MakerBot has announced it will see a 30% reduction in its staff as it attempts to adapt to an ever-changing market. The company will now attempt to further integrate its hardware and software product development under one team.
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.
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.
Machine tool manufacturer, DMG MORI is strengthening its position in the additive manufacturing industry with a 50.1% acquisition of German AM company, REALIZER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
