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3D Systems 3D Systems from South Carolina has launched a new rubber-like material for its desktop FabPro 1000 3D printer. The new material is called FabPro Elastic BLK and it is incredibly flexible and strong. Apparently, the new elastomer will…

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) in the United-States aims to translate scientific discovery into clinical therapies. Today, this interdisciplinary team is working to engineer more than 30 different replacement tissues, organs and develop healing cell therapies. A…

FELIXprinters from the Netherlands is launching two new machines, the Felix Pro L and Felix Pro XL platforms. Both are large-format Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines. They have been designed so that they are capable of printing large parts, the…

Initially specialised in the construction of tractors, the Italian company Lamborghini quickly turned to the development of luxury sports cars. Today, the company is showing interest in additive manufacturing. More particularly, in Carbon 3D printing technology to produce some parts…

We found the TOP 5 videos of the week about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping and changing our society. This week we touch on 3D bioprinted tissues and organs, materials, racing cars and more! If you enjoy…

The World Health Organisation estimates that 10 million people worldwide require surgery to prevent corneal blindness. A further 4.9 million already suffer from complete blindness due to corneal scarring. The cornea is the transparent first layer of the eyes that…

After four intense and very interesting days in Dallas, Solidworks World 2019 has come to an end. Dassault Systèmes continues to host this annual event attended by designers, engineers and users of Solidworks from all around the world. More than…

The British aerospace company Orbex regularly launches small, micro and nano satellites into accurate low Earth orbits. Until now, the company had not drawn much attention to its additive manufacturing activities or developments. However, they recently revealed that they have…

While 3D printing is gaining ground in the industrial sector, it is also present on a smaller scale in homes, open spaces or even parks and streets. We have noticed more and more 3D printed furniture for example. From chairs,…

The German manufacturer, EOS, producer of systems for the additive manufacturing of components in metal and polymers has announced the acquisition of Vulcan Labs. Vulcan Labs spun out of Stratasys last year. The spin-off from Stratasys specialises in powder bed…

Dremel, better known for its wide range of multifunctional tools designed for manufacturers can nevertheless, boast about having nearly 5 years of experience in the 3D printing industry. In 2014, the company released its first FDM machine, the Idea Builder…

Dutch designer, Iris van Herpen, is probably one of the most influential designers when it comes to mixing fashion and 3D printing. Many of her collections include 3D printed elements, from dresses to accessories. This time, the designer unveiled 3D…