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LightForce Orthodontics Metal Bracket Introduces Generative Customization for Individualized Orthodontic Treatment

LightForce Orthodontics launches the Lightbracket Metal — a patient-specific 3D printed metal bracket — expanding access to generative braces for 65% of patients who prefer metal options.

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AM Accelerates Rivian's Prototyping, Production Operations

EV manufacturer Rivian is embracing the benefits of adopting AM for both its products and its production line.

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Manufacturing Day 2025: 4 Advancements in Manufacturing Education

To celebrate Manufacturing Day 2025, here are four articles detailing just some of the achievements and innovations made in manufacturing education this year.

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SLS

3D Printed Bioresorbable Implant Enters Clinical Trials

Materialise and University of Michigan have partnered to 3D print bioresorbable implants for pediatric patients, with the devices entering FDA clinical trials in 2025. 

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Startups

Pic of the Week: Visibly 3D Printed Watch Case

This week, LPBF and CAD-based design software help to produce a watch case that is recognizably 3D printed — with visible patterns and assorted latticing. 

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Design

Generative Orthoses Project to Reshape Orthopedic Care

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, SLS and Windform GT fiberglass materials.

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Design

Generative Orthoses Project to Reshape Orthopedic Care

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, SLS and Windform GT fiberglass materials.

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Software

Crushing Lattices to Feed An AI Model

Why deliberately destroy 3D printed lattice structures? Software developer Vixiv is doing it to inform its AI, making lattice designs faster and less complicated to access. 

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Consumer Goods

Luxury Watchmaker Uses 3D Printing to Enable Production in Small Quantities

London-based Apiar is leveraging AM and local partnerships to design and produce 3D printed watches for the luxury customer in smaller quantities — with entirely outsourced labor. 

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Rocket Engine Component 3D Printed in One Piece

Using a laser powder bed fusion machine from Eplus3D and Leap 71’s AI-enabled computational tool, a 3D printed rocket engine was made in one step, with no postprocess machining required. 

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