Which material not only suits your design, but also the additive manufacturing process? Here’s a look at the attributes and requirements of popular additive manufacturing processes and guidance on selecting the right resins and compounds for each of … [Read more...] about How to pick the right plastic for Additive Manufacturing
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Why use 3D printing?
Of what use is additive manufacturing and 3D printing really? It’s a fair question and one that must be answered before this technology gains wider acceptance among designers, engineers, and executives. Materialise, a noted provider of software and … [Read more...] about Why use 3D printing?
Which is faster for 3D printing—directed energy deposition or powder bed fusion?
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing (AM) systems for 3D printed metals and 3D printed electronics, announced the results of a benchmark study that claims Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology to be 10 … [Read more...] about Which is faster for 3D printing—directed energy deposition or powder bed fusion?
3D printing with metal at your desk
At the recent RAPID + TCT show in Fort Worth, TX, Desktop Metal was one of the companies showcasing it's desktop metal 3D printer. Listen in as Jonah Myerberg discusses the pros and cons of desktop 3D printing with metal. Myerberg also offers ways … [Read more...] about 3D printing with metal at your desk
Nano Dimension achieves United States Government Certified Vendor status
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider announced that its U.S. subsidiary has achieved United States Government Certified Vendor status, having received a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code from the United States … [Read more...] about Nano Dimension achieves United States Government Certified Vendor status
3D printed pulley helps students rise to new heights
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global, non-profit youth organization founded in 1989 to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in programs that build … [Read more...] about 3D printed pulley helps students rise to new heights
Software helps optimize additive manufacturing processes
The additive manufacturing Software 4D_Additive has interfaces for an independent and precise data exchange with all common CAD systems and 3D Printers. It supports CAD formats such as Catia, Nx, Solidworks, Jt, Step and others. The tool includes … [Read more...] about Software helps optimize additive manufacturing processes
How Audi uses full color multi-material 3D printing in automotive design
3D printing can be an alternative to traditional production methods, such as milling and molding. For example, Audi has found plastics 3D printing has become an integral part of the automotive design process at its Plastics 3D Printing Center in its … [Read more...] about How Audi uses full color multi-material 3D printing in automotive design
3D printing metal parts without heat
One of the advantages of attending the RAPID + TCT Show is the opportunity to see new technology in action. One example is Spee3D, an Australian firm that has developed a new way to build metal parts layer by layer. It’s a type of cold fusion, so … [Read more...] about 3D printing metal parts without heat
How to design to get the most out of Multi Jet Fusion
As with any additive manufacturing system, Multi Jet Fusion has its own set of limitations and considerations when designing for the build process. In many ways designing for Multi Jet Fusion is similar to designing for other powder bed fusion … [Read more...] about How to design to get the most out of Multi Jet Fusion