German RepRap, a leading German manufacturer of FFF 3D printers and ebalta Kunststoff GmbH, manufacturer of polyurethane and epoxy resins, present a new polyurethane (PU) based material that can be used in additive manufacturing. The customizable … [Read more...] about German RepRap introduces material for Liquid Additive Manufacturing
What does “porosity” mean in metal additive manufacturing?
Porosity refers to the level of solidity achieved in an additively made metal part, that is, whether there are cavities or holes between the layers of a part. In some metal additive manufacturing processes, a laser is used to melt a layer of metal … [Read more...] about What does “porosity” mean in metal additive manufacturing?
How you can use metals in 3D printing
Metal materials are one of the faster growing segments of materials for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Take a look at the benefits and common applications. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing www.stratasysdirect.com … [Read more...] about How you can use metals in 3D printing
The 3D printing metals market will be worth $12B in 2028
by Dr Bryony Core, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Following commercialisation in the 1990s, today metal 3D printing has established itself as an attractive manufacturing solution for prototyping and beyond. Metal printer manufacturers and materials … [Read more...] about The 3D printing metals market will be worth $12B in 2028
Solidscape launches the S500 3D printer for precision investment casting
Solidscape, Inc., a leading producer of high precision 3D wax printers, and a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), launches the S500 high precision 3D printer for precision investment casting and rapid prototyping of complex geometries. … [Read more...] about Solidscape launches the S500 3D printer for precision investment casting
How service providers can meet your low-volume 3D printing needs
To prototype a design, or even to handle short-run production, you would probably need: --one or more subtractive machines (such as a mill, lathe, drill press, stamping press, etc.) --at least one or more injection molding machines --at … [Read more...] about How service providers can meet your low-volume 3D printing needs
Sigma Labs publishes patent on additive manufacturing melt pool examination process
Sigma Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGLB), a provider of quality assurance software under the PrintRite3D brand, announced the June 30, 2016 publication of its U.S. Patent Application No. US 2016/0185048; Multi-Sensor Quality Inference and Control For Additive … [Read more...] about Sigma Labs publishes patent on additive manufacturing melt pool examination process
Additive manufacturing process reduces production time and cost
Bodycote, a provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, introduces Bodycote Powdermet technologies, a group of additive manufacturing processes used in the production of complex components using powder … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing process reduces production time and cost
How traditional supply chain models will be affected by 3D printing
Direct benefits to the bottom-line are a motivating factor A leaner supply chain, coupled with minimal inventory and warehousing of parts, has direct benefits to the bottom-line, which could become a reason to accelerate the adoption of 3D … [Read more...] about How traditional supply chain models will be affected by 3D printing
New case-hardening steel material for laser powder bed fusion
NanoSteel, a leader in nanostructured steel materials, announced the launch of its first product for the laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. BLDRmetal L-40 is a case-hardening steel powder that provides high hardness and … [Read more...] about New case-hardening steel material for laser powder bed fusion