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How do you help students move from learning about advanced manufacturing to actively shaping its future?

At Manchester Metropolitan University's PrintCity hub, additive manufacturing is being embedded across education, research, and industry collaboration. With access to more than 100 machines, students from engineering, architecture, fashion, product design, and interior design are using 3D printing to turn ideas into functional prototypes.

A key part of this success is the use of Bambu Lab 3D printers, including the P1 series, which provide students with a reliable and accessible introduction to additive manufacturing. Their speed and ease of use allow learners to focus on design, problem-solving, and innovation rather than machine complexity.

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Artus3D, an orthotic manufacturing specialist, has implemented the Raise3D Technologies RMS220 to streamline production through batch printing. This has helped reduce material waste, simplify workflows, and enable a single operator to manage processes that previously required multiple staff members.

The result is faster turnaround times, increased design flexibility, and a more scalable, cost-efficient approach to producing patient-specific orthoses.

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What if students could learn additive and subtractive manufacturing in the same project?

With Meltio hybrid CNC + Wire Laser DED systems, they can.

Material is added only where needed - then machined to achieve precision finishes and functional surfaces. It’s exactly how modern manufacturing works.

From repairing worn components to creating tooling with added features, hybrid manufacturing teaches students to think beyond “just printing” and start thinking about adding real value.

It’s hands-on.
It’s practical.
It’s industry-ready learning.

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Who knew a potato chips bag could be this photogenic? 😎

With SHINING 3D's EinScan Pro HD, even tiny wrinkles, creases, and vibrant colours are captured in stunning 3D. Perfect for packaging design checks, creative archiving, or just showing off your snack’s curves - every detail pops!

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Taking 3D printing beyond the classroom 🚀

In many universities, it’s no longer just about prototypes - it’s about solving real engineering problems with real materials. The miniFactory.fi - 3D printer Ultra 2 is helping bridge that gap, giving students hands-on experience with high-performance polymers and industrial workflows.

From repairing critical machinery components to exploring how materials behave under stress, this is what modern engineering education looks like.

If you want to see how industrial 3D printing can fit into your curriculum, it’s worth a read.

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Ever wondered how silicone 3D printing is driving real research?

Researchers around the world are using Lynxter 3D printers to push the boundaries in areas like soft robotics, healthcare, advanced materials, and sustainable processes. From fine-tuning mechanical properties to creating precise multi-component designs, the possibilities are incredible.

This new overview brings together real academic projects and includes direct links to the full papers - so you can see exactly how silicone additive manufacturing is being applied in practice.

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