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3D printing is continuing to gain momentum in the U.S. defense industry! Boeing has announced plans to start testing the fully 3D-printed prototype of the main rotor system of their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter in April 2024. In addition, Boeing…

Created in 2007, Grasshopper is an algorithmic modeling tool that runs inside Rhinoceros CAD software. Previously an installable plug-in, the tool has been fully integrated into Rhino 6 and all subsequent versions. An easy-to-learn CAD program, Grasshopper is based on…

Formnext is coming up quickly! And as one of the biggest additive manufacturing events of the year, it will certainly allow many different companies to show their innovations to a wider field. However, with over 800 exhibitors, it can be…

Brushing one’s teeth is a daily ritual, part of a personal hygiene routine instilled in us from the earliest ages. Yet the repetitive, minute brushing process can often be a painful or even impossible task for millions of people worldwide…

If you are part of the 3D printing industry or at least somewhat familiar with the technology, you will have heard of the concept of isotropy, which is defined as uniformity in all orientations. Thus, if we apply it to…

Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, has often been cited as being at the forefront of numerous advances in 3D printing technologies, such as recent research utilizing 3D printing in the fight against breast cancer. Now, a team…

In terms of innovations in additive manufacturing, one area that is continuously being explored by not just companies but also government institutions is undoubtedly materials. Though the sector has come far in terms of what is available, there are still…

In additive manufacturing, there are four fundamental stages: design, lamination, printing and post-processing. This last step is especially important, regardless of the manufacturing technology used, as it gives the parts an optimal surface finish. In addition, many post-processing techniques are…

Welcome to another top 5 videos! This week we bring you a new set of curated videos filled with new creations, revelations, and discoveries in the world of additive manufacturing. For this week in the world of four-to-eight-minute long clips,…

Additive manufacturing is used in many industrial sectors, especially those that continually seek innovations in terms of technologies, processes and materials. Chief among them is undoubtedly the aerospace sector, for which R&D is crucial. In this context, the use of…

If you plan to travel to Singapore, you can not miss this work of architecture. Located at Singapore’s international airport, in Changi, well-known luxury brand Tiffany & Co. has integrated a one-of-a-kind façade that is as iconic as the brand…

Airbus, the aeronautics giant, is no stranger to using 3D printed parts in its aircraft, having done so and continuing to refine the technology for several years now. However, this year, a subsidiary of the brand, Airbus Helicopters SAS has…