What will happen to polymers and metals for additive manufacturing in 2017? Will there be new technology introduced this year? Will additive manufacturing move closer to actual manufacturing? These are some of the questions forecasters and … [Read more...] about What to expect from additive materials in 2017
Femtosatellite launcher design wins International Space Station (I.S.S.) design challenge
Mouser Electronics Inc. and Grant Imahara released official footage of the winning design of the International Space Station (I.S.S.) Design Challenge being 3D-printed in space. The winning design, a femtosatellite launcher, is now in orbit and … [Read more...] about Femtosatellite launcher design wins International Space Station (I.S.S.) design challenge
Study validates repeatability and transferability of Optomec LENS process
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and 3D printed electronics, announced the results of a three-year landmark study that validated the repeatability and transferability of the … [Read more...] about Study validates repeatability and transferability of Optomec LENS process
3D print with copper and copper/nickel for electronic devices
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and 3D printed metals, announced significant improvements in the ability to effectively print and post-process copper and copper/nickel … [Read more...] about 3D print with copper and copper/nickel for electronic devices
3D printing extruders lay down material 4 times faster
The High Flow Extruder (HFE300) from 3D Platform, a global leader in manufacturing large-format, industrial-strength 3D machines, quadruples the volumetric throughput of 3DP’s previous generation of extruders. It extrudes to 70 mm3/s (15.38 … [Read more...] about 3D printing extruders lay down material 4 times faster
Walk this way: with 3D printed foot orthotics, people walk more easily
Foot orthotics is a large and growing market, analysts estimate the insole segment will reach $3.5 billion by 2020. Conventional manufacturing processes require long lead times and are unable to cost-effectively produce custom designs. Additive … [Read more...] about Walk this way: with 3D printed foot orthotics, people walk more easily
Arcam AB is now Arcam Group
Arcam AB, listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, and a leading supplier in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) field, launches a new branding identity for the Arcam Group, unifying the three businesses Arcam EBM, AP&C, and DTI with a common mark and at the same … [Read more...] about Arcam AB is now Arcam Group
When resistance holds you back
At the recent Ceramics Expo in Cleveland, one of the popular topics focused on the use of ceramics as a build material in additive manufacturing. Ceramic materials suit a range of industries from aerospace to medical. But even in the ceramics … [Read more...] about When resistance holds you back
Desktop Metal launches two systems
The dream of metal 3D printing on your desktop (safely) may be about to be realized. Desktop Metal launched two 3D printing systems it claims covers the full product lifecycle -- from prototyping to mass production--the DM Studio and DM Production … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches two systems
A closer look at the use of 3D printing on planes
The aerospace industry is a big user of additive manufacturing technology. Here’s a quick look at the many ways additive helps aerospace save time and money. 1. Benefits in cost, efficiency, and parts and materials: … [Read more...] about A closer look at the use of 3D printing on planes