The Centre for Product and Process Development (ZPP) of ZHAW in Zurich specializes in innovative product development in mechanical engineering. Research focuses on innovative methods, tools and procedures for an efficient product development process. Through a combination of interdisciplinary technical and industry knowledge the economic feasibility of product ideas and visions can be clarified early. […]
The advantages of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry
In the automotive industry, additive manufacturing has become a high priority, with this technology frequently being used in development and production. Ideas can be implemented faster, time and money can be saved. Speed and flexibility bring advantages over the competition. Different car parts and prototypes are developed with the help of additive manufacturing and thus […]
3D printing saves costs for Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters uses a German RepRap x400 3D printer for validating the design of an integral new step on one of its helicopters. Frank Singer, Head of Department Vehicle System Installation at Airbus Helicopters in Germany explains, “It happens again and again that a crew member of a helicopter stands outside on the runners during…
German RepRap introduces high temperature PEKK Carbon 3D printing material
German RepRap responds to the demand for high-temperature materials on the market and adds PEKK Carbon 3d printing material to its filament portfolio. The new PEKK Carbon is heat resistant up to 260 ° C / 500 °F, has many interesting technical and mechanical properties and is for applications in the automotive, aerospace and industrial […]
German RepRap introduces high temperature PEKK Carbon 3D printing material
German RepRap responds to the demand for high-temperature materials on the market and adds PEKK Carbon 3d printing material to its filament portfolio. The new PEKK Carbon is heat resistant up to 260 ° C / 500 °F, has many interesting technical and mechanical properties and is for applications in the automotive, aerospace and industrial […]
German RepRap launches 4th generation X400 3D printer with new features
German RepRap, a leading German manufacturer of FFF (Fused filament fabrication) 3D printers, introduces the X400 v4 for additive manufacturing of large objects as well as for limited industrial-grade production runs. The printer handles parts with layer thickness of up to 0.1 mm. Through the use of high-end components, including milled metal parts and drives […]
German RepRap introduces material for Liquid Additive Manufacturing
German RepRap, a leading German manufacturer of FFF 3D printers and ebalta Kunststoff GmbH, manufacturer of polyurethane and epoxy resins, present a new polyurethane (PU) based material that can be used in additive manufacturing. The customizable properties of the material offer the flexibility to fulfill a range of requirements. Once printed, the polyurethane material has […]
German RepRap adds three materials to portfolio
German RepRap has responded to market demand by adding three new materials to its portfolio as well as two new color variations of filaments that are already part of the portfolio. The new filaments ASA, Performance ABS, and ESD ABS are available immediately. In addition, the PET-G filament is now available in gray, and the […]
New flame-retardent filament for German RepRap printers
German RepRap is extending its filament portfolio for its 3D printers. Its new PET-G filament is a thermoplastic material produced by polycondensation from the family of polyesters and is used in many applications. PET-G is polar and therefore contains strong intermolecular forces. The molecule also has a linear structure without any crosslinks. Both these properties […]
3D printers prototype winding body for MRI scanner
3D printing is becoming a common tool for the design of prototypes for medical equipment. This includes, for example, the development of components of a patient table for use in MRI scanners. The specific project for Popp Group involved the development of a winding body for a rotating device, which later had to be fitted…
German RepRap X350 3D printer offers a rectangular build platform
German RepRap, a leading European 3D printer manufacturer, launched its X350 3D printer at RAPID 2015, Long Beach, CA. This printer was developed and designed to meet the…
German RepRap announces a new 3D printer for large models
Companies that make large 3D printers are adding small versions to their lineup; and those with small 3D printers are adding larger models. German RepRap has developed a…
Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
Simplify3D replaces the Repetier-Host and Slic3r packages and allows importing of different files, scaling a model up or down, repairing the model code, creating Gcode and, of course,…
German RepRap offers nylon filament PA6 for robust 3d printed models
For professional 3D printed parts like gears, bearings, fittings, car parts, and so on, German RepRap offers nylon-PA6 filament. PA6 is being used to produce robust and hard wearing…