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Biology has long been a source of design inspiration—think of Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machine, a contraption with wings inspired by bats. Today, engineers continue the practice, often integrating models inspired by nature into 3D printed designs. In a new…

2024 has not been the most straightforward one for additive manufacturing. While we have seen incredible applications and innovations throughout the year, there have also been a number of economic difficulties. Notably, we have seen companies like KIMYA closing and…

As the additive manufacturing market continues to evolve, innovation is essential to unlocking new possibilities. This means constantly improving machines and software, as well as developing higher-performance materials capable of meeting the growing demands of users. Something to which French…

At the Purdue Energetics Research Center, researchers are exploring new ways of improving the performance of energetic materials using 3D printing. These materials, capable of releasing significant energy during reactions, include explosives, propellants and pyrotechnic devices. They also have applications…

In October of 2023, the US Climate Vulnerability Index was released. In that report, Kentucky was listed as one of the most at-risk states in the nation for environmental disasters. Eastern Kentucky is particularly vulnerable due to its geography, and…

Our western eating habits, with meat and fish regularly on our plates, have far-reaching ecological consequences. Monocultures, overfishing and factory farming are just some of them. To counteract this, we have seen some innovative approaches in the last decade, such…

Gulf Wind Technology (GWT) is an American company dedicated to developing wind turbine rotors. On November 20th, the company announced that it uses Stratasys additive manufacturing solutions to enhance its ability to test and improve wind turbine models. Specifically, they…

Burns are the cause of death of around 180,000 people each year, according to the WHO. Severe burns, especially those affecting a large part of the body, are still a major challenge for modern medicine. Current treatments consist of skin…

Materials are, and always will be, the core of additive manufacturing. But being able to pick the right one for the right application, and making it with the right process, is a constant challenge for many looking to adopt the…

In this week’s Top 5, the focus seems to be on applications. First, we feature an in-depth video on an adaptive 3D printed bike saddle from Fizik, distributed by New Era Cycle. The video dives into every stage of production…

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the Formula SAE student competition, which involves building a small-scale F1 vehicle for motor racing. A team of students used 3D metal printing to lighten their electric car and achieve better…

The software used for designing a 3D printed part depends entirely on what it is and its complexity. In general, modeling software can be separated into two categories: CAD software and 3D modeling software. In the case of CAD software, it is used to…