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Imagine building a wheelchair using a 3D printer, without needing any tools for assembly. Now, imagine that this wheelchair is not a standard model, but is specially designed for children. MakeGood, a New Orleans-based organization specializing in the design of…

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, but it does seem to be a motorcycle straight out of a science-fiction movie. This week, Polish start-up Volonaut unveiled the AirBike, a flying motorcycle. Yes, you read that right: this…

A few years ago, we told you about an incredible project to create 3D printed robots for search-and-rescue operations. The man behind it, Dr. Markus Nemitz, has not stopped there. In the time since, Dr. Nemitz has continued to use…

3D printing is becoming increasingly important in medicine and has now also taken on an important role in ophthalmology. One example is 3D-printed glasses, which can be perfectly adapted to the needs and wishes of patients. But it’s not just…

Today, space freight transport – the transfer of goods from one point to another in space – is mainly handled by the American SpaceX and its Dragon capsule. But a Franco-German company based in Munich intends to upset this balance.…

Want to explore the rapidly evolving field of large format 3D printing (LAM) with thermoplastics? Interested in seeing how the transformative potential of this technology for the manufacturing industry. Watch our webinar, “From Challenges to Tangible Benefits – Optimise Time,…

SpaceX, NASA, ESA, Relativity Space, Blue Origin…what do these all have in common? Why they are all using additive manufacturing in the use of space exploration. And while you may notice that that that list includes many examples from Europe…

Formula 1 motor racing is a demanding sport, where the quest for performance and speed is essential. But behind every sensation offered to spectators, every fraction of a second counts. Moreover, performance is not only based on the driver’s skills,…

When people think of Australia, many things come to mind: the Outback, unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and surfing, among others. Additive manufacturing can now be added to that list. The 3D printing sector has rapidly grown in Australia over the…

After seeing the birth of a Starbucks café and a train station made using additive manufacturing, the technologies have been used for yet another new architectural breakthrough. This time, a more modest, but innovative structure, has been brought to the…

3D printing is gradually transforming the medical field, offering increasingly sophisticated solutions. Most recently, a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a material that reproduces the mechanical characteristics of human bone. Thanks to its ability to be…

Renishaw, a company specializing in metal additive manufacturing systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with Metalpine, an Austrian producer of high-quality metal powders. The aim of this collaboration? To develop 3D printing solutions specifically adapted to the maritime sector.…