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Every year, Formnext chooses an official partner country with a dedicated pavilion where exhibitors can present themselves to the international AM community. This year, the honor has gone to Australia. More specifically, Formnext 2024 has partnered with the Victorian Government…

3D printing is increasingly being used in the medical industry for numerous applications. Among the main reasons are undoubtedly the flexibility, speed and customization possibilities offered by the technology. Prosthetics, orthotics, custom-made medicines-and much more. However, we are not just…

Additive manufacturing has profoundly changed the design, testing and production process for parts used in the aerospace sector. This industry benefits not only from reduced production times, but also from improved characteristics of the parts manufactured. In this context, SAB…

As research into new additive manufacturing materials continues to advance, so do the suppliers of these materials. Kexcelled has established itself as a key player in the high-quality materials sector with a wide range of products including both filaments and…

Known for its reddish-orange hue, copper is a popular metal due to its exceptional physical properties. These characteristics have made it a key material in a variety of industries, from electronics to the creation of end-use parts. With advances in…

The Covid pandemic and the blocked cargo ship “Ever Given” in the Suez Canal demonstrated what international companies already know: supply chains are extremely unstable, and dependency causes numerous production processes and project work to falter. The effects of unsustainable…

NASA has been exploring the power of additive manufacturing since the late 1990s. Initially, they were 3D printing with plastics, and in the early 2000s, they began using metal for prototypes. By the 2010s, NASA was 3D printing rocket engines.…

When specific or superior properties are needed in 3D printed parts, composite 3D printing is often used. The resulting parts are stronger than certain metals and offer high performance. Composites are defined as two materials that are combined to achieve…

In recent years, two trends have come to dominate the additive manufacturing market. Users are increasingly looking for both large build volumes and compatibility with a wide range of materials. However, it can be hard to find solutions that combine…

Formnext 2024 will soon be upon us. Opening its doors in Frankfurt on Tuesday, November 19th and running through Friday, November 22nd, the leading additive manufacturing trade fair in Europe is expected to be full of discussions, exhibitors, awards and…

3D printing is revolutionizing the medical industry, powering a broad range of applications from implants and surgical guides to patient-specific devices. Physicians and medical students alike are leveraging this technology to provide more targeted, individualized care. Key additive manufacturing methods—FDM,…

We’re back with another Top 5 Videos related to the 3D printing industry, and as always, we have videos you don’t want to miss. First up, watch our exclusive interview with Kilometro Rosso and Polimarche Racing to learn how they’re…