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Post-processing is an essential step in additive manufacturing. While it is the last stage in the manufacturing process, where parts receive their finishing touches such as smoothing and painting, it is also where many projects can bottle-neck and face various…

Germs and pathogens are everywhere in food processing and in supermarkets. It is therefore all the more important that there are uniform regulations for statutory hygiene standards within the EU and the US. These standards ensure that the spread of…

In this week’s top five we will cover a universally important topic: recycling. Specifically, we will get familiar with the Velaskello project, by SuperForma, which uses 3D printing with PLA to incorporate more sustainable solutions that reduce humanity’s ecological footprint.…

Known for its use in the automotive, aerospace and architectural sectors, 3D printing is now present in many fields. And the interior design sector is no exception. To decorate our homes and obtain functional objects, additive manufacturing offers several advantages.…

For Solvay’s 3rd Annual Additive Manufacturing Cup, the company is joining forces with L’Oréal, the world’s beauty leader, and Ultimaker, a global leader in professional 3D printing, to challenge students, engineers, and creators from around the world to create innovative…

In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally. Breast cancer is the most common cancer across the world, and with breast cancer survival rates at 90%, the medical industry has ramped up efforts to enhance breast reconstruction…

PEEK and PEKK are high performance polymers, known for their strength and thermal properties, that are increasingly used in additive manufacturing industry. PEEK and PEKK demonstrate sufficient mechanical strength at temperatures over 250°C, and can resist deformation well above the limits…

Once again the American military is turning to additive manufacturing (AM) for innovative applications to help them in the field. This time, Marine Corps System Command’s (MCSC) Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell (AMOC) has helped to develop a 3D printed metal…

BASF’s Chemovator business incubator alum Replique has partnered with Miele, a premium home appliance manufacturer based in Germany, for an additive manufacturing network deal. With this partnership, Replique will have the exclusive right to produce and ship 3D-printed Miele products…

On June 30th, BASF Forward AM will hold the final of the Forward AM Innovation Award contest, awarding one of the startups using Additive Manufacturing to develop sustainable and innovative products. During a 100% virtual event, the four finalists will…

In December 2018, carmaker Volkswagen announced the opening of a dedicated additive manufacturing center at its main production site in Wolfsburg specifically to test HP’s technology. The German company is now integrating the metal binder jetting process, with the goal…

Even with the advances made in recent years, women continue to be disproportionately unrepresented across STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries, and in leadership positions in the technology sector. In 1970, women made up a mere 8% of STEM…