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The United States pioneered the use of additive manufacturing in the defense sector, and their Department of Defense (DoD) continues to fund additive manufacturing research to this day. Through the Office of Naval Research (ORN), the DoD awarded a $4.5…

Additive manufacturing has become a production tool that more and more companies and manufacturers are embracing. It often complements more traditional manufacturing methods such as machining or injection molding. But what if there was a machine that could combine two…

We have seen in numerous projects how 3D printing is being used to make shoes. This is especially the case for the consumer goods sector, where we are seeing particularly fashionable examples, but also sports shoes, which enable greater performance…

The additive manufacturing market is constantly changing. This can be shown by the fact that one of the most prominent trends in recent years includes the merging of organizations and the signing of collaboration agreements and even the purchase of…

No longer are 3D printed medical implants a thing of science fiction, as our readers know. Now, two companies, Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, have co-developed the first 3D printed PEEK Interbody System, consisting of devices for spinal…

SLS 3D printing is increasingly growing in popularity. And when it comes to certain solutions, the benefits can be even clearer. For example, Chinese SLS 3D printer manufacturer TPM3D has clearly shown how its machines can be used to help…

There would be no exchange of information in modern communication without one key device: antennas. Antennas are designed for the transmission and reception of signals in communication systems. Their design and development, complex as it is, continue to evolve to…

The 2nd edition of ADDITIV Polymers World is only a week and a half away! The high-anticipated virtual event delving into the worlds of polymers and 3D printing will be taking place on Thursday, October 10th at 9:00AM – 1:30…

Sometimes, the answers to design questions are not hidden in plain sight, but rather, in shark intestines. Such was the case in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington. The team was on a mission to understand…

Leading 3D printer manufacturer INTAMSYS has made quite a name for itself in recent years. The solutions provider is known for its industrial FFF 3D printing machines which are compatible with high-performance materials like PEEK, PEI, PPSU and engineering materials,…

We’re back with last week’s Top 5 videos on 3D printing, and we’re bringing you informative and inspiring content you don’t want to miss. First, we’ll uncover why moist filament is likely the reason your FDM prints have imperfections in…

This week’s news includes a number of interesting topics including the first use of a 3D printed suicide pod in Switzerland as well as a new production milestone for Carbon and Keystone Industries. The companies have announced the 3D printing…