BCN3D’s 3D printing technology has been integrated into the pediatric maxillofacial surgery team at the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital (SJD) to successfully perform a complicated operation to resect a malignant tumor in an 11-year-old boy. In this case, the medical team led by Dr. Josep Rubio, head of the maxillofacial surgery unit at SJD Barcelona […]
BCN3D and Henkel announce collaboration on new applications for VLM technology
3D printing solutions manufacturer BCN3D Technologies and global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies announced a collaboration to develop formulations for the recently released Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) 3D printing system. With more than 100 years of expertise in applications across industries under its belt, Henkel is more than qualified in […]
3D printing recruited to produce tourniquets for Ukraine hospitals
It’s a bit gut-wrenching that this need exists, but it’s also another life-saving example of 3D printing meeting an emergency medical need. BNC3D reports that it has printed more than 300 pieces that can be used to create tourniquets to help civilian and military wounded for two hospitals in Ukraine, in the cities of Kryvyi […]
BCN3D unveils Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM), a resin-based 3D printing technology
BCN3D announced a new 3D printing technology to advance alongside its FFF solutions: Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM). This technology was derived to specifically address BCN3D’s vision of manufacturing autonomy, where manufacturers can experience full control over every stage in their production processes with AM solutions. BCN3D’s R&D team spent 3 years developing VLM, addressing issues […]
BCN3D opens logistics center in New Jersey
BCN3D announced its expansion to North America with a new logistics center in New Jersey, the first of its kind for the company outside of its headquarters in Gavá, Barcelona, alongside a newly appointed Channel Sales Manager. This follows the momentum of an eventful four months in BCN3D’s calendar, with the purchase of AstroPrint, launch […]
BCN3D releases a Cloud platform for 3D printing fleet management
BCN3D announced a complete reinvigoration of its current BCN3D Cloud platform. The new web-based cloud will allow companies to scale up their additive manufacturing operations and make entire printing workflows more efficient, controlled, and easier than ever before. BCN3D set a goal of creating software to level up to their hardware solutions. The result is […]
BCN3D acquires 3D printing cloud platform AstroPrint
BCN3D has acquired AstroPrint, a 3D printing software company known for its cloud solutions that allow users to manage printers with ease and efficiency. Both companies entered into an acquisition agreement last April, and completed the transaction in July. This investment provides BCN3D with the opportunity to not only release a new cloud platform, but […]
Smart Cabinet stores 3D printing filaments at perfect humidity levels
BCN3D, a Spanish leading 3D printing solutions manufacturer, announced the launch of the Smart Cabinet to complete the Epsilon ecosystem, which boosts the entire printing process with BCN3D workbench 3D printers Epsilon W27 and Epsilon W50. The BCN3D Smart Cabinet relies on smart drying technology to ensure that filaments are consistently kept at optimal humidity […]
Overcoming the crisis: COVID-19, the automotive industry and the potential of additive manufacturing
Every day, industries across the world face unique and interlinking challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For the automotive industry, it’s a complex picture in which there are both hurdles and opportunities. Eric Pallarés, Chief Technology Officer at BCN3D, considers the impact of this tumultuous year on the automotive industry and how additive […]
BCN3D launches new generations in the Epsilon and Sigma 3D Printer Series
BCN3D, a leading 3D printer manufacturer, announced the next generations in its 3D printing product line, the Epsilon W27, the Smart Cabinet, and the Sigma D25. At the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, BCN3D secured a funding round led by industrial Group Mondragon, CDTI (Centre for Industrial Technological Development) and Danobatgroug. The 2.8 million […]
“Let them make it!”
Miguel de Unamuno, philosopher and writer of the Generation of ’98, and one of the most illustrious Spanish figures of the 20th century, puts in a certain essay: “Invent, then, they and we will take advantage of their inventions. Well, I trust and hope that you will be convinced, as I am, that electric light […]
BCN3D delivers more than 4,000 3D printed face shields to protect medical workers in hospitals from the Covid-19 crisis
The lack of protective equipment for assistants, nurses, doctors, intensivists and other medical workers in Spain and all of Europe and other countries is exposing healthcare workers to increased risk of infection, which in turn endangers patients, who could be infected by doctors or nurses from the Covid-19 virus. Faced with this extraordinary pandemic situation, […]
Additive vendors continue to offer efforts to fight COVID-19
With a global pandemic taking lives and forcing us all to take drastic measures to prevent the Covid-19 virus from disseminating further, there have been many rays of light in the form of innovators worldwide, who are putting their ideas and energy into the task of developing new ways to help those in need. These […]