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It is once again that time of the year. Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, has published their 29th annual report. The Wohlers Report 2024 has been compiled through surveys of the additive manufacturing industry, talking to 245 organizations including…

A key issue in the additive manufacturing industry is the quality of the final parts. Depending on the 3D printing technology used and the intended application, this could be more or less affordable. Furthermore, when it comes to powder bed-based…

As winter traditionally forces a pause on shipping through the Soo Locks, a critical passageway for maritime commerce through the Great Lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is leading the way in innovative maintenance solutions. This year, USACE…

In the industry of neutron science, unlocking the secrets of materials at the atomic level hinges on precise tools. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a breakthrough in this domain by developing a novel approach to designing…

High-performance plastics for additive manufacturing are seeing significant demand at the industrial level. Many companies are already taking advantage of 3D technologies and advances in materials to produce parts with higher mechanical properties. One such company is Shanghai Electric, a…

The integration of 3D printing technology into military operations has steadily increased in recent years. From prototyping and tooling to spare parts production and battlefield repairs, additive manufacturing offers various advantages for military applications. Leveraging this growing trend, Titomic Limited,…

When we talk about countries where 3D printing is present, what most comes to mind is the USA, Western Europe and China. These are where we see the largest established base of 3D printers as well as the biggest number…

If you like to do handicrafts at home or run a small craft business, laser cutters are key to efficiently implementing creative ideas and giving free rein to your creative freedom. There is a wide range of machines on the…

3D Builder is Microsoft’s 3D modeling software that allows you to easily design a 3D model, visualize it or make any modifications quickly. It is a free solution, installed by default on all computers with Windows 10 (though since later…

Why is 3D printed 316L stainless steel prone to pitting corrosion in seawater? That is the question researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been diligently trying to answer. Their thorough study of this metal, utilized in naval applications, aims…

No, you’re not dreaming: in a few years’ time, dinosaurs could well be sharing our everyday lives… Thanks to 3D printing! A team of researchers from the University of Isla Nublar have announced that they have succeeded in recreating the…

Welcome to our compilation of this week’s most compelling 3D printing videos. We kick off this week’s edition with a video attempting to perfectly replicate the bounce of Wilson‘s $2,500 3D printed airless basketball. Next up, Big Rep reveals how…