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New advances in 3D bioprinting for medical purposes appear as a group of researchers from Nagoya University, Japan has developed 3D printed parts from fish gelatin. More precisely, these parts are actually hydrogel patches implantable in cancer patients. The 3D…

Mike Tyson, 3D printing and cannabis: it might seem as a strange combination at first glance, and yet, this news has made quite a stir in the additive manufacturing market. It’s not quite what you might be thinking – former…

In recent months we have seen what an important role 3D printing plays, with the additive manufacturing companies providing solutions to address the shortage of medical equipment during the health crisis. During the difficult period, it became clear that the 3D…

Be it a limited collection of designer shoes or just a 3D printed midsole in mass-produced sneakers, additive manufacturing is steadily making its way deeper into the world of footwear production. Both big brands and smaller companies are opting for…

In Belgium, a two-storey house has just been erected thanks to additive manufacturing: using the concrete 3D printer BOD2, developed by COBOD, the Kamp C company was able to construct a 90 square meter structure in only three weeks, and…

Widely used in different industries, latex is the most flexible material known so far. It has a natural origin and is composed of long polymer chains rolled into water-dispersed nanoparticles. Although, in general, latex is very well known, little has…

Kentucky Fried Chicken, more commonly known as KFC, is one of the leading fast-food chains in the world with more than 24,000 restaurants in 145 countries across the globe. The brand is mostly known for its “special recipe” fried chicken,…

The use of concrete in 3D printing is revolutionizing the construction industry. From houses to pedestrian bridges, additive manufacturing provides a great deal of design freedom that goes beyond the limits of the imaginable. In fact, it may well be…

Aerospace is one of the first sectors to have used additive manufacturing, in particular metal 3D printing, whether to produce prototypes, spare parts or end-use parts. It includes the production of turbines, engine parts, aircraft seats, and more. Additive manufacturing…

There is no shortage of machines on the 3D printing market! Between DIY 3D printers, Plug & Play, professional or even 3D pens, there are many different models that will meet everyone’s needs and skills. Each one is more or…

Always trying to be on the edge of innovation, Porsche has embraced the additive manufacturing technologies a while ago. In 2018 the German manufacturer was already 3D printing spare parts for its luxury cars, and earlier this year it started…

Today’s additive manufacturing sector is characterized by a wide variety of materials, from plastics and metals to ceramics and concrete. If we look at the family of polymers, the diversity is great, with many thermoplastics that are more or less…