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The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed a new technology: laser-assisted cold spray (LACS). The team claims LACS is an improvement over existing cold spray technologies. They have also demonstrated…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide, and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Still, for a condition that is so widespread, it is difficult to diagnose. There…

Additive manufacturing in the aerospace sector is growing steadily. Now, Chinese scientists at the Tiandu Laboratory have achieved an important technological breakthrough in this field. The team developed a prototype 3D printer capable of using lunar regolith as a construction…

Unfortunately, research on the female body, particularly concerning health, remains largely neglected. Researchers at ETH Zurich now want to change this with their groundbreaking study of breast milk cells. Specifically, how breast milk is produced within the body has not…

Last year, McLaren announced a strategic collaboration with California-based manufacturer Divergent Technologies (Divergent3D) in a significant step forward towards the application of additive manufacturing in the supercar sector. The new McLaren W1, which incorporates technology inspired by Formula 1, is…

This week’s 3DExpress brings us some business updates: Trumpf is divesting from its laser powder bed fusion business, Autodesk is debating a takeover bid for software provider PTC Inc. and voxeljet is addressing its insolvency issues. Find out what these…

Alumina, also known as aluminum oxide, is a technical ceramic material that occurs naturally in bauxite, a rock that also contains iron oxide. Bauxite is typically purified using Bayer’s process, which extracts a white powder that can then be transformed…

3D bioprinting continues to evolve as a promising tool in the field of personalized medicine. With this in mind, researchers at McMaster University in Ontario have developed a new bioink that mimics the mechanical and structural properties of lung tissue.…

The Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has announced the successful maiden flight of its 3D-printed micro turbojet engine, a first for the Chinese aerospace sector. Named Minimalist Lightweight Micro Turbojet, the engine was tested in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous…

From intricate fashion pieces and customized home decor to experimental branding tools and merchandise, 3D printing is revolutionizing how creative professionals innovate. This technology offers incredible flexibility, making it possible to prototype, design and produce final products tailored to specific…

The Indian city of Chennai currently has around 1,420 bus shelters. Many of them are in poor condition, and their usage is limited, if not abandoned. However, thanks to additive manufacturing, this is set to change! In the future, Chennai…

Mjölnir refers to the hammer of the thunder god, Thor, in Norse mythology. The hammer is used as both a devastating weapon and as an instrument to deliver blessings. The Washington-based startup New Frontier Aerospace (NFA) gave its 3D printed…