Charles Goulding and Aaron Rofe examine how 3D printing is quietly transforming sports medicine by making braces, facemasks, and orthopedic implants faster, lighter, and more precisely tailored to individual athletes.
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HeyGears Looking at Automated Resin 3D Printing Production
HeyGears has filed a patent describing what looks like a highly automated resin 3D printing production system, including automatic part removal, resin drainage, recycling and job sorting.
Maker Experiments with Manually Resuming a Failed 3D Print — and Reveals Future Potential for Smart Recovery
Have you ever wanted to somehow recover a 3D print job that failed in mid-print? Someone tried to do this.
Shapeways’ Comeback: New Services and Acquisitions Signal Strong Recovery
There’s news from Shapeways.
3D Printing to the Rescue: A Game-Changer for Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding
Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman propose how 3D printing is revolutionizing disaster recovery by accelerating rebuilding efforts, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability in the face of increasing natural disasters.
Shapeways Reborn: Original Founders Lead the Legendary 3D Printing Service’s Revival
Well, well, it seems that Shapeways has been resurrected.
The Complexities of 3D Print Power Recovery
I’ve been playing with the power recovery feature on some desktop 3D printers, and realized how complex this feature can be.
Comment of the Week: 3D Printing vs Global Production
A reader speculates on how the coronavirus crisis may provide an opportunity for additive manufacturing, and we have some additional thoughts on new opportunities.