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ImplementAM, a front-runner for educational one-day workshops on 3D printing and additive manufacturing, has officially been acquired by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). This is SPE’s second acquisition in additive manufacturing, following its purchase of 3Dnatives earlier this year.…

When it comes to 3D printing, one of the most critical steps is obviously having a 3D model to print. There are a number of different ways these can be obtained including CAD and other modeling software and scanners, but…

Within the field of additive manufacturing the various branches of the United States military have often been at the forefront of incorporating 3D printed devices and manufacturing techniques into their literal and figurative arsenals. From military buildings to naval ship…

It goes without saying that the additive manufacturing sector as a whole is turning toward greater industrialization and has done so for the past few years. A sharp contrast to the technologies’ origins in the 80s, 3D printing is being…

Bones have a high degree of self-healing capacity. It is for that reason that with bone fractures, which may come about after a skiing accident, bicycle fall or mishap, the bones are usually able to grow back together themselves. Although…

Happy Sunday one and all! Welcome to another top five videos segment where we bring you the most interesting videos from this week in the world of 3D printing! This week, we look at some fascinating projects including your own…

The world of 3D printing continues to serve as a means of advancement in the medical and scientific worlds. This time, it’s in the field of neuroscience that the technology has taken a giant step forward. Researchers at Melbourne’s Monash…

The U.S. Department of Defense has quite a history of using 3D printing, working to implement this technology in many of its new weapons and vehicle designs. An example of this is the agreement between Newport News Shipbuilding and General…

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting for our planet, consuming a lot of plastics which are unfortunately all too often thrown away too quickly and in the wrong way. Faced with this building ecological crisis, one young…

Becoming a champion also means protecting yourself. From the NFL to the NHL, in a sports context where athlete safety is a central concern, technological advances are now turning to innovative solutions to protect players on the field. 3D printing…

With a population of less than ten thousand, the small town of Plymouth, Michigan is part of the Midwest region that is pioneering the application of 3D printing in medicine. This past summer, additive manufacturing company Materialise expanded its North…

The moment you have all been waiting for is nearly here! ADDITIV Polymers World will be taking place in a few days on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT (3:00 – 7:30 PM CEST). This…