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No Bones About It: Materialise Has Taken On a Mammoth 3D Printed Reconstruction Project
Materialise is in the middle of an SLA 3D printing project of epic proportions…one might even call it a mammoth job. The Belgium-based company is creating a life-size, 3D printed…
3D Technologies a Vital Component of First Face Transplant Procedure in Belgium
Despite the fact that the 1997 movie Face Off made the transferring of a face from one person to another look as simple as going to the dentist for a…
Comprehensive KCE Report Offers Framework and Overview of 3D Printed High-Risk Medical Devices
According to a new report, published under a Creative Commons license by the Belgian Health Care Knowledge Center (KCE), the combined medical and dental sectors make up the third largest…
Replacing Human Hands with Octinion’s Partially 3D Printed Strawberry Picking Robot
Belgian engineering company Octinion has developed what it is touting as a “fully autonomous strawberry picking robot.” If you’ve ever wondered how those baskets of fresh strawberries get to your supermarket, Octinion…
BAE Systems Signs Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Partnership with ASCO Industries
The Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced swing-role combat aircraft in the world and is manufactured by a consortium of companies including Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo), BAE Systems and Airbus….
Aerosint Brings Multi-Material Capabilities to Powder Bed 3D Printing
The recent TCT Show was an excellent opportunity to hear about many of the latest developments across the 3D printing industry, as the busy show highlighted new machines, new software,…
Materialise Expands Office Capacity, Acquires Metal Casting Company to Increase its 3D Printed Metal Solutions Offering
Belgium-based Materialise has been working in the 3D printing industry for nearly 30 years now, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Across its numerous worldwide branches, the company,…
Family of the Future Project Nears 3D Printed Completion
A couple of months ago, nonprofit group Flam3D introduced an intriguing new project: Family of the Future, a collaboration that brought together 29 partner organizations for a project that would showcase the…
3D Printing News Briefs: September 8, 2017
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about some exciting new centers opening up that specialize in 3D printing technology, an additive manufacturing course and a little medical news,…
Belgian Researchers Develop 3D Printed Wand for Foot Kinematics
Recently I was at an orthopedist’s appointment with my son, having his shoes fitted with some inserts to relieve discomfort in the boots he wears while traversing around Colorado flyfishing….
3D Design and 3D Printing Enhance Creation of Patient-Specific Titanium Jaw Implants
While we’ve seen 3D printed medical implants made out of materials like silicone and cobalt chromium, the most common metal of choice is titanium due to its low density and high…
Family of the Future: Unprecedented Collaboration Brings 29 Partners Together to Advance Additive Manufacturing
No single company will propel 3D printing technology to its full potential; the industry around additive manufacturing will have to come together for a realizable future. The necessity of collaboration…
3D Printing Improves X-Ray Diffraction Experiments
I was never very good at chemistry experiments in school, and now that I’ve just heard the word mechanochemistry for the first time, I’m starting to get nervous all over again,…
KU Leuven Researchers Use 3D Printing to Develop Hybrid CargoCopter Drones
The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, or University of Leuven (KU Leuven), is located in Leuven, Belgium; if this sounds familiar, it’s because Materialise is also located in the city of Leuven, about 16 miles outside…
Materialise Announces Enhancements and Access to Metal 3D Printing in Updated Magics 3D Print Suite Software
Belgium-based 3D printer manufacturer Materialise has nearly 30 years of 3D printing experience, with a wide range of 3D printing services and software solutions. The company first released its innovative Magics…
Tripodmaker Sends 3D Printed Beloved Belgian Comic Book Rocket to the Stratosphere to Celebrate New 3D Printer Launch
3D printed rockets seem to be all the rage now: aviation students from Inholland University perfected their 3D printed rockets with the help of an Ultimaker 2+, and CubeCab wants…
Thrinno Introduces Biggest Worldwide Sourcing Platform for Metal 3D Printing Market
Last month, Belgium-based software solutions provider Thrinno launched its design analysis software, Thrinno Fast Quote, targeted at metal additive manufacturing service providers. The software helps these print shops with quick, professional price…
Materialise World Summit 2017 Kicks Off with 3D Printing Keynotes Exploring What’s Possible
After much anticipation, the day is here: Materialise World Summit 2017 is kicking off at Brussels’ Square – Meeting Center. Materialise has had two years to prepare for this week’s…
Inside Materialise Headquarters: 3D Printing Innovation & Anticipation on the Eve of MWS17
The Materialise World Summit begins tomorrow in Brussels, Belgium and anticipation for the event is high. With the promise of multinational experts sharing their views and findings on 3D printing,…
Smart Gastronomy Lab Spinoff 3D Prints Chocolate Easter Shapes and Beer Bottles
Easter is in just a few days, and this particular holiday brings with it one of my favorite candies: Brach’s jelly beans. I’m not one for Cadbury cream eggs at…
Materialise World Summit 2017: 3D Printing Experts Gather in Brussels to Talk Healthcare, Additive Manufacturing and the Future
3D printing conferences, while usually extremely busy, offer a unique opportunity to learn about what’s coming next in 3D printing technology, get first-hand demonstrations, test out the newest products, and network with…
Thrinno Tells Us About New Fast Quote Design Analysis Software Aimed at Metal Additive Manufacturing Service Providers
In terms of preparing project quotations, current 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) practices revolve around either expensive, time-consuming estimates, or quick and dirty ones. But Belgian software startup Thrinno,…
Online Diamond Jewelry Brand Baunat Pairs with Twikit to Use 3D Printing for Customized High-End Diamond Necklaces
Diamonds are forever…diamonds are a girl’s best friend…we’ve all heard the songs. When I was newly engaged, I would keep a running tally in my head of all the places my ring…
Belgian Chocolatier Callebaut Teams Up with byFlow to Develop 3D Chocolate Printer
Edible 3D printed creations are no longer just something you wish for after watching a few episodes of Star Trek. 3D printed popsicles are available, and let’s not forget about…
