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Repeatedly, we’re exposed to the groundbreaking applications of 3D printing within the automotive and transportation industries, showcasing the immense potential of this technology. Numerous car manufacturers have embraced additive manufacturing in their production processes. Take, for instance, the Swedish Volvo…

3D printing is gaining ground in many areas, including aerospace and defense. Already, additive manufacturing has been used to produce parts for Boeing’s combat helicopters and satellite antennas in space. In addition, research projects on the subject of 3D printing…

A 3D printing process that is particularly relevant for the repair or coating of metal objects such as damaged jet aircraft turbine blades is directed energy deposition (DED). It is widely used in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, shipping and…

Crowdfunding platforms can be real gas pedals for many projects, and 3D printing is no exception. In fact, did you know that some of the most popular 3D printer brands were launched on Kickstarter? American manufacturer Formlabs, for example, launched…

A wide variety of technologies can be found in the field of additive manufacturing including those able to directly 3D print parts in color. However, this is not the cast for all and most of them tend to create parts…

Fueled by 3D printing’s potential to create customized and complex structures, the field of prosthetics has undergone a major transformation in recent years, offering life-changing solutions to individuals with limb differences and amputations. One of the leading figures at the…

Times move forward and society evolves and adapts to new changes. The same phenomenon can be seen with technology, a little more than a decade ago we could not even imagine the technology that we have today at our fingertips.…

Ramadan, one of the most well-known and important Muslim holidays, started this week. And what better way to celebrate it than with 3D printing? Or at least that is what one Saudi businesswoman, Wajnat Abdulwahed, seemed to believe as she…

Exploring the mysteries of the ocean depths has long been an irresistible challenge for scientists. Like the vastness of space, the ocean remains largely uncharted territory, with its depths holding valuable information that could provide important insights into our planet’s…

Additive manufacturing is soaring higher and higher as it continues to cement its place in the space industry. Case in point, only two years since emerging on the Aerospace AM scene, Ursa Major has announced the first flight of its…

At this point, if you are involved with additive manufacturing, you know just how important design is for the creation of a part, with modeling being the first step in any 3D printing process. Enter Design for Additive Manufacturing, or…

3D printing is used in a very wide variety of areas in medicine, where it has opens up new ways of treating patients. In recent news, a research team from Penn State has succeeded in making 3D printed living skin…