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The EU Council updates the law on industrial designs created by 3D printing

This week, the Council of the European Union established its position on the planned amendment to the Directive on the…

6K Additive wins five-year contract for US Army Development Command

6K Additive - a division of 6K Inc. and a leader in the sustainable production of metal powder 3D printing…

BLT – a Chinese manufacturer of 3D metal printers, records revenue growth by +58% in the first half of 2023.

BLT (Xi'an Bright Laser Technologies) - a leading Chinese manufacturer of 3D metal printers, recorded revenues of USD 60.22 million…

The role of automated post-processing of parts made using SLS and MJF methods in prototyping and small-batch production

To fully exploit the potential of powder additive manufacturing technologies - SLS and MJF, effective post-processing of printed parts is…

Prusa MINI now prints at incredible speeds – we tested it and it actually works!

Prusa MINI is the smallest and cheapest 3D printer offered by the Czech manufacturer, which combines absolute minimalism of design…

The financial director of 3D Systems resigns – the vice president of the company will temporarily take over his position

The fiasco of talks on the merger of 3D Systems with Stratasys is starting to take its first toll. Michael…

New recycling technology breaks down mixed plastics

A team of American scientists has developed a novel method for transforming non-recyclable plastic mixtures into useful chemicals. Scientists managed…

An influential consulting company opposes the merger of Stratasys with Desktop Metal, claiming that 3D Systems’ offer is better

Reuters news agency reported that ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services), an influential proxy advisory firm, recommended Stratasys shareholders reject the proposed…

BMW uses ExOne 3D printers and Binder Jetting technology in engine production

BMW is one of the pioneers in the use of 3D printing technology, using 3D printers since the early 1990s.…

Comparison of the finishing efficiency of 3D prints made using SLS and MJF powder technologies

The most popular plastic additive techniques in the area of industrial production are SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and MJF (Multi…