America Makes announces that Gold-level member, Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC. (rp+m), has delivered a first of its kind, comprehensive UTLEM 9085 Type I Database for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing (AM) to America Makes … [Read more...] about America Makes announces database of material properties for ULTEM 9085 resin
Desktop Metal launches 316L stainless steel for metal 3D printing
Desktop Metal launched 316L stainless steel for the Studio System, an office friendly metal 3D printing system for prototyping and low volume production. A fully austenitic steel known for its corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches 316L stainless steel for metal 3D printing
What can be done to minimize safety risks of desktop 3D printers?
UL Chemical Safety and the Georgia Institute of Technology recently explored the impact of 3D printing on indoor air quality. Following an in-depth, two-year research period, the researchers found that many desktop 3D printers generate … [Read more...] about What can be done to minimize safety risks of desktop 3D printers?
Novel ear care medical device wins Protolabs Cool Idea! Award
Every year more than 12 million Americans visit their physicians for impacted earwax removal. This condition occurs when enough earwax accumulates to cause symptoms such as pain, fullness, itching, odor, tinnitus, discharge, cough, or hearing loss. … [Read more...] about Novel ear care medical device wins Protolabs Cool Idea! Award
Andretti Autosport shifts into additive manufacturing with Stratasys
Stratasys is collaborating with Andretti Autosport, (a top performer in IndyCar, Indy Lights, Rallycross and Formula E) to help the company leverage advanced FDM technology and materials to accelerate design and development of the team’s diverse … [Read more...] about Andretti Autosport shifts into additive manufacturing with Stratasys
Additive manufacturing software eliminates the CAD-to-STL roadblock
Additive vendors are focused on streamlining the process of developing a design in CAD and then 3D printing it. Stratasys announced at the 2019 SOLIDWORKS World event additive manufacturing software that will eliminate the CAD to STL … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing software eliminates the CAD-to-STL roadblock
Lamborghini uses additive manufacturing to produce auto parts at scale
Carbon announced its strategic partnership with Lamborghini, the super sports cars manufacturer based in Sant’Agasta Bolognese, Italy. Lamborghini’s first production parts using Carbon’s technology are a textured fuel cap with the Urus label and a … [Read more...] about Lamborghini uses additive manufacturing to produce auto parts at scale
New release of Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS 2019
3D Systems announced new releases of Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS 2019 and 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS 14 –software solutions created to help SOLIDWORKS users streamline 3D scan data workflows and optimize and prepare part designs for 3D printing - regardless … [Read more...] about New release of Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS 2019
What to look forward to at the AMUG 2019 Conference
It’s time to plan for the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) 2019 conference, which will be in Chicago, Illinois, from March 31 – April 4, 2019. Among the many opportunities to learn about various additive technologies, you’ll meet … [Read more...] about What to look forward to at the AMUG 2019 Conference
B9Creations launches B9Clean for automated 3D part cleaning
B9Creations launched the B9Clean, a tool that automates post-processing with thorough, no-mess, glove-free cleaning. With the B9Clean, users can customize cleaning cycles. The system is efficient, using 75% less cleaning solution than many … [Read more...] about B9Creations launches B9Clean for automated 3D part cleaning