Henkel and Origin have signed an agreement to combine Henkel´s materials expertise with Origin´s printer and software expertise. The partnership has resulted in novel 3D Printing solutions for the medical sector which will be showcased during the upcoming MDM West event. Henkel aims to further drive additive manufacturing towards the mass production of functional parts […]
3D printing advances on-field protection for football players
Riddell and Carbon have partnered to bring custom, digital design innovation to head protection through Riddell’s new Diamond helmet platform. The helmet features a 3D printed lattice liner that is digitally manufactured using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology. The technology is initially available in the Riddell SpeedFlex Precision Diamond helmet model, which features Riddell’s […]
For custom mountain bikes, additive manufacturing delivers an edge
Atherton Bikes was launched in January by the Atherton siblings, Gee, Rachel and Dan and co-founded by Piers Linney of Dragons’ Den fame. The Atherton family are World Championship-winning mountain bikers who will race their own downhill mountain bikes during competitions as well as sell a range of bikes all over the world. Also partnering […]
Build your own AquaGard 7350 V2 Series sanitary conveyor online
Two models from Dorner’s newly redesigned AquaGard 7350 V2 Series are now available in D-Tools, Dorner’s online conveyor configurator. The AquaGard 7350 V2’s Positive Drive and LPZ (Flat and Cleated belt) models on D-Tools give project engineers, plant managers and others the ability to easily design an AquaGard conveyor to fit their exact application in…
Solvay expands its polymers for 3D-printing simulation
Solvay adds 10% carbon fiber filled KetaSpire polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and neat Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) to e-Xstream engineering’s latest release (2019.0) of Digimat-Additive Manufacturing (AM) software. These products complement the neat KetaSpire PEEK AM filament already available for simulation on e-Xstream engineering’s Digimat-AM platform. The e-Xstream software offers accurate, predictive modeling data for Solvay’s AM filaments […]
These standards will help you characterize powder for metal additive manufacturing
The Metal Powder Industries Federation has released a collection of standards for characterizing metal powder for use in additive manufacturing applications. The collection contains nine existing MPIF Standard Test Methods with an explanation of each standard. These standards are intended to present and clarify PM technology for designers, manufacturers, and users of metal AM parts. […]
5 opportunities for additive manufacturing in the Wind Energy Industry
By Inês Castro, materials scientist and engineer Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies offer a range of advantages for the wind industry. The following examples show that implementation is possible, and even recommended, for a more market-competitive energy supplier. Once the technologies are more developed, reliable and standardized, the supplier chains will be reduced and the production […]
What is the most significant development in 3DP/AM materials in the last few years?
3D printing is a dynamic industry, with new technologies and techniques emerging all the time. Here’s what Menno Ellis, senior vice president, Strategy & Vertical Markets, 3D Systems says about recent developments in materials for 3D printing. By far, the most significant materials development in additive manufacturing is biocompatibility and associated regulatory approvals for placing […]
• Latest Simcenter 3D release reduces transmission modeling time by 80%
Manufacturing is changing with the advent of new materials and production methods, making it more challenging to ensure that as-manufactured parts match the as-designed shape. In the latest release of Simcenter 3D, Siemens PLM Software introduces cutting-edge simulation capabilities, stronger connections to the broader Simcenter portfolio, and an expansion of the integrated multi-disciplinary environment to […]
SimLab sT slashes simulation cycle time
Altair SimLab sT is a turn-key program for the mid-market. It enables a community of designers and engineers to leverage multiphysics simulation to explore design proposals, drive innovation and accelerate product development. Designed to support manufacturers burdened with increasing complexity amid shrinking development cycles, SimLab sT automates every step of the simulation process through shareable […]
VisuNet IXD 2100 remote monitor for outdoor use
Pepperl+Fuchs introduced the 19-inch VisuNet IXD 2100 remote monitor for outdoor use in IECEx/ATEX Zone 1/21 rated hazardous locations. Tailored to meet the harsh demands of the oil and gas industry, the IXD features a marine-grade aluminum housing that can withstand extreme temperatures up to 60 ºC, and thermally hardened glass for high impact resistance.…
Safety module saves space in the control cabinet
The new X20SO6530 digital output module provides six safety relays on a unit with the X20’s standard 25 mm width, allowing B&R to offer a cost-effective and space-saving solution for applications where numerous floating signals are needed. To meet safety requirements, positively driven feedback contacts must be evaluated in a manner that is appropriate for…
Why 3D printing is the new tool for surgeons
As physicians increasingly face challenging surgical cases, new tools, like 3D printing, are helping them find viable solutions. For example, a 64-year-old man came to Dr. Jon Zabaleta and his team with an extremely complicated tumour on his thoracic wall. Dr. Zabaleta is Thoracic Surgeon at Biodonostia, Health Research Institute, founded in 2008 as the […]
Essentium receives funding for growth
Essentium, Inc., a provider and innovator of 3D printing solutions for industrial additive manufacturing, has closed $22.2 million in Series A funding. The funding will be used to scale manufacturing, engineering, international distribution, sales and marketing operations to meet market demand for the recently introduced Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) Platform. The funding was led […]
How to not get fired and build your own inductive charging system with the help of 3D printing
Ryan Dark, Technical Support Manager, GoEngineer While sitting in a quarterly operating and planning meeting next to Brad Hanson, who at the time was CEO of GoEngineer, I saw he had the newest iPhone, and I asked if he had used its inductive charger (to charge the battery wirelessly). I had just learned how to […]
What is the most underrated or least recognized capability of 3D printing?
According to Frank Marangell, president of USA at BigRep GmbH, A huge opportunity for growth is in manufacturing tooling. Even so, only a fraction of manufacturers are using additive manufacturing to help them make better parts through jigs and fixtures, special custom trays, or even safety guides. But it’s not just the ability to make […]
Zone 1/Division 1 Certified Tablet for hazardous industries
ecom, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand and pioneer in hazardous area mobile devices, introduced Tab-Ex 02 DZ1, a tablet based on the ruggedized Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2. The new tablet, which is certified ‘intrinsically safe’ provides a digital solution for mobile workers in industries ranging from oil & gas to refining to chemicals & pharmaceuticals. Industrial workers…
Jabil moves to make materials for 3D printing
One factor that will determine the success of 3D printing technologies in manufacturing processes will be materials. Without materials that are usable by additive processes and that have the properties needed for various engineering designs, additive technologies will be niche players in manufacturing. The need for qualified materials is well known in the additive community. […]
EMC spring loaded shield brackets SKZ with integrated strain relief
The EMC shield clamps have a versatile portfolio; they are used for the safe dissipation of high-frequency interference, and are enhanced by the SKZ shield version. The new SKZ offers an additional integrated strain relief. The strain relief is accomplished via the cable outer sheath and it also protects the cable shield, it is mechanically…
How will process gas affect 3D printing?
Electric arc-welding can be a 3D printing technique for making metal parts for industries such as aerospace. In this technology, wire is often the original material. A near-net-shaped part is formed welding layer by layer. After 3D printing, the part can be machined by conventional milling. For larger parts, this technology is fast and cost-effective. […]
RHINO PSV “Value Series” dc power supplies
RHINO PSV “Value” series DIN rail power supplies are available in a wide selection of voltage and wattage ranges. 5V RHINO DC supplies are available in 15 and 25-watt ratings with 12 V supplies at 48 W. 24 Vdc supplies are available in 30, 50, 100, 120, 240 and 48 0 W; and 48 V…
3D printing’s affect on personalized medicine
One of the key industries to successfully leverage the advantages of 3D printing is the medical and dental industry. In an IDTechEx Research report–3D Printing in the Medical and Dental Industry 2019 – 2029, 3D printing in the medical and dental industry is forecast to be worth more than $8.1 billion by 2029. 3D printing […]
Ease-of-use 22 mm pushbutton legend plates
AutomationDirect offers easy-to-use metal and plastic legend plates for 22 mm pushbutton devices. Some special purpose 22 mm pushbutton legend plates require a locator notch to be filed off in order for the legend to fit over standard pushbuttons. With no filing required, these new legend plates offer ease-of-use with all 22 mm pushbutton devices.…
Carbon and Ford expand collaboration
Carbon, a leading Silicon Valley-based digital manufacturing company, showed the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for Ford Motor Company. The parts include Ford Focus HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Cooling) Lever Arm Service Parts, Ford F-150 Raptor Auxiliary Plugs for a niche market, and Ford Mustang GT500 Electric Parking Brake Brackets. The companies jointly […]
Optomec partners with Phillips Federal to bring metal additive manufacturing to U.S. Government agencies
Optomec, a global leader in production-grade additive manufacturing solutions announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Phillips Federal. The agreement will enable Phillips Federal to resell the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) systems to US government facilities. The Optomec LENS family offers a range of additive manufacturing solutions for creating, enhancing and repairing […]