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The Barcelona-based CIM UPC Technology Center which spun-off now-industry stalwart BCN3D in 2019, has announced plans to launch an experimental new hybrid 3D printer.  Set to be unveiled on September…CIM UPC Technology Center to launch experimental hybrid ‘PowerDIW’ 3D printer

3D scanner manufacturer peel 3d has announced the launch of two new products, the peel 3 and peel 3.CAD.  Designed to elevate users’ experiences without compromising on affordability, both new…peel 3d launches peel 3 and 3.CAD 3D scanners with industry-first haptic feedback technology

Construction start-up ChangeMaker 3D has partnered with water and wastewater service provider United Utilities to 3D print a UK-first piece of sewage infrastructure.  Over the course of 12 months, the…“Trailblazing” new project sees ChangeMaker 3D and United Utilities install UK’s first 3D printed water chamber

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to establish a network of suppliers capable of 3D printing military-grade spare parts on-demand.  As part of ‘Project TAMPA,’ the MoD aims…UK MoD to flex-up supply chain by 3D printing military spares in £5M TAMPA Project

A team of UK-based researchers have built a swarm of drones capable of working in tandem to accurately 3D print intricate concrete structures.  Believed to be the first example of…Swarm of wasp-like 3D printing drones could be used to build in isolated areas

Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has introduced its second vat polymerization system, the Inkspire 2.  Marketed as a high-end professional UV LCD 3D printer, the Inkspire 2 has a four…Zortrax launches new Inkspire 2 UV LCD 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing

Researchers at Khalifa University have come up with a set of 3D printed glasses that could be capable of curing Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) disorders.  Composed of tinted lenses housed…Scientists develop 3D printed glasses with the potential to cure color blindness

Japanese optics and imaging multinational Nikon has accelerated its recent 3D printing expansion by investing in two more additive manufacturing companies.  Hot on the heels of Nikon’s SLM Solutions takeover…Nikon invests in Optisys and Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies in new metal 3D printing drive

Construction firms BAM and Weber Beamix have erected a 3D printed concrete staircase to a footbridge over the M8 motorway in Scotland.  Believed to be the largest structure of its…UK’s largest ever concrete 3D printed structure built by BAM over M8 motorway in Scotland

3D printing material developer and service provider CRP Technology has developed end-use parts for several exotic limited edition sports cars, it has been revealed. Designed as part of the ‘Iconic…Heat and load-resistant Windform RS used to unlock iconic supercar parts with “outstanding endurance”