April 16, 20255 min readAlan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their StripesThe world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equationsBy Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy YuhasSumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae). Juniors Bildarchiv GmbH/Alamy Stock PhotoToday mathematician Alan Turing is world-famous because he helped the Allies achieve victory against the Axis powers by deciphering an encryption that was considered unbreakable. That story inspired the 2014film The Imitation Game. Turing’s cryptographic work remained under wraps until the 1970s, however, so his incredible achievements only became known after his death.During his lifetime, Turing was known among certain experts. He developed the mathematical model of a computer and explained which mathematical quantities it could calculate—and which tasks would exceed even the most sophisticated algorithms. He is also well known for a test that he developed, later named after him, that assesses how “human” artificial intelligence appears to be. For instance, if people cannot tell whether they are chatting to a real person or an AI, then the machine has passed the Turing test.The list of Turing’s scientific contributions is long. But one area of his research is rarely mentioned: his work on mathematical biology that dealt with the formation of patterns. He was interested in the question of how animals develop their impressive stripes and spots, and he was convinced that there must be a mechanism by which pigments in skin cells arrange themselves into these patterns.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.How Does the Tiger Get Its Stripes?When I first heard about this, I was puzzled. One of my physics professors mentioned a link between abstract mathematical operators and a tiger’s stripes in a first-semester lecture, a connection that made me and my fellow students laugh rather than think. After all, what could the pattern of a tiger’s skin have to do with abstract mathematics? Until then, I had assumed that some complex biochemical processes led to the tiger’s impressive patterns of dots and stripes—not something that could be represented by a tensor (a kind of high-dimensional table).I now realize that I lacked Turing’s imagination. According to his mother, even as a child, he was a dreamer who marveled at the natural world around him. He wanted to understand his surroundings. Mathematics lent itself as a language to reduce even the most complex relationships to the essentials. And so Turing found a very simple mechanism that could explain nature’s patterns.To understand Turing’s ideas, you first need a little biological background. A tiger’s coat pattern is already determined before it is born. In the embryo, pigment-producing cells emerge at the point where the spinal column will later develop. From there, they migrate through the entire body. Although research into these cells was lacking in Turing’s time, he recognized that there was a developmental process that formed skin patterns, and he wanted to find out how this occurred.It was impossible to model all the interacting molecules of an animal embryo. Moreover, Turing was not an expert in biochemistry. Therefore, as is usual for mathematicians, he started with a very simple model. He investigated how two different pigment-producing molecules, which he generally called morphogens, spread from cell to cell.A Story of Two MorphogensLet’s assume that one morphogen is responsible for the color black and another for orange. The more black or orange morphogens there are, the more of these molecules are generally produced. In addition, these two substances influence each other: the orange morphogens can inhibit the production of the black ones.Such an interplay is often found in ecology. For example, the black morphogens can be thought of as hares, which reproduce rapidly and thus attract foxes (the orange morphogens). The foxes, however, eat the hares and thus limit their population.This complex interaction can lead to a variety of situations. Sometimes small colonies of hares are kept in check by different foxes in the area. Translating that example to morphogens, one can imagine how a dotlike pattern similar to a cheetah’s fur could reflect that one morphogen has limited the spread of another.Turing did not use the fox-and-hare visualization when he described how morphogens could move through an embryo’s cells, but he did take into account the phenomenon of diffusion. If a cell harbors many black morphogens, for example, and a neighboring cell harbors few of them, then the molecules strive to move such that they are distributed as evenly as possible.All of these processes can be described by so-called differential equations. These equations contain one or more derivatives and can indicate how the number of morphogens per cell changes. Turing used the equations to investigate how two morphogens spread in the cells and what distribution occurs in the end. In doing so, he was able to adjust several parameters. To put this in terms of our animal analogy: How many foxes and hares are there at the beginning? How quickly do the hares reproduce, and how many foxes do they attract? How quickly do they spread? How are the cells arranged through which the molecules migrate? All these factors influence the pattern that emerges at the end.When Turing investigated this problem, he did not have a powerful computer at his disposal and had to carry out many of the calculations by hand. He solved the differential equations, and he recorded how the two morphogens were ultimately distributed in the cells and observed how patterns emerged. In some cases, there were stripes; in others, he found dots or sometimes spots similar to those on cows. (If you would also like to experiment with the Turing mechanism but don’t feel like doing lengthy calculations, here is a simulator.)As Turing discovered, the type of pattern depends on the arrangement of cells. Stripes tend to form in smaller, elongated structures, while dots form on large surfaces. Many years later British mathematical biologist James Murray applied Turing’s idea to big cats. A grown tiger is not a small animal. But, per Turing’s theory, the cat’s patterning indicates that the distribution of morphogens takes place at a time when the tiger embryo is still very small. The situation is different in leopards. And both effects can be seen in cheetahs: their body is spotted, but their tail is striped.Nice Theory, but What Happens in Practice?Unfortunately, this work by Turing attracted little attention during his lifetime. Shortly after he published his research in 1952, the discovery of the DNA’s double-helix structure overshadowed everything else. It took about 20 years for biologists to rediscover Turing’s work, inspiring a new generation to test whether the Turing mechanism really does occur in nature. But the technologies required have only been available since the 2000s.To prove Turing’s hypothesis, the corresponding morphogens must be identified in animals. Although this is not easy, a few cases are now known. For example, scientists identified two proteins in mice that produce the striped structure of their palate, and the arrangement of the animals’ hair follicles appears to be influenced by two other proteins. In the same way, the coloration of zebra fish is probably caused by the Turing mechanism, but it involves a complex interaction of three rather than two morphogens. These examples show that Turing’s ideas are not limited to color patterns but also apply to other structures.And what about the tiger and its stripes? To date, morphogens have been most clearly detected in mice, which are much easier to study in the lab. But hopefully a future scientific strategy can be found to prove Turing’s mechanism beyond a doubt in big cats as well.This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The next Marvel Rivals update will arrive on Tuesday, April 17. The patch will come out at 9 AM UTC and will be automatically applied. This means that you will be able to continue your heroic journey without any interruptions, as there will be no server downtime! The highlight of the update is the skin customization. This amazing feature will allow you to further edit your favorite skins and change their color scheme. In addition to it, NetEase will release two new skins and several bug fixes. Let’s check everything that’s waiting for us! Marvel Rivals patch notes for April 17 The upcoming Marvel Rivals update will bring the following: Skin customization Apply new color schemes to your favorite costumes Two new skins Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Bundle Peni Parker – Yatsukahagi Bundle Bug fixes for all platforms Fixed a rare issue where the camera perspective could behave oddly after respawning Resolved an error where importing reticle settings would sometimes show an invalid character message Fixed several terrain issues that could cause characters to become stuck or clip into strange areas Changes to heroes Wolverine’s Claw-some Comeback: Fixed an issue where Wolverine’s Ultimate Ability wouldn’t complete properly under poor network conditions. Fastball Fumble: Addressed a bug where Wolverine lost directional control during Fastball Special after repeated use. Banner’s Hulk Smash Fix: Fixed a rare visual glitch that occurred when Bruce Banner transformed in terrain kill zones. The Thing’s Rocky Report: Corrected an ability icon error in the KO prompt when The Thing’s Ultimate caused terrain eliminations. Spider-Island Resurrection Reboot: Fixed an issue where Adam Warlock could mistakenly revive teammates outside the playable area on Spider-Islands The next Marvel Rivals update brings skin customization. Image via NetEase Finally, NetEase added support for Razer Chroma RGB lighting technology and Razer Sensa HD Haptics. This update includes hundreds of distinct effects that will activate during certain scenarios in the game, such as transformations, projectile impact, spell casting, and more. The skin customization in Marvel Rivals will be available right after the update. At the moment, however, it’s unclear whether color schemes are free or not. We will have to wait for the feature to come out to find out all the details about it. Marvel Rivals Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

This month, the interior design community will make its way to High Point Market in North Carolina to preview industry manufacturers’ forthcoming debuts in furniture, lighting, decor, and more, and to scope out upcoming interiors trends. Here, AD PRO maps out the furniture industry’s largest trade show in North America and explains everything you need to know about this spring’s edition.What, when, and where it isHigh Point Market is a semiannual furniture design show, held in April and October, open exclusively to the trade. Located in downtown High Point, North Carolina, the show draws more than 75,000 interior designers, architects, and home furnishings buyers each season. Official show dates for the spring edition are April 26 through 30.How to buy a ticketTicket lines at the fair will take away valuable product-viewing time, so we recommend registering for the fair ahead of time online. Passes can also be picked up on-site at any major market building, including the International Buyers Center, Market Square, and IHFC. For those looking to outsource the hassle, High Point Market Authority’s Market Concierge provides assistance for booking travel, shuttle transportation, hotels—and even offers a local’s suggestion on where to eat after a long day at the market.How to get to high point marketHigh Point Market spans more than 11 million square feet of showrooms in downtown High Point, North Carolina’s downtown district (though there are several can’t-miss showrooms in the great city limits too). Interstates 85 and 40 provide direct access for commuters, while airports in neighboring cities Greensboro (GSO), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), and Charlotte (CLT) offer free shuttles to Market multiple times a day. Luggage and coat checks are available at Showplace and the IHFC Commerce Wing.What to know about the fairMillions of square feet of show space calls for a well-planned schedule—and, of course, comfortable shoes. The fair’s 2,000-plus exhibitors span emerging makers to legacy furniture houses and the Antique & Design Center, a designer favorite for one-of-a-kind finds. For fair first-timers, Market’s official tours can be a great resource. Reserve a spot on the networking-focused Insider’s Tour or the various Style Spotters routes, which survey the trends in artisanal works, upholstery, lighting, and more.The city’s downtown shuttles conveniently transport attendees from building to building free of charge during the market, but private shuttles or car services can be ordered in advance for those looking to be ultra-efficient.Where to eat at high point marketCome lunchtime, Market main streets like Commerce Avenue and South Elm Street host a bevy of take-to-go food trucks. Market Square and the IHFC Building host several eateries and coffeeshops, while select showrooms, such as Universal Furniture (101 S. Hamilton St.), offer dining options for visitors. And for those willing to go the extra few blocks, the Stock + Grain Food Hall is now open on North Elm Street (Shuttle Stop 26).Design collaborations not to missThe Bohicket floor lamp, among other new designs by Cortney Bishop Photography courtesy Hudson Valley LightingThe Cambridge light by Mark D. Sikes Photography courtesy of Hudson Valley LightingCortney Bishop and Mark D. Sikes x Hudson Valley LightingCortney Bishop, the prolific Charleston, South Carolina–based AD PRO Directory designer, will soon reveal the latest drop for her Album collection, playful new rugs for Amadi Carpets, and an extensive collection for Hudson Valley Lighting that embodies her retro flair. Silk shades, floral motifs, scalloped edges, and perforated details all make appearances throughout the 14 different families. AD100 Los Angeles designer Mark D. Sikes has been hard at work for Hudson Valley Lighting too. His Forever Classics collection extends his previous conceptions for the brand with a dozen new families and updated finishes. Market Square: M70, M90, M97, M99, Mezzanine.

Politics Whistleblower Blames Musk’s DOGE Goons for ‘Significant Cybersecurity Breach’TECH SUPPORTUpdated Apr. 15 2025 6:11PM EDT / Published Apr. 15 2025 5:57PM EDT Samuel Corum/Getty Images Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been blamed for a “significant cybersecurity breach” that may have put sensitive U.S. labor data at risk, according to multiple reports.Daniel Berulis, an IT staffer at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), testified in a sworn affidavit that the DOGE team was given sweeping access to the agency’s systems. He offered evidence that DOGE exported large amounts of data from the agency’s systems, risking a breach by foreign adversaries in the process.Berulis’ lawyer, who shared his disclosure with the Senate, claims that he was threatened with a note taped to his door that included photos of him apparently taken by a drone. Elon Musk, left, one of President Donald Trump’s closest advisers, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the NLRB over the agency’s ability to enforce labor law. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images In his disclosure, Berulis said he became concerned when he saw peculiar spikes in data leaving the agency after DOGE staffers—who insisted that their actions not be tracked in the system—gained access. He also observed suspicious log-in attempts from an IP address in Russia using DOGE’s new accounts.The NLRB is an independent federal agency born out of the New Deal that protects the labor rights of private sector employees. It investigates and resolves disputes involving workers, companies, and unions.Berulis told Reuters that because his agency handles case files about labor disputes, the data at risk includes proprietary business information, details about unions, and affidavits from legal cases. Labor experts told NPR that the data could be used by private companies—including those owned by Musk—to gain a competitive advantage.“I can’t attest to what their end goal was or what they’re doing with the data,” Berulis told NPR. “But I can tell you that the bits of the puzzle that I can quantify are scary. ... This is a very bad picture we’re looking at.”Berulis said he believes the incident should be investigated by authorities, such as Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency or the FBI.Elon Musk has held a grudge against the NLRB after it accused his company SpaceX of illegally firing employees who had publicly criticized the billionaire. Win McNamee/Getty Images In a statement to NPR, a representative for the NLRB, Tim Bearese, denied that DOGE had requested or been granted access to the agency’s systems. He said that after Berulis raised concerns, there was an investigation that “determined that no breach of agency systems occurred.” In a statement to the Daily Beast, the White House seemed to contradict this account and concede that DOGE had accessed NLRB data.“It is months-old news that President Trump signed an Executive Order to hire DOGE employees at agencies and coordinate data sharing,” spokesperson Anna Kelly said. “Their highly-qualified team has been extremely public and transparent in its efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across the Executive Branch, including the NLRB.”Elon Musk departs the White House with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. ANNABELLE GORDON/AFP via Getty Images Musk is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the NLRB over the agency’s ability to enforce labor law. Attorneys for Musk’s SpaceX argued before a court in November that the NLRB’s structure is unconstitutional. A ruling against the agency could severely diminish its power. The legal battle began after the NLRB accused SpaceX of illegally firing employees who had publicly criticized Musk.The nonprofit Whistleblower Aid, which is representing Berulis legally, passed along his sworn disclosure in a letter to Sens. Tom Cotton and Mark Warner, the top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, respectively. It asked the committee to probe the matter.The letter describes DOGE’s actions as possibly constituting a “significant cybersecurity breach that likely has and continues to expose our government to foreign intelligence and our nation’s adversaries.”It also claims that ”someone physically taped a threatening note to Mr. Berulis’ home door with photographs – taken via a drone – of him walking in his neighborhood” as he prepared to make his disclosure. The note, which Berulis declined to share with Reuters, specifically referenced the impending disclosure, the letter says.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

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Image: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life At the end of this week, fans of classic turn-based RPGs, charming characters, and a hefty dose of cheesy '90s humour will be celebrating, as the Lunar Remastered Collection launches on Switch (and other platforms). Lunar is one of those series that, if you're in JRPG circles, you've almost definitely heard of, even if you haven't played them. Originating on the Sega CD, before receiving Sega Saturn and PS1 upgrades, both Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Blue are beloved and revered by those who grew up playing them.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube808kWatch on YouTube And, one of the biggest reasons they have such a widespread reputation among fans is in part due to some incredible Collector's Editions back when the PS1 versions of the games released. Working Designs, the studio responsible for localising the Sega CD and PS1 releases, gained a reputation for putting together elaborate special editions of games on the PlayStation. There are entire communities dedicated to getting hold of these rare sets. The two Lunar games brought us the most famous ones of the bunch. Silver Star Story Complete came with a hardback guide, a cloth map, and a puppet of villain Ghaleon, while Eternal Blue Complete also had those first two alongside a replica pendant and character standees, among other things For the time, they were premium, and they still outdo most special editions in 2025. Well, GungHo — the publisher of this new remaster — was kind enough to send us a rather beautiful press kit that echoes the quality and variety of those '90s sets. It definitely had us yearning for our younger days, just as the games themselves do. The kit contains a t-shirt, a medium-sized gaming mousepad, a beautiful cloth poster featuring series artist Toshiyuki Kubooka's new art, a lenticular card, a collection of bromide cards — replicas of the in-game cards of characters you collect in game, named after a type of Japanese portrait photos of famous singers, actors, geishas, sports stars, etc. — and, our favourite, a stunning acrylic diorama featuring scenes from both games. So, it's a chunky one — why don't we have a little look? Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Image: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life Images: Alana Hagues / Nintendo Life We wish these were available to fans, as die-hard lovers of Lunar would love to add this to their collection. You can enter a competition with GungHo for a chance at winning a set (and a digital copy of the game), at least, so it's worth a shot! But for now, we're sure lots of you are waiting for this Friday when Lunar Remastered Collection drops on Switch. We think this is a pretty good version of both games, awarding the collection a 7/10, saying "if you like RPGs, they’ll almost definitely bring a smile to your face." What do you think of this little set of goodies? Do you happen to own the PS1 Collector's Editions? Let us know if you're excited for Lunar in the comments. A Lunar landing Time ExtensionGet ready for some '90s humour Time Extension"I always struggled with its stark contrast" Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more information. Related Games See Also Share:0 0 Alana has been with Nintendo Life since 2022, and while RPGs are her first love, Nintendo is a close second. She enjoys nothing more than overthinking battle strategies, characters, and stories. She also wishes she was a Sega air pirate. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... Related Articles Round Up: The First Impressions Of Donkey Kong Bananza Are In He's finally back... Round Up: The First Impressions Of Mario Kart World Are In The race begins this June Nintendo Confirms US Price For 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Quick, act surprised!

An organization OpenAI frequently partners with to probe the capabilities of its AI models and evaluate them for safety, Metr, suggests that it wasn’t given much time to test one of the company’s highly capable new releases, o3. In a blog post published Wednesday, Metr writes that one red teaming benchmark of o3 was “conducted in a relatively short time” compared to the organization’s testing of a previous OpenAI flagship model, o1. This is significant, they say, because more testing time can lead to more comprehensive results. “This evaluation was conducted in a relatively short time, and we only tested [o3] with simple agent scaffolds,” wrote Metr in a blog post. “We expect higher performance [on benchmarks] is possible with more elicitation effort.” Recent reports suggest that OpenAI, spurred by competitive pressure, is rushing independent evaluations. According to the Financial Times, OpenAI gave some testers less than a week for safety checks for an upcoming major launch. In statements, OpenAI has disputed the notion that it’s compromising on safety. Metr says that, based on the information it was able to glean in the time it had, o3 has a “high propensity” to “cheat” or “hack” tests in sophisticated ways in order to maximize its score — even when the model clearly understands its behavior is misaligned with the user’s (and OpenAI’s) intentions. The organization thinks it’s possible o3 will engage in other types of adversarial or “malign” behavior, as well — regardless of the model’s claims to be aligned, “safe by design,” or not have any intentions of its own. “While we don’t think this is especially likely, it seems important to note that this evaluation setup would not catch this type of risk,” Metr wrote in its post. “In general, we believe that pre-deployment capability testing is not a sufficient risk management strategy by itself, and we are currently prototyping additional forms of evaluations.” Another of OpenAI’s third-party evaluation partners, Apollo Research, also observed deceptive behavior from o3 and another new OpenAI model, o4-mini. In one test, the models, given 100 computing credits for an AI training run and told not to modify the quota, increased the limit to 500 credits — and lied about it. In another test, asked to promise not to use a specific tool, the models used the tool anyway when it proved helpful in completing a task. In its own safety report for o3 and o4-mini, OpenAI acknowledged that the models may cause “smaller real-world harms” without the proper monitoring protocols in place. “While relatively harmless, it is important for everyday users to be aware of these discrepancies between the models’ statements and actions,” wrote the company. “[For example, the model may mislead] about [a] mistake resulting in faulty code. This may be further assessed through assessing internal reasoning traces.”

3D Systems, the U.S.-based 3D printing pioneer headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has unveiled a trio of application-specific solutions at RAPID + TCT 2025 aimed at transforming manufacturing efficiency. The announcement includes the new Figure 4 135 platform for high-mix, low-volume production, a process-optimizing module for EXT Titan Pellet printers, and QuickCast Diamond, a build style for precision investment casting patterns using the PSLA 270 SLA system. Flexible precision production with Figure 4 135 The Figure 4 135 system is engineered to address the growing demand for HMLV workflows in industries such as motorsports, furniture, electronics, and healthcare. Traditional injection molding is cost-effective only at scale and requires dedicated tooling for each part variant. By contrast, the Figure 4 135 enables rapid part production without tooling, supporting hundreds of part variations at high throughput and significantly lower cost. The platform is paired with Figure 4 Tough 75C FR Black, a flame-retardant material rated UL94 V0 at thin wall sections (0.4 mm) with long-term thermal resistance of up to 150°C (electrical) and 130°C (mechanical). According to 3D Systems, this combination allows users to manufacture precise, production-grade parts such as electrical connectors, medical enclosures, and custom furniture hardware with repeatable quality and minimal post-processing. By leveraging projector-based stereolithography and a high process capability index (CpK > 1.33), the Figure 4 135 is positioned to supplement or even replace injection mold tooling in demanding applications where accuracy, speed, and traceability are required. 3D Systems Figure 4 135. Image via 3D Systems. Improving pellet extrusion efficiency with real-time control For large-format and industrial-scale polymer applications, 3D Systems has introduced a new patent-pending module for its EXT Titan Pellet 1070 and 1270 printers. The add-on includes two main features; Part Solidity Optimization, which actively adjusts the extrusion flow rate to reduce voids and inconsistencies, improving internal part density and cutting machining time by up to 50%; and Print Bed Mapping, which Scans and maps the build surface in under 60 seconds, creating a numeric height map to guide leveling. This can reduce leveling time by 60% compared to prior methods. The module is designed for additive manufacturing environments where EXT Titan printers are used to create jigs, fixtures, tooling, and production parts. It will ship standard on new EXT Titan Pellet systems with the optional milling spindle toolhead, and will be field-installable on existing machines starting Q3 2025. Accelerating investment casting with QuickCast Diamond QuickCast, first introduced by 3D Systems in the 1990s, helped establish 3D printing as a valuable tool in investment casting workflows. Now, the company has enhanced this capability with QuickCast Diamond, a new build style for its PSLA 270 printer that combines SLA precision with the high throughput and material flexibility of its Figure 4 systems. Used to produce master patterns for metal casting in sectors like aerospace and energy, QuickCast Diamond enables the rapid design of sacrificial structures with excellent surface finish and no geometric limitations. When processed through 3D Systems’ 3D Sprint software, the PSLA 270 can quickly deliver mid-sized casting trees at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional tooling. This feature aims to further reduce time-to-part and cost-per-part for manufacturers producing turbine blades, automotive impellers, and similar geometrically complex parts. Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president & CEO, 3D Systems, emphasized the strategic nature of the releases, stating: “Our historic R&D surge in 2024 yielded dozens of polymer and metal products, all driven by a rising demand to address an increasing number of applications using additive manufacturing. These new product introductions underscore our unwavering commitment to delivering application-specific solutions that address our customers’ rapidly evolving needs.” 3D Systems SLA metal part and 3D printed castnig pattern. Image via 3D Systems. Adoption of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing The additive manufacturing industry is increasingly pivoting toward HMLV production as companies seek more agile ways to respond to market variability, part customization, and supply chain challenges. Recent interviews with industry leaders, including HLH Rapid, highlight how manufacturers are adopting AM to bridge the gap between prototyping and scaled production without sacrificing speed or quality. Executive surveys published by 3D Printing Industry also confirm that flexibility, speed to market, and application-specific solutions are top priorities heading into 2025. Against this backdrop, 3D Systems’ latest solutions reflect an ongoing shift toward AM platforms that can deliver precision, repeatability, and cost efficiency across diversified product portfolios.What 3D printing trends should you watch out for in 2025? How is the future of 3D printing shaping up? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us onLinkedIn and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows 3D Systems EXT 1070 Titan Pellet 3D printer. Image via 3D Systems. Rodolfo Hernandez Rodolfo Hernández is a writer and technical specialist with a background in electronics engineering and a deep interest in additive manufacturing. Rodolfo is most interested in the science behind technologies and how they are integrated into society.

All images © Christina Mittermeier, courtesy of Hemeria, shared with permission Remarkable Photos by Cristina Mittermeier Spotlight the Need for Hope Amid Crisis April 16, 2025 Kate Mothes Through her tireless research and advocacy for the protection of the world’s oceans, Cristina Mittermeier has emerged as one of the most prominent conservation photographers. Along with Paul Nicklen, she co-founded SeaLegacy to focus on the impact of communication through art and science, confronting critical issues like endangered biodiversity and the climate crisis. She also founded the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), a professional community focused environmental issues. Acknowledging the negative and potentially disastrous effects of indifference, skepticism, and inaction, Mittermeier posits that one thing remains as important as ever. “HOPE may not be a plan or a strategy, but it is vital for our survival,” she says in an introductory note for her new book. “I ferociously reject apathy, cynicism, and fear, and with tenacity and determination, I choose kindness and Hope.” Published by Hemeria, HOPE is organized into six chapters that highlight the myriad ways humanity and nature are fundamentally intertwined. The first, “Indigenous Wisdom,” features the knowledge and traditions of communities who tap into ancient ways of connecting with the earth. Additional chapters focus on the oceans, arctic realms, the afterlife, future generations, and how all of these elements are interwoven. Throughout, Mittermeier’s bold photographs of wildlife, remarkable landscapes, tribal rituals, and family bonds serve as reminders of incredible beauty, resilience, and determination. Mittermeier travels the world, visiting remote communities, attending significant ceremonial events, and documenting fragile ecosystems. “Images can help us understand the urgency many photographers feel to protect wild places,” she says in a statement. She continues: My work is about building a greater awareness of the responsibility of what it means to be human. It is about understanding that the history of every living thing that has ever existed on this planet also lives within us. It is about the ethical imperative—the urgent reminder that we are linked to all other species on this planet and that we have a duty to act as the keepers of our fellow life forms. HOPE is available for purchase now in Hemeria’s shop and will be available widely in other retail locations this October. Dive into more of Mittermeier’s work on her website and Instagram. Next article