Updating printer firmware and software is essential to prevent errors, optimize materials, and improve efficiency. Neglecting them can cause waste, interruptions, and a drop in quality. Following an accurate procedure, with testing and backups, allows you to fully leverage technological advantages and extend the life of the machines.

3D printing revolutionizes microfluidics by enabling the rapid and precise production of complex devices in a single process. Technologies such as PolyJet and PµSL make it possible to create microfluidic chips with micrometric channels, eliminating assembly steps and reducing costs and development times. The integration of advanced design, biocompatible materials, and functional coatings makes it possible to

The certification of medical devices produced with additive manufacturing requires an operational framework that integrates regulatory requirements from the design phase. This approach, called “design for certification”, reduces delays and late reviews, turning compliance into a competitive advantage. It is fundamental to qualify the 3D printing process with documented proof of rep

The SOLen soft optical sensor uses light to measure deformations with high precision and stability, overcoming the limits of traditional sensors. Thanks to a 3D-printed Y-structure and a differential configuration of photoreceptors, it offers reliable measurements and is insensitive to environmental interference. Ideal for advanced medical devices, smart orthoses, and monitoring systems

Post-processing is crucial in stereolithography to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Stages such as washing and post-curing eliminate chemical residues and complete polymerization, ensuring mechanical properties and biocompatibility. The use of validated systems and low-risk solvents improves operational efficiency and safety.

New plug-and-play optical interface developed with 3D printing enables high-efficiency connections between optical fibers and integrated photonic circuits, with losses of only 0.78 dB. Thanks to polymer structures created via two-photon polymerization, the system offers passive alignment, compatibility with standard MTP cables, and stable performance over broad bandwidth, paving the way for photonic systems

3D modeling tools are revolutionizing youth education, making STEAM learning more visual, interactive, and engaging. Through intuitive interfaces and complete design cycles, students transform ideas into physical objects, developing technical and creative skills from primary school. Software like BlocksCAD and SelfCAD combine geometry, coding and s

Educational robotics and the maker approach, if integrated with a structured teaching plan, can transform learning into a practical experience. Success depends on teacher training, the appropriate choice of technologies and materials, and coherent curricular integration.

3D printing is revolutionizing dentistry, enabling rapid and customized production of dental devices directly in the office. Thanks to technologies such as SLA, DLP and PolyJet and biocompatible materials, it is possible to create crowns, surgical guides, orthodontic models and prostheses in reduced times, with greater precision and lower costs compared to traditional methods. The integr

Advanced photopolymerization in 3D printing includes technologies such as TVAM, fast but less precise, and 2PP, extremely detailed but slow. Both offer complementary advantages: TVAM for rapid volumes, 2PP for micro-details. Hybrid solutions integrate the two technologies to maximize productivity and precision, opening new possibilities in fields such as bioengineering and micro-optics.

Surgical planning with 3D anatomical models is revolutionizing medical education, offering realistic and customized simulations for surgeon training. Thanks to multilayer printing technologies and radiological data, it is possible to faithfully recreate human tissues, enabling simulated procedures without risks to patients. The models, used in university and cli

Formlabs announces a leadership change with Rob Willett joining the board, while Carl Bass leaves after eight years. Willett, former CEO of Cognex, brings expertise in automation and machine vision, marking a strategic shift for the company aiming to expand its influence in professional additive manufacturing and prepare for a potential IPO.