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Plastics are without doubt one of the most widely used material families in additive manufacturing. Compatible with a wide variety of processes, they offer multiple properties and characteristics to parts, whether those are destined to be prototypes, tooling or end-use…

Due to overfishing, pollution, habitat degradation and other environmental concerns, marine species are more threatened than at any point in human history. Ranging from whales and dolphins to sea turtles to sharks and other fish, nearly 10% of marine life…

All around the world, access to affordable housing is a problem that is increasingly present. Growing increasingly desperate, the people affected are looking for solutions to combat this problem, with many people turning to sharing apartments among several people, sometimes…

Hair is a tricky subject – always desired on the head where it thins out over the years while fought against and declared superfluous on other parts of the body for aesthetic reasons. In this respect, nature is more intelligent…

Whether on two legs or four, and regardless of fur, feathers or hair, advances in medical 3D printing have been benefitting humans and animals alike. The veterinary world in particular has seen many 3D printed prosthetic limbs and parts with…

It’s time once again for a new article in the #Working3D series, wherein we present the various professions in the additive manufacturing industry. But no material, no print – that’s why this time we’re taking a closer look at the…

The research and development of robotics is growing in line with its respective areas of application and requirements. In particular, soft robotics is on the rise as robots made of soft materials enable elastic deformations and minimize hazards that often…

Are you interested in learning about the certification process for additive-manufactured metallic parts used in energy, oil & gas, and maritime applications? In 3Dnatives’ latest webinar we explored the DNV-ST-B203 standard and the prestigious AM manufacturer certificate received by Aidro…

From kayaks to super yachts, additive manufacturing has been making waves in the maritime sector. Though 3D printing is often discussed for its usefulness in helping make parts while at sea or for making parts that have been disrupted by…

The most important international event on 3D printing, Formnext 2023, took place in Frankfurt last week. Much of the 3Dnatives team attended the event in person to acquire the most interesting news from the world of 3D printing. The big…

Tiles made from fungi, algae and waste – the first impression may evoke skepticism and disgust, but behind this is a unique sustainability concept based on innovative technologies and sophisticated algorithms. The London and New York-based research and design studio…

Plant-based products are revolutionizing the food industry. Already, in many European countries especially, a wide range of these foods are now available in supermarkets and people see them as a healthy alternative to eating meat in large quantities. It is…