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Renewable Energy Sector - WhatNext

3D Printing in the Renewable Energy Sector

With temperatures rising around the globe and our trusty fossil fuels rapidly depleting, renewable energy as a sector has grown at an unprecedented rate. However, many of the parts and structures required to build renewable systems are still manufactured using traditional processes, meaning the process as a whole still tends to be carbon positive – …

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AR VR In Retail – Providing Immersive Customer Experience

Covid-19 has accelerated the demand for everything virtual, resulting in industries across the globe adopting new technologies and embracing digital transformation to win in this “New Normal”. Prolonged lockdown across the globe coupled with concerns about safety and hygiene, has resulted in many retailers providing a digital alternative for customers to try products. According to …

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The Emergence of AI-enabled Conversational Chatbot in Healthcare

The fascinating characters of Sci-fi movies like Princess Leia in Star Wars or J.A.R.V.I.S. from Iron Man seem to be coming true. While there is no substitute for human interaction, but today’s AI-enabled chatbots are transforming the way we interact. The adoption of Artificial Intelligence across various industries including healthcare is growing exponentially. According to …

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Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer -WhatNext

Cancer’s Greatest Weekness – Early Detection and Treatment

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. The physical, emotional, and financial burden of cancer, exerts tremendous strain on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Many types of cancers can be treated and healed early in their growth only if they are detected early. Accurate early diagnosis and predicting the ideal course of medication is …

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How does a Global Post-Processing Platform help AM to grow?

The additive manufacturing production process comprises two main stages: the initial manufacturing stage and the post-processing stage. Once a part has been printed, it’s not enough to just package it up and send it off to a client. The supports must be removed, the scarring must be sanded down, and the surface might even need …

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Rising Demand for 3D Printing in Dentistry

The medical sector is one that has seen a great number of benefits from 3D printing in recent years. Dentistry, in particular, has had 3D printers and material developments dedicated to it, research into specialized software solutions, and a whole mountain of innovative applications such as 3D printed orthodontics and dental models. 3D printing for …

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The Rise of On-Demand Healthcare

Technological advancement and increased focus on digital transformation has not only brought immense efficiency but has also transformed customer expectations. One such consumer trend that is disrupting industries such as retail, hospitality, banking, education, etc. is “On-Demand Services”. PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that the on-demand economy will reach a massive $335 billion by 2025. The global healthcare …

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How 3D printing is optimizing manufacturing and supply chains

Since its inception in the 1980s, 3D printing has boomed. It started with UV-based resin systems, and has grown to cover thermoplastics, ceramics, metals, and even food. A few thousand miles up and you might even find astronauts working with bio printers trying to print soft tissues. While we’re not quite there yet, it’s not …

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Robotic Exoskeletons

Demand for Robotic Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation

World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that a staggering 2.4 billion people globally are living with health conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation. Medical rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities attain and maintain optimal functioning of their bodies. While the benefits of rehabilitation are immense, the sector faces a lot of challenges owing to limited access to …

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