A patent filed in May 2014 suggest they may well be, but is this just another pipe dream or the hardware giants taking 3D printing deadly seriously? Daniel O'Connor ponders...
In a move away from what will be possible in the future 3D Systems showcase a host of real-world applications from a vast array of 3D printing machinery at the Las Vegas show.
According to some research we're facing a crisis in filling manufacturing jobs within 20 years, UL hope to bridge that gap with its training programs. Daniel O'Connor interviewed Director of Innovation and Strategy, Chris Krampitz, to find out more.
The Colorado-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer have posted some pretty impressive financial results of late, Daniel O'Connor talks to the men at the top to find out how.
If you happen to have a copy of the latest edition of TCT you'll see a double page spread on our pick of 3D printed gifts. For those of you that prefer a digital experience here's the personalize printing press in pixels.
Alongside Toshiba Machines, Toshiba is in the middle of developing an industrial laser metal deposition 3D printer to sell alongside its more traditional machinery.
The paper-based 3D printer manufacturer, Mcor Technologies, pick up yet another prize as their Chief Marketing Officer, Deidre MacCormack wins silver at the International Stevie Awards for Female Executive of the Year – Business Products.