Category: 3D Printing
Exploring the Impact of Online 3D Printing on Consumer Technology
In the dynamic landscape of consumer technology, 3D printing has swiftly become a key driver of innovation and customization. What was once primarily an industrial tool has now become accessible to individuals and small enterprises through online 3D printing platforms, additional information on 3D printing resin and other materials. These services have opened up new avenues for…
Autonomous vehicles to drive automotive sensor growth, IDTechEx finds
IDTechEx’s new report “Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044” shows that autonomous cars are slowly, but very surely, becoming a part of everyday life. Although they have been hyped and overpromised for a long time, in the last couple of years the industry has accomplished some significant milestones. The US and China both now have…
Global 3D Printing revenues to double to $25B by 2024
Constantly evolving value chains, market innovations, and cutting-edge technology developments have pushed 3D printing into the mainstream market. This type of production has surged in recent years, and a growing number of businesses are now using 3D printing solutions, allowing speed and flexibility while reducing costs. In the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3D printing…
9 in 10 want speed cameras used for insurance, MOT and tax
A road safety charity is urging the police to take notice of motorists who are calling for speed cameras to detect whether vehicles have valid insurance, MOT and Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax). The findings come from new research conducted by IAM RoadSmart, which has revealed that nine-in-ten (90 per cent) motorists, who were surveyed…
How 3D Printers Can Be Beneficial To Homes and Offices
As little as 20 years ago the idea of being able to 3D print something sounded like an idea which wouldn’t come to fruition for decades. In spite of this, however, here we are in a position whereby we can use software to design something as technical as a house, and then a printer can…
COVID-19: 9 key trends shaping industry response
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, The Reshaping of Industries Caused by COVID-19, encompasses nine key trends that will emerge from industries reshaping as a response to COVID-19. Chris Price reports... With the pandemic’s negative impact on the global economy, immediate action is critical. Technology leaders must assess the emerging opportunities resulting from COVID-19 and provide technological…
Materialise develops 3D Printed Oxygen Mask to address ventilator shortage
Belgium-based 3D printing company Materialise has developed the Materialise NIP Connector, a device to convert standard equipment available in most hospitals, into a mask to facilitate breathing for patients by creating positive pressure in the lungs. These assembled masks allow clinicians to reduce the time patients need access to mechanical ventilators, which helps to reduce…
FREE 3D printed hands-free door opener could prevent spread of Coronavirus
3D printing technology could help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Belgium-based 3D printing specialist Materialise has designed a 3D printed door opener that makes it possible to open and close doors with your arm, removing the need for direct contact with door handles. The company is offering the printable design for free and calling…
Ford uses 3D printing for next-generation locking wheel nuts
As car security systems become increasingly sophisticated and thieves turn to their attention to car parts, Ford engineers are using 3D printing technology to develop next-generation locking wheel nuts. Together with EOS, a supplier for high-end solutions in additive manufacturing, Ford has created locking nuts with contours based on the driver’s voice. Like an iris scan…
How advancements in print have made marketing more efficient
Is print marketing outdated? It's tempting to think so - but, as various business heavyweights from the Forbes Communications Council have observed, print still has its place in marketing. For example, the likes of cards and brochures can leave lasting impressions on luxury consumers. In our primarily digital-driven age, print can help companies to stand…
