NewsHow TPM3D Is Using SLS PEBA to Scale 3D-Printed FootwearAs major athletic brands continue expanding their use of additive manufacturing, the 3D-printed footwear market is shifting beyond aesthetically driven lifestyle shoes toward high-performance athletic applications. TPM3D announced that it has reached a significant milestone with Archive
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NewsHow TPM3D Is Using SLS PEBA to Scale 3D-Printed FootwearAs major athletic brands continue expanding their use of additive manufacturing, the 3D-printed footwear market is shifting beyond aesthetically driven lifestyle shoes toward high-performance athletic applications. TPM3D announced that it has reached a significant milestone with 
PrintersMastrex Expands Access to Metal AM With Affordable MX-Series LPBF SystemsMetal additive manufacturing has long been associated with high costs and complex infrastructure, keeping the technology out of reach for all but the largest industrial players. A new generation of manufacturers is now working to change that. Among them is…
ApplicationsA 3D-Printed Hydrogel Implant Could Treat High Blood Pressure Without MedicationHigh blood pressure is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease worldwide. For many patients, standard drug treatments are not sufficient. Researchers at Penn State University may have found a potential solution in a small bioelectric implant made using…
Guidesincremental3d and The Challenges of 3D Printing with Concrete for Design and ArchitectureAdditive manufacturing is expanding into more and more fields, and with it, new materials are being tested. One of the most promising is concrete, especially in residential construction. incremental3d has been dedicated to this type of 3D printing since 2017.…
ApplicationsSee the 3D Printed, Dragon-Skin Exhaust Pipes from Apollo AutomobilThe German hypercar manufacturer Apollo Automobil recently revealed that its new Apollo EVO supercar has a stunning feature: tucked under the hood, there’s “dragon skin” exhaust pipes that were made possible thanks to additive manufacturing. The impressive part 
NewsThe First 3D-Printed Plastic House in the Southern HemisphereA house made of plastic? We’ll admit, it’s a rather surprising concept, especially at a time when society is trying to reduce plastic consumption. But in this case, the material being used is recycled plastic. So what exactly is this…
News7 Reasons Why 3D Printing Is Opening New Doors for the Food Industry3D food printing began in 2006 with the Fab@Home, a printer developed by Cornell University that could only work with chocolate, cookie dough, and cheese. Since then, the technology has evolved into a digital production method applied to issues as…
Applications3D Printing Creates Electrodes Tailored to Individual BrainsTo record brain activity, neurosurgeons place sensors called bioelectrodes on the brain’s surface. These are thin sheets that capture the signals emitted by neurons. The problem is that they are manufactured with a one-size-fits-all design, intended to work for all…
GuidesHow 3D Printing Mannequins at Scale Led to the Birth of a Digital Factory Platform3D printing’s path to industrial scale has run through aerospace tolerances, medical implants, and automotive lightweighting. It has also, less famously, run through mannequins. The demand for faster collections, smaller batches, and more sustainable production in the displ
NewsRome in Terracotta: A City Model Made Possible by 3D PrintingAt MAXXI, Italy’s national museum dedicated to contemporary art and architecture, a striking model of Rome is currently on display through April 26. Spanning 48 square meters and made up of 953 terracotta tiles, the piece reproduces the entire municipal…
Guides#3DStartup: FUGO Precision 3D Develops Centrifugal AM System that Prints, Washes, and Cures In the Same ChamberImagine a 3D printer that handles the entire lifecycle of a part – from liquid resin to a fully cured product – without human intervention. That is the promise of FUGO Precision 3D. Based in California, FUGO has developed a…
ApplicationsFrom 30% to 5%: How SLS Surgical Guides Reduce Alignment Errors in OrthopedicsOrthopedic surgery is a field that demands extreme precision. During an operation, deviations in bone cuts or implant positioning by just a few millimeters can have serious consequences. To address this issue, AK Medical turned to additive manufacturing: the company…