More 3D printing vendors are introducing metal materials for their systems. One popular metal, in particular, is stainless steel. This material offers a number of benefits to designers. We interviewed Felipe Castaneda, Creative Director at MakerBot, on ways to make the most of it in your designs for 3D printing. Here are key points from […]
Protolabs 3D printing achieves DNV certification
A key metric for Oil & Gas and the wider energy sector, this certification will provide important assurances around part performance and equipment safety for the demanding conditions of the sector. Protolabs, a world leading digital manufacturer, has worked closely with DNV to achieve ‘Qualification of Manufacturer’ certification. Protolabs is among the first manufacturers in […]
Additive Manufacturing Users Group’s 2021-2022 Board announced
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will install its 2021-2022 Board of Directors on July 1, 2021. The board’s primary responsibilities will be to build and oversee the 2022 AMUG Conference and to implement a new organizational structure that will support the ongoing growth of this annual event. The ten-member board is comprised of both […]
Additive Manufacturing Users Group presents DINO Awards to four members
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to four individuals. The awards were presented at the 32nd annual users group conference held in Orlando, Florida. AMUG representatives presented the DINO Awards in recognition of tenure in the additive manufacturing industry, years […]
Smart Cabinet stores 3D printing filaments at perfect humidity levels
BCN3D, a Spanish leading 3D printing solutions manufacturer, announced the launch of the Smart Cabinet to complete the Epsilon ecosystem, which boosts the entire printing process with BCN3D workbench 3D printers Epsilon W27 and Epsilon W50. The BCN3D Smart Cabinet relies on smart drying technology to ensure that filaments are consistently kept at optimal humidity […]
Formlabs doubles its valuation to $2 billion with close of $150 Million Series E led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced it raised a $150 million Series E led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2*, doubling its valuation to $2 billion. Formlabs will use the funds to continue to grow its portfolio of 3D printing technologies, enabling greater mass production and customization, as well as grow its team across its […]
Desktop Metal acquires Adaptive3D, adding elastomer capabilities to it materials portfolio
Desktop Metal, Inc. announced it has acquired Adaptive3D, a leading provider of elastomeric solutions for additive manufacturing. Adaptive3D offers category-leading photopolymer elastomers. Its products enable volume end-use parts production via additive manufacturing of odorless, tough, strain-tolerant, tear-resistant, and biocompatible rubbers and rubber-like materials. The Company’s flagship resin is Elastic ToughRubber 90, a tough, printable elastomer […]
3D printing a monolithic, multi-material object
Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) announced that it has used its Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine to demonstrate that recycled materials can be used for 3D printing by producing one of the largest monolithic multi-material objects to date. The demonstration successfully proved that large-scale multi-material printing can be done effectively and economically with recycled composite materials. […]
Developing 3D printing materials with low-carbon footprint
UBQ Materials, developer of climate-positive thermoplastic material, announced a partnership with Plastics App, a leading R&D company in tailor-made applicative innovation for polymers and plastics. The two companies have launched a novel filament with a significantly reduced carbon footprint to enable sustainable and eco-conscious manufacturing. Significant R&D has been invested across the industry with the […]
Desktop Health receives FDA clearance for Flexcera resin for dental prosthetics
Desktop Health, a recently launched developer of 3D printing and biofabrication solutions for personalized medicine by Desktop Metal, Inc., announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of Flexcera Base, a proprietary resin for use in 3D fabrication of high-quality dental prosthetics. Flexcera Base along with the new Flexcera Smile are Desktop Health’s […]
EOS sees rise in applications for its flexible lattice patent
EOS, a leading supplier of industrial 3D printing technology, reports strong market demand for applications with its patented 3D printed flexible lattice. EOS calls it Digital Foam. Invented by EOS employees Michael Jan Galba, Monika Gessler, and Johann Oberhofer, the patent relates to any generatively 3D printed object which has a flexible grid-like structure or […]
3D Hubs rebrands to Hubs
Online manufacturing platform 3D Hubs announced it has rebranded to Hubs. The new name reflects the range of manufacturing services the company offers and aims to strengthen its position as a leader in global outsourcing for custom part manufacturing. Founded in 2013, the company originally established itself by connecting the world’s largest network of 3D […]
How to switch from castings to metal 3D printing
Most manufacturers would never dream of switching from an investment cast part to one made by additive manufacturing, especially if they already had paid for the casting mold. Yet that is exactly what GE Aviation is doing with four bleed air parts from a land/marine turbine. They made the decision based on cost and time […]
How 3D printing can save trees
Early in the 3D printing industry, there were efforts to take wood byproducts and use that material to make parts. These early efforts were interesting for the novelty. Today, however, there’s a more serious effort to turn wood into a usable 3D printable material. Desktop Metal launched Forust, a process to sustainably produce functional end-use […]
3D Systems announces two strategic growth acquisitions
3D Systems announced targeted investments to address rapidly expanding application opportunities for additive manufacturing (AM) in medical and high-reliability industrial applications. These investments are another important step in the company’s aggressive, four-phase initiative to reorganize, restructure, divest non-core assets, and invest for accelerated growth, which was announced in August of 2020. Investment for Growth in […]
Cummins finalizing its first metal binder-jet 3D-printed production part
Cummins Inc. is finalizing its first production part using a high-precision 3D metal printing technology called binder jet. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 journey. The part, a Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) lance tip adapter used in high horsepower engines, is now moving through Cummins’ production part approval […]
Adidas delivers new running shoe developed with 3D printing technology
Designers of athletic equipment have used 3D printing for a number of years; it’s one of the larger markets of this technology. In particular, these designers use lattices to deliver specific mechanical properties to sports equipment. One of the latest examples is the new 4DFWD running shoe by adidas. For more than four years, adidas […]
3D Systems announces expansion plans for healthcare and industrial applications
3D Systems announced it will increase its presence in Denver, Colorado to support its fast-growing healthcare solutions business, and expand industrial application development capabilities for its Application Innovation Group (AIG). This activity is a continuation of the investment phase of the company’s plan to focus on its strategic purpose as the leaders in enabling additive […]
Wagner Machine Co takes delivery of VELO3D 3D Printing system
VELO3D Inc., a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for high-value metal parts, announced the delivery of a state-of-the-art aluminum F357 metal AM solution to Wagner Machine Company, a second-generation, precision machine shop with a reputation for building the impossible. “When everyone else says it can’t be done, people come to us,” said Kurt Wagner, CEO, […]
Essentium at AMUG showcases work with partners and customers
At AMUG 2021, Essentium, Inc., a leading innovator of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, will showcase how its work with partners and customers, including Mercury Systems and Rolls-Royce, is advancing AM in the aerospace and defense sectors. Throughout AMUG, Essentium will illustrate industrial-scale AM innovation breakthroughs developed in an open ecosystem with customers and partners […]
DyeMansion and Stratasys join forces to deliver complete industrial additive manufacturing architecture for end-use parts
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, and DyeMansion, a global leader in post-processing solutions for industrial polymer 3D printing, announced a strategic alliance to create a reference architecture for production scale additive manufacturing. The reference architecture outlines a process for using additive manufacturing to mass produce 3D-printed end-use parts with […]
PostProcess Technologies joins Carbon Ecosystem
PostProcess Technologies, a global provider of automated and intelligent 3D post-printing solutions, is joining Carbon’s ecosystem, making its industry-leading resin removal technology compatible with the leading 3D printing technology company’s platform. By pairing these print and post-print solutions together, Carbon users will experience increased productivity as well as the benefits of a safer, more sustainable […]
CRP USA speaker at AMUG 2021 with successful use of AM in Motorsports
CRP USA will be attending Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) as speaker. The 2021 in-person event will take place in Orlando, Florida, from May 2 – 6, 2021. Stewart Davis, Director of Operations for CRP USA, will be presenting the paper: “Accelerating true innovation in Automotive and Motorsports using 3D Printing and advanced composite materials.” […]
Collaboration to help advance extrusion AM in aerospace
Essentium, Inc., a worldwide leader in industrial additive manufacturing (AM), announced a commercial venture with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the largest university aviation R&D institution in the U.S., to accelerate AM advances for the U.S. aviation industry. The collaboration is part of the Kansas Aviation Research and Technology Growth Initiative […]
Phrozen joins Henkel’s Open Materials Platform to drive LCD 3D printing market
Phrozen 3D printers (Phrozen), a Taiwan-based LCD 3D Printing company, joined Henkel´s Open Materials Platform. The companies aim to combine Phrozen´s mono-LCD technology, offering high speed and precision, with Henkel´s high-resolution photopolymers to empower professionals, hobbyists, and 3D Printing enthusiasts across markets. The Loctite 3D Printing portfolio from Henkel offers a vetted ecosystem of partners […]