By now, 3D printing’s cost and time-savings benefits are well-established. But there are some lesser-known efficiencies that do not grab all the headlines. While not secret, these efficiencies aren’t typically top of mind, so they might not be … [Read more...] about 7 ways to boost 3D printing efficiency
Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Use Senvol’s data collection procedures
Senvol and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have signed a two-year research agreement focused on pedigreed additive manufacturing (AM) data generation. Using Senvol’s proprietary Standard Operating … [Read more...] about Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Use Senvol’s data collection procedures
How 3D printing can accelerate automotive production and increase car performance
This year’s Professional MotorSport World Expo in Cologne (15- 17 Nov) will see global leader in applied additive technologies, Stratasys, demonstrate how the integration of its 3D printing solutions throughout design and production is enabling race … [Read more...] about How 3D printing can accelerate automotive production and increase car performance
Why Ricoh is replacing metal tools with custom lightweight 3D printed tools
Ricoh Japan is replacing traditional metal tooling with custom, lightweight 3D printed tools including jigs and fixtures for its Production Technology Center assembly line. The tooling is printed on a Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), Fortus 900mc Production … [Read more...] about Why Ricoh is replacing metal tools with custom lightweight 3D printed tools
3D printing helps child achieve her dream of throwing a baseball
The internet is full of stories about some student 3D printing a hand for a classmate or even themselves with a desktop 3D printer. Amazing to be sure, but for the most part those 3D printed hands offer limited function. Which might lead some to … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps child achieve her dream of throwing a baseball
J&J’s DePuy Synthes launches Trumatch titanium 3D-printed facial reconstruction implants
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes said today it launched its Trumatch titanium 3D-printed implants designed for use in facial reconstructions in the US. The company said it inked an exclusive distribution deal with … [Read more...] about J&J’s DePuy Synthes launches Trumatch titanium 3D-printed facial reconstruction implants
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 … [Read more...] about German RepRap launches 4th generation X400 3D printer with new features
EOS introduces Stainless Steel 17-4PH Industry Line
The EOS StainlessSteel 17-4PH IndustryLine consists of an iron-based metal alloy powder and a specially developed process parameter for manufacturing on the EOS M 290 metal system. EOS provides reliable and statistically proven data for the most … [Read more...] about EOS introduces Stainless Steel 17-4PH Industry Line
Tech Soft 3D enables custom 3D printing software development
Software that improves the workflow of additive manufacturing projects is not as efficient and capable as is needed. Current software tools are limited. For example, most CAD software does not include complete 3D printing specific feature sets for … [Read more...] about Tech Soft 3D enables custom 3D printing software development
Xometry offers glass-filled nylon
Xometry, a 3D printing service provider, offers glass-filled nylon as an alternative to standard Nylon-12 for parts that require higher stiffness. This material is for laser sintering systems. Features include: Stiffer plastic … [Read more...] about Xometry offers glass-filled nylon