3D printing news

When it comes to 3D modeling parts and then printing them, choosing the right software is essential. Of all the 3D modeling software on the market, today we want to introduce you to Solid Edge. This solution is currently owned…

In further efforts towards operational self-reliance, the USS San Diego has leveraged the potential of additive manufacturing with the adoption of a Xerox ElemX 3D printer onboard. Housed within a dedicated 20-foot container within the ship’s main vehicle stowage area,…

Screen printing is a centuries-old technique that is appreciated by artists and hobbyists alike. Famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used screen printing to create and reproduce their unique works. Warhol’s famous “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn”,…

Maintaining sustainability on a large campus can be a complex challenge, as balancing environmental responsibility with efficient operations requires innovative solutions. Last week, Cornell University’s Lake Source Cooling (LSC) system underwent essential maintenance to combat the challenges posed by invasive…

Additive manufacturing has gained in popularity in many sectors, including the world of sports. More and more companies are experimenting with 3D printing to design more comfortable and safe equipment, or to improve athletes’ performance. Furthermore, with the upcoming 2024…

German startup ASM GmbH has officially launched its vapor smoothing solution for 3D printed polymer parts, named VX1. The company first presented the solution at Formnext 2023, and after being tested by its first customers, it is now available on…

The University of Maine (UMaine) has introduced a significant advancement in manufacturing with the unveiling of its latest innovation: the Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0), which constitutes the world’s largest 3D printer. Exceeding the capabilities of its predecessor,…

Rotterdam-based startup IMcoMET works in the medical sector, specializing in the development of solutions to fight cancer, particularly skin cancer. To do this, the company extracts interstitial fluid, filled with biomarkers, from the skin in a localized manner, to study…

Welcome to our compilation of this week’s most compelling 3D printing highlights. We kick off this week’s edition with a video from BlackMilk Studio, featuring director Ruairi Robinson as he details the use of 3D printing to create the spacesuit…

The additive manufacturing market has been quite active this week! And with good reason, several important announcements were made. First, we couldn’t miss the launch of UltiMaker’s new FDM 3D printer, the Factor 4. This is a solution that aims…

Ricoh USA, known for its expertise in custom medical device design through Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, is teaming up with SimBioSys, a tech company focused on AI integration and computational modeling. Together, the two companies recently announced a collaboration focused…

We all know about additive manufacturing’s benefits when it comes to creating prosthetics and orthotics for human beings, but what about one of humanity’s closest living relatives (after chimpanzees and bonobos)? Well, for at least one primate, it seems that…