Interviews

We met with head designer Matthijs Kok to talk about Freshfiber, the European lifestyle brand based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The benefits of 3D printing for art and design are becoming clearer every year. However, in 2009, when almost no…

3devo is a Dutch startup created in 2016 that has developed three machines to recycle plastic and transform it into 3D printing filament. Therefore, it offers a real office solution based on the concept of a circular economy that enhances…

One of the advantages of 3D printing is that it allows parts to be produced locally and objects to be optimised as needed. No need to physically store or use suppliers on the other side of the world: thanks to…

Genecis Bioindustries Inc. is a young Canadian company that uses various advanced technologies to convert food waste into PHA, biodegradable plastics obtained by bacterial fermentation. These materials can be converted into 3D printing filaments, which could eventually lead to more…

Anisoprint is a Russian 3D printer manufacturer that has developed a 3D printing solution for continuous fiber composites. Based on the principle of melt deposition, its Composer machine makes it possible to reinforce any 3D printing plastic with composite fibres…

While the Chinese brand PEAK recently announced the manufacture of fully 3D printed shoes for the general public, we met with designer Annie Foo who designs high-end shoes using 3D technologies. By combining 3D scanning and additive manufacturing, it is…

The search for personalisation is a key issue in the fashion industry and 3D printing could well answer it more effectively. There are many examples, from Iris van Herpen’s collection to Julia Daviy’s skirt: 3D technologies offer a unique look…

Biogelx is a spin-out from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, engaged in the development and production of synthetic bioinks for 3D cell cultures and bioprinting applications. When we talk about this sector and its progress, we often talk about…

Soliquid is a French startup that has developed a unique 3D printing technology. Instead of depositing the material layer by layer on a tray, it extrudes it into a durable and reusable gel matrix using a 6-axis robot. The young…

In the design sector, 3D printing makes it possible to achieve high levels of geometric complexity while offering a high degree of customisation. These are two key advantages that interest many creators today, regardless of their core business. Today, we…

The startup AMBOTS was born out of the AM3 Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. The technology which they use today in their commercial activities was developed there: it is a swarm 3D printing…

After Avi Reichental and Hanan Gothait, we continue our series on additive manufacturing personalities with Gil Lavi. This industry pioneer began his career in the 2000s, working for the manufacturer Objet Geometries (now Stratasys) before embarking on his own entrepreneurial…