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Chevron, the second largest oil company in the United States and the sixth largest in the world, has turned to 3D printing to solve its supply chain problems. To do so, the U.S. company enlisted the services of Lincoln Electric,…

Worldwide, we are seeing a loosening of restrictions in regards to COVID-19. However, that does not mean that the pandemic is fully over. Despite high vaccination rates, there are still cases globally and mass testing is still required. Thankfully, The…

In a recent study, scientists have developed an algorithm in order to plan the path of the head of an FDM 3D printer that uses continuous fiber composites. The goal is to provide a path that prevents intersection points on…

Recently, ASTM International announced a new certification program for metal 3D printer operators. Called the Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program,  it was developed by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE)…

Once again, we want to share with you the top 5 3D printing videos of the week. First up, Stratasys talks about the need to transition to more “Mindful Manufacturing,” especially the role of 3D printing in making supply chains…

When we talk about the use of additive manufacturing in the aerospace sector, we cannot avoid mentioning the US company Launcher. In the past, the company, founded in 2017, has been able to generate a lot of attention for itself…

Faced with global warming, finding solutions to design environmentally friendly parts is now a problem at the core of many industries. This is why many scientists are working on this subject. Recently, researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU…

Marine life has suffered significantly due to environmental issues in the past few years. Global warming and the accelerated urbanization in coastal areas has driven different parts of the life underwater to the edge of extinction. One alarming example is…

It is common knowledge that additive manufacturing is helping the conquest of space, but did you know it can also be found in our oceans? From 3D printed boat propellers to submarine parts and metal keels, the applications of 3D…

One of the biggest uses of 3D printing has been to create customized parts in the automotive world. Creative minds around the world are solving problems or customizing their cars with the help of additive manufacturing. And many of the…

If you’re interested in 3D printing and its environmental benefits, you’ve probably heard of Aectual. The company which is based in Amsterdam, is widely known for producing applications designed from recycled plastic. Recently, the company again caught a lot of…

In the town of Bergen, New York, GE Renewable Energy has opened a research center dedicated to using concrete additive manufacturing to design the base of its wind turbine towers. The goal is to create the lower sections of these…