Search Resultsadditive manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Bridges Gaps

MX3D, a Dutch robotics firm, 3D-printed a functional stainless steel bridge for pedestrians in Amsterdam’s red light district. The production took half a year, but the end result is so much more than a simple bridge.

Continue Reading

Additively: A B2B platform for 3D printing

While large companies like GE can afford to build their own 3D printing facilities, small and medium-size companies are often reluctant to take the risk. For good reasons: The technology is still developing and today’s state-of-the-art printers may be out-of-date a few years from now. Additively.com wants to connect 3D printing service providers with SMEs who are in need of rapid prototyping or small series production.

Continue Reading

Covestro’s Biobased Polymer Makes Sustainable 3D Printing Possible

In an effort to provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic and create a greener future, the German materials manufacturer Covestro has teamed up with companies like JuggerBot 3D, TA Systems and DSM Additive Manufacturing. Together, they have created a new, more sustainable PA410 polymer and conducted an extensive Life Cycle Analysis.

Continue Reading

3D Printing Against the Food Waste Crisis

Food waste and additive manufacturing are two important developments in the recent years. The first a shocking crisis, the latter a solution for a variety of problems and challenges. Two Dutch students made the two cross paths now and upcycle unwanted food into 3D-printed luxurious snacks.

Continue Reading