3D-printed map models are being used as a learning tool to teach visually impaired students after a two-year research project. Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron spearheaded the project which focused on a school with a number of blind pupils.
A group of researchers are working to digitalise the manufacturing of shoe insoles for patients with diabetes using 3D printers, meaning they will be able to assess them scientifically and produce a more cost-effective product.
A cancer survivor in Brazil has become the first person to receive a 3D-printed face prosthesis made with a smartphone after his right eye socket was removed. The cancer destroyed facial tissue, half the roof of his mouth and damaged his throat.
French industrial metal 3D printing manufacturer, BeAM will present two of its machines at next week's formnext exhibition. The Magic and Modulo machines will be showcased in their booth.
A group of young designers from Beijing have developed an affordable, miniature 3D printing system. The PocketMaker has resisted expendable features and is set to retail at around $149 if and when it launches next year.
3D printing service portal 3YOURMIND have announced a partnership with Dynamic Parcel Distribution in a bid to simplify the overall supply chain. As additive manufacturing has matured, its uses have expanded to the production floor.
Sony has filed a detailed patent for a system which would allow video game characters to be 3D printed. The development could mean a huge advancement in video game merchandising.
Australian company, Amaero Engineering, the developers of the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, has launched a new venture with French Aerospace firm, Safran Power Units. Together they will extend prior research and print more turbojet components.
Brazilian Air Force's Institute of Advanced Studies has partnered with Stratasys to efficiently create robust aircraft components. Using 3D printing solutions, the Air Force will be able to manufacture test models within a week.
OR Laser will unveil the brand new ORLAS Creator at the formnext exhibition next week. After three years of research into the metal AM industry, the laser system manufacturers are ready to showcase their new product.
International experts will discuss the use of holograms and 3D printing for cardiovascular imaging at the annual meeting of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging in Leipzig, Germany from 7 - 10 December 2016.
