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Creating a better 3D printable powder

Aurora Labs Limited, Western Australia, Australia, has been working on a method to develop better 3D printable powder by producing spherically shaped metal … [Read More...]

National Dentex Labs and Carbon partner to implement 3D Manufacturing across NDX Labs in the U.S.

National Dentex Labs (NDX), the largest network of dental labs by revenue in the U.S., and Carbon, a Silicon Valley-based digital 3D Manufacturing company, … [Read More...]

Bearings vs. bushings in 3D printing

A small but vocal discussion in the 3D printer community is on bearings and bushings that are used by 3D printers, and how these can be optimized to create … [Read More...]

Tips on selecting plastic materials for additive manufacturing

Building parts using additive processes depends on selecting the right material for the additive process, the design, and the end-use … [Read More...]

Make it custom

Digital manufacturing practices can help product makers meet consumer expectations for customization, faster delivery and frequent product updates “You … [Read More...]

How to pick the right plastic for Additive Manufacturing

Which material not only suits your design, but also the additive manufacturing process? Here’s a look at the attributes and requirements of popular … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]