At the RAPID+TCT Conference, Materialise introduced Magics 26, the latest version of its data and build preparation software. Magics 26 combines support for native CAD workflows with its existing mesh capabilities. It enables users to boost productivity while maintaining quality by choosing the optimal workflow for each 3D printing project. Mesh and CAD each offer […]
Sigma Labs to operate as Sigma Additive Solutions
Sigma Labs, Inc., a leading developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, announced that, effectively immediately, it will begin doing business under the name “Sigma Additive Solutions,” reflecting the evolution of the Company from its origins as a laboratory engaged in research and development of 3D metal printing technology – into […]
Equispheres and TRUMPF team up for additive manufacturing
High-technology company TRUMPF has qualified Equispheres AlSi10Mg powders for its TruPrint 3000 series of 3D printing systems. The qualification process confirmed that Equispheres’ advanced aluminum materials could achieve up to a 33% faster build rate on the TruPrint system than standard aluminum powder. TRUMPF will release two parameter sets for the Equispheres materials. The basic […]
Formlabs announces polyurethane resins PU Rigid 650 and PU Rigid 1000
Formlabs announced PU Rigid 650 Resin and PU Rigid 1000 Resin at RAPID + TCT 2022 additive manufacturing event. As the latest 3D printing materials to be added to Formlabs’ engineering resin library, PU Rigid 650 Resin and PU Rigid 1000 Resin are available for use on the Form 2, Form 3, Form 3+, Form […]
DyeMansion showcases better surface finishing of 3D printed parts
DyeMansion’s Powerfuse S PP will be officially revealed at Formnext 2022, but visitors to RAPID + TCT can see finished parts at the show. The technology behind it achieves a PP surface quality standard suitable for industrial use today. Vapor polishing improves the mechanical properties of polypropylene parts – the outcome is sealed, washable surfaces […]
Markforged partners with 3YourMind to scale automation of AM in multi-vendor ecosystems
Markforged announced a partnership with 3YOURMIND to integrate Markforged’s Eiger software platform with 3YOURMIND’s manufacturing execution software (Agile MES) and other lifecycle management tools via API. This level of connectivity is the next step toward Industry 4.0 adoption and digital transformation on the factory floor. A primary barrier to Industry 4.0 is the disjointed nature […]
KIMYA partners with Stratasys
Stratasys, a global leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, has selected KIMYA, an ARMOR company, to provide Stratasys Validated materials for its FDM technology-based systems, which were previously closed to third-party filaments. Both an expert in custom 3D material formulation and the production of finished parts with utility value, KIMYA now offers Stratasys’ industrial customers […]
BEAMIT invests in M Line system for large metal additive parts for aerospace and defense
BEAMIT Group (BEAMIT), partly owned by SANDVIK, has invested in a GE Additive Concept Laser M Line system to meet growing demand from its aerospace and defense customers for both large format metal 3D-printed components and assistance in industrializing additive production. This investment comes six months after Avio Aero, BEAMIT and GE Additive signed a […]
SPEE3D showcases first cold spray metal 3d printed wheel at Rapid + TCT conference
On the back of the announcement from US President Joe Biden to boost additive manufacturing through the AM Forward Program, SPEE3D – a leading supplier of the world’s fastest metal 3D printers – will be showcasing technology to enable SME’s to manufacture parts on-site or in the field. SPEE3D will be at the RAPID + […]
Carbon Appoints Phil DeSimone and Craig Carlson to newly created office of CEO
Carbon announced the newly created Office of the CEO with the appointment of Phil DeSimone and Craig Carlson. Ellen Kullman, Carbon’s current President and CEO, will be named Chair on the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2022. “As I take a step aside and into the position as Chair of the Board, I […]
Loctite introduces ESD photopolymer resin
LOCTITE 3D Printing announces the launch of its newest industrial resin, Loctite IND380 ESD HT. As an industry leader focused on photopolymer materials for additive manufacturing, the team has seen an ever-growing demand for a functional resin featuring high HDT and ESD properties. To meet the needs of the industry, Loctite IND380 ESD HT has […]
iMakr to expand supply of Loctite 3D Printing solutions from Henkel to more regions
iMakr and Henkel have joined forces to expand their distribution network to include the US and the Nordic region, including Finland, Norway, Sweden, & Denmark. The company already has been supplying Loctite 3D Printing resins for the UK & Ireland since last year. iMakr is a global distributor of best-in-class 3D printers, materials, scanners and […]
Stratasys advances its growth strategy to lead industrial polymer additive manufacturing
Stratasys Ltd. announced that its subsidiary MakerBot has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with NPM Capital-backed Ultimaker to form a new entity. The new combined company is intended to offer a comprehensive solution set of hardware, software and materials, creating a leading force in Desktop 3D printing. Under the terms of the agreement, […]
EOS and Hyperganic team up to design space propulsion components
EOS announced an exclusive partnership to advance the field of space propulsion with Hyperganic, the company that aims to accelerate innovation in engineering through its software platform. For centuries, humans have used drawing boards to translate ideas onto paper before CAD systems changed the game. Yet, even small design changes still require laborious remodeling work. […]
MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge
MakerBot and Ultimaker, two leaders in desktop 3D printing, announced that they have come to a business combination agreement that will accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing by providing a comprehensive desktop 3D printing ecosystem of hardware, software, and materials. The new entity will be backed by existing investors, NPM Capital and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), […]
Materialise announces CO-AM software platform to advance serial AM production
Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, introduces CO-AM, an open software platform to manage the additive manufacturing (AM) production process more efficiently. CO-AM will give manufacturers cloud-based access to a full range of software tools that allow them to plan, manage and optimize every stage of their AM operations. With CO‑AM, Materialise addresses […]
3D Systems & Airbus Defence and Space create novel passive RF components for fully reconfigurable satellite
3D Systems announced the company has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to produce critical components for its industry-first satellite innovation, OneSat. 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group (AIG) has designed an end-to-end additive manufacturing solution – comprising materials, 3D printing technology, software, and applications expertise – to produce the components required for the large […]
Desktop Metal will show an historic collection of 300+ 3D Printed production parts at RAPID + TCT
Desktop Metal, Inc. announced it would display a historic collection of more than 300 3D printed production parts May 17-19 in Detroit at RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest and most influential AM event, alongside production-capable printing platforms for metals, polymer, elastomers, ceramics, composites, and upcycled wood materials. Desktop Metal’s parts and printer collection, which […]
BCN3D and Henkel announce collaboration on new applications for VLM technology
3D printing solutions manufacturer BCN3D Technologies and global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies announced a collaboration to develop formulations for the recently released Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) 3D printing system. With more than 100 years of expertise in applications across industries under its belt, Henkel is more than qualified in […]
MIM for Titanium or Inconel parts requiring 50% or more of material removal
Smith Metal Products has announced its Metal Injection Molding cost advantage over costly high-performance metals requiring significant machining to achieve the final part geometry. “When Titanium, Inconel or other expensive metals in bar, rod or blocks require substantial hog-outs or hollow-outs, a sintered MIM part may cost less than the raw material alone prior to […]
An important recognition for additive manufacturing
President Biden announced an initiative, AM Forward, to strengthen the country’s use of additive manufacturing. The initiative could “help lower costs for American families by improving the competitiveness of America’s small-and-medium-sized manufacturers, creating and sustaining high-paying manufacturing jobs, and improving supply chain resilience through adoption of additive manufacturing.” At one time in the U.S., the […]
Windshield repair made easier with 3D printing
The 3D Printing Store (3DPS) used Photocentric’s LC Magna to manufacture a custom drill collet, making windshield repair easier. Photocentric partner 3DPS was approached by Tim Evans and his company Crack Eraser – which helps other entrepreneurs start their own auto glass repair businesses – to develop a part for its repair kit system. The […]
With 3D printing, can a part ever be obsolete?
The US Air Force (USAF) and GE recently entered the third phase of its ‘Pacer Edge’ pathfinder. Phase III has focused on 3D printing for four parts that are currently obsolete: a bellcrank, gearbox seat, anti-icing valve body, and a cross shaft arm. The first two parts, the cross shaft arm, and the bellcrank, have […]
Desktop Metal comments on the Biden Administration’s AM Forward Initiative
Desktop Metal, Inc. announced its support and commitment for the Biden Administration’s Additive Manufacturing Forward (AM Forward) initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains by supporting the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), or industrial 3D printing, among small- and medium-sized manufacturers. As a global industry leader in AM, Desktop Metal’s mission is to help make […]
Velo3D qualifies copper alloy for its Sapphire family of 3D printers
Velo3D, Inc., has qualified the copper-chromium-niobium alloy GRCop-42 for use in its Sapphire family of printers. The first GRCop-42 demo parts will be on display at the Velo3D RAPID +TCT booth (#1508) in Detroit on May 17-19. The GRCop-42 alloy was developed by NASA to manufacture parts in need of high-strength and high-conductivity, such as […]