Interviews

One of the countries where we are seeing the fastest growth in additive manufacturing is undoubtedly China. And while many associate the Chinese market with desktop solutions, whether extrusion or vat photopolymerization, there are a growing number of manufacturers offering…

Last December, Markforged cofounders Greg Mark and David Benhaim made headlines by launching their new startup, Backflip. What’s more, the company received $30 million in Series A funding. Given the pair’s astounding success with Markforged—a company that pioneered metal and…

Anyone involved in 3D printing is unlikely to have missed the trend towards 3D printed houses. Innovative companies are continuously driving the establishment of 3D printing in the sector. Extrusion printing is often used in current projects, with huge printing robots…

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…

With RAPID + TCT 2025 quickly coming up, we have once again sat down with one of the exciting exhibitors to tell attendees what exactly they can expect at the show. This time, we touched based with KraussMaffei. Although known…

The importance of artificial intelligence to optimize processes in Industry 5.0 is becoming increasingly evident. Even in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), we have seen a number of applications for AI, especially in software enhancement. From design to manufacturing,…

RAPID + TCT 2025 will be taking place in Detroit, Michigan this year between April 8 and 10. And as always, one of the highlights at the event for attendees will be the exhibitors who are showing the latest innovations…

3D printing has had a profound impact on the medical community, and one area where the technology is really showing its usefulness is in pediatrics. Children have more variable anatomy than adults because their bodies are still developing, so when…

More and more often we find 3D printing in very different fields. The advantages brought by this technology have been exploited in a wide variety of projects that require freedom of design and fast manufacturing. Latin America has not been…

Additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being used to produce final parts, yet many companies still resist adopting the technology. It can be difficult to transition from prototyping to small or even large batch production, especially if a company lacks AM…

Traumatic limb amputation affects over 50 million people globally. Many opt to adopt prostheses, but integrating them into daily life can be a challenging journey, filled with both physical and emotional hurdles. These devices significantly influence the way individuals engage…

Additive manufacturing in the medical sector is continuously improving and progressing. Innovations and applications are flourishing, demonstrating the potential of 3D technologies to improve the daily lives of many patients. The pharmaceutical field is no exception, and the gradual launch…