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4-Mation: amazing 3D printed zoetrope animations hit Kickstarter Research & Education

by Consumer

Invented in the mid-19th century, the zoetrope was a novel piece of proto-cinematic technology. Now, nearly two centuries later—and well into advanced cinema and animation—the spinning animation device doesn’t quite hold the same wonder that it used to, but there is still a distinct element of magic and amusement about it. Interestingly, there has been something of a resurgence of zoetrope devices enabled by 3D printing technologies.

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Nano Dimension APAC expansion continues with key cooperation agreement AM Industry

by Business

As part of the company’s continuing growth and worldwide expansion, Nano Dimension is expanding its Asia Pacific market coverage. Nano Dimension (HK) Limited, the company fully owned, newly established subsidiary, is entering into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Guohui Investment Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Guohui”). The deal is of one of significant importance for the Israeli startup, as the provincial platform company owned by the Shandong Province State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has a registered capital of more than $4 billion.

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3D bioprinting complex vessel networks for implantable tissues Bioprinting

by Medical

Ali Khademhosseini, a bioengineering professor at UCLA specializing in tissue engineering and bioprinting, and his team have developed a new and innovative technique for bioprinting tubular structures that mimic complex vessel networks and ducts. The breakthrough research, recently published in the journal Advanced Materials, could enable the bioprinting of tissues for implanting or drug testing.

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Bugatti stuns with new €5 million Divo super sports car Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

Renowned French car manufacturer Bugatti recently unveiled its newest super sports car model, the Divo, much to the excitement of the automotive world. The car, which premiered at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering event in Monterey, California, was released in an extremely limited series (only 40 vehicles were made). Even priced at €5 million a unit, the stunning sports car sold out almost immediately.