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One of the innovative avenues that has been opened by 3D printing, is in the field of conservation and ecology. While not the foremost subject in the additive manufacturing world, there have been several large names taking part in nature…

A new report on the metal 3D printing market estimates that its revenues reached $2.85 billion in 2022, corresponding to year-on-year growth of 26%. Published by VoxelMatters Research, it underlines the importance of additive manufacturing machines in this sector. Indeed,…

Could you imagine a world where it would be possible to 3D print organs or tissues directly inside your body? Although this might sound like the most outlandish science fiction, researchers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School may have…

The additive manufacturing sector is no stranger to the ups and downs of market trends, with the life cycles of companies often meeting with premature ends, mergers, takeovers, and more. When even some of the largest and most established companies…

It is no secret that ceramics are often used to make parts in various sectors. Indeed, they are often used in industries like aerospace, defense and industry thanks to their incredible properties and strength. Notably, ceramics are well-known for their…

3D software are an important part of 3D printing as they allow users to perform a number of critical tasks. Among these are modeling software, which are used to design the parts that will be 3D printed. However, many of…

From the world of sustainable and creative 3D printed designs, Czech designer Martin Žampach reveals his latest creative 3D printed collection – LOOPS. Alongside several designers who have been experimenting with 3D printed expression in art, fashion and furniture, LOOPS…

As we move into the holiday period, it is always important to think of others. Indeed, this is why Christmas is known as a time of giving, as many are more generous in donations both money and objects to charity.…

Nano- and microscale 3D printing offers design freedom and efficiency, paving the way for numerous pioneering innovations, particularly in the fields of micro-optics and micromechanics. In turn, these achievements drive new developments, promoting technological progress. As a result, the commercialization…

In the sports sector, 3D printing is continuously being used to customize equipment for athletes, even at the highest levels. The increased relevance of 3D printing was once again demonstrated by the German Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton Federation (BSD). In…

3D printing has shown itself to be one of the most promising technologies in the medical sector thanks to its ability to create customizable solutions. This has made it especially popular for the creation of prosthetics and orthotics, which obviously…

Can 3D scanning technology enhance the construction of helmets for motorcyclists? That question is being asked at the Prototyping Laboratory of the Miguel Hernández University Science Park (PCUMH) located in Elche, Spain. With advances in metrology and 3D scanning, this…