by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Metal
There’s a war raging in the metal additive manufacturing. It’s particularly interesting timing too, given the current state of uncertainty in manufacturing and key end markets like aerospace and automotive as the COVID-19 pandemic rages entering 2021. . The last few...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, Environment, People
As a former secondary school science teacher, Oliver Wilson knows the challenges of communicating big, complex issues. Now, the palaeoecologist is reaching global audiences with a project that brings to life the microscopic world of pollen by producing giant...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, Companies
PepsiCo just redesigned its two liter bottles after 30 years. Designers used 3D printers and Oculus VR headsets to complete the designs at home. . They’ve been released in some markets, and will rollout over the next few years. Visit Business Insider’s...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | Electronics, Maker Movement, People, Printers and Accessories
Do you remember when smartphones had real physical keyboards? Working the command line on some remote machine over SSH was a breeze, and you could even knock out a few lines of code if you were so inclined. . But these days you’ve either got to lug around an external...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, Geopolitical Regions, Sports
I’m not a big sports fan, but even I’m aware of the many possible 3D printing applications, from helmets and mouthguards to surfboards and shoes and so much more . But, is it really as prevalent as we think, or is it all just a matter of hype? . A pair of Australian...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, Food
New methods of producing the modified starch, or the ‘ink’ for 3D food printing, could make the process achievable on a mass scale. . A group of researchers believe they have come a step closer to the mass industrialisation of 3D printed food. The team at the...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | 3D News, Companies, Materials
Sculpteo has announced the availability of four new PA11-based materials from BASF on its online part services platform. Known for its high-ductility, impact strength, and suitability for applications with high mechanical loads or stress, . PA11, in this case, is...
by Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | Conferences, Events and Webinars
Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, is a key building block to the future of product design and manufacturing for many industries. On Dec. 15, a free webinar will feature a roundtable discussion with four industry experts from four different...
by Paul | Dec 11, 2020 | 3D News, Materials
How about a way to reduce guilt when 3d printing flexible objects – assuming you feel guilt at such times, of course. . Creamelt is offering a potential route, by making flexible TP (thermoplastic polyurethane) filament out of old ski boots. Described as a...
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