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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…

Every week, we offer you an overview of the latest news from the field of additive manufacturing. In this #3DExpress, learn more about the world’s first emission-free steel powder from SSAB. Next, we tell you Sintratec, which is gaining a…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a fast-growing technology that is increasingly being adopted in many aspects of our daily lives. AI algorithms are used in a number of sectors, including medical, automotive and 3D printing. In this context, NVIDIA recently unveiled…

Robotics brings together all the technologies that make it possible to design autonomous machines; combining knowledge in electronics, mechanics, and even biology. This is a field that has evolved quite a bit since C-3PO first hit the movie screens in…

3D printing has proven to be the perfect ally for a myriad of technologies. We’re increasingly witnessing a growing trend of 3D printing expanding into diverse fields with remarkable outcomes. Recent breakthroughs, such as the proposal by a team of…

After the success of our previous ADDITIV virtual events, which have brought together additive manufacturing professionals with key players in different industries, the leading virtual event platform for additive manufacturing is back once again. This time, join us on May…

3D printing has made a remarkable impact in the medical field. From the training of future doctors to new and improved medical techniques, this technology has proved to be an increasingly valuable tool. Recently, a team of researchers at Nottingham…

The aerospace industry is constantly pushing boundaries, demanding ever lighter and stronger materials for its components, crucial for improving fuel efficiency, range, and overall performance of aircraft and spacecraft. Recently, Australia has made significant strides in this pursuit with the…

In a significant development for additive manufacturing, Westinghouse Electric Company, a global leader in nuclear energy technology, has produced its 1,000th 3D printed fuel flow plate for VVER-440 fuel assemblies. This achievement marks the first-ever safety-related 3D printed part to…

We are increasingly encountering 3D printing in the medical field for the production of organs. For example, in the case of the researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who produced the first functional 3D printed human brain tissue. Now there…