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The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer

Modern Machine Shop

To illustrate the power of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing system that is open source, Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli passes a magnet over a sleeve of metal filings held over a solid, 3D printed block of steel. The downloads are free, but developing them was far from it.

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How to Start a 3D Printing Service Bureau

Additive Manufacturing

The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade.

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Sponsored: 3D Printing Composites for Aerospace

E&T

Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Download our new eBook to learn how the aerospace industry uses AM, what the industry needs from 3D printing solutions, how today’s AM technologies address these needs, innovative applications and case studies, and more.

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Columbia University engineers 3D-print seven-ingredient dessert for the first time

AU Manufacturing

Mechanical engineers in the Creative Machines Lab at Columbia University have designed a 3D printing system that constructs cheesecake from edible food inks — including peanut butter, Nutella, and strawberry jam. Much work is still needed to collect data, model, and optimise these processes,” Prof Lipson noted.

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AI researchers launch AnySense app for gathering visual training data

Robotics Business Review

” It is an open-source, 3D-printed gripper device that employs an iPhone for visual feedback. The AnySense app is available for download in the Apple App Store. Instead, they can have the operation succeed in zero-shot situations or previously unseen environments.

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3D Printing Market: IDTechEx Takes a Look at the Economic Challenges

i4.0 today

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In Europe, interest rates were also cut many times in 2024 to help ease inflation, and these cuts had a major effect on the purchasing of 3D printing equipment.

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Top Manufacturing Technologies Driving the Future of Automotive & Aerospace Industries

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Emerging Technologies: Innovations such as AI-driven automation and 3D printing transforming production processes. Innovation Acceleration : Technologies like 3D printing enable rapid prototyping and design flexibility. Changing Consumer Preferences: The rising demand for eco-friendly and shared mobility options.