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The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) continues to show its dedication to advancing more industrialized additive manufacturing in the United States. And it’s not just 3D printed parts and materials coming out from the research institution. According…

The health of our oceans is critical to the well-being of our planet, yet they face increasingly significant challenges from various sources in this modern age: climate change-induced warming and acidification, plastic pollution choking marine life, habitat destruction, rising sea…

“Games wide open” is the underlying slogan of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, opening in Paris later this week. Numerous athletes from all over the world will be doing their best to win the coveted medals in their…

Whether for tanks, propulsion systems, helmets, or on-ship printing, additive manufacturing is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in the defense industry. And new applications are being discovered nearly every month. For example, Sandia National Labs has announced that it…

Summer vacations and bad weather are a challenge for many parents, because children don’t like being bored and want to be busy. Old familiar toys quickly lose their appeal and the TV is not a permanent solution either. But what…

The aim of 3DExpress is to look back each week at some of the week’s news that we didn’t cover otherwise. Because there’s a lot going on in the 3D printing market! This week, learn more about the homebuyers who…

3D printing in construction has come more into focus than ever before. According to a report from Exactitude Consulting, the market is expected to grow from $503M in 2020 to about $6.5B in 2029. And as readers may know, there are…

Blue waves, beaches, freedom – many things come to mind when thinking about surfing, but one thing that does not is the environmental impact of the sport. However, despite expectations to the contrary, surfboards are far from being eco-friendly, with…

It is no secret that there are very few SLS 3D printers that are compatible with high-performance polymers. In particular, SLS-PEKK 3D printing has found it difficult to establish itself on the market, as the acquisition costs are higher than…

A recent Kickstarter campaign launched by UMEI aims to revolutionize footwear comfort through 3D printing. Born from the personal experience of a young athlete, Luna, and the vision of her parents, UMEI promises customizable shoes suited to an active lifestyle.…

The medical 3D printing market has grown sharply in recent years. This includes in the EU, where the overall healthcare AM market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% until 2029. Unsurprising when you consider that the European…

LeoCAD is a program for beginners and those looking to discover 3D modeling. Inspired by the principle of building with LEGO blocks, design in this program works using similar digital blocks. The interface is intuitive and from the very first…