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Nature never ceases to surprise us. It is also a great source of inspiration for the additive manufacturing market, as demonstrated by a recent study published by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It highlights a new 3D printing method, called…

3D printed heart valves have been around for years. In fact, in 2023 the Cureus Journal of Medical Science published Trends and Challenges in the Development of 3D-Printed Heart Valves and Other Cardiac Implants: A Review of Current Advances, which…

3Dnatives announces the departure of its CEO, Alexandre Martel, who founded the company and headed it for over ten years. This news comes almost two years after the company was acquired by Society of Plastics Engineering (SPE). This acquisition enabled…

One of the countries where we are seeing the fastest growth in additive manufacturing is undoubtedly China. And while many associate the Chinese market with desktop solutions, whether extrusion or vat photopolymerization, there are a growing number of manufacturers offering…

Can holograms improve the additive manufacturing process? This is the subject of a study by a team of scientists from EPFL and the University of Southern Denmark. They sought to understand how to perfect tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (TVAM). Instead…

Among those who drink coffee daily in the United States, over 80 percent drink two or more cups a day. At a minimum, that means 14 cups of coffee per week, or 728 cups of coffee a year. In total,…

When most people think of tolerance, what comes to mind is the ability to accept or tolerate somebody or something. However, there is another meaning when it comes to manufacturing and instrumentation, where tolerance is defined as the limit of…

Have you heard of electrospray engines? These propulsion systems involve applying an electric field to a conductive liquid, generating a high-speed jet of tiny droplets capable of propelling a spacecraft. Such miniature motors are particularly suitable for small satellites, known…

On March 6th, 3Dnatives was joined by experts from Bosch Advanced Ceramics and 3DCeram in this insightful webinar, where we explored the capabilities of laser-based ceramic additive manufacturing for producing large-scale, high-performance ceramics in series production. Attendees were able to…

3D pens are often seen as a gadget or a toy reserved for children who want to get into 3D printing. However, they are becoming more popular and sophisticated, with more features and compatible materials. They make it possible to…

Industry events play a crucial role in advancing additive manufacturing by connecting innovators, showcasing breakthroughs, and fostering collaboration. As one of Asia’s leading AM exhibitions, TCT Asia 2025 will bring together experts, businesses, and cutting-edge technologies to explore the evolving…

This week, we start off with news of hope. After the devastation of the LA wildfires, people affected have been searching for ways to rebuild, and 3D printing is playing a role. Namely, 3D printed fireproof homes have risen in…