3D Systems announced the availability of a breakthrough production-grade acrylate resin – Accura AMX Rigid Black. Designed for use with the company’s stereolithography (SLA) technology, this tough material is the first to produce large-scale additively manufactured parts with exceptional resolution, accuracy, and surface quality capable of withstanding the rigors of long-term mechanical use. As part […]
3D printer builds large super polymer and composite parts
Roboze, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printing technology for extreme end-use applications, announced the release of the ARGO 1000, a 3D printer with a heated chamber for the production of large-scale parts with super polymers and composites. The ARGO 1000 can produce parts up to one cubic meter, nearly 40 inches by 40 inches by […]
Desktop Metal acquires Aerosint, adding multi-material capabilities to its portfolio
Desktop Metal announced it has acquired Aerosint, a pioneer in multi-material deposition systems for powder-based additive manufacturing (AM) solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Belgium, Aerosint offers a powder deposition system based on a proprietary digital process that selectively deposits two or more powders to form a single, thin powder layer containing multiple materials. […]
Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and increases productivity – for example, the components weigh only half as much as those made from […]
3D printing supports student automotive engineers
Despite some reports of its untimely demise, the automotive sector is still a dominant force in the United Kingdom. Research and development is strong, as is manufacturing for motorsport, which is a huge industry in its own right. 3DPRINTUK supports the next generation of automotive designers and engineers, particularly in the Formula Student competition in […]
Spee3d looks to mass produce metal 3D printed rocket engines in Australia
Manufacturing space components is a billion-dollar industry that forecasters claim is set to experience strong growth in demand over the next five years. A challenge, though, is the long lead times to develop production-ready rocket engines. One solution is additive manufacturing. The Modern Manufacturing Initiative is looking into SPEE3D’s metal cold spray technology to print […]
How motorsports benefits from additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has long been used in automotive, especially in racing. AM enables designers to make fast changes when faced with rapidly changing regulations and short design times. What are some of the lessons learned by those who work with motorsports and what can you gain from their experiences? Kevin Baughey, 3D systems segment leader, […]
3D Printed programmable and biodegradable graft offers a solution to hearing and other health issues
Desktop Health, a healthcare business within Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) committed to developing 3D printing and biofabrication solutions for personalized medicine, announced an acquisition that adds the PhonoGraft platform to its technology portfolio, with potential to support the body’s functional and morphological regeneration of the tympanic membrane. This biofabrication technology may also offer a […]
Vertex Manufacturing selects VELO3D to meet growing demand for 3D Printing production-ready metal parts
VELO3D Inc., a leader in advanced additive manufacturing (AM) for high-value metal parts, announced that Vertex Manufacturing, a Cincinnati-based business providing CNC machining and manufacturing services from development through production, has selected VELO3D to help meet growing demand for 3D-printed “impossible” metal parts. Vertex was born out of the desire of AM pioneers Greg Morris, […]
3D scanner aids in the development of face masks for kids
While efforts to overcome COVID-19 show progress, one group that is still unvaccinated today is children. Many families still need masks to protect their kids. Kevin Ngo designed a respirator mask specifically for children. With the help of an Artec Eva 3D scanner, 3D printing, liquid silicone rubber co-molding, Artec Studio, Pro Engineer, and Rhinoceros […]
Nano Dimension and Hensoldt AG announce a joint venture for advancing, prototyping, and sharing 3D-electronic printing designs
Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), an industry leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE (3D-Printed Electronics) provider, announced that it has formed a partnership with HENSOLDT AG (www.hensoldt.net), a global high-tech pioneer for defense and security electronics and a market leader in civilian and military sensor solutions. The recently formed joint venture entity is named J.A.M.E.S GmbH […]
Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
Azoth, a vertically integrated additive manufacturing company, is manufacturing the first metal 3D printed part using binder jetting on a General Motors production vehicle. A unique, 3D-printed medallion produced by Azoth sits on the manual shifter knob of the new 2022 Cadillac Blackwing V-series models, which features a manual transmission as well as additional 3D […]
Nano Dimension hires Amazon executive as President of the Americas
Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), an industry leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE (Printed Electronics) provider, announced today that Sean Patterson will join as President of Nano Dimension – Americas and will report to Zivi Nedivi, Global President of Nano Dimension. Patterson will head the expansion of Nano Dimension’s U.S. operations and execute on the Company’s […]
America Makes announces the Ohio Secondary Education Additive Manufacturing Training Network
America Makes continues to fulfill its mission of building an additive manufacturing (AM) talent pipeline across the state of Ohio with the announcement of the Ohio Secondary Education Additive Manufacturing Training Network. Created in collaboration with and support from the Ohio Development Services Agency (OSDA), this network will provide formal education and training of AM […]
Markforged introduces the FX20
Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, announced it will debut its newest printer, the FX20, at Formnext this November. The FX20 will be the biggest, fastest and most sophisticated 3D printer Markforged has ever produced. Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 will transform […]
BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
The Additive Manufacturing industry is seeing increased demand for aluminum alloys, particularly in the motorsport market. Aluminum alloys offer high performance and lightweight, while handling high temperatures. Produced using Additive Manufacturing with a process parameterized in BEAMIT, the 2024 RAM2C Aluminum alloy performs better at both room and high temperatures than other alloys currently in […]
Materialise new 3D Printing service is eco-friendly, using up to 100% re-used powder
Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, introduced a new service for more sustainable 3D printing. The company’s Bluesint PA 12 service makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder, reducing powder waste and offering customers a more sustainable option for 3D printing. Materialise announced the material last year and […]
Rodin Cars 3D prints a custom metal gearbox for its Supercar
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced Rodin Cars, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of the ultimate track car, has selected 3D Systems’ metal additive manufacturing solutions to produce parts for its soon-to-be-released hypercar, the Rodin FZero. Rodin Cars designs and builds completely bespoke single-seat, open-wheel high-performance vehicles that are designed to be faster than contemporary Formula 1 cars. […]
Penn State University acquires SPEE3D metal 3D printing technology
Penn State University’s latest investment into a LightSPEE3D Cold Spray metal 3D printer will allow the institution to advance its Additive Manufacturing (AM) capability. The Applied Research Laboratory adopting SPEE3D’s high-speed metal 3D printing technology as the latest tool for new research and development opportunities in the U.S. “Our collaboration with SPEE3D is an excellent […]
Stratasys is expanding its software ecosystem to add new additive manufacturing capabilities for global customers
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) has grown its GrabCAD Software Partner Program to six companies in its first six months with the addition of Teton Simulation, which utilizes the new GrabCAD DFAM Software Development Kit to help customers improve the reliability of additive manufacturing builds. The expansion of Stratasys’ line-up of manufacturing-ready 3D printers using FDM, […]
3D Systems expands technology leadership team to capitalize on & accelerate opportunities for additive manufacturing
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced it is expanding its executive leadership team focused on innovation with the addition of a Chief Technology Officer for Additive Manufacturing. Effective today, industry veteran Dr. David Leigh joins the company in this capacity to expand and accelerate application development and product innovation including all hardware, software, and materials development […]
Advanced Laser Materials’ PA 650 achieves biocompatibility certification
Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), an EOS company and leading materials developer and manufacturer for polymer materials used in powder-bed 3D printing platforms, received certification of biocompatibility for its PA 650 material. The popular nylon-based material achieved ISO 10993 certification that officially approves its use in applications that come into contact with human skin, including surgical […]
3D bioprinted soft tissue matrix mimics patient’s anatomy for better medical outcomes
3D Systems and CollPlant Biotechnologies announced they have signed a co-development agreement for a 3D bioprinted regenerative soft tissue matrix for use in breast reconstruction procedures in combination with an implant. The soft tissue matrix will support the lower portion of the breast while expanding the implant pocket for increased coverage of the implant. Using […]
Markforged announces the Metal X Gen 2, Next Day Metal, and the X7 Field Edition
Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, announced three key additions to the platform: the Metal X Gen 2, Next Day Metal, and the X7 Field Edition. Together, these hardware and software releases will help manufacturers overcome global supply chain challenges by producing parts efficiently and safely […]
The data challenge in additive manufacturing
As additive manufacturing gains acceptance as a production tool, the size of a typical 3D print slice data file is predicted to grow cubically. Handling all of these data could become an issue for the additive industry. Harshil Goel, CEO and Founder of Dyndrite discusses potential solutions to this problem. Harshil is an inventor, engineer, […]