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.

Elementum 3D secures $2.8M funding for high-strength aluminum in America Makes initiative

Following the America Makes project call winners announcement, Elementum 3D has announced that America Makes has selected its proposal for the high-strength A7050-RAM2 aluminum additive manufacturing (AM) feedstock qualification. Funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research…

INTERVIEW: EASYMFG Chairman Cai Daosheng reveals insights on the future trajectory of Metal Binder Jetting Technology Part One

In the ever-evolving 3D printing landscape, Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ) is emerging as a noteworthy technology. Despite challenges like complex supply chains and user skepticism, 2023 witnessed major companies in the computer, communication, and consumer electronics (3C) industry such as…

PolySpectra’s neThing.xyz democratizes 3D printing with free, AI-powered CAD software

3D printing materials producer polySpectra has recently launched a new software dubbed, neThing.xyz. neThing.xyz aims to make the process of creating 3D CAD models more accessible to a broader audience by leveraging AI-driven generative design. Striving for simplicity and user-friendliness,…

TRUMPF’s new partnership to set sights on the Earth’s orbit and beyond

German technology company TRUMPF and European space travel start-up The Exploration Company have partnered to manufacture core components for spacecraft for missions in the Earth’s orbit and to the moon. The focus of this collaboration is on utilizing TRUMPF’s 3D…

A closer look at Revopoint’s new MINI 2 3D scanner: Technical specifications and pricing

Following the RANGE 2 3D scanner launch, Revopoint has launched the much anticipated MINI 2 3D scanner. Founded in 2014, Revopoint’s 3D scanners, including POP series, RANGE series, INSPIRE, and MIRACO, among others, known for their high-quality performance, portability, and…

Jack Wolfskin’s innovative 3D printed backpack cuts waste and boosts fit in hiking

Outdoor gear manufacturer Jack Wolfskin has unveiled a new hiking backpack, the 3D Prelight Rise Backpack, featuring 3D printed padding named Aerorise.  The 35-liter pack stands out for its departure from traditional foam construction, using fine-grained plastic in a 3D…

Studio RAP 3D printed building facade in Amsterdam

Rotterdam-based firm Studio RAP has unveiled an innovative project in the heart of Amsterdam’s upscale shopping district.  Located at 32 P.C., the three-story townhouse-style building has undergone a radical transformation, catching the attention of passersby with a subtle yet noticeable…

Eplus3D and Paradigm 3D team up to produce certified aerospace components

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Eplus3D has installed its EP-M300 metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) 3D printer at Paradigm 3D, for the production of certified aerospace components. Anticipating positive outcomes, the collaboration between Eplus3D and Paradigm 3D is poised to capitalize…

Russell Finex sets new standards in automated powder handling with its AMPro Sieve Station Connect

Industrial sieving and filtration solutions provider, Russell Finex has introduced the AMPro Sieve Station Connect, aimed at setting new standards for automated powder handling within the additive manufacturing sector. The AMPro Sieve Station Connect aims to optimize powder conveyance durations…

UpNano sees substantial growth in 2023 amid rising demand for 2PP 3D printers

2PP 3D printing specialist UpNano has reported a successful year in 2023 with a notable 57% increase in turnover, fueled by the global demand for its NanoOne Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP) 3D printer series.  In a business landscape where many companies…