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Our latest news and everything you need to know about Additive Manufacturing in the Maritime Industry.
Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection
Yes, we can print a 100kg steel body of a centrifugal pump. We already mentioned in our previous article that a common misconception regarding industrial 3D printing is that 3D printing is limited to the production of plastic models and prototypes. In the text below...
Maritime 3d printing for dummies: DfAM and build configuration
At 3Dock we are strong believers in the capabilities of 3D printing ship parts, but we are pragmatic about the limits of this technology. When we first visit our customers in the maritime industry, we find that there are many companies that are ready to embrace the...
Maritime 3d printing for dummies: motivation
Next, we are going to start a series of articles with which we intend to shed light on the opportunity that opens up for the maritime industry with additive manufacturing. First of all, it is important to define what is the motivation that drives us to be here doing...
Maritime 3d printing: plastic as metal
3D printing has come a long way in recent years, and one of the most exciting developments is the ability to print functional parts using plastic materials. In some cases, 3D printed plastic can even be used to replace metal parts, providing a cost-effective and...
New Year, New Tech: Make 3D Printing Your Resolution for Success!
Happy New Year, maritime industry! It's that time of year again when we all reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future. And if you're anything like us, you're probably tired of the same old resolutions: eat healthier, exercise more, be more productive at...
Diogenes syndrome in the maritime industry.
As engineers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. But when it comes to spare parts, it seems like the industry has fallen victim to a condition known as "Diogenes Syndrome". Diogenes Syndrome, named after the ancient...
3Dock new office at the core of deep tech innovation in Hamburg
After a long journey, the time has come when 3Dock needs to have a presence in a physical location in order to give full and effective dedication to the goal of driving additive manufacturing in the maritime industry. In our search for a space that, in addition to...
From Hamburg with love
Anyone who comes to Hamburg for the first time is automatically impressed by its combination of history and modernity, its port, its canals, its bridges, its lake, etc. In my case, I remember like yesterday that cold day in December when I visited the city for the...
3Dock wins InnoFounder grant from IFB Hamburg
The city of Hamburg, in its strategy to become a global innovation hub, rewards some innovative start-ups with different public funding packages to help them test their ideas and gain momentum in their early stages. 3Dock presented its concept of implementation of...