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New photosensitive resin harnesses solar radiation for low-power 3D printing in vacuum
This new technology has been developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and resin-based in-orbit manufacturing is expected to make spacecraft structures thinner and lighter than conventional designs. ( Read more... )

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Reduce the carbon footprint in the production of footwear with 3D printing on textiles
Covestro, textile technology company Huafeng and green fiber technology company Cyclone from China have jointly developed a solution to produce high-quality running and sports shoes in a much more sustainable way than before: recycled fabric made from CYCLONE® recycled polyester (rPET) yarns is used as the shoe upper and selectively coated using Huafeng's HAPTIC® technology. ( Read more... )

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The great competitive bet of the Biden administration: promoting additive manufacturing
The US wants to create an alliance of companies that bet on 3D printing, AM Forward, which will help reduce costs for families by improving the competitiveness of the country's small and medium manufacturers, creating and maintaining well-paying manufacturing jobs and improve supply chain resilience. ( Read more... )

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3D printing is now part of your style
Liq Eyewear joined the 3D Incubator in 2019 to develop 3D-printed glasses and accessories. The Liq Eyewear range of sunglasses obtained the Bronze Delta ADI FAD recognition for industrial design in 2020. ( Read more... )

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GE looks to 3D printing to build more efficient wind turbines
First of its kind research in the US: experimenting with new production methods to make wind turbine towers more efficient and sustainable ( Read more... )

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The first 3D printed church will be built in California
Additive manufacturing will allow the company to build the Lake California Community Church with a more cost-effective option
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3D technology and automation for tailor-made packaging
Automated packaging solution enables exact sizing to save materials, reduce shipping costs and enhance sustainability ( Read more... )

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IKEA meatballs printed for an original job interview
The Swedish company is inviting people to try experimental 3D printed meatballs as part of a new tech recruitment campaign. ( Read more... )

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Building in 3D: From small buildings to large projects
3D printing technology is used to "manufacture" the world's first printed park: sculptures, benches, flower beds, retaining walls and curbs, spread over an area of 5,523 square meters. ( Read more... )

Commerce & industry
Hybrid Wire Arc AM for the Oil & Gas Industry
MX3D, Team and Tiat reveal 3D printed pipeline clamp. Clamps like these are used in the Chemical and Oil & Gas industries to prevent incidents and to increase the run time of an installation before maintenance is required ( Read more... )
