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According to a joint report by WHO and UNICEF, 2.5 billion people require assistive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or cognitive and communication support applications. However, nearly a billion of them lack access to these crucial aids. Additionally, discomfort…

In honor of International Women’s Rights Day 2024, once again, we wanted to put the women in 3D printing in the spotlight. Though this year, we are taking a look inwards and talking to those at 3Dnatives! Whether they’re content…

In recent years, the emergence of 3D printing within the cycling realm has become increasingly prevalent. We’ve explored innovations such as more ergonomic saddles, enhanced bike comfort, and even fully customizable bicycles like those created by INTENSE and Aston Martin. This…

3D printing a part is a process involving several stages – modeling, file preparation, post-processing and so on. One of these is called slicing: it involves cutting your 3D model into a series of layers, and tells the 3D printer…

Sometimes it seems that the uses of 3D printing in the medical field are growing by the day. Beyond surgical planning and training, increasingly additive manufacturing is being used for implants and in surgical procedures to heal traumatic injuries. The…

Repeatedly, researchers draw inspiration from nature to drive innovation. Recently, we highlighted the development of a novel 3D printing technique by researchers inspired by chameleons. Similarly, the Fraunhofer Institute is exploring insect-inspired wood binders for 3D printing. In the most…

AMUG 2024 is right around the corner! The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference is a mainstay in AM events in the United States, aiming to “bring together engineers, designers, managers, and educators from around the world to share expertise,…

The term wax 3D printing is somewhat misleading, as in fact should be considered indirect 3D printing. In other words, 3D printing is not used to manufacture the final part, but as a step in the process. Wax 3D printing…

In recent years, advancements in 3D printing have made the technology increasingly accessible to the general public. While initially celebrated for its immense potential across various industries, 3D printing has raised alarm bells due to its misuse in producing untraceable…

Additive manufacturing is not limited to small parts and models that can be made at home. Increasingly, we are seeing machines with extremely large build volumes as the technologies continue to industrialize, eliminating the need to assemble different components to…

Though much focus in additive manufacturing is on the processes themselves, materials play a huge role in the final properties and characteristics of a part. It is for this reason that more and more we are seeing research and development…

In Alaska, where rugged landscapes and harsh winters have exacerbated the housing crisis , researchers at Penn State have developed a promising solution to alleviate the state’s housing shortage. Led by Professor José Pinto Duarte, Stuckeman Chair in Design Innovation…