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Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) is set to build the world’s first 3D printed mosque, according to The National.  Set to be constructed in Bur Dubai, one…World’s first 3D printed mosque to be built in Dubai

Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have come up with a novel way of 3D printing household goods from functionally-graded ceramics.  By precisely programming functionally-graded materials, it’s possible to give…Researchers develop method of 3D printing unique porous ceramic lamp shades

Desktop 3D printer manufacturer FlashForge USA has provided an insight into how its latest products are helping train the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.  At launch, the FlashForge…FlashForge USA reveals how 3D printing is helping train the STEM students of the future

Houston-based geothermal energy company Downhole Emerging Technologies (DET) and Digital manufacturing service provider Protolabs took a step towards scaling metal 3DP geothermal energy. A well packer designed for geothermal subsurface…Protolabs and Downhole Emerging Technologies: a novel approach toward metal 3DP geothermal energy

Market insights firm CONTEXT has reported a significant rise in 3D printer revenue despite the global number of shipments falling 4% over the same period.  According to CONTEXT, income generated…CONTEXT reports 14% growth in revenue from 3D printing systems despite shipment dip

French metal additive manufacturing company AddUp and German aerospace company MT Aerospace have extended their partnership on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. The extension of this partnership includes the acquisition…Directed Energy Deposition focus of AddUp and MT Aerospace deal

Engineers at the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have developed a mathematical model capable of predicting the performance of Directed Energy Deposition (DED)-produced parts before they’re ever 3D printed.  Using…Researchers develop model that predicts how DED-repaired parts will perform

Large format 3D printer manufacturer Modix has announced major updates for its FFF/FDM systems. The novel “Generation 4” update will enhance the basic functionalities and performance of its 3D printer…Modix launches “Generation 4” and major updates for its line of large 3D printers

The UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a team at the University of Nottingham £6 million to develop a toolkit that helps get 3D printing into…University of Nottingham team awarded £6M to develop 3D printing toolkit for the NHS

Singapore-based 3D printing service provider Creatz3D has unveiled an innovative, ultra-lightweight satellite launch container.  Developed alongside partners Qosmosys and NuSpace, the unique build was designed to house 50 gold-anodized artworks…Unique 3D printed Zeus-1 satellite container launched into orbit by SpaceX