3D Technologies

With two weeks to go before RAPID + TCT begins, the excitement continues to build around the extensive lineup of exhibitors set to showcase their innovations in additive manufacturing. This event, taking place from June 25-27 in Los Angeles, California,…

Student engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have taken a giant leap toward self-sustaining space exploration by successfully 3D printing Random Access Memory (RAM) devices in zero gravity. This achievement, realized in March 2024, represents a significant advancement for long-duration…

When thinking of banking equipment, most people conjure an image of old-fashioned money-counting machines or tools used by tellers sitting behind their counters. But as one of the oldest professions, dating back to records from around 2000 BCE in ancient…

More and more companies are currently becoming aware of the enormous benefits of additive manufacturing and want to integrate 3D printing into their workflows in the future. Time and cost savings as well as increased  design freedom in everything from…

Thermoforming companies and manufacturers that utilize thermoformed components are currently under immense competitive pressure to improve production efficiency, minimize waste, and lower expenses. Simultaneously, they are grappling with a scarcity of skilled labor. Fortunately, additive manufacturing (AM) presents a compelling…

The aerospace sector stands out as a prime beneficiary of additive manufacturing‘s advantages. Through 3D printing, intricate, lightweight components can now be designed and produced with unprecedented speed and efficiency, revolutionizing not only aerospace but various other industries as well.…

The product development landscape is constantly evolving, demanding innovative approaches to bridge the gap between ideas and reality. Rapid prototyping (RP) has emerged as a powerful tool in this realm, fostering creativity and efficiency. At its core, rapid prototyping is…

We are back with #3DEXPRESS to show you all the highlights of the news from the additive manufacturing sector this week! First, after a decade of business, Sintratec has begun to cease operations as of May 7th, 2024. Next, Massivit takes…

Plasmics, Austrian company based in Vienna, was founded in 2018. What is interesting about the company is that it seeks to develop pioneering 3D printing solutions that do not require years of specialist knowledge. This has lead to Plasmics estbalishing…

When we talk about 3D printing, it stands without saying that most would think first about the actual printing process. However, additive manufacturing comprises several stages, from modeling to final part, including design and optimization, slicing, 3D printing and post-processing.…

One of the best-known advantages of 3D printing, which is appreciated by different industries, is freedom of design. While still having to follow rules with certain limitations depending on the part to be produced, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) allows…

When we think of furniture or homes, it is undeniable that the material that comes first to mind is wood. However, the creation of objects with wood has been controversial due to wasteful practices that contribute to air, water and…