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3D Printing and COVID-19 (Update April 15)

As countries around the world grapple with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there have been several 3D printing-related occurrences worth reporting. Last month we told you about Polytechnic University 3D printing hundreds of face shields to protect healthcare workers who have to interact with infected individuals. The rapid design and prototyping timeline made a […]

3D Printing and COVID-19 (Update April 07)

3D Printing and COVID-19 (Update April 02)

French Army 3D Print Spare Parts at Remote Bases

The French armed forces have been employing 3D printing to produce spare parts for far-off bases in regions such as Mali. Since procuring supplies and equipment on the field can be cumbersome, the military contracted Desert Tactical Group – Logistics “Charentes” in testing 3D printed replacements for broken components. With the aid of Formlabs and Ultimaker […]

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National Aerospace Solutions 3D Print Discontinued Part For Lube Oil System

For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation, in need of a circuit breaker handle that had been out of production since the Seventies. Going over their options, National Aerospace Solutions (NAS) and the Condition Based Maintenance group found 3D printing to […]

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3D Printed Bathroom Appliances Developed by GROHE

Bathroom appliances specialist GROHE has developed a new line of faucets and taps using sleek metal printed designs. The company’s process results in very thin faucets with minimal pieces, taking full advantage of design for AM. This product line marks one of the first major projects in customizable luxury, 3D printed bathroom appliances. Their fittings, taps, […]

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3 Ways The Furniture Industry Benefits from 3D Printing

From design to production, 3D printing is making waves across the furniture manufacturing industry. Manufacturers, designers and stores embrace 3D printing technologies to produce novel forms of furniture, add-ons, connectors & replacement parts. Here are some of the most interesting ways the furniture industry benefits from additive manufacturing. Full-size Prototyping & Production Thanks to large-scale 3D […]

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How Volvo Trucks is Using 3D Printing For Tools & Fixtures

Volvo Trucks has been using 3D printing for various parts of its production process, applying the technology to tools, jigs, fixtures and a lot more. In particular, 3D printing has become a staple of their New River Valley (NRV) plant, the hub for their manufacturing activities in America. The implementation of selective laser sintering has […]

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Fully Customizable Tennis Racket Handle

Looking for a new innovative method, tennis racket specialist Unstrung Customs teamed up with Ogle Models on a fully customizable tennis racket handle. The resulting design allowed them to produce a customizable, weight-balanced handle at much faster speeds than traditional manufacturing. The SLS-based method also allowed them to maximize robustness and weight, providing a precision grip […]

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Farmer Saves Costs by 3D Printing Parts for Home-built Maize Seed Metering System

As modern farming is increasingly reliant on complex machinery. Farmers have to endure long wait times for ordering components through traditional channels or the internet. This can be a headache as small parts within larger machines can break down easily. However, one Norfolk-based farmer has found a way around this factor by 3D printing his […]

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