
3D PRINTING & DESIGN NEWS _ 22/09/2023
Investigation & design
LEGO's enthusiasm for 3D printing
The LEGO Group's first 3D printed item is now available to purchase at LEGO House for a limited time. It's a minifigure-sized LEGO replica of the iconic Wood Duck created by LEGO Group founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and it features a movable beak!
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3D Printers
Renishaw Greenpower F24+, present at the Racing Weekend in Montmeló
With this project, the company promotes interest in studies in STEM disciplines and shows additive manufacturing components in its electric car.
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3D Printers
Stratasys announces ALM as first supplier of PA12 powder for H350 production 3D printer
Stratasys announced availability of 13 new Validated materials for the Fortus 450mc 3D printer, as well as SAF PA12 powder from new materials partner ALM for the H350 3D printer powered by SAF technology. The OpenAM software, including an open material license, is also now available for the Fortus 450mc printer, enabling printing with exploratory open materials. ( Read more... )

3D Printers
KIMYA’s new ambitions in additive manufacturing
With the Formnext trade show approaching, KIMYA, an ARMOR GROUP company, has taken a strategic step in its development by appointing Benoît Stoeux as Managing Director. ( Read more... )

Health & medicine
Additive manufacturing for dental frameworks and devices
3D printing can produce very detailed and complex features, something that cannot be done with other technologies ( Read more... )

Commerce & industry
Introducing the world's first backpack to feature 3D printed cushioning mesh
Winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award, it comes with a unique additive-printed TPU lattice structure that helps provide a cushioning surface between the back panel of the bag and the wearer. ( Read more... )

3D Printers
CeramTec chooses XJet solution, citing AM as ‘strategic imperative’ for future growth
Technical ceramic expert selects XJet Carmel 1400C as the manufacturing technology meets CeramTec’s high quality and productivity requirements ( Read more... )

3D Printers
Stratasys makes strategic investment in Axial3D
Companies plan strategic partnership to bring 3D printed anatomic models to mainstream adoption for point of care institutions and medical device OEMs ( Read more... )

3D Printers
Is micro 3D printing possible with heat resistant material?
Cubicure and UpNano have developed high performance polymers for use in the high temperature range for 2PP 3D printing. ( Read more... )

Investigation & design
A 3D printed robot fish could wipe out plastic from the sea
A robot fish that filters microplastics has come to life after winning a public competition from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. It features a set of gills that filter water while swimming and is open sourced for print. ( Read more... )
