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The last Formnext took place in 2021 and was the first in 18 months as a result of the pandemic. Almost 18,000 visitors visited around 606 exhibitor stands from manufacturers, resellers, start-ups and other players within additive manufacturing. Formnext 2022…

When it comes to benefits of 3D printing, two that are often mentioned are the ability to customize parts as well as to produce small to medium batches in a cost-effective manner. And that is certainly what Germany-based IBL Hydronic…

Nowadays, sustainability and environmental issues are increasingly topical, given the challenges we face in reducing global warming and consumption of non-renewable resources. This trend impacts every sector, regardless of the activities performed or the industry in which it operates. Additive…

The French group Decathlon is constantly looking for innovations in the field of sports and leisure: who out there has not heard of the 2 second tent, diving masks or its windsurfing kit? The company has surrounded itself with a…

There are already a large number of different art installations in which artists have turned to additive manufacturing in different forms. Whether it be different technologies or materials, this list includes works by artists such as Julia Körner and her…

According to the World Health Organization, 15 million babies are born prematurely each year. A newborn is considered premature when it is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This abnormality can cause health complications for the baby, especially in terms…

As the additive manufacturing sector grows and produces increasingly refined products, the shortage of trained individuals will become more of an issue, even a limiting factor for the potential of the technology. To combat this, higher education facilities are teaching…

With Formnext just a week away, many companies are announcing the launch of new additive manufacturing solutions. The international event in Frankfurt is the ideal opportunity to showcase the latest developments in 3D printing technologies, whether for design, manufacturing, materials…

3D printing is already being used in incredible ways all over the globe. From bioprinting to 3D printing in construction, it seems that the applications for additive manufacturing are almost limitless. Now, researchers a team of engineers and scientists from…

One of the most iconic and successful toy manufacturers in the world is engaging in 3D printing technology, in what could be a big step for the industry towards the manufacturing method. The LEGO Group recently unveiled their 3D printed…

Founded in the United States by Benny Buller, Velo3D is known for its metal additive manufacturing solutions especially in sectors like aerospace. Not only do its solutions essentially eliminate the need for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), allowing for less…

Since the invention of stereolithography (SLA) in 1984 by Charles Hull, multiple technologies such as FDM, SLS, and MJF, have emerged. Some are even derived from SLA like Digital Light Processing (DLP). As you probably know, each of these processes is intended…