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Before you can 3D print a part, you have to create a model. This stage of conception is essential and can be completed using several tools, notably CAD (computer-aided design) software. They allow you to imagine any shape, whether you…

The sun is out, temperatures are warming up and Easter will take place this Sunday! Changing every year, Easter Sunday takes place following the first full moon after the vernal equinox (March 20th), though it is always on a Sunday…

Additive manufacturing is now a production method used everywhere, whether on Earth, in the air, in space or even underwater. Some players in the maritime sector are turning to 3D technologies to design components for their boats, spare parts for…

Obtaining a 3D file for printing can be done in many ways: free or paid download from a dedicated platform, modeling from an adapted CAD software or 3D scanning via a 3D scanner. Today there are a multitude of solutions…

3D printing technologies are becoming increasingly popular. This becomes particularly clear when taking a look at the all the industries that are now using additive manufacturing. These include not only those you would expect, like aerospace, construction and medicine, but…

Metal 3D printing has been one of the most outstanding developments in the AM industry in recent years. In 2018, Wohlers Report reported that 80% more metal 3D printing solutions had been sold compared to the previous year – today, …

A Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer that can be bought for as a little as $30. The device was invented in an endeavor to encourage people to learn how to program computers. A Raspberry Pi can run…

Most likely originating in ancient Rome, Valentine’s Day is the feast of lovers, celebrated as you know on February 14th. With only  a few days left, it’s time to buckle down and find the perfect gift for your other half.…

In 1986, Chuck Hull created the first 3D printing technology, also known as stereolithography (SLA). These SLA 3D printers, which are based on photopolymerization, use a laser to harden a UV-sensitive resin, layer by layer. This technique has inspired new…

In recent years, the search for automation in the additive manufacturing industry has been growing, and many companies have tried to find a solution that would make processes easier to achieve high-volume production. Some companies have designed conveyer belt 3D…

For years to come, 2020 will likely be remembered for the dramatic changes and loss of life that accompanied the pandemic. This year the 3D printing sector prevailed, first adapting, and shortly thereafter becoming a powerful force in the fight…

With the end of the year comes a unique opportunity to recognise the personalities who have most impacted the additive manufacturing industry: those behind the latest innovations, investments made, and most remarkable projects. 2020 was a special year in which…