Our legs and feet support us throughout life, enabling movement in many forms—walking, running, jumping, dancing. We often only notice how crucial they are when problems arise. Injuries, foot deformities (such as high arches or flat feet), disease-related impairments or prolonged standing can all cause pain and limit mobility. Special orthopedic insoles can relieve pain […]
The BMW Group has reached a new milestone in circular economy practices. At its additive manufacturing campus in Oberschleißheim, southern Germany, the company now recycles waste powder and end-of-life 3D-printed components to create fresh 3D printing materials. This process promotes sustainable use of plastics and enables large-scale, innovative recycling—a priority for BMW. Where used powder […]
As we know, 3D printing has profoundly transformed the medical field, enabling the production of bespoke models ranging from anatomical replicas to fully patient-specific implants. One young startup working in this space is Simpath. Founded in 2023, Simpath develops realistic 3D models for anesthesia and respiratory medicine. Using modern 3D printing technologies, the company produces […]
According to the French Interministerial Road Safety Observatory, France recorded 3,190 deaths from road accidents. While many factors affect the severity of a crash—such as whether occupants wear seat belts—this figure underscores the vital importance of advancing automotive safety. From a vehicle’s fundamental structure to protective devices like seat belts and airbags, every detail reduces […]
A consortium of South Korean companies and research institutes has announced a major advance in space technology. The Korean Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), KP Aero Industries, AM Solutions and Hanyang University partnered on an ambitious program to advance additive manufacturing for the aerospace sector. Their goal was to […]