The U.S. Navy issued Stratasys a $20 million contract to purchase up to 25 Stratasys F900 3D printers over the next five years, with delivery of the first eight expected before the end of 2021. In addition to the printers, the contract includes initial support and sustainment, materials, and development of initial training for the […]
3D Systems adds new materials to its portfolio
3D Systems announced two additions to its industry-leading materials portfolio – Certified Scalmalloy (A) and Certified M789 (A) – to facilitate demanding industrial high-strength, corrosion-resistant parts for additive applications in markets such as aerospace, motorsports & automotive, semiconductor, energy, and moldmaking. This action enables the company’s customers to use these high-performance materials optimized for metal […]
Velo3D and Launcher continue to partner on 3D printed rocket engine components
The partnership between Velo3D Inc. and Launcher is proving out the value of 3D printing for delivering these satellites to orbit cost-effectively and with destination-orbit flexibility. Launcher purchased a Velo3D metal additive manufacturing solution to print Inconel parts in April 2021 and has recently added a second one that prints Titanium. Following successful testing at […]
ExOne and Fraunhofer IFAM deepen partnership on metal binder, materials development
The ExOne Company and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (“Fraunhofer IFAM”) announced they are deepening their partnership on binder and materials development projects following the success of CleanFuse metal binder. Fraunhofer IFAM’s relationship with ExOne on metal binder jetting development spans more than two decades. They have been working together since […]
Nexa3D to to showcase its end-to-end 3D printing equipment at RAPID + TCT 2021
Nexa3D, a maker of ultrafast polymer 3D printers, announced that it will showcase its end-to-end 3D printing validated workflow for the first time at RAPID + TCT 2021. At the event, from September 13 to 15 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, attendees can experience first-hand the speed, innovation, and productivity that Nexa3D’s equipment can bring. […]
Blue industrial lasers make it easier to work with reflective metals in additive manufacturing
The blue laser is a relatively new entrant into the additive manufacturing arena, and, as such, work has just begun to determine the optimum process parameters. By Jean-Michel Pelaprat, Founder & Chief Marketing and Scientific Officer, Mark Zediker, Founder & Chairman, NUBURU, Inc. In 2017 the first high-power industrial blue laser reached the market. It […]
Stratasys introduced as first founding partner of the nFrontier Emerging Technologies Center (EmTeCe) in Berlin
Stratasys Ltd., a global leader in additive manufacturing, and Berlin-based innovation studio & venture builder, nFrontier, announced a partnership aiming at jointly taking a leap into the future of impact-driven innovation in Additive Manufacturing. A creative powerhouse, the newly established nFrontier Emerging Technologies Center [EmTeCe], the core of the nFrontier Innovation Studio, established in 2020, […]
Tips on using lattices for specific 3D printable mechanical properties
By Emily Newton As 3D printing has become more popular, people have become interested in enhancing the mechanical properties of their creations. One of the ways to do that is to use a 3D-printed lattice structure. Here are some tips for bringing lattice structures into your projects. Understand how the specifics of the lattice create […]
Fortify and Tethon 3D to develop ceramics for 3D Printing
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 […]