Formlabs announces the return of its global Formlabs User Summit, a free virtual event from October 26-27, 2022. The world’s largest 3D printing user conference reconvenes for its fifth year to celebrate more than 100 million innovations printed on Formlabs 3D printers, the positive impacts of these designs, and groundbreaking 3D printing applications. Formlabs customers, […]
The first metal 3D Printer to be deployed at sea
Xerox Elem Additive Solutions announced that an ElemX liquid metal printer was recently installed on board USS Essex (LHD 2), making it the first metal additive manufacturing machine deployed on a U.S. Naval vessel. The ElemX was placed on the ship earlier this month in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with at-sea trials beginning immediately. The installation […]
3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
BCN3D’s 3D printing technology has been integrated into the pediatric maxillofacial surgery team at the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital (SJD) to successfully perform a complicated operation to resect a malignant tumor in an 11-year-old boy. In this case, the medical team led by Dr. Josep Rubio, head of the maxillofacial surgery unit at SJD Barcelona […]
EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and one nickel alloy. Sascha Rudolph, SVP BU Metal Materials at EOS states: “Material development is always driven by customer demand and very often is the result of a close customer […]
New partnership between America Makes and member Ultimaker
Ultimaker will donate more than 20 of its 3D printers through its newly created partnership with America Makes, the country’s leading organization for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. The printers will be used in middle and high schools, as well as community organizations and non-profits across the country. Our […]
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including a more powerful laser — to enable new materials and deliver high […]
SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
SABIC introduced a specialized portfolio of SABIC PP compounds for foam injection molding (FIM). New mineral-reinforced SABIC PPc F9005, PPc F9007 and PPc F9015 grades can help deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with complex geometries, such as door panels and trim, seat and trunk cladding, A/B/C/D pillar covers and center consoles. Unlike […]
Desktop Metal expands partnership with SolidCAM to four countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia
Desktop Metal announced it has expanded its relationship with CNC software innovator SolidCAM, creator of the breakthrough iMachining toolpath technology and a leading distributor of solutions to precision metal manufacturers worldwide. SolidCAM, which was founded in 1984, has offered Desktop Metal products in Germany since 2021. Now, it will offer Desktop Metal solutions for direct […]
OECHSLER extends its partnership with Carbon in additive manufacturing
OECHSLER AG (“OECHSLER”), a leading polymers technology group with a global presence and headquarters in Ansbach/Middle Franconia, is extending its partnership with the US additive manufacturing pioneer Carbon and their production capacity for one of the world’s largest polymer-based additive series production facilities. Since 2004, the OECHSLER Group has been operating a production site in […]
Markforged expands into mass production of end-use metal parts through Digital Metal acquisition
Markforged announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Höganäs AB to acquire Digital Metal, the creator of a leading binder jetting solution known to be precise and reliable, extending Markforged’s capabilities into high-throughput production of metal additive parts. The addition of Digital Metal furthers Markforged’s strategy to solve manufacturing challenges for industrial […]
Material choices for injection molding
The materials available for injection molding include plastics and metals as well as hybrid materials and additives and fillers. The range of materials can be overwhelming, so it is often best to work with your injection molding provider. Begin by defining the core characteristics needed for a part. Plastics consist of groups of polymer chains. […]
Sigma Additive Solutions announces amace Solutions joined its OEM Partner Network
Sigma Additive Solutions, a leading developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, announced in collaboration with Sigma’s partner in India, Excel3D, amace Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has agreed to join the Sigma OEM Partner Network. amace is the 3D Printing arm of Ace Micromatic Group (AMG), the largest machine tool conglomerate in […]
Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
Zygo Corporation (a division of AMETEK)announced the release of Compass 2, its latest optical profiler with Diamond Turning Machine (DTM) optimization and freeform surface metrology capability. Unlike comparable solutions, mold pins remain on their manufacturing fixture during metrology―shortening the time to data processing and minimizing uncertainty from remounting and re-aligning the sample. With new interface […]
Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
Zygo Corporation (a division of AMETEK)announced the release of Compass 2, its latest optical profiler with Diamond Turning Machine (DTM) optimization and freeform surface metrology capability. Unlike comparable solutions, mold pins remain on their manufacturing fixture during metrology―shortening the time to data processing and minimizing uncertainty from remounting and re-aligning the sample. With new interface […]
Nano Dimension acquires Admatec and Formatec
Nano Dimension Ltd. announced that it has signed and closed a definitive agreement to acquire Formatec Holding B.V (“Admatec/Formatec”), which includes its two subsidiaries – Admatec Europe B.V. (“Admatec”) and Formatec Technical Ceramics B.V. (“Formatec”). Admatec/Formatec, based in the Netherlands, are comprised of two complementary businesses operating together, which were part of the U.S.-based Precision […]
A look at eco-friendly materials
Some of the materials used in 3D printing are generally either not very, or even not degradable in the environment. Some developers and manufacturers though, are working to develop materials that are more eco-friendly, as well as delivering the mechanical properties designers look for. Here is an interview with Dr. Raymond Weitekamp, founder of the […]
3D printing improves injection molding processes for hearing aid company
WS Audiology, a leading hearing aid company, has adopted 3D Systems’ Figure 4 high-speed 3D printing system to improve the quality and function of its injection molding manufacturing processes with the 3D printing of production-grade grippers, fixtures, and prototypes at its Lynge, Denmark, site. A pioneer in 3D printing for the manufacturing of hearing aid […]
Including threaded inserts in molds
Frequently, injection-molded parts will need features, such as threaded inserts. You’ll find threaded inserts in a variety of parts—housings, casings, electronic enclosures, appliance knobs and dials, and so on. Typically, there are three ways to incorporate threaded inserts into a molded part—insert molding, heat staking, and ultrasonic welding. Heat staking and ultrasonic welding are considered […]
The healthcare industry increasingly relies on nanoscale 3D printing
Nanoscale 3D printing is widely adopted by healthcare, aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer electronics energy & power industries. This, coupled with the rise in implementation of smart products and solutions that allow for improved business processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction, will drive the market for 3D nanoscale printing. Implementation of nanoscale 3D printing solutions […]
Online platform for growing global collaborative community for designing 3D Printed electronics
J.A.M.E.S., or ‘Jetted Additively Manufactured Electronics Sources’, announced the global launch of the FrAMEwork platform to bring together the growing community of designers of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). This joint venture between Hensoldt and Nano Dimension was founded to advance the development of AME through a collaborative space that delivers technical know-how, design enablement and […]
ESD rigid engineering material from B9 Creations
B9Creations launched an ESD-safe, UV curable resin for use on its 3D printers, powered by Mechnano’s MechT. B9Creations’ partnership with nanoengineering company Mechnano leverages the high-throughput, ultra-precision B9 Core Series 3D printers and Mechnano’s discrete, functionalized carbon nanotubes called MechT to deliver high-value materials engineered for specific performance requirements. ESD – Rigid, with B9Creations’ Core […]
Sauber Technologies and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN extend partnership with Additive Industries
Sauber Technologies and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN have extended their technology partnership with Additive Industries for another three years. Sauber Technologies has been using Additive Industries’ MetalFAB platform for additive manufacturing since 2017, with a current count of four systems in-house. This summer, both parties celebrate the fifth anniversary of their long-term strategic metal […]
3D Systems & EMS-GRILTECH enter strategic partnership to advance materials innovation
3D Systems and EMS-GRILTECH announced they have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance additive manufacturing materials development. Combining 3D Systems’ expertise and leadership as an additive manufacturing solutions partner with EMS-GRILTECH’s (a Business Unit of EMS Group) expertise in the specialized manufacturing of polyamides has enabled the companies to introduce a novel nylon copolymer […]
How to keep injection molding costs low
The following are quick suggestions that will help ensure a mold performs optimally. What’s your CAD file format? 3D printing/additive manufacturing systems often still use the .STL format to define the geometry of the part. .STL files describe a part’s surface primarily through the use of triangles. Many CAD file formats use curves to describe […]
MakerBot donates 3D Printers to make 3D Printing accessible for STEM Education
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced its ongoing commitment to making 3D printing accessible to more students with the donations of the MakerBot SKETCH, MakerBot METHOD X, and MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printers and 3D printing materials to several organizations that support underserved and low-income communities across the United States. Si Se Puede Foundation, Kihei Elementary School, […]