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LAMÁQUINA’s 3D printed ceramic tiles complete Sagrada Família’s tallest tower Construction 3D Printing
On February 20, 2026, the final arm of the cross was lifted onto the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, marking the completion of the cathedral’s exterior and the culmination of 144 years of construction. The cross now crowns the structure at 172.5 meters, making it the world’s tallest church. The robotic 3D printed ceramic tiles that form the tower’s white glazed ceramic skin were developed by LAMÁQUINA in collaboration with Ceramica Cumella.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory installs Xerox ElemX metal 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware
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Stryker to invest €200M in Irish medtech R&D Medical
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Proto Labs expands capacity with $120M acquisition of Rapid Manufacturing Group
152shares134180Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), the global manufacturing and 3D printing service bureau, has announced that it will acquire Rapid Manufacturing Group, LLC (RAPID). The terms of the deal have b ...
BOFA introduces 3D Print PRO 4 and 3D PrintPRO HT devices Decision Makers
From toucan beaks and F1 steering wheels to bespoke medical devices and ultra-comfy bicycle seats, the world of 3D printing is rapidly evolving…and driving demand for a new generation of functional materials, which require more advanced filtration equipment. Such as the new 3D Print PRO 4 and 3D PrintPRO HT devices from BOFA.
