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Live at SXSW: $4,000 3D Printed Homes for Those Who Lack Shelter

The construction company ICON is working together with the charity New Story to combat inadequate housing across the globe. Using ICON's Vulcan 3D printer, the collaborative effort aims to 3D print 650-square-foot homes that are affordable and sustainable.  

by Hanna Watkin Mar 12, 2018
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Stelia Aerospace Demos Cheap, Light and Strong Aircraft Fuselage Using WAAM

French firm Stelia Aerospace has lifted the lid on its newest innovation. Using WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing), the company has demonstrated metallic self-reinforced aircraft fuselage panels that cut out a costly and time consuming assembly process.

by Anne Freier Feb 20, 2018
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Ford Installs Stratasys Fortus to Boost SUV Production

Following good sales performance of its Expedition and Navigator SUV lines, Ford has stepped up production by adding a Stratasys 3D printer and 400 new robots to its production plant.

by Anne Freier Feb 15, 2018
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Porsche is 3D Printing Metal and Plastic Spare Parts for Classic Cars

Porsche is using 3D printing to reproduce classic car parts which are either extremely rare or extinct. The technology offers an economical way to produce spare parts of high-quality.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 13, 2018
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Hackrod Challenges Automotive Industry by Using 3D Printing and AI

The approach to manufacturing cars may soon change drastically if one startup, Hackrod, has anything to do with it. The company wants to enable customers to design their own cars, making use of the latest technologies.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 25, 2018
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Aircraft Manufacturer Latécoère 3D Prints for Fast Aerospace Tooling

Latécoère, the French aicraft design and manufacturing group, is using Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology to speed up its production and development process. So far, the results have been positive. 

by Hanna Watkin Jan 19, 2018
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MINI Launches 3D Printing Service to Offer Customized Car Accessories

The automotive company MINI has launched MINI Yours Customised, a new 3D printing service that will allow customers to design custom interior and exterior trim pieces and have them 3D printed for their car. 

by Tyler Koslow Dec 28, 2017
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U.S. Army and Marine Corps Partner to Test 3D Printed Drone Parts

The U.S. Army and Marines collaborate on a test project that would let soldiers 3D print drone parts on the spot with a tablet-based catalog.

by Tyler Koslow Dec 19, 2017
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3D Printing Helps Invisalign Producer Hit Billion Dollar Sales Mark

With a factory full of 3D printers producing Invisalign clear aligners, Align Technology is expecting over $1.3 billion in sales for 2017.

by Tyler Koslow Sep 17, 2017
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Munich Researchers Develop Multi-Functional 3D Printed Building Facade

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a 3D printed facade that combines design and function.

by Sean Rohringer Sep 12, 2017
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Building a Bigger, More Powerful Wind Turbine with 3D Printing?

How high can a wind turbine go? Professor Eric Loth hopes to build a 1,650 foot high turbine out at sea and is exploring 3D printing blades.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 7, 2017
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Marine Corps’ Newest Smart Vehicles Order 3D Printed Replacement Parts Automatically

The Marine Corps are developing a process meaning military vehicles can diagnose and send off for their own replacement, 3D printed parts.

by Hanna Watkin Jul 10, 2017
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Volkswagen Autoeuropa Makes Massive Savings Using 3D Printing

Volkswagen Autoeuropa is using 3D printing to bring down costs and revolutionize its workflow. The plant now produces its own tools on-site.

by Hanna Watkin Jun 23, 2017
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Artist Uses 3D Printing to Create Giant Metal Voronoi Sculpture

To create a sculpture for Georgia Tech's new engineering building, artist Julian Voss-Andreae used 3D printing to optimize his workflow.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 21, 2017
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Cabrio’s 3D Printed Bi-Color Glasses Collection Have Stunning Finish

Cabrio launches a collection of glasses that are 3D printed and have a finish that is inspired by the interior of automobiles. 

by Hanna Watkin Jun 15, 2017
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Daimler Now 3D Printing Replacements and Parts for Buses

Automotive corporation, Daimler, is using 3D printing to cut the time and cost of creating replacement parts in buses and touring coaches.

by Hanna Watkin Jun 6, 2017
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Airbus Debuts Space Saving 3D Printed Part For Its New Jets

Furthering additive manufacturing in design & parts production, Airbus integrates 3D printed pieces in the design of its new A330neo jet.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 29, 2017
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BP Studies the Impact of 3D Printing on the Oil Industry

Oil giant BP is studying the impact of 3D printing on their businesses. With its potential of disrupting logistics, it could become a serious threat to the companies.

by Anatol Locker Jan 30, 2017
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3D Printed Corset for Scoliosis Could Give Better Treatment

Patients with scoliosis can soon expect greatly improved spinal braces made with 3D printing technology instead of plaster molding.

by Hanna Watkin Nov 14, 2016
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Paralympic Fencer Uses 3D Printed Back Brace

At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio a Latvian wheelchair fencer wore a customized 3D printed back brace during her performances and training.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 22, 2016
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