By Philipp Pruesse, Sales Manager, Dimensionics Density In the world of modern manufacturing, additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a revolutionary technology that holds the promise of transforming industries through its capability to produce complex geometries, reduce lead times, and enable on-demand production. However, as the adoption of AM grows across sectors ranging from aerospace […]
ModuleWorks launches MDES for digital manufacturing workflows
ModuleWorks, a provider of software components and solutions for CAD/CAM systems and CNC machining, has introduced the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES). The new specification aims to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing workflows by enabling seamless data exchange across different platforms and processes. MDES is a new, open data exchange specification for the manufacturing industry. […]
New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients
Materialise is opening a new 3D printing facility in Plymouth, Michigan, to accelerate the delivery of custom medical implants to U.S. patients. Surgeons increasingly embrace 3D printing solutions as they recognize the added value it brings to personalized patient care, including more predictable and accurate surgical outcomes and time savings during surgery. At the new […]
Clarkson College’s new 3D printing center reshapes healthcare in Omaha
Clarkson College in Omaha, Nebraska, and 3D Systems partnered to establish an on-campus 3D Printing and Training Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge facility represents a significant leap forward in healthcare innovation, education, and patient care. This synergy will create pathways that make 3D printing and visualization accessible to healthcare facilities. Through education, consulting, customized patient […]
Austin gets a brick-and-mortar 3D printing filament store
Digital manufacturing makes real-time, remote collaboration possible. But there’s still value in face-to-face interaction. As such, Essentium is launching a physical filament store in Austin, Texas, as a direct result of its partnership with 3D-Fuel. The store offers premium quality USA-made filaments and encourages collaboration and education, empowering makers to fully embrace the capabilities of […]
2024 AMUG Conference registration opens September 1
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration will open on September 1, 2023, for its 2024 AMUG Education and Training Conference, which will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10-14, 2024. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for […]
Tesla and GM veteran leads startup to bolster US green infrastructure
Pico MES, a manufacturing execution system (MES) software company, is getting a leg up from investors to enable digital transformation for small to medium-sized American factories. Since its founding in 2019, Pico MES has integrated 10,000 processes into digital data streams from over 700 workstations and connected over 1,900 devices to its platform. New factory […]
3D printing’s future is limitless, if we embrace open materials
By Nirup Nagabandi, Ph.D., Vice President of Materials and Process Engineering, Essentium Imagine you’re an apparel manufacturer. You need machines to make your clothes. But the machines you can buy will only make clothes out of fabrics sold by the companies that sell the machines. You can’t use cotton, wool, or polyester. You have to […]
7 tips to reduce injection molding costs
Injection molding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty. It’s worthwhile to tweak the production process to decrease both the complexity and the project expense. The primary cost factors in injection molding include: Tooling costs, including the design and machining of the mold. Material costs, based […]
A better way to inspect reflective and large die-casting molds
Die-casting is widely used in the automotive industry, where complex parts can be made with high accuracy and efficiency. It is a process of producing metal parts by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. During manufacturing, these molds are subject to harsh working conditions, such as high temperature and high pressure, […]
Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Hard work and good help can pay off, as two young engineers have learned. Mixing undergraduate curiosity and real-world engagement together, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson, two students from the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences program, started an independent effort on turbopump design and manufacture that is a lesson in determination and industry […]
How an orthodontist-turned-manufacturer scaled with Formlabs
In the rapidly growing clear aligner market, Madrid-based SecretAligner has differentiated itself as a leading high-quality producer. Since Dr. Pablo Kehyaian founded the company in 2019, it has experienced immense growth, which also required the team to scale up manufacturing capacity. During SecretAligner’s journey from a single in-office printer to an 85-person company printing 2,000 […]
Carbon-filled composites optimize Formula SAE racing performance
The versatility and mechanical properties of the functional components made in Windform materials are well recognized by specialists and insiders. One of the latest examples comes from the world of Formula SAE. “Like every year, the industry judges at the competition were very interested in the parts that CRP USA 3D printed for our racing […]
Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
By Nisan Lerea, CEO, WAZER The medical device industry faces numerous challenges, with manufacturers striving to meet the demands for more sophisticated treatments and devices while managing rising costs. Outsourcing production has been a common practice to reduce expenses, but it comes with risks, such as extensive delays, compromised quality, and supply chain vulnerabilities — […]
Calculate the carbon footprint of additively manufactured parts
Additive manufacturing is often considered a more sustainable method for its material efficiency, reduced energy consumption, localized production, and design optimization potential. Though the benefits sound great and make sense, more organizations seek reliable data to prove they’re not greenwashing their products. To help engineers make more responsible manufacturing decisions that align with sustainability goals, […]
Lessons from Golden Week (and other planned shutdowns)
Countries take holidays at different times of the year, and the whole world can face downtime during wars and pandemics. However, outcomes from screeching halts can inform future production to make impactful use of IoT data and systems. “Golden Week” refers to a collection of consecutive national holidays in Japan and China that creates extended […]
3DPrintUK is officially carbon-neutral
Earlier this year, 3DPrintUK announced its commitment to a sustainable approach to its additive manufacturing (AM) operations and outlined its “Road to Net Zero” plan. Today, the company is thrilled to announce that it has already taken a significant step towards this goal by attaining certified carbon-neutral status, the first 3D printing service bureau to […]
AMGTA life-cycle analysis confirms that binder jetting reduces GHG emissions
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) announced the preliminary results of a life-cycle analysis study titled “Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment: Comparison of Casting vs Binder Jetting for an Industrial Part.” The study, commissioned by the AMGTA and conducted by the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) in partnership with Desktop Metal and Trane Technologies, analyzed […]
SAMM Tech mobile manufacturing system operates in a shipping container
The Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology (SAMM Tech) platform is a newly released patented additive manufacturing system that is built and operates inside a shipping container. Designed to be transportable and deployable to any location in the world, SAMM Tech supports warfighters and industrial operators by advancing in the-field production of large-format metal parts for […]
Velo3D adds new distinguished leader to its board of directors
Velo3D has appointed Adrian Keppler to its Board of Directors. Keppler has spent more than 15 years as a C-level executive in the additive manufacturing industry and his experience and leadership in the industry will help Velo3D increase adoption of its fully integrated solution in Europe and around the world. “Dr. Keppler has a wealth […]
nano3dprint untaps 3D printing potential in Taiwan
nano3Dprint recently announced its latest strategic distribution partnership in Asia. Taiwan-based Collimage International will distribute nano3Dprint’s A2200 3D Multi-material Electronics Printer and B3300 Dual-Dispensing 3D Printer to its customers throughout Taiwan. Collimage International has already sold several printers to National Taiwan University, where undergraduate students in the photonics lab course will design and print metallic electrode […]
Optomec shares its digital manufacturing vision for the future
According to a report by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), manufacturers are accelerating the pace of investments in advanced and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics. The report states, “Digital technologies also present significant opportunities to enhance efficiencies, increase resilience and improve the bottom line. New technologies are being used […]
Wayland’s mixed reality tech provides 3D support
Mixed reality (MR) is a compelling technological innovation that blends the digital and physical worlds to create an immersive experience that allows users to interact in virtual and physical environments simultaneously. Advances with MR are enabling new applications across a range of manufacturing sectors to deliver after-sales service and collaboration. Indeed, this is a rapidly […]
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How long do additive materials last? igus’ new online 3D printing service helps engineers determine the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life more easily. This is why a service life prediction feature has been added to the online 3D printing service […]
How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Jabil conducted another global survey of additive manufacturing decision-makers, and the findings reinforce the steady ascent of 3D printing technologies and additive materials into production environments. Since 2017, Jabil has conducted this biennial survey to trace the trajectory of additive manufacturing while identifying the most promising opportunities and lingering challenges facing decision-makers. The latest survey […]