on social issues as well as his growing support for Donald Trump’s re-election, but also with a new announcement about the production of the Raptor…

Now the week has ended, it is time to once again take a look at the best 3D printing videos that came out. The first of our top videos shows how researchers in China are using metal 3D printing to…

One of the sectors where we see the increasing use of 3D printing is the railroad industry. This is due to the fact that it faces the constant challenge of needing to supply parts with advanced properties in a short…

The use of 3D printing in motor racing has become increasingly common. The ability to rapidly produce, customize and select the most appropriate materials for each application has led many automakers to adopt this technology. In Formula 1, for example,…