Category: 3D Printing

Bring your prints to life by adding an additional degree of motion to your designs – living hinges are the foundation of expanded mechanical solutions. Posted on September 7, 2016 by Scott Cahoon A living hinge is a connected portion of a whole part that is thin and flexible enough to allow movement between […]

3D Systems has announced the introduction of a new solution for jetted, monolithic (one-piece) dentures that utilises multiple materials to deliver a durable, long-wear prosthetic to the patient. The company claims that the solution is the first of its kind in the industry. The solution is enabled by the formulation of bespoke materials for both […]

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A critical aspect of maritime safety, aids to navigation, including lighthouses and buoys, come with hefty maintenance costs. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has found a cost-effective solution through additive manufacturing. Partnering with the USCG’s Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center, the use of 3D printing has […]

Following the success of a breakthrough eye transplant, Belgian 3D printing company Materialise has introduced its latest solution to treat patients requiring total temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroplasty. Dubbed TMJ Total Arthroplasty System, this solution offers a comprehensive approach to personalized treatment from a single company. The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone to the skull, serving […]

Sweden-based service bureau Prototal Industries, considered among Europe’s largest polymer manufacturers, has acquired CA Models, a specialist in rapid prototyping based in Stirling, Scotland. This strategic move not only strengthens Prototal Industries’ position in the UK market but also marks a significant expansion of its capabilities, integrating metal additive manufacturing (AM) alongside its existing polymer […]

Experimenting with virtual reality is an exciting — and somewhat unnerving — process. It often requires much trial and error, which is precisely why the team at Spaces needed to find a final stage prototyping process to aid them. That’s where Shapeways stepped in. Spaces loves Shapeways’ dimensional accuracy and durability and has used 3D […]