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In the Italian Institute of Technology (ITT), there is a bio-inspired robotics laboratory whose mission is to design and develop new innovative solutions, while drawing inspiration from nature. In 2021, they launched the I-Seed, a project to develop a new generation…

When it comes to 3D printing polymers, it can be hard to decide which one to use. This is the case for pretty much any 3D printing technology, but especially for beginners or hobbyists using FDM/FFF 3D printing for whom…

It is once again Sunday, which means it is time for the week’s top 5 3D printing videos! First up, 3Dnatives visits Stratasys headquarters in Israel as part of an Inside 3D tour series. Next up, a steakhouse restaurant in…

The American software company Autodesk offers a wide range of CAD solutions for architects, engineers and designers, including its most well-known product, AutoCAD. Even though it is possible to create 3D models with solids, surfaces and mesh objects on AutoCAD, it…

Are 3D printed vaccines the future? Researchers at MIT have developed a portable 3D printer capable of printing ready-to-use vaccine patches that are thermostable, meaning they can be stored for months at room temperature. Eventually, the machine will be able…

3D printing, like any manufacturing method, does not come without problems. Besides stringing in 3D printing, where unwanted thin filament threads are stretched between non-printed areas, thus creating ‘strings’ of material, there is also ghosting. You may have heard of…

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 17.9 million lives are taken each year because of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In fact, they are the leading cause of death globally, . Heart transplantation, or heart grafting, is the most effective long-term…

Surely you have already heard of our Inside 3D Tour, the series of videos in which we visit major manufacturers or distributors in the 3D industry to learn firsthand how the different additive manufacturing methods are developed, and understand what…

Software plays an integral role in additive manufacturing, especially as solutions and applications become more industrial. It has become so important in fact that SmarTech released a recent report that showed that 3D printing software revenues would be expected to…

3D printing has become an invaluable tool in creating musical instruments and has revolutionized production and access. Using customized materials and unique designs, instruments can now be made with specific sonic and physical characteristics previously impossible with traditional manufacturing methods.…

Polyoxymethylene, better known as POM, is a thermoplastic used that is considered to be engineer-grade due to its properties. Discovered in 1920, it is currently one of the most widely used materials for injection molding, after polypropylene (PP) and polyamide…

Per the most recent Wohlers Report, the market for additive manufacturing goods and services has seen a growth of about 18.3% over the past year, confirming not only the continued market recovery from the pandemic, but also the increasing importance…