Some of the materials used in 3D printing are generally either not very, or even not degradable in the environment. Some developers and manufacturers though, are working to develop materials that are more eco-friendly, as well as delivering the mechanical properties designers look for. Here is an interview with Dr. Raymond Weitekamp, founder of the … [Read More...] about A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing
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- EOS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory agree to research in-situ monitoring of metal 3D printing
- New process eliminates stair-step effect on 3D printed parts
- Desktop Metal qualifies nickel alloy Inconel 625 for the Studio System 2
- What an end-to-end digital manufacturing approach might look like
- Hexagon announces “digital reality” challenge to empower start-ups to scale ideas in manufacturing
- 3D Systems and Fleet Space Technologies work together on patch antennas for next generation satellites
- 3DEO adds design for additive manufacturing as core service
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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Additive Manufacturing Today for Production Parts
By Tony Slavik, Applications Engineering Manager at FATHOM Additive manufacturing (AM) has been rapidly evolving into a powerful means of production. The additive technologies most commonly used for production of plastic parts include Fused … [Read More...] about Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Additive Manufacturing Today for Production Parts
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EOS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory agree to research in-situ monitoring of metal 3D printing
EOS, has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for a collaborative research project at Oak Ridge … [Read More...] about EOS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory agree to research in-situ monitoring of metal 3D printing

New process eliminates stair-step effect on 3D printed parts
Scientists at Fraunhofer IGD have devised a purely geometric and algorithmic method for the elimination of stair-step artifacts in multi-material 3D … [Read More...] about New process eliminates stair-step effect on 3D printed parts

Desktop Metal qualifies nickel alloy Inconel 625 for the Studio System 2
Desktop Metal, Inc. announced it has qualified the use of IN625 for the Studio System, a turnkey metal 3D printing platform that offers customers the … [Read More...] about Desktop Metal qualifies nickel alloy Inconel 625 for the Studio System 2

What an end-to-end digital manufacturing approach might look like
From generative design and light-weighting to software simulation and decentralized production, the transition to digital manufacturing promises to unlock … [Read More...] about What an end-to-end digital manufacturing approach might look like
Hexagon announces “digital reality” challenge to empower start-ups to scale ideas in manufacturing
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of its second Sixth Sense start-up challenge: digital reality and visualization for a … [Read More...] about Hexagon announces “digital reality” challenge to empower start-ups to scale ideas in manufacturing

3D Systems and Fleet Space Technologies work together on patch antennas for next generation satellites
3D Systems announced a new collaboration with Fleet Space Technologies which has led to the production of innovative RF patch antennas for use on their … [Read More...] about 3D Systems and Fleet Space Technologies work together on patch antennas for next generation satellites
3DEO adds design for additive manufacturing as core service
Los Angeles-based 3DEO has added design and engineering services to better support its customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. 3DEO is … [Read More...] about 3DEO adds design for additive manufacturing as core service

SME, Stratasys announce winners of 2022 SkillsUSA additive manufacturing competition
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, and global additive manufacturing leader … [Read More...] about SME, Stratasys announce winners of 2022 SkillsUSA additive manufacturing competition

MakerBot CloudPrint helps you go from CAD file to printed part quickly and seamlessly
MakerBot announced a major upgrade to its print preparation and management solution, MakerBot CloudPrint. MakerBot CloudPrint now includes an enhanced … [Read More...] about MakerBot CloudPrint helps you go from CAD file to printed part quickly and seamlessly
Formlabs announces Fifth Annual User Summit
Formlabs announces the return of its global Formlabs User Summit, a free virtual event from October 26-27, 2022. The world’s largest 3D printing user … [Read More...] about Formlabs announces Fifth Annual User Summit

The first metal 3D Printer to be deployed at sea
Xerox Elem Additive Solutions announced that an ElemX liquid metal printer was recently installed on board USS Essex (LHD 2), making it the first metal … [Read More...] about The first metal 3D Printer to be deployed at sea

3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
BCN3D's 3D printing technology has been integrated into the pediatric maxillofacial surgery team at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (SJD) to … [Read More...] about 3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old

EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and … [Read More...] about EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
New partnership between America Makes and member Ultimaker
Ultimaker will donate more than 20 of its 3D printers through its newly created partnership with America Makes, the country’s leading organization for … [Read More...] about New partnership between America Makes and member Ultimaker

Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the … [Read More...] about Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer