HOUSTON, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — re:3D, Inc. is pleased to announce the inclusion of UltiMachine’s ArchiMajor 32bit control board and transition to Klipper firmware with the launch of Gigabot 4, Terabot 4, GigabotX 2 and TerabotX 2. The advanced board features eight integrated stepper motor drivers, three heater outputs, five thermocouple inputs, four controllable fans and eight endstops. The PCB and Raspberry Pi touchscreen controller are housed inside a 16″ electrical enclosure which combine to control an agile software stack with web capabilities. Not only does this board increase Gigabot & Terabot processing power, but it supports better control of re:3D’s supply chain and electronics quality with a strong US manufacturing partner.

“As a US based company, UltiMachine enjoys designing custom solutions to enable open-source US 3D Printer OEMs to enhance their offerings and scale,” says Johnny Russell, UltiMachine’s CEO.

“Installing the UltiMachine ArchiMajor 32bit PCB was a critical evolution in the Gigabot & Gigabot X portfolio,” says re:3D Co-founder and Catalyst, Samantha Snabes. “Not only does the board offer increased performance, it has been critical in our transition to Klipper firmware, a front mounted touchscreen, and wifi connectivity while providing the customer with increased capability for open source modifications. Our relationship with UltiMachine has been critical in ensuring supply chain resiliency.”

To learn more about all the new features in the Gigabot 4, Terabot 4, GigabotX 2 and TerabotX 2 3D printers, visit: https://re3d.org/2023gigalaunch/

About re:3D

re:3D® Inc. consists of a group of explorers committed to decimating the cost & scale barriers to industrial 3D printing. Having pioneered the world’s first and most affordable, human-scale industrial 3D printer, re:3D likewise is creating large scale, affordable 3D printers printing from pellets, regrind, and flake plastic waste. Beyond creating 3D printers for customers in over 50 countries, re:3D offers 3D printing contract services, consulting, design and education services. For more information on re:3D, visit www.re3d.org.

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UltiMachine is a leading 3D Printer component manufacturer who develops systems that drive additive manufacturing, specializing in electronics and consumables. For more information visit https://ultimachine.com/.

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A creative fan of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet assembles an impressive recreation of the intimidating Armor Pokemon Donphan using their 3D printer.

One fan of Nintendo and Game Freak’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has crafted a unique homage to the games’ many catchable creatures, creating a detailed recreation of the Armor Pokemon Donphan using their 3D printer. As fans of the hit titles prepare for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Cinderace Tera Raid next month, checking out this impressive creation is a great way to get pumped for the upcoming event.

Released earlier this year by developer Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the latest entries in the long-running Pokemon series of games. Featuring all-new protagonists, new Pokemon to catch, and the series’ first truly open-world setting in the previously unexplored region of Paldea, the pair of titles were eagerly anticipated by franchise fans following the success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Despite setting new sales records for Nintendo, poor performance and numerous ongoing technical issues in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have led to the games receiving a mixed reception from many gamers. While the recent 1.1.0 update for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet promised to improve performance, players remain divided about whether the patch actually made a meaningful difference.

RELATED: Pokemon Fan Designs Impressive Pheromosa Statue in Minecraft

In a new post on the r/Pokemon subreddit, a user named senorlazlo shared pictures of the impressive Donphan figure they created using their 3D printer. Depicted curled up in its ball form, the detailed Donphan features articulated armor that can be lifted to show off the Armor Pokemon’s fierce tusks and glowing red eyes. Known for their ability to travel at high speeds when in ball form, a hilarious recent clip showed an irate Donphan running over a Gyrados while one player was exploring Paldea.

Pokemon fans responding to the post loved the unique 3D-printed creation, with some users asking how much it would be to purchase their very own Donphan. Noting in the replies that they created the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet homage as a gift for a friend, senorlazlo states that it required nearly half a spool of black and red filaments in order to complete the print. Following requests from several commenters to make the files available for others to print, senorlazlo responded that they hope to have the files uploaded sometime next year so that other Pokemon fans can create their own Donphan.

While the numerous technical issues in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet continue to frustrate some players, the steady stream of player-created homages to the series’ unique creatures show that the Pokemon themselves are as popular as ever. This charming, homemade Donphan seems like the perfect addition to any Pokemon fan’s collection, and is a decidedly more practical and humane way to pay tribute to the beloved series than dyeing a dog to look like Pikachu.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

MORE: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Pros and Cons of Bringing Back Kalos

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NICE Rapid is now introducing a service of 3D Printing to injection moulding world, which offers high dimensional stability and good temperature resistance.

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – December 30, 2022) –  NICE Rapid, a top specialist in injection moulding and rapid tooling, announces the upgrade of 3D Printing Services for the injection mould. This service prompts manufacturers who need high-performance materials, increasing not only the speed of production but also innovation.

The manufacturing process has traditionally been expensive, time-consuming, and wasteful. Even though additive manufacturing addresses the majority of these problems, it has size and batch automation restrictions that make it challenging to use on a broader scale. NICE Rapid is bridging these procedural gaps for the production teams of every business with the new product 3D Printing Services.

NICE Rapid Introduces Innovative 3D Printing Services Strengthening The Diverse Portfolio

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In addition, there is increasing demand for 3D printing technology combined with the rising demand for high-performance materials from industries including automotive, aerospace, military, and medical. As 3D printing for injection mould is increasingly used for medium-to-high volume parts, NICE Rapid provides the easiest way to source high-quality 3D printed prototypes and production parts.

The implication that 3D printing procedures are typically more affordable than conventional injection molding techniques is a big advantage of making parts this way. This is primarily caused by the fact that 100% computer-controlled production methods require less raw material to manufacture the same part and take less time. Moreover, stereolithography (SLA), an additive manufacturing process that can 3D print parts with small features, tight tolerance requirements, and smooth surface finishes, is used at NICE RAPID. As a result, the service at NICE Rapid not only has a cost and time-saving benefit, but it is also much more environmentally friendly, with a large reduction in materials and electricity used during the manufacturing process, as well as carbon during shipping.

The presence of 3D Printing Service shows the continuous improvement and better service quality of NICE Rapid. The spokesperson shared: “The company is committed to providing customers with the ultimate service in manufacturing excellence and superior customer service standards.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.nicerapid.com/

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Organization: Nice Rapid Tooling Manufacturing Limited
Address: No. 26, Haotou Ave, Torch Development Zone, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, 528451, China
Phone: +86 760 8996 7810
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The Army has inaugurated its first 3D-printed dwelling unit for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantonment, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

3D printing technology uses complex software and a robotic unit that helps in creating a structure through multiple stages from a digital model.

“The Indian Army inaugurated its first 3D-printed house dwelling unit (with ground-plus one configuration) for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantonment on December 28,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The dwelling unit has been constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd incorporating the latest 3D rapid construction technology,” it said.

Construction work of the dwelling unit measuring 71 sqm with garage space was completed in just 12 weeks by utilising the 3D-printed foundation, walls and slabs, officials said.

“The disaster-resilient structures comply with zone-3 earthquake specifications and green building norms. The 3-D printed houses are symbolic of the modern-day rapid construction efforts to cater for growing accommodation requirements of the armed forces personnel,” the ministry said.

“This structure also stands testament to the commitment of the Indian Army in fostering the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’,” it said.

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The technique utilises a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerised three-dimensional design and fabricates a 3D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose.

Ahmedabad-based Golden Katar Division of the Army has been instrumental in pursuing the project with manifold applications even in operations, the statement said.

“Indian Army units have already dovetailed 3D printing technology in the construction of pre-casted permanent defences and overhead protection meant for operations. These structures are currently being validated over a period of one year and can be seen being incorporated in all terrains, the recent being in the UT of Ladakh,” it said.

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Sources in November had said that the Indian Army has envisioned the construction of “permanent defences” along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, a move that will save time and improve its defence preparedness.

As already published in 3dpbm’s AM Sustainably eBook, earlier this year, the Founder and CEO of Automobili Estrema, Gianfranco Pizzuto, has been working in the manufacturing industry since 1983. In 1989, he co-founded the FAE Group, a leading manufacturer of machinery for agriculture, forestry, and construction. In 2007, he began his adventure in the EV business as Fisker Automotive’s first investor and first European distributor. Fisker Automotive’s Karma – a luxury plug-in hybrid EV – was one of the first ever projects to believe in electric propulsion. Fifteen years later, the market is ripe for an entirely new project. Conceptually born during the COVID pandemic, Automobili Estrema’s Fulminea is a $2 million electric hypercar featuring state-of-the-art technology, including Sakuu’s 3D printed solid-state batteries.

Fulminea is an Italian term that means “lightning fast”. It recalls the lightning bolt, like the one proudly bearing the colors of the Italian flag embedded in the Estrema logo. The lightning bolt is also a symbol for electric power and high voltage, representing the team’s efforts to deliver the most powerful and lightest (1,500 kg, 3,307 lbs) electric-powered supercar. 3D printing is playing a role in its development and could also play a role in the production of some functional parts. But the real game changer could come from the partnership with Sakuu, which aims to integrate the company’s Swift Print solid-state batteries and further reduce the vehicle’s weight by optimizing space.

3D printing for financial sustainability

“As EV pioneers we have always been very mindful of environmental concerns and for this, we always use plant-based materials in all our 3D printing activities, both for photopolymers and thermoplastics,” Pizzuto told 3dpbm. “These materials cannot be used on final parts for all matters related to durability and regulatory approvals, but we do use them on all conceptual models and prototypes that do not need to undergo functional tests and endure structural stress. For everything else we use a lot of carbon fiber-based materials.”

One element that Pizzuto highlights is that this project is currently a one-off that cannot leverage previously-developed parts. This is both a good thing, in terms of creative freedom, and a challenge in terms of the economic sustainability of the project. “When we create our prototypes we use everything we can find off the shelf and resort to 3D printing only for parts that are not available anywhere else,” Pizzuto explained. “For example, if we can get standard push-rods we are not going to develop our own. Same for the rims, where the magnesium rims from OZ are perfectly suited for what we are looking to achieve.”

On the other hand, the fact that the Fulminea project began on a blank sheet gives its creators plenty of freedom. “The idea came to me during the COVID lockdown when we all had too much time on our hands,” Pizzuto explained. “Today we are a team of 14 and most of us are doing this out of passion. Although we are an international team, we all share a passion for electric mobility and the DNA of Italian design, which is a good thing because Italy has been trailing in EV adoption and we want to help convey that electric vehicles are not just better for the environment but also superior in terms of performance.”

A solid concept

The Fulminea team, which began as “Team Hypercar”, has completed the exterior, interior, and power train. They are finalizing the first functional prototype and the ability to integrate 3D printed batteries could help the team push their innovative ideas even further.

The Kavian printing technology developed by Sakuu Corporation, a Californian startup that recently raised $62 million for its vision of creating automated factories for 3D printing batteries, promises to dramatically change the entire battery industry with its Swift Print solid-state battery cells, which could provide superior performance, safety, and customizability for electric vehicles and mass-market energy storage applications.

To understand how Fulminea will benefit from Sakuu’s technology, it is also important to understand how EV batteries work today. “Batteries present a major challenge but the fact that we are working on a $2 million hypercar enables us to explore all the options. In the world of EVs, the battery gives you energy (for the range) and power (for the performance),” Pizzuto explained. “So a more powerful battery ensures better performance just like a thermal engine can have 4, 8, or 12 cylinders. Today, the three main formats are cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch based. Tesla, for example, uses cylindrical batteries, which are packed inside the modules that make up the battery pack.”

Now, if you have a battery with a 100 kWh of energy capacity and you need to draw power up to a total of 1.5 MW on 4 electric motors – as in the Fulminea – you need to generate 15 C in terms of power capability for the few seconds necessary during acceleration. This amounts to about 2000 hp and you only need it for a very short period of time. “To reach these limits in the solid-state battery, what we need is a supercapacitor that lets us handle huge quantities of power for very short bursts. After this, the energy is handled by the main battery for cruising speed requirements,” Pizzuto explained.

“This kind of technology, which is very similar to the KERS in Formula 1, is very expensive and can run over $300,000, which alone is the cost of a supercar,” he continued. “It is also a technology that will be increasingly adopted as it allows to dramatically reduce the size of the battery pack and increase the battery lifetime by absorbing most of the peak stresses. This means that a main battery can last over 500,000 Km, or up to 5,000 recharge cycles, and this is also very important for environmental concerns.”

By using solid-state batteries, these benefits are further augmented as the batteries are built using less material, they last longer and can be fully recycled. In addition, they do away with the liquid electrolyte, which comes mostly from fossil sources. The added benefit of Sakuu’s technology is that they will 3D print their batteries in the desired shape.

Sakuu’s Kavian printers implement a hybrid technology that combines material extrusion and material jetting to produce the battery with all the different chemical components in one run. In the case of Fulminea, the battery is located behind the seats and has to be installed from underneath the vehicle. When using traditional battery packs many spaces are left empty. This makes Fulminea the best possible “laboratory on wheels” for the future of 3D printed solid-state batteries and also an ideal candidate to prove the capabilities of Sakuu’s own technological approach.

Creating the Fulminea project from scratch has given Pizzuto and his team the freedom to explore all options but it also means that they need to be very careful about the economic sustainability of this project. Having learned from the previous Fisker Automotive experience, Pizzuto is not looking to relinquish control to external investors so the project’s funding comes mainly from pre-orders. “The first one, from a client in Switzerland, has just come in,” Pizzuto told us, “We realize this technology is destined to high net-worth individuals, but they are the ones that need to drive innovation so that eventually it can benefit everyone.”

As already published in 3dpbm’s AM Sustainably eBook, earlier this year, the Founder and CEO of Automobili Estrema, Gianfranco Pizzuto, has been working in the manufacturing industry since 1983. In 1989, he co-founded the FAE Group, a leading manufacturer of machinery for agriculture, forestry, and construction. In 2007, he began his adventure in the EV business as Fisker Automotive’s first investor and first European distributor. Fisker Automotive’s Karma – a luxury plug-in hybrid EV – was one of the first ever projects to believe in electric propulsion. Fifteen years later, the market is ripe for an entirely new project. Conceptually born during the COVID pandemic, Automobili Estrema’s Fulminea is a $2 million electric hypercar featuring state-of-the-art technology, including Sakuu’s 3D printed solid-state batteries.

Fulminea is an Italian term that means “lightning fast”. It recalls the lightning bolt, like the one proudly bearing the colors of the Italian flag embedded in the Estrema logo. The lightning bolt is also a symbol for electric power and high voltage, representing the team’s efforts to deliver the most powerful and lightest (1,500 kg, 3,307 lbs) electric-powered supercar. 3D printing is playing a role in its development and could also play a role in the production of some functional parts. But the real game changer could come from the partnership with Sakuu, which aims to integrate the company’s Swift Print solid-state batteries and further reduce the vehicle’s weight by optimizing space.

3D printing for financial sustainability

“As EV pioneers we have always been very mindful of environmental concerns and for this, we always use plant-based materials in all our 3D printing activities, both for photopolymers and thermoplastics,” Pizzuto told 3dpbm. “These materials cannot be used on final parts for all matters related to durability and regulatory approvals, but we do use them on all conceptual models and prototypes that do not need to undergo functional tests and endure structural stress. For everything else we use a lot of carbon fiber-based materials.”

One element that Pizzuto highlights is that this project is currently a one-off that cannot leverage previously-developed parts. This is both a good thing, in terms of creative freedom, and a challenge in terms of the economic sustainability of the project. “When we create our prototypes we use everything we can find off the shelf and resort to 3D printing only for parts that are not available anywhere else,” Pizzuto explained. “For example, if we can get standard push-rods we are not going to develop our own. Same for the rims, where the magnesium rims from OZ are perfectly suited for what we are looking to achieve.”

On the other hand, the fact that the Fulminea project began on a blank sheet gives its creators plenty of freedom. “The idea came to me during the COVID lockdown when we all had too much time on our hands,” Pizzuto explained. “Today we are a team of 14 and most of us are doing this out of passion. Although we are an international team, we all share a passion for electric mobility and the DNA of Italian design, which is a good thing because Italy has been trailing in EV adoption and we want to help convey that electric vehicles are not just better for the environment but also superior in terms of performance.”

A solid concept

The Fulminea team, which began as “Team Hypercar”, has completed the exterior, interior, and power train. They are finalizing the first functional prototype and the ability to integrate 3D printed batteries could help the team push their innovative ideas even further.

The Kavian printing technology developed by Sakuu Corporation, a Californian startup that recently raised $62 million for its vision of creating automated factories for 3D printing batteries, promises to dramatically change the entire battery industry with its Swift Print solid-state battery cells, which could provide superior performance, safety, and customizability for electric vehicles and mass-market energy storage applications.

To understand how Fulminea will benefit from Sakuu’s technology, it is also important to understand how EV batteries work today. “Batteries present a major challenge but the fact that we are working on a $2 million hypercar enables us to explore all the options. In the world of EVs, the battery gives you energy (for the range) and power (for the performance),” Pizzuto explained. “So a more powerful battery ensures better performance just like a thermal engine can have 4, 8, or 12 cylinders. Today, the three main formats are cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch based. Tesla, for example, uses cylindrical batteries, which are packed inside the modules that make up the battery pack.”

Now, if you have a battery with a 100 kWh of energy capacity and you need to draw power up to a total of 1.5 MW on 4 electric motors – as in the Fulminea – you need to generate 15 C in terms of power capability for the few seconds necessary during acceleration. This amounts to about 2000 hp and you only need it for a very short period of time. “To reach these limits in the solid-state battery, what we need is a supercapacitor that lets us handle huge quantities of power for very short bursts. After this, the energy is handled by the main battery for cruising speed requirements,” Pizzuto explained.

“This kind of technology, which is very similar to the KERS in Formula 1, is very expensive and can run over $300,000, which alone is the cost of a supercar,” he continued. “It is also a technology that will be increasingly adopted as it allows to dramatically reduce the size of the battery pack and increase the battery lifetime by absorbing most of the peak stresses. This means that a main battery can last over 500,000 Km, or up to 5,000 recharge cycles, and this is also very important for environmental concerns.”

By using solid-state batteries, these benefits are further augmented as the batteries are built using less material, they last longer and can be fully recycled. In addition, they do away with the liquid electrolyte, which comes mostly from fossil sources. The added benefit of Sakuu’s technology is that they will 3D print their batteries in the desired shape.

Sakuu’s Kavian printers implement a hybrid technology that combines material extrusion and material jetting to produce the battery with all the different chemical components in one run. In the case of Fulminea, the battery is located behind the seats and has to be installed from underneath the vehicle. When using traditional battery packs many spaces are left empty. This makes Fulminea the best possible “laboratory on wheels” for the future of 3D printed solid-state batteries and also an ideal candidate to prove the capabilities of Sakuu’s own technological approach.

Creating the Fulminea project from scratch has given Pizzuto and his team the freedom to explore all options but it also means that they need to be very careful about the economic sustainability of this project. Having learned from the previous Fisker Automotive experience, Pizzuto is not looking to relinquish control to external investors so the project’s funding comes mainly from pre-orders. “The first one, from a client in Switzerland, has just come in,” Pizzuto told us, “We realize this technology is destined to high net-worth individuals, but they are the ones that need to drive innovation so that eventually it can benefit everyone.”

Have we rolled the clock back or has Avatar The Way of Water revived 3D movies?

The original Avatar not only broke box-office records but people flooded the theatres to see this new advancement in technological breakthroughs. Both the CGI was unlike anything witnessed before and the 3D technology flooded the market with brand new glasses and a whole new immersive experience for viewers to enjoy.

Hundreds of movies came out under the ‘3D’ promotion, but none were ever as effective as Avatar, with many jumping in on the gimmick for an extra dime.

With Avatar The Way of Water out now the technology has come on leaps and bounds in both CGI and 3D departments although we still have to suffer with those old glasses.

Is it just me or do those glasses diminish an on-screen experience in terms of visual quality? You have a beautiful IMAX screen with what you know is a beautifully vibrant Avatar picture and yet these glasses are determined to lower the quality and darken the screen you’re watching.

I’m not a big fan personally which is why I was surprised when this movie was announced in 3D, once again.

To me, it feels like a money-making opportunity as the 3D tech is used to enhance certain scenes but they’re still dulled down by the glasses, the 3D doesn’t jump you straight into the movie, you’re clearly detached from the experience and now you’re watching a beautiful movie with a peripheral that whilst adds certain elements to scenes now and again dampens the overall viewing experience in my personal opinion.

Cameron combated the dullness issue by shorting 48FPS at times and made an effort to get around the technologies hindrance and it works to a degree but it’ll never completely be as natural as seeing it through your own eyes on a beautiful IMAX screen. 

In the war with cinema vs streaming, I’d personally go to the cinema to watch Avatar without the 3D gimmick but as everyone kept telling me (YOU MUST SEE IT IN 3D) peer pressure got the best of me.

Still using 3D as a gimmick to get bums on seats in cinemas seems about 13 years too late, does anyone really care?

It’s great that Avatar is one of a few movies actually shot in 3D as opposed to films being post-converted in the editing room for a quick buck. It just didn’t work.

I’d be a huge advocate for 3D if the viewing glasses were better quality or if a technology is developed where no glasses need to be used at all.

Using Avatar as the main film to boost this new 3D resurgence is a nice touch but the technology needs to at least be improved. Movies such as Jurassic Park: Dominion and Lightyear both used 3D this year in the cinema but the movies tanked, and no one cared. A film like Avatar (the biggest-selling film of all time) is the perfect torch holder to carry the technology forward to new audiences.

3D was a novelty when it began but it could once again be a consumer choice moving forward with 3D screens expanding at a rapid rate from originally 6000 worldwide to the now 120,000 worldwide.

With this expansion of 3D theatres it’s now down to the filmmakers to create the 3D tech but with studios mostly after profit over product the cost to make a 3D film on the scale of Avatar just might not even happen again. 

It’s this very reason that we had so many 3D movies that weren’t shot in 3D, a re-edit of the original film, charged an admission price of a 3D movie and taadaa, more money in studio pockets.

Avatar The Way of Water may have revived and retweaked a new 3D viewing experience but will any studio invest in a genuine 3D shot movie or is the gamble not worth the risk?

When you think about the ultimate luxury, one of the first names that come to mind is a Bentley. But even Bentley has classes of different vehicles, and at the top of the line comes the Bentley Mulliner Batur. In a world where cars have gotten so good, manufacturers have to think of more creative ideas to lure your gaze. Some have starry headliners and custom interior detailing done by world-class designers – pretty much anything you can think of.

But Bentley goes beyond that. As if Bentley wasn’t already opulent enough, and the Mulliner Batur wasn’t a 730-horsepower W12 beast. Bentley includes a solid, 3D-printed 7.4 ounce (279.72 g) of gold inside the car to ensure that you never mistake it for anything other than a Bentley.

Related: How Bentley Dominated 2022 Against All Odds

Bentley Mulliner Batur Has 18K Of Solid 3D-Printed Gold Inside

The Bentley Mulliner Batur is that last stop, the crossroads between a fully electric future and combustion engines, as many manufacturers are gazing upon a future with no combustion engines, a time when all production vehicles will be electric-powered.

Bentley wanted to go out with a bang. The automaker defines the Bentley Mulliner Batur as a car of celebration, a celebration of the years of the combustion engine, and a goodbye gesture to the many years of fossil-powered engines. What screams celebration more than a 7.4-ounce (210 grams) solid, 18K 3D-printed chunk of gold mounted in the interior of the ignition switch? Nothing more than the W12 engine, 729 horsepower Mulliner Batur – the most powerful Bentley ever.

Consider this Bentley’s gentlemanly handshake with the future. A modern future that is all electric. What’s comparable to that? 3D-printing technology. Bentley published a press release describing the use of revolutionary 3D-printing technology to form the marriage between new and old. The Mulliner, being the oldest since Bentley, proclaims proudly that the Mulliner is the world’s oldest coach builder. This bespoke coach-built Mulliner is a fine example of the craftsmanship of Bentley.

First-Ever Use Of 3D-Printed Gold In Cars

Bentley states this is the first-ever application of gold in the industry, using 3D-printing technology. The gold that Bentley used also has much historical significance. They’ve sourced the gold from the historic “Jewelry Quarter in Birmingham—a centuries-old center of craftsmanship” as told by Bentley. It openly considers this car an advancement toward a sustainable and eco-friendly future. They’ve given us the Mulliner Batur as a final farewell token.

Dr. Matthias Rabe, the Member of the Board for Research and Development at Bentley Motors, along with other things, spoke about the usage of gold in a press release, saying,

“As Bentley embraces an exciting future, we see huge potential in advanced, innovative technologies. Processes such as 3D printed gold will be a springboard that allows our customers an even greater ability to personalize, further enhancing the individualization program offered on every car.”

Related: 7 Reasons Why You Should Buy A First-Gen Bentley Continental GT (3 Reasons You Should Avoid It)

Bentley Mulliner Batur Is The Most Powerful Bentley Ever

The gold is the least crazy thing about the Bentley Mulliner Batur. The Mulliner Batur is the fastest and most powerful car Bentley has ever made. Upgraded with new intakes and beefed-up turbochargers, the Bentley Mulliner Batur has Bentley’s trademark 6.0L W12, 729-horsepower engine. It offers 22-inch wheels as standard, equipped with ceramic brakes.

The design of the Bentley Mulliner Batur is inspired by what’s to come in the near future: Bentley’s green future. They designed the Mulliner Batur to be reminiscent while keeping modernity in mind. The long hood and the aggressive and muscular look scream Bentley. The Bentley Mulliner Batur is laid out on the existing Bentley Continental GT.

Bentley’s design director explained the design of the Batur in a press conference, saying:

The design of a modern Bentley should always be potent, inspirational and harmonious. The form has to be strong and muscular whilst remaining graceful – there must be both elegant flow and muscularity. The term we use is the “resting beast stance” – picture a lion or tiger, laying low in attack position in long grass. That powerful shape – of ultimate power at rest, that looks fast even when stationary – is one that drives our new interpretation of the classic Bentley power line and haunch.

Bentley will only sell 18 of these cars. And that isn’t the only place where the number 18 comes into play—keeping the 18K 3D-printed solid piece of gold featured in Mulliner Batur’s interior. All 18 of the Mulliner Batur are already reserved by customers, meaning that even if someone wanted, they wouldn’t be able to get their hands on this super-exclusive car.

The Bentley Mulliner will cost a hefty change of 2.8 million dollars, with expected delivery being early-to-mid 2023. Every Bentley Mulliner Batur will be bespoke, meaning the customer will be able to modify the details of the car with endless options, something that’s signature to Bentley.

The Bentley Mulliner Batur is a rebound car for the brand, which is an icon in luxury automotive history. There couldn’t have been a better way to enter what Bentley calls their “twilight years.”.

A beautiful end to make way for a better future.

In the procedure, cameras were placed inside the 3D-printed abdomen. The Lazarus officials explained that copies with realistic blood were produced for experts even though this copy did not have any, as per CNBC.

Importance of rehearsing

The early studies indicate that performing rehearsals such as surgery can provide clinical benefits, according to Dr. Jacques Zaneveld, the founder and the CEO of Lazarus 3D, Inc.

“In every human endeavor, an ability to rehearse and practice and do so specifically for that individual event has major payoffs. So if we take the best violin player in the world and give them a highly-complicated piece of music, they’re more likely to make a mistake if they’re sight-reading it than if they have had an opportunity to rehearse,” he explains.

“The crux of the problem is that surgeons, unfortunately, don’t have a way to learn outside,” co-founder and the president of Lazarus 3D Smriti Zaneveld says.

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New York, USA, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest report published by Research Dive, the global 3D cell culture market is expected to gather a revenue of $5,656.7 million by 2031, growing at a healthy CAGR of 15.07% in the 2022-2031 timeframe. This holistic report puts forward a brief overview of the 3D cell culture market’s current framework including cardinal aspects of the market such as growth drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints and hindrances during the forecasted period of 2022-2031. All the necessary and essential market figures are also provided in this report to help new entrants analyze the market with ease.

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Dynamics of the Market

Drivers: Since the last few years, there have been significant developments in the way neuromuscular diseases have been diagnosed and treated. These developments are anticipated to be the primary growth driver of the 3D cell culture market. Moreover, increasing demand for 3D cell culture techniques from the biopharmaceutical industry is further expected to help in boosting the growth rate of the market in the forecast period.

Opportunities: Rising global awareness regarding chronic diseases such as lung cancer, skin cancer, etc., is expected to provide huge growth opportunities to the market in the forecast period. Additionally, technological developments in the medical field for the treatment of various diseases are expected to augment the growth rate of the market.

Restraints: The presence of substitutes such as 2D cell culture is, however, expected to become a restraint in the full-fledged growth of the 3D cell culture market.

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Impact of Covid-19 on the Market

The 3D cell culture market faced a positive impact of the pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic led to an increase in the use of 3D cell culture by various pharmaceutical companies to develop and manufacture drugs and vaccines to tackle the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The growing use of 3D cell culture by these companies was mainly to assess and analyze the cellular activity of the virus in vivo environments. The increased demand for 3D cell culture from the medical sector and pharmaceutical industry helped the market gduringw in the pandemic period.

Segments of the Market

The report has divided the 3D cell culture market into certain segments based on product, application, end-user, and region. 

Product: Scaffold-Based 3D Cell Culture Sub-Segment to Have the Highest Market Share

By product, the scaffold-based 3D cell culture sub-segment is predicted to have a dominating market share during the forecast period. The use of hydrogels as scaffolds to provide stable platforms for studying human and cellular physiology is predicted to help in the growth of this sub-segment.

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Application: Cancer Research Sub-segment to be the Most Profitable

By application, the cancer research sub-segment is predicted to be the most dominant by 2031. The growth in the prevalence of cancer across the globe along with the increasing scope of cancer research is predicted to be the leading growth factor of this sub-segment.

End User: Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies Sub-segment to be the Most Dominant

By end user, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies sub-segment is predicted to be the most profitable in the forecast period. The growth of this sub-segment is mainly on account of the rising preference for alternative testing models over animal approaches and the growth in investments by these companies in the research and development sector.

Market in the North America Region to be Most Lucrative

By regional analysis, the 3D cell culture market in the North America region is anticipated to be the most lucrative sub-segment in the forecast timeframe. The availability of government and private funding for the development of advanced 3D cell culture models is predicted to be the main factor behind the growth of the market in this region.

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Prominent Market Players

Some of the prominent players in the 3D cell culture market are

• Corning Incorporated
• Hµrel Corporation
• Advanced BioMatrix
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• QGel SA
• Greiner Bio-One International
• TissUse GmbH
• SynVivo
• Lonza
• 3D Biotek

These players are adopting numerous business strategies like mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to gain a leading position in the global market.

For instance, in May 2021, CELLINK, a biotechnology company, announced the acquisition of Visikol, a US-based company providing 3D cell culture solutions. This acquisition is predicted to boost the market share of the acquiring company, i.e., CELLINK in the next few years.

Finally, the report also summarizes many crucial aspects of the global market including the financial performance of the key players, SWOT analysis, product portfolio, and latest strategic developments.

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