Cutting-edge technology may play an unprecedented role in the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral after the devastating fire.   Flames and smoke billow around the gargoyles decorating the roof and sides of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019 A Dutch design firm Conc3rde has proposed restoring notre dame with 3d printing technology and has already prepared a sample structure of “gargoyle demon”, using the remains of fallen burnt down structure as raw material feed (in the form of new powder mix) for 3d printer.   Conc3rde’s 3D printed version of Le Styrge ..read more

Ikea Israel in a regional project, joined hands with two NGOs to bring ease, confidence and betterment in the lives of disabled people with the help of 3D printing technology.   1. Project “ThisAbles” is providing 13 free 3d printable designs for wardrode and home enhacements for disables. 2. The designs can be 3d printed and augments the already present furniture in the home, making it easy to use for disabled people. 3. Designs, a few to name, are easy handle, mega switch, cane by me, etc. 4. Project has the feature where in anyone from around the world can contribute to ..read more

BMW has powered the start of new year 2019 with the launch of Individual M850i Night Sky car from BMW Individual Manufaktur, Garching, Germany. The car and its features are all over the information networks but the coolest thing is incorporation of aluminium and meteoritic rock materials in various parts of the car.   Video Courtesy: BMW M This special addition of BMW has : The center ‘mesh plate’ with 3D Octahedral structure which appears in iron meteorites. BMW Individual M850i Night Sky interior. Photo via BMW Group. 2. 3D printed brake calipers ( previously incorpo ..read more

3D printing technology achieved an extraordinary milestone when it gave exceptional results at a U.S Marines research & development facility. 1. For the first time in the world, prototype of the marines barracks hut (500sq ft.) was printed by a concrete 3D printer 2. The task took 40 hrs (with robotic mixing & concrete refilling, 24 hrs!!) and output was extraordinary. 3. With this technology 5 marines will take 2 days to complete the structure, replacing 10 marines & 10 days with traditional method. You may also like: The First Family Comes Home To 3D Prinitng 4. Process would b ..read more

A french family became the first occupants of a 3D Printed home. Nordine and Nouria Ramdani, residents of the 3D printed house. Photo via BBC. We have always discussed at length about 3D Printed homes so let us sum up the unique points of this extra ordinary development :- 1. A patented method of the 3D printing technology was used by the fabricators. 2. The project was completed in 54 hrs & at 20% less cost than traditional manufacturing process. The 3D printed house in Nantes. Photo via BBC. 3. The company claimed that for upcoming projects same house would be ready in 33 hrs & c ..read more

Things at micro bacterial level could be slow & boring but life is impossible without microbiology. A team of researchers has developed a microbial ink called “functional living ink” nick named FLINK. Without touching the microbiology technicalities, we are pleased to share with  you that a 3d bioprinter is being used by the research group to deposit this FLINK  in sensitive areas with high accuracy & at microbial level. The simplest example is that a wound healing flink can be deposited by a 3d bioprinter at the patient’s wounded spot. Its being a micro level patching ..read more

We have already discussed many times about 3D printing bringing down cost & reducing production time. But this one needs a special mention because the cost saving is whopping 2000 EURO per unit of manufactured product. Born Motor Co bike kits make it to the market faster by using 3d printed parts. Its the turn of Born motor company based in Barcelona, a custom motorcycle design studio. In their kitty they added BCN3D Sigma 3D Printer & rest u all know.Prototyping, designing & finished product manufacturing turned fast, accurate & very very cheap. Iterations, costs & ..read more

Testing the waters was not a big stick for the 3d printing technology as it is already in the armory of space & aviation industry. Thermwood’s large scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) system successfully manufactured the hull of a fiber glass motor boat with materials & design collaboration from other stake holders. The hull was 3d printed in 6 sections, were put together & machined, making the whole process faster from traditional methods. You May Also Like: Confederate Motors 3D Prints P51 Combat Fighter Motorcycle With 140 3D Printed Parts As usual the partners were able to r ..read more

TuPOD, a 3d printed satellite cum deployment platform for other satellites, successfully completed its first mission after it was launched from ISS ( International Space Station) for satellite deployment & burnt up while re-entering the earth. For the 3d printing enthusiasts, the joy lies in the fact that once the TuPOD was 3d printed, it met the mechanical requirements for the space and the quality tests were done at Moreheard State University.The manufacturing stake holders were CRP USA & Tetonsys. The TuPOD’s internal satellite BUS was produced directly from a 3D CAD file without ..read more

The government of India, along with state government of Andhra Pradesh has planned a $6 million 3d printing facility in the city of Vizag. AP Medical Tech Zone is a public private partnership and first of its kind specific to the field of medical device manufacturing. Some note worthy features & aims of the project are: To address the $5.5 billion Indian medical market which is 75% dependent upon imports 2. To bring down the cost of medical devices & job creation 3. An array of 3D printers covering 1 metal 3D Printer, 2 to 3 SLS 3D Printers, a few SLA / DLP machines, many FDM machi ..read more