Africa
BLT Expands into South Korea, Baltics, and Africa with New Partners
Xi’an Bright Laser Technology (BLT) is one of the fastest growing companies in the metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) segment. With the signing of three new deals, it shows…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 2, 2023: Metal Powder, Additive Construction, & More
We’re kicking things off with business in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organization, has acquired an AMAZEMET machine. Then we move on to…
Around the World in 3D Printed Buildings
As the world embraces innovation and technological advancements, the realm of construction is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. 3D printing, a technology once confined to smaller-scale objects, has now expanded its…
Nigerian Oilfield Services Firm Receives Approval for 3D Printed Parts from Roboze
RusselSmith Group, a Nigerian oilfield services provider specializing in digital solutions for upstream activities, has received approval from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to use parts 3D printed…
From Michigan to Ghana: 3D Printing for Hand Rehabilitation
In low-to-middle-income countries, access to quality rehabilitation services is often limited. In Ghana alone, approximately 650,000 individuals suffer from hand and wrist injuries that impact their daily lives, and less…
Sintratec 3D Printers Make Their Way to South Africa
In a strategic move to further advance 3D printing capabilities in South Africa, Solid Edge Technology, a pioneering force in introducing innovative 3D technology to the region, has partnered with…
Africa’s First Construction 3D Printer Developed via Holcim’s 14Trees
The first commercial construction 3D printer made in Africa has been unveiled. Dubbed Iroko, the system was developed by 14Trees, a joint venture between Holcim and the UK’s development finance…
