Fortify, a Boston-based 3D printing startup, and Tethon 3D, a developer of ceramic 3D printed materials, announced their collaboration to advance the adoption of ceramics in a variety of additive manufacturing applications. The partnership allows both US-based companies to serve a range of industrial applications as well as classified projects with government agencies. Tethon 3D’s […]
Essentium to debut HSE 280i HT 3D printer at Rapid + TCT
Essentium, Inc. will make the first public demonstration of its High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 280i HT 3D Printer at Rapid + TCT, September 13-15, 2021, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Designed to transform the factory floor, this industrial-level 3D printing system features independent dual extruders (IDEX). This IDEX system is independent on both the Y and […]
10-fold growth in 10 years expected for composites additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing of composites is approaching an inflection point. There is an increasing number of printer manufacturers, market launches, more funding, notable partnerships, and importantly demonstratable value-add with a wide range of success stories. In the report “3D Printing Composites 2021-2031: Technology and Market Analysis,” IDTechEx forecasts the market to reach $2bn by 2031. Although […]
316L stainless steel qualified for Shop System binder jetting
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of 316L stainless steel for the Shop System, a metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops. With an expanded materials portfolio, users can now leverage binder jetting technology to print end-use parts in 316L stainless steel. Known for its corrosion resistance, high ductility, and excellent mechanical […]
Using 3D printing to bring people together, enable invention, and inspire at-risk youth
Digital manufacturing leader Protolabs announced that The BOOM has been selected as a winner of the Cool Idea Award, a manufacturing grant used to help accelerate the development of innovative products. The BOOM is an organization that empowers kids to develop skills and hands-on experience to build a brighter future. Piloting in the close-knit Bayview […]
3D printing copper windings for electric drives
The ExOne Company is collaborating with Tennessee-based startup Maxxwell Motors on the development of a unique copper e-winding design for its innovative axial flux electric motors, which can be used in electric cars as well as a range of other heavy-duty vehicles and industrial devices. Founded in 2018 based on a vision of improving how […]
LulzBot TAZ SideKick personal desktop 3D printer
LulzBot announced a new addition to its TAZ lineup. The LulzBot TAZ SideKick is available in two build volumes. This configurable machine allows customers to build a personal desktop 3D printer comprised of all the features they want and need in their very own 3D printer. The TAZ SideKick is fast, simple, and ready to […]
Digital Technologies Forum exhibits SAMPL blockchain demonstrator
Together with partners, PROSTEP has developed a blockchain-based solution for the tamper-proof exchange of 3D print and process data and the unambiguous identification of printed components as part of the SAMPL project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The demonstrator for this solution will be exhibited at the Digital […]
Making 3D printing a sustainable technology
Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced its commitment to lead 3D printing with an ESG-focused offering, establishing its ‘Stratasys Sustainability’ function and appointing Rosa Coblens as Vice President of Sustainability. Stratasys said a commitment to a circular economy, climate action, and social impact is paramount to building on its 30+ years […]
Micro 3D printing comes to the aid of medical device development
By Gil Lavi, Founder & CEO 3D Evaluate The first time I heard the term “micro 3D printing” was a couple of years ago when I saw an image on LinkedIn presenting a tiny 3D printed part on a finger. “Incredible,” I thought to myself, “such a small part and so accurate with an amazing […]
America Makes announces OASIS Challenge winners
America Makes, with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and GE Global Research (GEGR), announced the awardees of the Open-source Additive Scanning Implementation Strategy (OASIS) Challenge last week at its annual Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) event. The awards are worth $68K in total funding from AFRL. The goal of the OASIS Challenge was to […]
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing opens expanded PolyJet Design and Print Center
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. announced the opening of the PolyJet Design and Print Center at its location in Eden Prairie, Minn. The expanded facility is the largest on-demand PolyJet print bureau in North America and centralizes Stratasys Direct’s PolyJet capacity and expertise into one location. The PolyJet Design Center features more […]
Desktop Metal to acquire ExOne
Desktop Metal, Inc., and The ExOne Company announced they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Desktop Metal will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of ExOne common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, ExOne shareholders will receive $8.50 in cash and $17.00 in shares of Desktop Metal common stock […]
Fabrica 2.0 Machine replaces the Tera 250 name, following the latest acquisition by Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), an industry-leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) and Printed Electronics (PE) manufacturing system provider announced today that Nanofabrica Ltd. and its 3D additively manufacturing (AM) printing system have been officially renamed following the acquisition by Nano Dimension in April 2021. It is now known as “Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Group”, and its […]
RIZE’s XRIZE 3D printer works with Synopsys Simpleware for 3D medical printing
RIZE, Inc., announced that its XRIZE full-color industrial desktop 3D printing platform is compatible with Synopsys’ FDA 510(k)-cleared Simpleware software. Simpleware software is cleared for creating models from medical imaging that can be exported to compatible printers such as XRIZE to produce physical replicas used for diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial and […]
Dassault Systemes makes 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS available for personal use
Dassault Systèmes announced the availability of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers, enabling users to design, share and collaborate through cloud-based access. Hobbyists, inventors, tinkerers, designers, engineers, artists and other makers who want to make their personal, non-commercial projects a reality can rely on the same digital applications used by professionals for their workflow, whether to visualize […]
Fraunhofer IGD optimizes Cuttlefish 3D printing driver for Stratasys Polyjet applications
Fraunhofer IGD, an international research institute in Applied Visual Computing, has optimized its Cuttlefish 3D printer driver for Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing, and is working collaboratively with Stratasys on future software enhancements. Full-color, multi-material PolyJet 3D printing brings incredible realism to product designers and other creative professionals, with up to eight materials printed in one […]
Sarah Geohrke appointed as Director of DEI Initiatives for Wi3DP
Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) announced that Sarah Goehrke has been appointed as the new Director of DEI Initiatives, creating a new organizational role designed to drive actionable initiatives and programming targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Goehrke will lead the formation and operation of a variety of initiatives focused on strengthening the workforce of […]
Hawk Ridge Systems launches partnership with Razorleaf
Hawk Ridge Systems, a leading global provider of 3D design, manufacturing and 3D printing solutions, has created a strategic partnership with Razorleaf Corporation to deliver high quality services and support for Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE implementations. Razorleaf will be a seamless extension of the Hawk Ridge Systems Professional Services team for 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA customers, providing consulting, […]
Trends in aerospace and automotive additive manufacturing
The aerospace industry was an early adopter of additive technology, followed by the automotive industry. Where do these industries stand in relation to additive technology today? In a recent interview, David Giebenhain, global product director at Protolabs, shares his thoughts. Design World · Trends in aerospace and automotive additive manufacturing The aerospace industry has been […]
3DEO produces one millionth customer part
3DEO, a next-generation metal 3D printing technology company, recently hit a key milestone in its commercialization, proudly announcing its millionth production part’s shipment in the month of July. The part is a breakthrough safety razor product for Blackland Razors. 3DEO’s achievement comes within less than two years of commercializing its patented 3D printing technology in […]
Phillips Corporation and EOS North America expand distribution partnership
Phillips Corporation, a leading solutions provider of subtractive and additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing, or AM) technology products and services, announced it has expanded its commercial territory offering EOS AM technology to include four new states: Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania – growing its total East Coast presence to 12 states. This expansion […]
How additive manufacturing helps medical innovation
Stefano Caselli, founder and CEO of Tsunami Medical, has a vision to drive spinal technology innovation forward. He uses GE Additive’s laser-based (DMLM) metal additive technology. Caselli’s investment in and early adoption of additive technology continues to bear fruit — which is driving business growth and global expansion. Since the beginning of 2021, the Mirandola, […]
3YOURMIND and Carbon work together to optimize AM value chain
In the AM market, machines will become a crucial commodity over the next few decades, and software will provide the critical competitive edge that helps companies innovate in the design and production space. As manufacturers expand their adoption of IoT (Internet of Things), they must consider back-end machine connectivity platforms and implement workflow solutions that […]
3D Systems announces sale of medical simulation business – Simbionix
3D Systems announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its medical simulation business, Simbionix, to Surgical Science Sweden AB (Nasdaq First North Growth Market:SUS), a leading supplier of virtual reality simulators for medical training, for a purchase price of $305 million, subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments. This action will complete 3D […]