South America
How One Chilean Medtech Company Is Reinventing Reconstructive Surgery in Latin America
In the world of medical technology, breakthroughs often come from unexpected corners. Ilan Rosenberg, a Chilean specialist in maxillofacial prosthetics and founder of ArcomedLab, has established one of the most…
D3House Uses Creality Technology to Make 11-Meter-Tall 3D Printed Jesus Sculpture
Digital technologies, like 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and 3D printing, have previously been used to create depictions of Jesus Christ and other important church figures. But at 11 meters tall,…
Argentine Surgeon and Nuclear Institute Team Up to Plan Complex Heart Surgery in 3D
At just two years old, LM (a patient whose full name is withheld for privacy) was living with a rare and life-threatening heart defect that made every heartbeat a struggle….
United Nations to 3D Print Buildings in Colombia with WASP Technology
Italy’s World’s Advanced Saving Project (WASP) is making steady progress on its advanced project for saving the world. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has recently acquired WASP’s Crane 3D…
Holcim Argentina Introduces Tector 3D Mortar, the Country’s First Construction 3D Printing Product
Holcim has reached a significant milestone for its South American operations by launching Tector 3D Mortar, the first product of its kind made in Argentina for additive construction (AC). Developed…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 8, 2024: Flame-Retardancy, Scanner Upgrade, & More
We’re starting with a new flame-retardant plastic powder by Siemens Mobility and the LEHVOSS Group, and then moving on to an Artec 3D 3D scanner upgrade and an automated quality…
Brazilian Chemical Giant Braskem Shuts Down 3D Printing Line Xtellar
Braskem is a large Brazilian petrochemicals company. The $14 billion revenue firm makes PVC, PP, and polyethylene. In 2023, it bought filament supplier Taulman. Later in 2023, Braskem spun out…
ArcomedLab Surpasses 700 3D Printed Skull Implants in Latin America
Chilean startup ArcomedLab has successfully implanted over 700 3D printed craniomaxillofacial devices across Latin America. Spanning countries like Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, this milestone establishes ArcomedLab as the leader…
Meltio Expands Global Reach with New Partnerships in the Americas and Europe
Spanish 3D printing manufacturer Meltio has expanded its sales network across the globe. With the addition of three new partners in the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Italy, Meltio aims…
Materialise Expands Jaw Surgeries with End-to-End Medical 3D Printing Treatment
Imagine the discomfort of experiencing pain every time you eat, or the constant radiating pain in your head due to this condition—it would be incredibly distressing. One reason why joint…
3D Printed Spare Parts Come to Brazil via New Partnership
In a new development for the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) for spare parts, SENAI CIMATEC, a prominent Brazilian technology institution, and French start-up SPARE PARTS 3D have announced a…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 25, 2023: Housing, Seed Funding, & More
We’re starting with additive construction news in this Thanksgiving weekend edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to seed funding and a Memorandum of Understanding. Finally, we’ll…
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…
Roboze and Plastigen Partner to Revolutionize Chilean Manufacturing with Localized AM
Roboze, a major player in 3D printing tech, and Plastigen, the frontrunner in Chile for industrial polymer supplies and manufacturing, are joining forces. Their strategy? To spark a manufacturing revolution…
