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Medical device manufacturer 3D LifePrints has gained ISO certification for the quality assurance procedures behind its 3D printed surgical guides and anatomical models.  Specifically, the ‘Embedmed’ Quality Management System (QMS)…3D LifePrints gets quality of surgical guides and models ISO certified

Montreal-based software firm Shapeshift 3D has partnered with sports goods manufacturer CCM to automate the custom-fitting of CCM’s 3D printed hockey helmet liner. While the liner is to be made…Shapeshift 3D and CCM partner to custom-fit 3D printed hockey helmet liners

Germany-based 3D printing service provider Rapid Product Manufacturing (RPM) has been awarded a research grant to develop complex elastic lattice structures using 3D printing technology. Titled ‘Development of elastic lattice…RPM set to develop complex elastic lattice structures using 3D printing technology

Scan the World, the London-based 3D printable sculpture platform, has announced the launch of its new crowdfunding campaign. Since its inception in 2014, Scan the World has self-funded each and…Scan the World has launched its new crowdfunding campaign on MyMiniFactory

Car manufacturer Nissan has begun using 3D printing technology developed by BCN3D to bolster its automotive production lines in Spain. It’s been revealed that the company’s Barcelona factory now features…Nissan bolsters Barcelona factory with BCN3D 3D printing technology

Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Optomec has been awarded a $500,000 process development contract from the US Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force base. The deal will see Optomec…Optomec awarded $500K to repair Air Force turbine blades using LENS 3D printing technology

Global standards developer ASTM International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canada-based NSERC Network for Hollistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM) to accelerate the development of 3D…ASTM International signs MoU with NSERC HI-AM network to advance AM standards

3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has announced a whole slew of new products for its hardware and software portfolio. As well as launching two new PolyJet 3D printers – the J35…Stratasys launches four new PolyJet products, including J35 Pro and J55 Prime 3D printers

Over the last decade, 3D bioprinting has come on leaps and bounds, with significant advances being made in the development of viable, patient-specific soft tissues.  Using microscale skin models, scientists…Viable 3D bioprinted tissues: an animal testing substitute or still years from reality?

New research from the US suggests that a well-established method of reducing residual stresses in metal 3D printed parts may not be as effective as the additive manufacturing sector thinks…Scientists challenge efficacy of laser scan strategies in destressing metal 3D printed parts