3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has announced that its J5 MediJet 3D printer is being used by the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB) to 3D print tailored cutting guides used in craniomaxillofacial tumor surgery. The 3D printed guides can be personalized to…
Neurosurgery robotics system produced with BLT 3D printing
Metal 3D printing technology from Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has played a key role in the production of the world’s first flexible robotic system for minimally invasive brain surgery. This robotic system, dubbed the MicroNeuro, was developed by a team…
Emaar unveils first ever 3D printed villa in Dubai
On December 6 2023, real estate development company Emaar Properties unveiled Dubai’s first ever 3D printed villa. First announced in 2019, this construction 3D printing project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the company has now released the…
New 3D printing technology from Creality, Formlabs, Doser, and Siemens launched at CES 2024
CES 2024 is underway. Running until January 14, the consumer technology trade show includes leading companies spanning the entire tech sector, with global names such as Amazon, Google and Samsung in attendance. The expo has drawn criticism from within the…
Researchers to optimize liquid metal casting with mathematical model
Scientists at Aston University have launched a project to develop a mathematical model to improve the liquid metal casting process. The approach is hoped to prevent lightweight aluminum alloys from quickly oxidizing when first exposed to air. The UK-based researchers…
KraussMaffei offers in-house on-demand 3D printing service
German plastic machinery OEM KraussMaffei is offering an end-to-end 3D print on-demand service featuring its large-format powerPrint 3D printer. Through this service, the company provides in-house data-optimization, 3D printing, and milling. According to KraussMaffei, this end-to-end offering enables the production…
Prusa Research launches paid 3D printable model marketplace
In mid December 2023, Czechia-based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research launched the Printables Store, a 3D printable model marketplace. This online repository lets creators monetize their 3D models directly on the Printables website. Users can set up a creator profile…
[INTERVIEW] HLH Rapid: rapid prototyping and high-mix, low-volume production under one roof
3D Printing Industry recently visited HLH Rapid to speak with James Murphy, Co-Founder of HLH Prototypes and Director of HLH Rapid, and learn more about the company’s global manufacturing capabilities. Founded in China in 2008, HLH Prototypes is a manufacturing…
Nano Dimension renews Stratasys takeover bid
On 23rd December 2023, Israeli electronics 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension submitted a preliminary all-cash proposal to purchase all the outstanding shares of 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys that it does not already own. Nano Dimension currently owns approximately 14.1% of…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year: December 2023
As 2023 came to a close, 3D printing news saw developments in a range of verticals. The Defense industry continued to leverage additive manufacturing, which is set to enable a record turnaround for the next generation Tempest fighter jet. All…
