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Anas Essop is an English and Film graduate, who loves writing about the advancement of technology.

St. Mary’s Hospital uses 3D printing to perform corrective nasal surgery

Researchers at St. Mary’s Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, have applied 3D printing to the treatment of a condition that can cause respiratory problems and sleep disorders. In a clinical study, the team used 3D printing to develop a biocompatible splint…

3D Printing Industry News Sliced: BMW, America Makes, Additive Industries, Airwolf3D

In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we collect stories about a 3D printing tent sale, changes to the IN(3D)USTRY fair, as well as a new funding operation for America Makes and an update on how…

Ultimaker announces Essentium, eSUN, and Polymaker joins its Material Alliance Program, Cloud update for Cura software

At TCT ASIA in Shanghai, award winning 3D printer OEM  Ultimaker has announced that Essentium, eSUN and Polymaker have joined its Material Alliance Program. The collaboration will allow the three companies to develop print profiles for Ultimaker Cura slicing software, giving users access…

VELO3D enhances Flow software for metal 3D printing

California-based metal additive manufacturing technology company VELO3D has made enhancements to its Flow print preparation software. VELO3D’s Flow software is designed specifically for its Sapphire System, a laser powder bed metal additive machine. The software works to determine predictable print…

Sounds about right: DEEPTIME studio unveils 3D printed speakers made from sand

DEEPTIME, a Czech design studio specializing in audio products, has 3D printed the first commercially available audio set. And the speakers are made from sand. Parade your snazz on your three-grand stereo Suitable for (deep-pocketed) home and office interiors, the…

Luxexcel advances 3D printing technology for ophthalmic lenses

3D printed ophthalmic lens specialist Luxexcel has announced that its proprietary 3D printing technology for optical lenses has advanced from the pilot phase to the printing of commercial lenses. Based in the Netherlands, the company has reached a stage where…

A3DM and GPA Innova collaborate to advance post-processing for metal additive manufacturing

Vermont-based metal additive manufacturing company A3DM Technologies, and Spanish advanced technology firm GPA Innova, have announced a partnership to advance the post-processing of metal parts produced by additive manufacturing. The partnership between the two companies takes the form of a…

Interview: Markus Glasser, SVP of EOS on Hexo Helmets and consumer 3D printing

Markus Glasser is the Senior Vice President (SVP) of leading industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS, which has collaborated with UK-based Hexo Helmets to develop 3D printed bicycle helmets. Recently Glasser attended the launch event of the Hexo Helmets, held at…

MWES offering 3D printing DED services with ADDere

ADDere, an additive manufacturing division of Wisconsin-based manufacturing company Midwest Engineered Systems Inc. (MWES), is now offering its services as a 3D printing firm. ADDere will take on external printing projects, as well as continuing to develop and sell its…

3D Printing Industry News Sliced: Roboze, Carbon, B9Creations and SLM Solutions

In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we collect stories about 3D bioprinted tissues; SXSW 2019; Roboze’s expansion to Japan, and a UK Government visit to a 3D printing facility. We also have the latest updates…