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Do you remember your first foray into AM?   It’s December 3rd, which means it’s 3D printing day (3D on D3 – you get it 😉 )! To celebrate this year, we dug into our archives, back to when our 3D printing journeys began, and look at what we found, the first encounters of some of the 3Dnatives team with 3D printing! 🥳 When did you join the 3D printing community? Share your pictures and memories with us on this special day! 📸 #3DPrintingDay #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

#3Dprinting isn’t just about innovation—it’s also about inclusion. When designing for people who are blind or have low vision, thoughtful guidelines are critical to ensure the tools are truly accessible. 🖐 That’s where researchers at Monash Universitay come in. They’ve released free, expert guidelines to help creators design 3D printed resources for people with “print disabilities”—a term that includes not only those with visual impairments but also individuals with physical or cognitive limitations that make traditional print materials inaccessible. 🧠 Want to learn how these guidelines are making a difference? Read the full story and find the guidelines here: #accessibility #3Dprinted #inclusion #additivemanufacturing #blind #disability

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Are you a medical professional invested in the potential of additive manufacturing? Then you should know MGA, a network of stakeholders seeking to advance medical AM. 🏥 For this episode of #Talk3D, we spoke to Naomi N., Head of Medical at Mobility Goes Additive Medical. As Naomi put it, MGA is an ecosystem that brings together all the relevant players seeking to advance #medical AM. 🚀 Get to know the network and learn how to get involved! 👇 MGA Mobility | MGA Medical - Mobility goes Additive e.V. #additivemanufacturing

The medical industry is increasingly moving towards personalized medicine, and with that, the development of #3Dprinted medication is on the rise. We interviewed PhD student Liam Krueger to learn about his research on pharmaceutical 3D printing at The University of Queensland. 🥼 🧪 If you're interested in pharmaceutical 3D printing, what the field looks like, and are curious about how to get involved, read the interview here 👇 #Working3D #3Dprinting #additivemanufacturing #medical

Researchers at Swansea University have #3Dprinted a coral-inspired bone graft. What’s remarkable? Their study found that the new material not only dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete but that it also promotes faster healing! 🪸 Learn more in our latest article!

Imagine a #3Dprinter that can print objects but also move autonomously to a location and print directly on-site. Meet MobiPrint, an innovative creation by researchers at the University of Washington! 🛞 This device measures room perimeters and prints objects directly on the floor, and it could be helpful for accessibility. Learn how in our article here 👇

AI integration? 3D printing? Emotional-support robot? These phrases all describe the Robo-EV, a futuristic micro-car from PIX Moving. 🚘 The open-air vehicle is made of metal and the entire frame, wheel arches and interior were #3Dprinted. But that's not all: the car features an #AI personal assistant. Using a voice system, it inquires about the driver's well-being and offers support. 🗣️ To learn more about the Robo-EV, read our latest article 👇

Ever seen a #3Dprinted material that moves like it’s alive? Researchers at Oregon State University are making it happen with shape-shifting materials called liquid crystalline elastomers, or "soft motors." This could be used for robotics, medical implants and more! 🤖 Watch their video to see the material in action. 💥 And, check out the rest of the videos in this week's #Top5!

Have you realized the potential of non-planar toolpaths? What they can create is nothing short of remarkable. ⭐ In this video, a Caracol AM machine achieves an almost 90-degree overhang on an organic part. This would be difficult for any gantry-style machine, even with support material! What kind of applications do you think are suited for non-planar AM builds? Source: Decibel Made and Adam Hecht