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15 June 2020 Additive manufacturing and sustainability: how to deploy the corporate strategy Additive manufacturing offers real benefits when it is matter of reducing your ecological footprint. The materials are only used when they are needed, thereby reducing waste. Production is typically more local, significantly reducing transportation and the carbon footprint. The technology furthers the circular economy approach by re-using recycled waste to create new materials. The question […] -
23 April 2020 Additive manufacturing creates customized, FDA-approved stents In the medical sector, additive manufacturing has a real trump card up its sleeve: it enables the design of customized devices, entirely manufactured based on the patient’s own anatomy. There are many applications, from anatomical models for the surgeons to human tissues, prosthetics and orthotics. Some 3D printing materials even have characteristics akin to human […] -
9 January 2020 The US Navy prints in 3D the hulls of its submarines The US Navy, and especially the special force known as the SEALs (sea, air and land), could produce its future submarines using 3D printing. The US Navy has presented its Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator (OMTD), a first 3D-printed hull, in collaboration with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It is a new production method that […] -
28 March 2019 The first hollow propeller blade 3D-printed in metal Naval Group, the French specialist in naval defense and renewable maritime energies, recently presented the first 3D-printed hollow propeller blade, a collaboration with the Ecole Centrale de Nantes as part of the H2020 RAMSSES1 European project. The blade is a step towards the goal of reducing the environmental impact of the programme’s civilian vessels. It […] -
24 January 2019 The Royal Netherlands Air Force optimises its maintenance work using 3D printing The Royal Netherlands Air Force is the aerial branch of the Dutch armed forces. It operates a large fleet of 263 aircraft incorporating jet fighters, drones and helicopters. These machines include numerous personalised parts which must be maintained and repaired using specific tools. The Dutch air force therefore decided to turn to additive manufacturing to […] -
4 December 2018 Lufthansa Technik opens an aerospace additive manufacturing centre Lufthansa Technik is one of the leading maintenance, repair and servicing operators in the civil aviation sector. It is a division of the German airline of the same name. The company ensures the reliability and availability of its 800 worldwide clients’ fleets. It recently announced the opening of a new additive manufacturing centre in Germany, […] -
26 October 2018 Siemens Mobility produces spare parts for its trains using 3D printing According to a study by the Finnish research centre VTT, 5% of spare parts can be digitised and 3D printed. It’s a godsend for vehicle manufacturers, which are therefore able to manufacture on demand and reduce stocks. This is the very idea behind a project conducted by Siemens Mobility, which recently opened its first digital […] -
31 August 2018 CUDA, the 3D printed underwater jetpack Faced with the heatwave, why not enjoy the 3D printed jetpack? During this period of intense heat, here is a perfect product for the summer: the CUDA underwater jetpack. A 3D printed jetpack. And more precisely: its assembly includes 45 3D printed parts. Designed by Archie O’Brien as part of his design degree studies at […] -
31 August 2018 Dream Pops uses 3D printing to create tasty ice cream lollies A refreshing idea for the end of summer Have you just come back from enjoying the sun and beach on holiday? Let us take you back there by presenting a refreshing innovation: 3D printed ice cream lollies. The products have been partly designed using 3D technology. Dream Pops is the enterprise behind this plant-based ice […] -
10 August 2018 Arevo uses a carbon filament for 3D printing Applications for additive manufacturing are multiplying and have now penetrated most sectors, including transportation. The US start-up Arevo has unveiled a bicycle with a 3D printed frame using a carbon 3D filament. The advantages of carbon fibre are well known. A component of our ABS Carbon and PEKK Carbon filaments, it makes the 3D printed […] -
2 July 2018 IKEA creates bespoke chairs using 3D technology Although 3D printing offers numerous customisation possibilities for the consumer goods sector, the Swedish furniture giant IKEA has announced the launch of a range of 3D printed chairs for all video games fans. Named Ubik, it will be adapted to each gamer to ensure maximum comfort while retaining its aesthetic values. IKEA pays particular […] -
25 June 2018 The Cabin of Curiosities, the new 3D printed cabin by Emerging Objects Architecture is a sector that is being increasingly influenced by 3D printing with numerous structures created using the technology; it offers greater liberty in terms of design and complexity of form. Additive manufacturing may also become a means for designing structures that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly. These benefits have been exploited by the […]
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