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It should not come as a surprise that additive manufacturing is widely used in the field of robotics. 3D printing offers designers the freedom to add new functionalities to their creations. We have covered topics related to AM in robotics…

We have already seen how the additive manufacturing industry responded to the health crisis caused by COVID-19, and how it played a key role in stopping the spread of the virus. Ricoh has also contributed to this global mobilization, using…

A few days ago we reported on The State of 3D Printing 2020, Sculpteo’s annual report on the state of the 3D printing industry. Among other things, this report shows that 3D printing is becoming more and more common in…

In the United States, the Cincinnati Botanical Garden and Zoo has partnered with GE Additive to use 3D printing on a project that could help certain animal species mimic wild behavior. Metal additive fabrication has played a key role in…

Environmental issues are becoming more and more unavoidable and the degradation of natural reefs is one of them. Natural reefs are vital for the well-being of our planet for they are one of the most varied ecosystems on Earth. However,…

Space travel and additive manufacturing are synonymous to innovation, and this time we are combining the two to take a closer look at the 3D printed SpaceX helmets. Elon Musk is well known for his inventions that seem to be straight…

As you may know, the US Army has been investing in additive manufacturing technologies to leverage the benefits of increased design freedom, shorter lead times, lower costs for unique parts, and increased performance. In fact, US Army researchers from the…

Finisterre is a British brand that designs environmentally friendly clothing and accessories, particularly for surfers. The company has recently initiated a new project around additive manufacturing: why not 3D print the accessories that allow us “to close” our clothes –…

The company Atome3D is one of the main players in additive manufacturing in France. Today, it distributes a wide range of desktop 3D printing solutions, from printers, materials, to 3D scanners, and supports professionals and industrialists in the integration of…

Every year, the 3D printing service Sculpteo publishes its annual report The State of 3D Printing, a study that provides more information on the use that professionals make of additive manufacturing. It also provides an overview of market trends, the…

Even though additive manufacturing is moving beyond being a rapid prototyping technology, injection molding is still the most efficient way to mass produce plastics parts. Injection molding is therefore essential for mass-production of plastic parts with complex shapes. In order…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you…