Ada Shaikhnag
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With a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

Xact Metal disrupts the tooling industry with its novel initiative

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Powder bed fusion 3D printer manufacturer Xact Metal has announced an initiative named, “Breaking the Mold: The Xact Solution to Better Tooling.”  Through this move, Xact…

CADchat’s cloud-based platform offers a better way to manage product development projects

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Software development firm CADchat has launched its new cloud-based digital workspace aiming to cater to the needs of product development teams. A simple combination of features…

Seamless elimination of support structures with Farsoon’s SRS technology

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has introduced the Support Reduction System (SRS) to address common challenges in metal powder bed fusion (PBF) processes. Farsoon says…

Formlabs launches new 3D printers Form 4 and Form 4B

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! 3D printer OEM Formlabs has launched its new desktop resin 3D printers, Form 4 and its variant, Form 4B, priced at $4,499 and $6,299…

3D Systems secures FDA clearance for its PEEK cranial implants

3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has secured FDA 510K clearance for its 3D printed, patient-specific VSP polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cranial Implant solution. The VSP PEEK Cranial Implant’s ability to address skull defects in cranioplasty stems from its fully FDA-cleared workflow. This…

Incodema3D expands its metal AM capacity with four new EOS systems

Following its participation in Elementum 3D’s project, Incodema3D has acquired four extra EOS M 300-4 systems bringing its total fleet of EOS technology to 28 metal AM systems. According to the company, this move marks its continued rapid growth and…

New project call worth $6.6M announced by America Makes

After the announcement of its project call winners, America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have announced a project call totaling $6.6 million.  Named IMPACT 2.0, this is an extension of its previous “Improvements in…

“The Embrace” A powerful public artwork enabled by 3D printing honors Dr. King’s legacy in Boston

Contemporary artist Hank Willis has created the sculpture “The Embrace,” a public artwork located in the Boston Commons, the oldest public park in the US. Born out of a competition held by the non-profit organization Embrace Boston, this public artwork…

Kibu presents affordable eco-friendly 3D printed headphones for young ears

London-based technology startup Kibu has launched its sustainable children’s headphones, challenging the notion of disposable consumer electronics. Developed in collaboration with technology and manufacturing company Batch.Works and industrial design consultancy Morrama, the ‘Kibu Headphones’ prioritize sustainability and user involvement in…

Terra encourages phone-free strolls with innovative technology

Modem Works and Panter & Tourron have created Terra, a pocket-sized gadget that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with a rugged aesthetic to facilitate phone-free walks. This innovative device serves as a compass-like companion, guiding users along bespoke routes crafted by…