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BigRep and Polymertal Take 3D Printing Hybrid Approach to Automotive Prototyping

3D printing is affecting nearly every industry in some way, but one industry it’s having a major impact on is the automotive one. While the applications may not all be…

German Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Additive Manufacturing Process That Offers Corrosion and Wear Protection

Just like boats need to be protected from rust, components need to be protected against wear and corrosion. There are special products you can apply to a boat to keep it…

UnionTech: International 3D Printing Quality from China Brings “A Fresh Dimension” in SLA to the US

In the West, we don’t necessarily know a great deal about the shape of the Asian 3D printing market; we do know that China in particular has been working on…

Roboze Partners with Polymertal to Make Super-Strong Metal-Plated 3D Printed Parts, Teases Next 3D Printer

Roboze is definitely a company that believes there is no “I” in team. There’s no “I” in Roboze, either, incidentally, and the 3D printer manufacturer seems to have made this…

Italy’s Robot Factory Team Uses CopperFace Kit to Galvanize 3D Prints With Great Results

The Italian companies are always some of the most interesting when it comes to 3D printing. Hailing from a country steeped in a history of fine art, fine wines, and…