Interviews

Our western eating habits, with meat and fish regularly on our plates, have far-reaching ecological consequences. Monocultures, overfishing and factory farming are just some of them. To counteract this, we have seen some innovative approaches in the last decade, such…

Materials are, and always will be, the core of additive manufacturing. But being able to pick the right one for the right application, and making it with the right process, is a constant challenge for many looking to adopt the…

We have heard it time and time again: children are our future. The tools and knowledge that we give to students plays a direct role in shaping them and thus humanity, which is why education is so important. This is…

Creality is undoubtedly one of the best-known consumer 3D printer brands. In CONTEXT’s latest 2024 report, the Chinese manufacturer was listed as having the largest market share for entry-level 3D printers. And this is not surprising. Creality, celebrated its 10th…

As research into new additive manufacturing materials continues to advance, so do the suppliers of these materials. Kexcelled has established itself as a key player in the high-quality materials sector with a wide range of products including both filaments and…

Oceans are key to the planet’s health, and that is why humans must protect them. Several companies have leveraged 3D printing technology to aid ocean conservation in recent years, and their work has been nothing short of innovative. Some common…

3D printing continues to transform the medical sector, and its influence now extends to the ophthalmology sector, particularly in the manufacturing of lenses. This is the case of startup Lensy Medical, which manufactures contact lenses using 3D technologies. Its approach…

If asked which two trends have been dominating the polymer 3D printing sector, the answer would be obvious: pellets and large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). In recent years, we have seen machines getting larger for even more applications in sectors like…

3D printing has revolutionized many industries thanks to its ability to create complex, customized geometries using a variety of materials. Among these, ceramics have emerged as a very attractive option due to their properties (high wear resistance, thermal stability, corrosion…

We have seen in numerous projects how 3D printing is being used to make shoes. This is especially the case for the consumer goods sector, where we are seeing particularly fashionable examples, but also sports shoes, which enable greater performance…

When you think of 3D printed parts, what comes first to mind is often the 3D printing process used or the chosen materials. But what if we told you there was a step even more critical than that which impacts…

While metal additive manufacturing seems to be ever-expanding, the market still faces a number of challenges, particularly when it comes to producing and repairing large-format parts. The solutions available on the market are often unreliable, and the parts produced are…