Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has had a busy season, showcasing her innovative 3D printed creations on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. On May 11, 2024, Brazilian tax lawyer Mariana Pavani walked down the aisle in a high-tech wedding dress by van Herpen, featured on the cover of New York magazine Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Shortly...

NatureWorks makes a lot of the polylactic acid (PLA) plastic we consume with 3D printing. PLA is also used for packaging, medical nonwovens, interior decoration materials, and more. By not being based on oil, it’s a renewable alternative that could point to a more sustainable future. Now, NatureWorks has received a $350 million loan from Krungthai Bank...

The additive construction (AC) sector is currently bustling, though not every bit of activity necessarily means it’s thriving. Startups in the space are in the process of getting off the ground, meaning that some may fail to do so. Which new firms will succeed is yet to be determined, but one promising firm is based out of Canada and the Netherlands:...

About a decade ago, entrepreneur Graham Bredemeyer started Collider, a company that combined the best of 3D printing with injection molding. Now he runs CADChat, which hopes to make sharing and discussing CAD files more social. The young entrepreneur also talks about his time at Zverse, Shapeways, Adaxis, and Essentium. This episode of the 3DPOD provides...

After the success of its Nagoya leg last April, Manufacturing World Tokyo 2024, one of Asia’s premier manufacturing exhibitions, is gearing up for its second leg this year, returning to Tokyo from June 19-21, 2024, at the renowned Tokyo Big Sight. With over 2,100 exhibitors and an expected 72,000 visitors from around the world, this edition looks forward...

This week, Stratasys continues its advanced training and starts its Experience Stratasys tour across the United States. ASTM’s AMCOE continues its professional certificate course, and SPE is offering a workshop about choosing the right plastic material. ADDITIV Design World takes place, and Makelab will hold a party celebrating the opening of its new...