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This week, discover the BigRep PRO industrial 3D printer. With a printing volume of one cubic meter, it is designed to produce large parts. Then, get to know the the J5 MediJet™ from Stratasys, which was developed specifically for the…

Additive manufacturing with metal is gaining in popularity. This is shown, among other things, by the increasing number of 3D printing companies that specialize in metal manufacturing or offer machines for metal printing. Aluminum, bronze, chrome, stainless steel, iron and…

A team from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has developed an alternative to the reinforced concrete beams used in the construction sector. By using additive manufacturing, they have designed beams made of recycled plastic. The result is a drastic…

For several years now, Airbus has been using additive manufacturing to produce and repair many parts for its aircraft. And by qualifying the technologies of Materialise and EOS, the European aircraft manufacturer is renewing its confidence in 3D printing. The…

3D Systems, one of the original 3D printing companies and still a leader in the industry, announced that private equity firm Trilantic North America has agreed to acquire 3D System’s On-Demand Manufacturing business. The $82 million deal is subject to…

In January 2021, American manufacturer Desktop Metal announced the acquisition of a historic player in resin additive manufacturing, EnvisionTec. This was a major deal in the 3D printing market, as it redistributed market shares and paved the way for a…

Design freedom is one of the most important strengths of additive manufacturing. This is why various 3D printing processes are also being used more and more frequently in the creative industry. They offer unprecedented possibilities in the design process, meaning…

At the end of January, Forward AM, the brand of BASF 3D Printing Solutions, launched an international contest for start-ups using 3D printing for innovative concepts A total of 145 applications were submitted from 36 different countries. A few months…

This week, discover AESUB’s 3D scanning sprays: the company has developed a solution to improve the quality of your 3D scans. By applying a spray to the part to be captured, any defect or error is avoided, allowing optimal work…

E-scooters have been a controversial topic since their introduction in larger cities. Opinions are divided, especially when it comes to sustainability . Indeed, e-scooters can be environmentally friendly – especially if they replace car journeys or other forms of public transport. A study by the Federal…

AMUG 2021 might have ended a few weeks ago, but news from the event keeps coming. Namely, the Additive Manufacturing User Group has officially announced its winners for its prestigious DINO, President’s and technical awards. Though the DINO and Technical…

At the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University), a team of researchers, along with doctors from St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, have developed an innovative method for bioprinting medical implants. Instead of designing scaffolds on which cells will multiply,…