Creative industries Insights
Work and play: How Mattel uses 3D printing to dream up new toys
Laura Griffiths takes a tour inside a Mattel innovation engineer’s home toy workshop which features a range of fabrication tools, including 3D printers. Read more
18 Jul 2023
Reinventing the basketball: A conversation with the creators of 3D printing’s latest sporting innovation
The NBA All-Star weekend brought over 4 million eyes to a 3D printed airless prototype basketball in February 2023. TCT spoke to the team behind the project. Read more
28 Mar 2023
Puppet masters: How 3D printing helped create Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to the Mackinnon & Saunders and Fathom about how 3D printing was leveraged to create the Pinocchio puppet in Guillermo del Toro's latest movie. Read more
1 Mar 2023
A perfect fit: Naomi Kaempfer on 3D printed fashion and sustainability
TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to Stratasys Art, Design and Fashion (ADF) Creative Director Naomi Kaempfer. Read more
23 Dec 2022
For more sustainable, efficient consumer products, additive manufacturing Syngs
HP and Syng discuss the application of 3D printing in the product development process for the world's first triphonic speaker. Read more
17 Jun 2022
Unique aesthetics: Julia Koerner on her architectural & fashion design applications of 3D printing
Julia Koerner opens up about her architectural and fashion design applications of 3D printing technology. Read more
29 Apr 2022
Desktop Metal CEO Ric Fulop: "We'll remain an independent company. Desktop Metal is not for sale."
Desktop Metal CEO Ric Fulop gives his reaction as the proposed merger with Stratasys is terminated. Read more
28 Sep 2023
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
What is the biggest AM industry challenge that isn't talked about enough?
Additive manufacturing experts and business leaders shine a spotlight on the industry issues that are perhaps overlooked. Read more
21 Sep 2023
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
'A Wikipedia for lattice structures' - LatticeRobot set to announce public beta launch
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to LatticeRobot CEO Matt Shomper about the new community platform designed for exploration and knowledge sharing. Read more
19 Sep 2023
20 Innovative Additive Manufacturing Machines at TCT Asia 2023
Dive into the cutting-edge world of additive manufacturing machines showcased at TCT Asia 2023. Discover the latest in multi-laser metal powder fusion, huge FDM, ceramics and more. Read more
14 Sep 2023
TCT Asia 2023: China's biggest 3D printing event in pictures
A closer look at the mammoth exhibits and machinery on display at China's leading show for the additive manufacturing industry. Read more
13 Sep 2023
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
TCT Asia 2023: HBD launches HBD E1000 metal 3D printer for continuous production
At China's biggest AM event, the laser powder bed fusion specialist has lifted the veil on its latest machine, the HBD E1000, a "meticulously designed" AM system aimed primarily at the aerospace market. Read more
13 Sep 2023
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
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Serial products in 16 weeks: An Aptiv and Fast Radius success story
How Aptiv worked with Fast Radius to produce a trailer-tow connector cap that would meet Ford’s expectations for the best possible cost and speedy, flexible production. Read more
Protolabs launches instant manufacturability analysis for 3D printing
Protolabs has launched instant design for additive manufacturability (DfAM) analysis on 3D printed parts through its online quoting platform. The automated feedback enables product developers and engineers to optimise additive designs. Read more
20 Feb 2023
Additive manufacturing's potential to reinvigorate the U.S. supply chain
John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes on how advanced manufacturing is reinventing possibilities in supply chain. Read more
11 May 2021
Digital transformation of operations and supply chains through the use of additive manufacturing
Dr. Siavash H. Khajavi and Prof. Jan Holmström explore the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chains in relation to digital inventories and spare parts and bridge manufacturing (also known as stopgap manufacturing). Read more
27 Apr 2021
Can powder testing accelerate the development of new feedstocks for AM?
The University of Exeter's Professor Oana Ghita offers thoughts on how an optimised testing strategy can make a big difference when it comes to developing new additive manufacturing powders. Read more
16 Apr 2021
What to expect from the 2021 AMUG Conference
AMUG’s AM Industry Advisor Todd Grimm details what we can expect from this year’s Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more
16 Apr 2021
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing safety
Joshua Evans, Applications Engineer and Head of Learning at BOFA International on maintaining a healthy and productive environment in additive manufacturing settings. Read more
1 Apr 2021
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The inevitability of 3D printing automation in technical ceramics
3DCeram details the prerequisites a ceramic 3D printing process needs to become industrialised. Read more
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Increase productivity with the Dual Setup Station for EOS metal systems
Grenzebach details the capabilities of its Dual Setup Station, which supports the post-processing steps of a metal additive manufacturing workflow. Read more
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The inevitability of 3D printing automation in technical ceramics
3DCeram details the prerequisites a ceramic 3D printing process needs to become industrialised. Read more
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A new era: ETEC delivers new industrial DLP 3D printer
In a DLP market segment dominated by bottom-up 3D printers, ETEC delivers an industrial top-down printer that is changing the game with part size, throughput, and allnew material properties. Read more
DyeMansion North America Inc.
DyeMansion is the global leader in industrial Additive Manufacturing finishing systems that turn 3D-printed raw parts into high-value products, from perfect fit eyewear to personalized car interiors. Read more