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05/22/2026

🚑 The future of orthopedic care is being shaped by additive manufacturing.

A Singapore-based innovator has developed a 4D-printed orthopedic cast that addresses many of the biggest frustrations of traditional casts — itching, sweating, discomfort, poor ventilation, and even the inability to get wet.

Using smart thermoplastic materials, these casts can be heated, molded directly to the patient, and re-adjusted during treatment without needing a full replacement. Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, and reusable — it’s another powerful example of how advanced manufacturing is transforming healthcare.

At Tempus 3D, we love seeing how industrial 3D printing continues to move beyond prototyping into real-world, high-impact applications that improve lives and redefine what’s possible.

From medical innovation to industrial manufacturing, additive manufacturing is accelerating faster than ever — and we’re excited to be part of that journey.

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A 4D-printed cast that molds to each patient without scanning, survives water, and requires no saw for removal.

05/22/2026

Nothing better than seeing a custom idea come to life!
Thanks to Waste Logic Inc for trusting Tempus 3D with this mini desktop dumpster project!

05/22/2026

SLA Printing in the Spotlight: Precision, Strength, and Endless Possibilities

Learn more in our latest blog post!

3D printing is a broad industry with many different methods and materials to choose from to meet your specified needs. For the month of May, we at Tempus 3D have decided it's time for SLA's (Stereolithography)turn in the spotlight. Strength, ductility, flexibility and high detail are just a few of t...

05/20/2026

Could 3D printing help treat high blood pressure in the future?

Researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed hydrogel implant designed to help regulate blood pressure without medication. The soft, flexible implant uses bioelectronic signals to stimulate the body’s natural pressure-control system — and early results are very promising.

This is another exciting example of how additive manufacturing is transforming healthcare and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with advanced materials and precision engineering.

At Tempus 3D, we love sharing innovations that show the real-world impact of industrial 3D printing across industries.

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A 3D-printed bioelectric implant that adheres to arteries without sutures could offer a new treatment for drug-resistant hypertension.

05/13/2026

A 3D-printed house made from recycled plastic in just 48 hours? That is the kind of innovation that shows where additive manufacturing is heading.

A new project shows how robotic 3D printing and recycled materials are creating new possibilities in construction, while reinforcing a bigger trend: 3D printing is becoming faster, more scalable, and more practical across industries.

At Tempus 3D, we keep a close eye on breakthroughs like this because they reflect the growing power of advanced manufacturing.

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Hyperion Systems unveiled a 3D-printed house made from recycled plastic. The tiny home will be installed in Australia & printed in 48 hours.

05/11/2026

🧠 3D Printing Is Personalizing Brain Medicine

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have used 3D printing to create custom hydrogel brain electrodes — shaped directly from a patient's own MRI scan. Because every brain is unique, these electrodes are designed to perfectly match individual cortex folds, achieving superior adhesion and fit that one-size-fits-all devices simply can't.

The workflow is remarkable: MRI in the morning, a printed, patient-specific electrode ready by the afternoon. In testing across 21 brain models and 28-day animal trials, the electrodes showed no immune response and no signal degradation — a huge step forward for monitoring neurological conditions like neurodegenerative diseases.

This is exactly what makes 3D printing such a transformative technology — not just for aerospace or automotive, but for human health. The ability to go from scan to custom part in hours is a capability that is reshaping industries across the board.

At Tempus 3D, we're proud to be part of this revolution, bringing industrial-grade 3D printing solutions to Canadian businesses and beyond.

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Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectrodes tailored to the human brain.

05/07/2026

⚽ The future of athletic performance may be built layer by layer.

Recent developments in fully 3D-printed soccer cleats from adidas highlight something we’re seeing across industries: additive manufacturing is moving far beyond prototyping and into high-performance, customized end-use production.

The ability to tailor products to an individual athlete’s foot, movement patterns, and performance requirements demonstrates the real utility of industrial 3D printing:

✔ Rapid iteration and design freedom
✔ Mass customization at scale
✔ Lightweight, high-performance components
✔ Faster innovation cycles

At Tempus 3D, we help companies explore how 3D printing technology can solve real manufacturing challenges — from functional prototypes to production-ready parts.

As a Canadian-based HP printing bureau, we work consultatively with engineering, product, and operations teams to identify where additive manufacturing can create measurable value.

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adidas unveils 3D-printed soccer cleats through its R.A.P. project, aiming for fully customized performance footwear.

05/04/2026

Read the latest Tempus Times!

In this month's edition, see how FDM printing upgrades board games, slashes branded merch costs, and powers Kaizen improvements on the shop floor.

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04/27/2026

Turning construction waste into value.

BENTU DESIGN in China is 3D printing street furniture using up to 85% recycled demolition waste, collected, processed, and reused directly on-site. By turning bricks, concrete, ceramics, and other rubble into a fine powder and combining it with industrial byproducts, they’ve created a locally sourced material that can be extruded via FDM to produce durable, distinctive urban furniture.

The result: 40% less raw material, lower transport emissions thanks to a fully localised workflow, and a genuinely circular approach where waste from the built environment becomes part of the next generation of public spaces.

This is a powerful example of how industrial 3D printing can:
- Enable new circular business models
- Localise production and cut logistics costs
- Turn low-value waste streams into high-value products
- Unlock design freedom for functional, aesthetic urban infrastructure

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If you’re exploring how to use industrial 3D printing to rethink materials, reduce waste, and create new value streams in your own operations, we’d love to connect.

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BENTU DESIGN is a Chinese studio that has 3D-printed street furniture using construction waste collected from urban sites.

04/24/2026

Most branded merch looks the same.

But it doesn’t have to.

3D printing is giving companies a new way to create custom, high-impact promotional products, without the usual limits like minimum orders or long production times.

The result? Smarter, more creative branding that actually gets noticed.

Discover how 3D printing is reshaping branded merch:

3D printing and branded merchandise

04/22/2026

3D printing is evolving rapidly. It’s now reshaping some of the most demanding, safety‑critical industries on earth.

Take nuclear fuel transport: traditional balsa or aluminum shock absorbers can cost between $250,000 and $1 million per container. By redesigning these structures with large‑format FDM and optimized infill (e.g. gyroid lattices), engineers are achieving up to 80% weight reduction and projected savings of more than $1 million per design—while maintaining or improving performance.

This is what industrial 3D printing does best: reduce material, shorten lead times, enable complex geometries, and unlock new economics in sectors where “good enough” is never good enough. The next wave of competitiveness won’t come from squeezing suppliers; it will come from redesigning parts and processes altogether.

If you’re exploring how to apply industrial 3D printing to your own operations—whether in energy, heavy industry, or transport—let’s talk.

Contact us at [email protected] to discuss use cases, ROI, and an implementation roadmap tailored to your business.

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A study examines additive manufacturing for nuclear shock absorbers, revealing major cost savings and improved performance.