3D Printing Vastly Lowers Auto Repair Costs, So Why Can’t You Use It?
Waiting weeks and paying hundreds of dollars for what appears to be a simple yet essential tab or gasket for your car is a frustrating experience. Today, those parts can be 3D printed quickly and cheaply leading to a revolution in auto repair. However, quality certification hasn’t kept up with manufacturing reality leading to potentially…
Quantica on NovoJet, its Truly Multi-Material 3D Printing Technology
Quantica is a 3D printing startup hopes to reimagine material jetting, focusing especially on of high-performance and versatile materials. Earlier this year, news of the company’s successful Series-A funding made quite a splash in the 3D printing industry. This has paved the way for the launch of the highly anticipated NovoJet C-7 open system as…
Post-Processing Techniques That Allow Color in 3D Printed Parts
Two key benefits of additive manufacturing are the greater design freedom and customization that are possible when creating parts. However, not all 3D printers have the capability to create multicolor parts or parts with special finishes. For this, post-processing systems are a key tool in obtaining final models with the desired appearance. We have already…
How Can ChatGPT Facilitate Design in 3D Printing?
As we know, the use of artificial intelligence in our daily lives is becoming more and more accessible. In fact, more and more companies are developing AI software for all kinds of fields and utilities. One of the most popular is ChatGPT, an advanced AI program that is able to answer questions and solve problems…
MIMETE on Producing Atomized Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing
Materials for additive manufacturing are increasingly varied and vast, and depending on the target technologies and applications they can be used in a number of different forms. Materials research is also an increasingly important focus for manufacturing companies some of which, including the company we interview today, have made it their focus. MIMETE is a…
Adidas and Its 3D Printed Golf Shoe
Adidas has created a sensation on the green with the latest addition to its golf collection! The iconic three-striped brand has presented its first golf shoe equipped with a 3D-printed midsole. With this new pair, christened the Adidas MC87 4D, the sports equipment manufacturer aims to combine new technologies with vintage style which sees the…
Silca Is Creating 3D Printed, Titanium Derailleur Hangers for Bicycles
Among the different application sectors in which we can find additive manufacturing, there is one that stands out in particular. This is the use of 3D printing in cycling, either to create specific part or entire bicycles. Undoubtedly, this method offers great advantages when it comes to manufacturing more optimized models that improve the experience…
The Football Helmet from Vicis Enhanced with 3D Printing
Becoming a champion also means protecting yourself. From the NFL to the NHL, in a sports context where athlete safety is a central concern, technological advances are now turning to innovative solutions to protect players on the field. 3D printing is emerging as a promising option for revolutionizing the design of American football helmets, which…
The ELAINE Project Is Researching Bioactive Bone Implants Made With 3D Printing
Bones have a high degree of self-healing capacity. It is for that reason that with bone fractures, which may come about after a skiing accident, bicycle fall or mishap, the bones are usually able to grow back together themselves. Although how long that may take varies depending on age and severity of the fracture, among…
U. S. Marine Corps is Investing in 3D Printing Innovation
Within the field of additive manufacturing the various branches of the United States military have often been at the forefront of incorporating 3D printed devices and manufacturing techniques into their literal and figurative arsenals. From military buildings to naval ship construction and to the frontlines of combat, the military 3D printing sector is quickly growing…
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