Formnext 2024 has concluded, and I have some thoughts. The event, which, as always takes place in the massive Messe complex in Frankfurt, Germany, is by far the largest 3D print event on the planet.

A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors. Nuclear reactors have been around for decades, and common belief is that they are enormous, expensive, ...

Algorithm balances between material and support structures [Source: Science Direct] New research focuses on the problem of overhangs with construction 3D printing (3DCP), with a possible solution ...

In a striking statement during the interview, Spice emphasized, “We 3D print lots of things!” This commitment to additive manufacturing (AM) underscores Rocket Lab’s broader vision of becoming an ...

There’s a new belt 3D printer on the market: the IdeaFormer IR3 V2. IdeaFormer, a brand of Zhuhai Bell Technology Co., Ltd., has been producing a variety of desktop 3D printers since 2016. Previously, ...

Roboze announced a new slicing software tool, “SlizeR”. The Italian company produces a line of high-temperature FFF 3D printers, some of which have quite large build volumes. Recently, they’ve been ...

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi provide insight into EssilorLuxottica’s transformative journey, highlighting their groundbreaking partnerships with Meta and advancements in 3D printing that ...

Comparing the best starting points for additive design in terms of features, support, ease of use and more. Forget Tinkercad. Sure, it might be the most common answer to questions about the best 3D ...

Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder. Waste is a massive issue with the SLS 3D printing process, where thermoplastic powder is selectively sintered by a moving ...

Authentise announced two new features for their Threads platform that strongly leverage AI. Authentise is a software player in the 3D print space. They provide a sophisticated cloud-based platform on ...

There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others. Flow calibration has become far more important in recent years. With more advanced equipment able to print ...

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes’ transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector. Baker Hughes provides high ...