Rodolfo Hernandez
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Rodolfo Hernández is a writer and technical specialist with a background in electronics engineering and a deep interest in additive manufacturing. Rodolfo is most interested in the science behind technologies and how they are integrated into society.

TECDIA launches ultra-fine kaikaFIN nozzle for Mako Hotend in partnership with Slice Engineering

Japanese precision machining company TECDIA Co., Ltd. has unveiled the kaikaFIN, a next-generation 3D printing nozzle designed for the Mako Hotend by Florida-based component manufacturer Slice Engineering. Released simultaneously in Japan and the United States, the kaikaFIN made its debut…

3D Systems debuts new application-specific 3D printing solutions at RAPID + TCT 2025

3D Systems, the U.S.-based 3D printing pioneer headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has unveiled a trio of application-specific solutions at RAPID + TCT 2025 aimed at transforming manufacturing efficiency. The announcement includes the new Figure 4 135 platform for…

APES unveils Matrix6D at RAPID + TCT 2025: Modular, software-defined factory platform for additive electronics

Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions (APES), a U.S.-based developer of next-generation additive manufacturing systems, has officially launched Matrix6D, a modular, reconfigurable additive manufacturing platform designed to overcome one of the industry’s longstanding bottlenecks; scalable production beyond prototyping. The unveiling took place…

3D Systems enables world’s first facial implant manufactured at point-of-care

US-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced the successful use of its point-of-care additive manufacturing solution to produce the world’s first MDR-compliant 3D printed facial implant. Designed and printed within University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, the patient-specific PEEK implant was…

SCANLAB and 1000 Kelvin bring AI-native laser control to industrial metal 3D printing

German firms SCANLAB and 1000 Kelvin have announced a new software-hardware integration designed to accelerate and automate industrial metal additive manufacturing. The partnership combines SCANLAB’s SCANmotionControl laser system with 1000 Kelvin’s AI-powered AMAIZE software, creating a tightly coupled process control…

Stratasys launches Neo800+ SLA 3D printer with 50% faster throughput

Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS), the global provider of polymer 3D printers, has launched the Neo®800+, a new stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer engineered for large-format, high-accuracy applications across automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Announced at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG)…

Revolution in Cooling Tech: Research finds 3D Printed Condenser Outperforms Traditional Designs

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a compact water-cooled condenser using additive manufacturing (AM), demonstrating a significant performance improvement over conventional heat exchanger designs. Published in the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, the study introduces…

ATO unveils ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM and next-gen metal powder production devices at RAPID + TCT 2025

ATO Technology, a Polish developer of ultrasonic atomization systems for metal powder production, has debuted its ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM alongside next-generation versions of its ATO Cast and ATO Sieve at RAPID + TCT 2025. Exhibiting at Booth 3208 in partnership…

EU-backed Keratoprinter project to 3D print human corneas using sustainable biomaterials

The EU-funded Keratoprinter project is developing a new 3D bioprinting platform to create full-thickness, curved human corneas. Aimed at tackling the global shortage of donor tissue, the initiative seeks to restore vision for millions affected by corneal blindness while prioritizing…

PostProcess DEMI X 200 Plus post-processing Solution, Technical Specifications and Pricing

PostProcess Technologies, the Buffalo based manufacturer of post-printing systems for 3D printed parts, has announced the launch of the DEMI X 200 Plus, an all-in-one resin cleaning system that integrates multiple post-processing steps into a single compact desktop unit. Designed…