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Usually when we talk about 3D printing and construction, it’s in relation to the now numerous buildings made with 3D printed walls. Between houses, stores, offices and even schools, there are countless initiatives mixing 3D printing and the building sector.…

This week, we invite you to the largest 3D-printed office space in Europe. This new construction is located in Austria. Construction and architecture companies PERI, STRABAG, and COBOD collaboratively built this massive 3D printing feat. Then, 3Dnatives brings you back…

Desktop Metal, one of leading providers of metal and carbon fiber 3D printing solutions, has announced its official acquisition of the ExOne Company. The deal was originally announced over the summer but was only successfully completed this week after approval…

With its eyes set on Formnext 2021, Spanish company BCN3D has taken the opportunity to launch the Metal Pack 3D printing solution. Intended for the Epsilon series 3D printer line, the Metal Pack opens up a new array of applications…

Recently, partnerships between artists and 3D printing companies have been on the rise. At the end of September, Zellerfeld partnered with artist and designer Heron Preston to develop the HERON01, a fully 3D printed shoe. And examples of this type…

In our everyday lives, we encounter Micro-electro-mechanical devices (MEMS) throughout our daily routines—from mobile phones to various electronics. Research on advancing MEMS technology is focused on reimagining traditionally bulky mechanical systems as miniature components and products that are high-performing and mass-producible.…

In 2019, Asian 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting took a big leap into industrial additive manufacturing with the launch of different professional technologies, including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Two years after this launch and after an extremely positive reception of the…

Next Tuesday, Formnext 2021 will open its doors in Frankfurt, and will welcome, after an 18-month absence, the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem, between exhibitors, researchers and visitors. More European players are expected to be there this year due to the…

French luxury fashion brand Dior enlisted the construction expertise of Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) to showcase their latest collection. Dior’s innovative new pop-up store is located on the Jumeirah beach in Dubai. The pop-up’s two…

Today, there are many materials compatible with additive manufacturing, from thermoplastics to metals, ceramics and photosensitive resins. They offer a wide range of properties to meet the requirements of multiple sectors such as aerospace, automotive, or medical. Looking at the…

Ohio-based chemical company, Lubrizol, was founded in 1928 and has a strong international presence thanks to its industrial, transportation and life science solutions. The company also has launched a 3D printing division, called Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions, where the company…

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) research team is testing the production of modernized wind turbine blades with highly-engineered, 3D-printed designs that use a thermoplastic resin system. Wind turbines are promoted for their ability to decrease humanity’s collective carbon footprint…