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For everyone from first-time users to experienced engineers, our blog covers everything from the basics to advanced production topics, with tutorials, industry updates, and expert insight drawn from our additive manufacturing experience.

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Additive manufacturing past and present from hype to discipline
June 10, 2026

Additive manufacturing, past & present

June 10, 2026
by Sasha Bruml
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Manufacturing with AM

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Motorbike helmet with 3d printed intercom adapter attached.
Apr 16, 2026
Industry Insights
Manufacturing with AM

When to Use a 3D Printing Service for Production (and When Not To)

Introduction If you believed every keynote and LinkedIn thread, you’d think additive manufacturing (AM) was the answer to every production problem on earth. The reality is more interesting and much more nuanced. The value of using a 3D p...
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Industry Insights
Manufacturing with AM
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Apr 15, 2026
Manufacturing with AM

Manufacturing the Cyclops POV System with Industrial 3D Printing

Introducing Cyclops POV Cyclops is a head-mounted POV camera system designed to capture footage exactly as the operator sees it. Developed by cinematographer James Medcraft, it sits at the intersection of filmmaking and 3D design. From t...
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Manufacturing with AM
measuring the dimensions of a glass filled nylon 3d printed part
Apr 9, 2026
Materials

Our new SLS machinery brings PA12 glass filled capacity

Machine: SLS ProX 6100 SLS Material: PA12 Glass Filled Nylon To keep up with your most demanding projects, we’ve invested in another SLS ProX 6100 machine. This latest addition to our facility is all about our new material offering, sign...
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Materials
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Jan 28, 2026

3D Printing Trends to Watch for in 2026

As 2026 gets underway , we take a look at the top trends that we identified in 2025 across the industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) landscape to inform the trends to watch for and accommodate this coming year. The conte...
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Dec 15, 2025
Manufacturing with AM

3D Printing for Maritime Engineering

Using Additive Manufacturing in the Maritime Industry to Deliver More Sustainable Shipping Beneath the hull of an LNG Carrier operating today, a small 3D printed component is quietly helping to save fuel. This ship has installed the Pass...
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Manufacturing with AM
Nov 13, 2025
Industry Insights

3D Printing Terminology

Getting started with 3D printing can be daunting and intimidating. As with any new industry, there’s a whole new set of language that comes with it and learning how to speak 3D can be difficult. This glossary should serve as a guide t...

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Nov 11, 2025
Cost & Lead Time
Manufacturing with AM

The Real Cost of 3D Printing: Beyond Price per Part

AM isn’t just a different production method. It’s a different production philosophy. And price per part doesn’t tell the whole story. When companies first explore additive manufacturing (AM), they often focus on one thing, the face value...
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Cost & Lead Time
Manufacturing with AM
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Oct 22, 2025
Cost & Lead Time
Manufacturing with AM

The case for UK-local additive manufacturing

In a world where product lifecycles are shrinking and supply chains can collapse overnight, 3D People is proving that the fastest route to market is no longer across oceans, it’s right here in the UK. The global manufacturing landscape h...
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Cost & Lead Time
Manufacturing with AM

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