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ADDITIV Medical 2026 will bring together more than 500 medical professionals
Choosing between 3D printing and injection molding is one of the key decisions in product development—especially in case of prototyping.
The choice between 3D printing and CNC machining is the most common decision regarding manufacturing methods that must be made before placing the first order for prototypes. The correct answer depends on tolerance requirements, material specifications, component geometry, and schedule.
How microstepping works in stepper motors, the incremental torque cost of each resolution, and why finer microsteps do not improve positioning accuracy.
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This article discusses the exhibitors, products, and industrial trends defining additive manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region at TCT Asia 2026.
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ADDITIV Medical 2026 will bring together more than 500 medical professionals
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a portable measuring device that detects the metabolic marker acetone in breath almost as accurately as a mass spectrometer. It can be used by laypeople and detects when the body starts burning fat when dieting or during exercise.
Choosing between 3D printing and injection molding is one of the key decisions in product development—especially in case of prototyping.
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The choice between 3D printing and CNC machining is the most common decision regarding manufacturing methods that must be made before placing the first order for prototypes. The correct answer depends on tolerance requirements, material specifications, component geometry, and schedule.
3 minutes read
How microstepping works in stepper motors, the incremental torque cost of each resolution, and why finer microsteps do not improve positioning accuracy.
How closed-loop stepper motors use encoder feedback to eliminate missed steps, plus driver design, NEMA sizing, and when to choose a servo instead.
event | SEP 23 - SEP 25, 2026
Formnext 2026 will provide automotive, transportation, and mobility companies with a unique gateway to the global additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Explore how the right finishes and coatings can improve aerospace parts by boosting durability, extending service life, enhancing environmental resistance, and delivering the performance and appearance required for demanding applications.
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3D-printed medical tools can often be produced in days instead of weeks, allowing engineers to build parts on demand, refine designs quickly, and move into evaluation faster. That is helping healthcare teams develop more adaptable solutions, with equipment built for a specific patient or procedure.
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Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) is the discipline of shaping a part around what a 3D printer can actually build.
In this episode, we explore how researchers have developed an AI system that can watch a 3D print as it's being made, detect mistakes, and automatically correct them before the print fails
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In this episode, we explore a new 3D printable material that can quickly transform into a strong, bone-like scaffold capable of supporting new bone growth. Learn how this breakthrough could lead to faster recovery times and improve treatments for patients with serious bone injuries.
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The leading additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology event prepares for its third edition this October 2026 in the South China Greater Bay Area.
Unlock increased productivity with the BigRep ONE.5X, a cutting-edge large-scale FDM 3D printing.
webinar | JUN 29 - JUN 29, 2026
A live panel on how China, Europe, and the US are building, certifying, and reconciling additive manufacturing standards, and where those approaches still don't line up.
