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World premiere of ProtoPlastMaker 4.0 – PRINT-ME industrial 3D printer

On November 15-18, 2022, one of the largest additive technologies fairs - Formnext 2022 took place in Frankfurt am Main.…

Peopoly Launches Phenom XXL V2 – High Resolution Photopolymer 3D Printer with Vlare Electronics

Peopoly - a manufacturer of 3D printers from Hong Kong, has launched the Phenom XXL V2 MSLA photopolymer 3D printer,…

DNV publishes a new edition of the DNV-ST-B203 standard for metal 3D printing

DNV, a provider of risk management and assurance services and one of the leading standards setters focusing on additive manufacturing,…

The production plant of Markforged 3D printing materials obtains the ISO 9001:2015 certificate

Markforged announced that its 3D printing materials manufacturing facility located in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, has been certified by the International…

Braskem acquires taulman3D

Braskem, a Brazilian petrochemical company, announced the acquisition of taulman3D, a leading supplier of 3D filaments made of nylon, recycled…

Formlabs introduces an “automation ecosystem” of the 3D printing process that eliminates downtime of 3D printers

Formlabs - one of the largest manufacturers of photopolymer 3D printers, announced the premiere of Automation Ecosystem - a platform…

Differences between SLS and MJF 3D printing technology

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and MultiJet Fusion (MJF) technology are two advanced 3D printing methods that have revolutionized additive manufacturing,…

RePPA – a system for automatic post-processing of 3D prints from resins and IPA recycling

A crowdfunding campaign is underway on Kickstarter, promoting an interesting accessory for post-processing 3D resin prints and recycling the solvent…

PRINT-ME presents the industrial 3D printer ProtoPlastMaker 4.0 – combining 3D printing from pellets with machining in one process

PPHU POLIGRAF Wiesław Kasprowiak - the owner of PRINT-ME, one of the most recognizable brands of 3D printing filaments in…

Meta (FB) acquires Luxexcel – a company dealing in 3D printing of lenses

Meta (the owner of Facebook and Instagram) has acquired the Belgian-Dutch optical company Luxexcel, which deals with 3D printing of…

Fast and cheap production of dental models with HP Multi Jet Fusion

Orthodontic aligners are not a new method of treatment, but their use among patients and dentists has increased dramatically over…

According to SmarTech, the value of the 3D printing market in 2022 will increase by +20%

The research company SmarTech analyzed the current data from the 3D printing market and estimated that in the third quarter…

Hexagon Acquires LocLab ‘Digital Twins’ Company

Hexagon AB, a producer of digital reality software combining sensors, applications and autonomous technologies, has taken over LocLab - a…

Meltio announces partnership with 12 leading additive manufacturing software companies

Meltio - a Spanish manufacturer of 3D printers for metal based on the process of melting materials in the form…

A new material with high mechanical stability that can be easily recycled and even composted

Stefan Mecking and his research group at the University of Konstanz in Germany have developed a new biodegradable material -…

Police thwarted an attempt to smuggle 30 kg of methamphetamine hidden in 3D printers

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has arrested two high-ranking members of an international crime syndicate in connection with a plot…

Printables introduces official brand profiles – World of Warships, Raspberry Pi, Adafruit and more

Printables - a leading platform with 3D printing models belonging to PRUSA Research, announced the introduction of a new functionality…

New AddUp 3D metal printer – FormUp 350 Evolution, enables 3D printing of metal parts with a height of 1 meter

For several months, in the sector of manufacturers of 3D printers for metal, a significant intensification of activities towards the…

Balena 3D prints ecological flip-flops from proprietary, compostable material in accordance with the Circular Economy

The Israeli company Balena ensures the sustainable production of materials used in the fashion industry and offers footwear brands the…

Lithoz – a ceramic 3D printing company, announced 2022 as the best year in its history

Lithoz GmbH, a leading company operating in the ceramic 3D printing sector, has declared 2022 the most successful year in…

Hexagon invests $100 million in autonomous and sustainable manufacturing through Divergent

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensors, software and autonomous technologies, announced a $100 million investment…

Differences between FDM / FFF and SLS 3D printing technology

The most popular 3D printing technology is FDM / FFF, which is successfully developing both in the industrial and amateur…

Stratasys and 3Shape introduce an automated full-color workflow for 3D printing in dentistry

Stratasys and 3Shape have announced a new automated color 3D printing process using the 3Shape Dental System software and the…

igus presents blue SLS 3D printing material with food safety certification

iglidur i6-BLUE is a new powder for 3D printing in selective laser sintering (SLS) technology created by igus - a…

Fast Radius to be acquired by SyBridge Technologies

At the beginning of November we described the financial problems of selected companies from the 3D printing industry - including…

SLS as a tool for startups and small enterprises – how to start cooperation with a company providing 3D printing services?

For startups and small businesses, selective laser sintering (SLS) technology can be a powerful tool for innovation and growth. SLS…

The French Food Agency recommends a ban on home compostable plastics

More than one in three French recycle their waste in home or communal composters. In addition to peeling vegetables, some…

Scientists are researching the use of high ash biomass residues from biorefining in the production of 3D printing materials

According to scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the presence of minerals called "ash" in plants has little effect on…

German Sartorius takes over 9.1% of shares and 7.6% of votes in BICO

The Board of Directors of BICO Group - the leading manufacturer of 3D bioprinters in the world - took advantage…

SLS 3D printing on the microscale: precision components for electronics and micromachines

In the era of miniaturization, selective laser sintering (SLS) technology is gaining importance as a tool for the production of…