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Desktop Metal is a maker of 3D metal printing systems for commercial and industrial use. They have just raised $160 million in new funding which will help expand the adoption of their Studio System and Production System printers. Desktop Metal,…

As 3D printing continues to grow in fashion, it has also very much extended itself into the shoe industry. One designer using the technology for her footwear is Silvia Fado. Her brand, of the same name, was established back in…

Back in July 2018 we covered the legalisation of 3D printed guns in the United-States. 3D printed gun files appeared as early as 2013. The technology initiated a long legal battle, finally won by Cody Wilson the creator of the…

Researchers at the German Fraunhofer Institute has announced a new technique for the development of 3D printed bone implants. It involves injecting plasma into the implant, thereby promoting cell growth inside and outside the implant which should allow the natural recovery…

The first industrial 3D concrete printing facility in Europe was inaugurated on the 14th of January in Eindhoven, Holland. When applied to the construction sector, 3D printing offers many advantages whether in terms of costs, time or durability of materials.…

Cellule is a UK-based design studio that uses new technologies to better understand the healthcare industry and to offer a personalized care system tailored to each patient’s reality. They use 3D printing, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, to design very realistic and…

The consulting and audit company, Deloitte, has published its 2019 predictions for the additive manufacturing industry. Deloitte publishes these annually in its Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions which concern the general trends for digital technologies.  Deloitte has stated that the…

Every year, 3Dnatives reveals the best 3D models you can find and easily download! This January, we compiled a list of the ten best 3D printing files you can easily get your hands on. This ranking has been put together…

We found the TOP 5 videos of the week about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping and changing our society. 3D Printing fashion pieces, dentures, bridges and more! If you enjoy these, you can access even more…

Colonising space with additive manufacturing? China reveals its plans to be the first country to establish a 3D printed base on the moon.  China plans to 3D print on the moon It’s the China National Space Administration (CNSA) which announced…

Origin is a young Californian startup founded in 2015 that successfully raised $ 10 million to develop its approach called Open Additive Production. This is a new manufacturing method based on open materials, expandable software and modular hardware, with the aim of…

At the University of Arizona, a team of scientists is working on a 3D printing process to more effectively treat fractures, especially those of the US military. Dr. Szivek, a biomedical engineer and professor of orthopedic surgery in charge of the…