Materialise and Renishaw have announced a partnership to increase efficiency and productivity for manufacturers using Renishaw’s additive manufacturing (AM) systems. Through the partnership, Renishaw system users will benefit from Materialise’s next-generation build processor software tailored to the RenAM 500 series of metal AM systems. They will also have access to Magics, Materialise’s leading data and […]
AMUG Members elect their 2024-2025 board of directors
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the election of three individuals to its board of directors for the next term. Shannon VanDeren, Tim Bell, and Claire Belson Barnes will serve as President, Vice President, and Director of Membership, respectively. Separately, the AMUG Board appointed Daniel Landgraf as Director of Sponsors & Exhibitors and Bruce […]
Formlabs launches Form 4, its fastest 3D Printer
Formlabs recently unveiled its fastest, most reliable 3D printer for professionals with the launch of Form 4 and Form 4B. The new flagship resin 3D printer includes Formlabs’ proprietary new Low Force Display (LFD) print engine, updates to the company’s library of industry-leading resins, new automated post-processing, and an improved user experience. Form 4’s up […]
AMUG names the 2024 Technical Competition winners
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the winners of its annual Technical Competition, which recognizes excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. A panel of industry veterans selected entries from Point Designs and BuildParts by Cideas as Advanced Concepts and Advanced Finishing winners. AMUG Members selected the entry by Eaton for the […]
Gary Rabinovitz receives AMUG Lifetime Achievement Award
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced Gary Rabinovitz as the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award, the second in the organization’s 36-year history. Rabinovitz, AM/3D Printing Lab Manager at Reebok and a member of AMUG’s Board of Directors, was recognized during the group’s 36th annual conference for 24 years of service, hard work, and […]
How 3D printing optimizes distributed manufacturing
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) published a report on Engineering the Future of Distributed Manufacturing, identifying priorities that can revitalize U.S. manufacturing with sustainability and resilience in mind. In this podcast, Tali Rosman, startup advisor and Entrepreneur-at-Residence at Toronto Metropolitan University, shares how 3D printing plays a role in ERVA’s vision. Tali has worked […]
AMUG awards five new DINOs in 2024
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to five deserving individuals. These new DINOs received their awards at the 36th annual AMUG Conference. AMUG representatives presented the DINO Awards in recognition of tenure in the additive manufacturing industry, years of service, contributions to […]
Stratasys tests 3D-printed material performance on the moon
Stratasys recently announced that it will provide 3D-printed materials for an upcoming lunar mission to test its performance on the surface of the moon. The experiments are part of Aegis Aerospace’s first Space Science & Technology Evaluation Facility mission (SSTEF-1). SSTEF is a commercial space testing service developed by Aegis Aerospace in Houston, Texas under […]
How wear-resistant polymers unlock 3D printing design and production
Improvements in additive manufacturing materials and processes make creating production-grade, functional wear parts possible while unlocking greater design flexibility. By Preston Souza, Product Manager, igus Inc. Historically, the choice between injection molding and additive manufacturing has been clearcut when it comes to producing functional plastic parts. The materials available for additive manufacturing didn’t have adequate […]
HP unveils new PA 12 S material for 3D polymers production
Next week at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference, HP will showcase parts using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets a standard for surface aesthetics while reducing costs for users of HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solutions. […]
Materialise launches new e-Stage for Metal+ software
Materialise announced its new e-Stage for Metal+ software and will introduce the solution during the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) show in Chicago, which is taking place from March 10-14, 2024. The software optimizes data and build preparation for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems using physics-based modeling to automate support structure generation and will […]
Additive manufacturing roundtable at Plastics Live 2024, a free event
Plastics Live announced an exciting roundtable discussion with some leading players from the U.K. additive manufacturing (AM) scene. The team sees plastic manufacturing as incorporating technologies and issues that in many instances are seen as separate concerns for mainstream plastic production, such as AM, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and environmental and sustainability issues. The organizers […]
Massivit and Sika partner on tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced yesterday a new strategic partnership with Sika Deutschland, a global specialty chemicals producer, with the aim to bring to market co-branded specialized resins for high-speed tooling applications produced on the Massivit 10000 additive manufacturing series. Sika is a global, Swiss concern business group listed on the Swiss stock exchange, founded […]
Materialise launches new fully personalized TMJ Total Arthroplasty System
Materialise recently launched its Personalized TMJ Total Arthroplasty System, a solution to treat patients requiring total temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroplasty. It’s a unique solution that combines implants, guides, and digital planning to streamline patient-specific TMJ treatment, all sourced from a single company. This new solution provides a personalized treatment for patients facing severe TMJ complications […]
AMUG brings its annual conference “Back to the User”
Once again, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will host its “unlike any other” annual conference at the Hilton Chicago on March 10-14, 2024. This is the event of the year for additive manufacturing professionals across every industry. Members from around the globe look forward to convening and collaborating on what’s new and improved in […]
Velo3D’s Flow Developer goes from black box to full transparency and control
Velo3D today announced the release of Developer, a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transparency and control of the parameters used in the 3D printing process. With the flexibility of Flow Developer, users can transfer their experience and knowledge from previous projects, develop new material processes, and […]
Fastech joins Meltio’s manufacturing partner network in the US
Meltio announced that Fastech — a Virginia-based manufacturing solutions provider with WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing), CNC, and reverse engineering capabilities, providing an end-to-end solution to the industry — joined Meltio’s manufacturing partner network in the U.S. This agreement is another step forward in Meltio’s commitment to be a reliable and firm ally of all […]
3D Systems introduces the first multi-material, one-piece jetted denture solution
3D Systems introduced a first-to-market solution for jetted, monolithic (one-piece) dentures that uses multiple materials to deliver a durable, long-wear, aesthetically beautiful prosthetic to the patient. This is enabled by the formulation of bespoke materials for both teeth and gums. These unique materials deliver the desired combination of aesthetics, wear- and stain-resistance in the teeth, with […]
New EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 is corrosion resistant in salt water
EOS announced the successful development and commercial availability of its new EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 material, a copper-nickel alloy engineered specifically for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 delivers excellent performance and material properties with a combination of high strength and ductility, around 510 MPa UTS, and more than 20% elongation. The material […]
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) awards two scholarships
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the recipients of its scholarships. Alex Campbell, a fourth-year aerospace engineering student at Ohio State University, has been awarded the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship for students in additive manufacturing. Phil Rufe, an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Eastern Michigan University, has been selected for […]
An introduction to tangential manufacturing
By: Thomas C. Hansen, President, R&D Products The tangential laser-centrifuge process is ideal for manufacturing small and very detailed parts, such as microchannel cooling devices used as heat sinks for CPUs typically performed in vacuum or clean room environments. Inserts for injection molding dies with tiny channels can also benefit from the tangential machine process […]
New Performance Advisor helps strengthen parts with less material
Markforged has introduced Performance Advisor, a software tool designed as a fast and easy way to get stronger parts, particularly when use cases are unknown. The first step to manufacturing strong parts with Markforged printers is to use Eiger to configure print settings, which can influence the strength (performance) of a part. For example, it […]
Atomic Industries 3D prints with M300 tooling steel
Atomic Industries, a creator of artificial intelligence-powered manufacturing solutions, will be using a fully integrated metal additive manufacturing solution to provide its customers with 3D-printed tooling and dies. The solution includes Velo3D’s Sapphire printer that is calibrated to produce parts in M300 tool steel, an ultra-low carbon alloy with high-strength and hardness properties derived from […]
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) within precision additive manufacturing
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a growing concern in additive manufacturing as electronic components become smaller and more critical for medical devices and precision components. In this podcast, John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), and Olga Ivanova, director of technology at Mechnano, discuss ESD materials and how they open doors for additive manufacturing. Scroll […]
CS3D: The due diligence directive
Executives and decision-makers, as well as entire companies, are going to be impacted by current and upcoming changes in regulations in the new year. Companies that adapt their operations to be compliant with the new laws in the U.S. and abroad will prove to be at the top of the success ladder, ultimately moving their […]