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EOS announces support of the 3D-printed Roboy humanoid robot project

High-end additive manufacturing solutions leader, EOS has announced its support of the Swiss society Devanthro and the Roboy project at the Technical University of Munich. The aim of Roboy is to advance humanoid robotics to the capability of humans.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

Roboy formnext Roboy, who was showcased at formnext powered by TCT last year, has received support from EOS.

WATCH: 3Dison subsidiary showcases Rokit Invivo 3D bio printer

The South Korean company behind 3Dison's range of desktop 3D printers showcase Rokit Invivo multipurpose Bio Printer at 3D Printing Tokyo.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

Roland DG to transfer 3D technology business to newly-established subsidiary DGSHAPE

Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and 3D fabrication devices, is to transfer its 3D technology operations to a newly-established wholly-owned subsidiary, DGSHAPE Corporation.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

DMG MORI acquires majority share in additive manufacturing firm REALIZER

Machine tool manufacturer, DMG MORI is strengthening its position in the additive manufacturing industry with a 50.1% acquisition of German AM company, REALIZER.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

Christian Thönes (right), Chairman of the Management Board of DMG MORI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, and Dr. Matthias Fockele, Managing Director of Realizer GmbH. - REALIZER

Boston start-up Skelmet launches 3D printing customisation concept for sport sunglasses

Skelmet Inc. has launched a customisation concept that delivers tailor-made sport sunglasses using 3D scanning and printing technology. One of three designs has been released on Indiegogo where the company aims to raise $50,000.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

Skelmet sport sunglasses “We created Skelmet because we believe that for the 7.4 billion unique faces in the world there’s got to be an alternative to a one-size fits all product.” - ...

Italian researchers develop 3D printable CNT materials

A group of Italian researchers has developed photopolymer-based composite Carbon NanoTubes (CNT) materials that can be 3D-printed by Digital Light Processing stereolithography to make functional parts.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

3D printable CNT materials Italian researchers The demand for 3D printable materials with high performance and smart functionalities is increasing since they could move the core of po...

Elysium draws large engineering firms to global summit on CAD software

Elysium Inc., a provider of leading 3D translation and geometry optimisation technology, attracted several large engineering companies to its first global user and partner summit. These companies include Boeing, Google and Renault Sport Formula 1.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Feb 2017

Elysium draws large engineering firms to global summit on CAD software Annalise Suzuki (right), Director of Technology and Engagement for Elysium, speaking with presenter Ram Pentakot...

Italian university's medical department enhances surgical planning with Stratasys 3D printing technology

An Italian research university has adopted Stratasys’ 3D printing technology to enhance its teaching and planning of surgical practices. Previously reliant on the skill and judgement of surgeons the University of Pavia has now embraced 3D technology.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Uni of Pavia surgical model - Stratasys For years, the University of Pavia relied solely on the skill and judgement of its surgeons, but the emergence of 3D technology has seen the sc...

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan publishes plans for UK's largest 3D printing centre in East London

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London has published plans to develop the UK’s biggest 3D printing centre in Silvertown. The new facility will be developed as part of a scheme to turn the Thames Estuary region into a focal point for the creative industry.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Thames Estuary 3d printing centre Sadiq Khan The Uk's biggest 3D printing centre will be developed as part of a scheme to turn the Thames Estuary region of the English capital into a ...

Los Angeles cardiologist uses 3D printing to repair 18 month old's pulmonary artery

Nate Yamane was born in June 2015 with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with pulmonary atresia, causing him to have trouble breathing straight from birth. Last month a cardiologist in Los Angeles used 3D technology to repair his right pulmonary artery.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Nate Yamane pulmonary artery Using CT scans of Nate’s heart, the team produced a 3D-printed model of the obstructed region of the heart.

Febtop Tech's 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machine smashes $50,goal on Indiegogo

The Optimus, a multi-faceted desktop machine launched by Febtop Tech on Indiegogo, has smashed its $50,goal within just two hours. The machine boasts 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC capabilities.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Feb 2017

Febtop Tech Optimus Febtop has already started production of 50 units which will be ready to ship to the first batch of backers next month.

Robert Llewellyn announced as host of inaugural TCT Awards

The actor and presenter known for Scrapheap Challenge and his role as Kryten in Red Dwarf will present the first TCT Awards ceremony this September.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

Robert Llewellyn to host TCT Awards 2017.