3D Technologies

3D printing continues to be a key tool for many industries, enabling the creation of parts with complex geometries and advanced materials. In the case of metals, advances in this technology have opened up new possibilities in a multitude of…

Metal additive manufacturing has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, making it possible to create complex shapes with enhanced performance and quality. The processes that offer these possibilities are numerous: powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting,…

ViscoTec offers high-precision dosing pumps and systems that are used all over the world. Customer satisfaction is always at the forefront of the company’s activities, which is why it has enjoyed considerable success since its founding back in 1997. Starting…

One of the core aspects that makes RAPID + TCT more than just a trade show is its conference. This year, there will be more than 140 technical presentations divided into eight tracks, only accessible for attendees with a conference…

Additive manufacturing is establishing itself as a valuable technology in many sectors. In the past, we’ve explored its impact in fields such as jewelry, the marine industry, art, sport and even the Olympics, through various infographics. Today, we turn our…

Can holograms improve the additive manufacturing process? This is the subject of a study by a team of scientists from EPFL and the University of Southern Denmark. They sought to understand how to perfect tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (TVAM). Instead…

When most people think of tolerance, what comes to mind is the ability to accept or tolerate somebody or something. However, there is another meaning when it comes to manufacturing and instrumentation, where tolerance is defined as the limit of…

Innovation more than anything is the cornerstone of the additive manufacturing industry. Which is why, in the lead up to RAPID + TCT 2025, taking place in Detroit, Michigan on April 8-10, we are highlighting some of the most exciting…

One of the biggest benefits of digital manufacturing is the ability to more easily trace parts throughout their lifetime. Product traceability is critical when it comes to quality control, regulatory compliance and supply chain transparency. However, it can be hard…

In 3D printing, resolution generally refers to the degree of detail and precision a printer can achieve when creating an object, but more specifically, it refers to the minimum feature size of the X, Y and Z axes. The XY…

Many industries have recognized the potential of 3D printing for efficient and sustainable production. Additive manufacturing allows individual parts or small batches to be produced relatively inexpensively, on demand and on site, guaranteeing a ready supply of spare parts, among…

As additive manufacturing continues to industrialize, post-processing is becoming ever more crucial. Through this critical stage, users can improve parts, making them stronger and denser or even giving them specific properties, ensuring they can be used for important end-use applications.…