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After over a year of exclusively virtual events, slowly in-person 3D printing conferences are coming back. The most recent one was Rapid + TCT which took place this week (September 13-15th, 2021) in Chicago. Rapid + TCT is one of…

At Simon Fraser University in Canada, a team of researchers led by Professor Kim Woo Soo developed a 3D-printed ventilation system to fight COVID-19. Drawing inspiration from the art of Japanese folding, better known as origami, the team was able…

Alas! After several months of work, the Dutch city of Nijmegen is now home to one of the longest 3D-printed bridges for cyclists. Inaugurated on September 8, the bridge measures 29 meters long and was manufactured in the 3D printing…

Metal 3D printing solutions manufacturer MX3D has partnered with Dutch custom yacht builder KM Yachtbuilders to design a 3D printed aluminum keel. Measuring 4 meters (~13′) long and 8 (~26′) meters thick, it was manufactured by MX3D as part of…

In 2020, a team of scientists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) launched ArchiREEF, a startup on a mission to restore marine life in the coral reefs near Hong Kong. We previously covered ArchiREEF’s 3D-Printed terracotta tiles but there…

Swissloop Tunneling is an association of students located at ETH Zurich whose goal is to revolutionize the construction of tunnels. For several months now, it has been working on its “Groundhog Alpha” model, a 7-meter (nearly 23′) long machine that…

As summer winds down and school gets back into session, so are companies kicking it back into gear. After a restful break, 3D printing companies have signalled the start of September with a flurry of news. Among these, Boston Micro…

With China currently consuming 30% of the world’s meat, it’s no wonder a food tech company tackling global meat supply and sustainability has emerged from the region. After debuting its 3D printed cell-based pork meat at a tasting event for…

As the construction industry reinvents itself to address growing global environmental issues, 3D printed buildings have been gaining momentum. Whether in the United States, the Netherlands or China, where the first 3D printed retractable bridge was installed, the use of…

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Lately, more and more projects combining 3D printing and food are emerging. Earlier this year, we told you about the startup Revo Foods, which 3D prints salmon fillets from pea proteins, citrus fibers, vegetable oils and seaweed extracts, of course…

In this week’s Top 5 3D printing videos, we’ll check in with the Australian Army’s first-ever additive manufacturing field cell who recently completed field trials using the WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer. Next, take a look at how HP is trying…