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GE, COBOD and LafargeHolcim worked together to develop a 3D printed concrete base to support larger wind turbines, capable of reaching 200 meters in height to capture stronger winds, and therefore offer more efficiency. The goal of the partnership is…

Shapeshift 3D develops software to streamline and digitize the production process from 3D scanning to 3D printing of customized wearables. One of the main benefits of additive manufacturing is that it enables a great degree of design freedom, meaning that…

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a ground-breaking advancement in 3D printing for medical purposes – they have used motion-capture technology to 3D print directly onto expanding organs! This technology is usually used in film making to create…

It’s been a busy first half of the year for VELO3D: the company launched a new metal 3D printer, and raised $28 million in a Series D funding round. A few days ago, the company also revealed it had raised…

3D construction printing (3DCP) refers to various technologies that use additive manufacturing as a core method to fabricate buildings or construction components. We have already written about several 3D printed bridges and the 3D printed floating house project. The most…

The Chinese manufacturer INTAMSYS has just revealed a new industrial machine designed for printing flexible materials. Called FLEX 510, this is the new addition to the manufacturer’s range of machines focused on high-temperature additive manufacturing, capable of working with technical…

The use of additive manufacturing in the automotive sector is increasingly present today. In fact, many companies, such as Porsche, use this advanced technology to create customized parts and original seats for their sports cars. The new success story is…

Balance bike is a training bicycle that helps children learn balance and steering. It has no foot pedals, no chain, no gear and no gear shifters. The first balance bicycle was built in 1817 by a German inventor; now it’s…

In 2018, Dassault Systèmes, the leading company in 3D design and engineering software, launched its global online manufacturing ecosystem, the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace. Make, one of the marketplace’s three services alongside Part Supply and Engineering, is an on-demand manufacturing service introduced…

Standards organization ASTM International collaborated with America Makes to compile a strategic guide for additive manufacturing data management, which was recently released under the name “Strategic Guide for Additive Manufacturing Data Management and Schema“ . The guide identifies gaps, challenges,…

Having penetrated numerous industries, additive manufacturing keeps bringing more and more possibilities to the companies that hurry to embrace this innovative technology. Marchesini Group S.p.A is among the ones who have taken advantage of 3D printing and is now reaping…

A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or in other words aircraft, without a human pilot on board. These days, getting a traditional drone can be a big investment if you do not need the advanced features they offer.…