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When it comes to the military, flexibility and innovation are key in ensuring the success of operations in all corners of the globe. Indeed, when we think of military personnel one of the underlying characteristics of their actions is rapidity,…

Most FDM 3D printers are now sold as Plug & Play models. However, this wasn’t always the case. The origins of these 3D printers trace back to the RepRap project, started by Adrian Bowyer in 2005. This movement still continues…

It’s a common motif on both movie screens and TVs: a murder is committed and the police investigate to find the culprit. The most modern techniques are used and the culprit is usually quickly arrested. And of course, this has…

Agriculture is constantly evolving. Throughout history, the sector has taken advantage of technological advances that have mainly increased productivity and improved food quality. However, agriculture is facing new challenges, such as climate change and strong demand for products. This is…

Sport is for everyone and therefore should be accessible to all, regardless of individual conditions and limitations. Nevertheless, sports are often associated with performance, and in order to achieve this, physical integrity is wrongly assumed to be a basic requirement.…

The health of our oceans is critical to the well-being of our planet, yet they face increasingly significant challenges from various sources in this modern age: climate change-induced warming and acidification, plastic pollution choking marine life, habitat destruction, rising sea…

Selective laser sintering – or SLS – technology is based on the fusion of a plastic powder using a laser. Historically, the process was relatively inaccessible because the machines remained expensive and quite hard to comprehend. But in recent years,…

The use of additive manufacturing does not always mean owning a 3D printer. Today, there are many 3D printing service providers that offer their expertise in 3D printing technologies for the creation of any part: from functional prototypes, end-use parts…

3D printing, like any other industry, is fraught with intellectual property law considerations at all levels. These range from 3D printing hobbyists who must respect copyright when uploading and sharing file designs, to multinational companies who guard their scientific discoveries…

As we see 3D printing used in more and more industrial sectors, the question remains: what role does it play in everyday life? Is it able to influence our everyday environment? Looking at the use of 3D printing in interior…

The growing use of 3D printing is spreading across a variety of sectors, with more and more companies recognizing its benefits in manufacturing processes. The energy sector is no exception. According to a report from Additive Manufacturing Research, the 3D…

There are almost 10 million nonprofit organizations around the world today. In the United States alone, there are 1.5 million registered 501(c)(3) organizations that operate with goals oriented toward altruistic or humanitarian causes. Spanning from small, grassroots community groups, to…