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Sports performance brand Vorteq has turned to Luxembourg-based 3D scanner manufacturer Artec 3D to create custom-fitted aerodynamic skinsuits for cyclists. Using a combination of Artec’s Leo 3D scanner, wind tunnels…Artec Leo 3D scanning helps Vorteq create “world’s fastest” cycling skinsuits for Olympic athletes

Researchers at the University of Otago Christchurch and Harvard Medical School have developed a smartphone-based DLP 3D printer with the aim of improving the accessibility of distributed medical manufacturing. Using…Smartphone-powered 3D printer to unlock point-of-care bioprinting

U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (DDD) has announced the divestiture of its medical simulation software division Simbionix.  Sold in a deal worth $305 million, Simbionix is set to join…3D Systems’ “singular focus” on 3D printing sees it sell Simbionix for $305M

Korea-based biotech startup Plcoskin is set to lead an international joint research project focused on developing a new type of 3D printed breast implant. Together with Yonsei University and LipoCoat,…Plcoskin awarded $1.7M to develop biodegradable breast implants using 3D printing technology

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has strengthened its partnership with French materials producer FABULOUS for the development of 3D printable materials for food contact and drinking water applications. The…Farsoon and FABULOUS bolster partnership for 3D printed plastic food contact parts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to roll out 3D printing across the country’s military despite concerns raised by an independent watchdog that the technology creates “unnecessary…DoD to ramp-up 3D printing adoption despite watchdog’s cyber security concerns

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) has been awarded a new additive manufacturing standardization contract by ASTM International. Through the project, the Aachen-based institute will focus on selecting and…Fraunhofer ILT set to standardize LB-PBF 3D printer maintenance

Redefine Meat, a food 3D printing firm developing animal-free meat, has commercially launched its first-ever series of ‘New-Meat’ products to selected restaurants and hotels in Israel.  Fabricated using the firm’s…Redefine Meat launches 5 ‘New-Meat’ products to Israeli restaurants and hotels

GE has revealed that it managed to return to revenue growth during Q2 2021 thanks in part to a strong recovery in demand within its Aviation business. For the three…Aviation finally takes off as GE returns to growth in Q2 2021

The Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies (ISN), made up of the MIT, Caltech, ETH Zurich and the US Army Research Lab, has used 3D printing technology at the nanoscale to form…3D printed nanomaterial could replace kevlar and steel for bulletproof armor