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WATCH: Stratasys showcase award-winning injection moulding

The 3D printing giant is showcasing its F123 line to an Asian audience for the first time at 3D Printing Tokyo as well as exploring moulding applications capable with its technology.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 15 Feb 2017

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.

Polish 3D printer manufacturer Verashape leverage Siemens PLM Software

Polish 3D printer manufacturer, Verashape has licensed Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) Parasolid Communicator software to better prepare and import 3D models for printing.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

Verashape VSHAPER 3D printer Verashape will begin conducting beta tests of the software, engaging industrial companies using VSHAPER printers in their everyday work.

RAM3D installs several Renishaw AM250 metal 3D printers in new facility

New Zealand-based high-tech company, Rapid Advanced Manufacturing (RAM3D) has opened a new facility and installed a number of Renishaw AM250 metal 3D printers. The new site has opened in Tauranga's Tauriko Business Park.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

RAM3D new facility Ram3D is seeking to make metal additive manufacturing more accessible to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Nano Dimension outlines intentions to enter 3D bio-printing sector with focus on kidney failure

3D-printed electronics leader, Nano Dimension has outlined its intentions to create a platform for 3D bio-printing of cells and connective tissues to form biological structures that function as human kidneys.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

AMT's PostPro3D technology transforms the post processing of 3D-printed parts

Sheffield-based Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has been granted £624,by Innovate UK to develop an automated post processing machine for 3D-printed polymer parts.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Feb 2017

AMT post-processing Innovate UK Parts finished using the PUSh process that has now been built upon by AMT

BCN3D launch reengineered Sigma R17 3D printer alongside series of nozzles

BCN3D, manufacturer of a popular desktop filament extrusion 3D printer model, has unveiled its reengineered Sigma R17 3D printer. The award-winning machine, is characterised by its Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Feb 2017

BCN3D Sigma R17 The award-winning machine, is characterised by its Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) genuine system, which simply and effectively works with both multi-material, multic...

MakerBot wins iF Design Award for Replicator+ Desktop 3D Printer

Stratasys-owned MakerBot has won the iF Design Award in the Product category for its Replicator+ Desktop 3D Printer. The iF Design Award competition is presented every year by iF International Forum Design GmbH, based n Hannover, Germany.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Feb 2017

MakerBot Replicator+ iF Design Award "The MakerBot Replicator+ stands out in the desktop 3D printing category because it is designed to seamlessly fit into the workflow of designers a...