Fine print

Posted by - January 16, 2017
Shrinking down a 10.5 metre tall Siemens gas turbine to just 40cm and then adapting it for 3D printing isn't…

Industrial strength

Posted by - October 20, 2016
Stratasys' latest concept machines show that 3D printing is readying itself for manufacturing end parts of any size. When Stephen…

Weight watchers

Posted by - September 14, 2016
Despite its skeletal appearance, the Light Rider is an extremely strong yet lightweight electric motorcycle designed by Airbus subsidiary APWorks…

Heart and sole

Posted by - June 9, 2016
UK footwear brand Vivobarefoot is on a quest to create minimalist shoes that let your feet behave as if they…

AMUG 2016

Posted by - May 11, 2016
Possibly the fastest growing 3D printing industry event, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is a compelling mix of high-end…

Robot revolution

Posted by - February 18, 2016
Martyn Day evaluates the latest projects and technologies that focus on getting robots and 3D printing working in the construction…

Alternatives to metals

Posted by - October 15, 2015
Making the jump to 3D printing with metals is seen as the next big step for manufacturers, but some are…

Learning to melt metal

Posted by - October 13, 2015
Spencer Wright on the capabilities and limitation of metals 3D printing, what it's like to enter the industry today and…

The new body builders

Posted by - July 28, 2015
Jessica Twentyman speaks to Shane Fox of Within Technologies, now part of Autodesk, about how 3D printing could revolutionise healthcare