Cincinnati (CI) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) earned top technology product of the year at the 2015 R&D 100 Awards & Technology Conference, in the Process/Prototyping category, for their innovative BAAM (Big Area Additive … [Read more...] about Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) is R&D’s product of the year
Innovative medical implants made possible by additive manufacturing
The medical industry continues to develop less invasive surgical procedures, which improves patient care. 3D printing/additive manufacturing often plays a big role in enabling these less invasive procedures. One example involves back pain … [Read more...] about Innovative medical implants made possible by additive manufacturing
3D printing and conventional machining work side by side to build custom machines
Any custom part or object can be a natural fit for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Dallan S.p.A, Treviso, Italy, uses 3D printing in the development of its custom production assembly systems for precision roll forming and sheet metal … [Read more...] about 3D printing and conventional machining work side by side to build custom machines
To support or not to support in 3D printing
If you are designing a geometrically complex part for a powder bed additive manufacturing process, you probably won’t need to design in supports as well, right? That’s sort of the accepted view when designing for 3D printing / additive … [Read more...] about To support or not to support in 3D printing
Lessons from additively making custom spacecraft mechanisms
Specialist manufacturer, Croft Additive Manufacturing (CAM), and ESR Space have combined expertise to conduct a study into the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and use prototypes to develop custom spacecraft mechanisms. The research, which was … [Read more...] about Lessons from additively making custom spacecraft mechanisms
3D printing helps develop surgical tool that transforms ACL reconstruction
For high-performance athletes, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can end a career. Part of the problem in treating ACL injuries with medical appliances is the uniqueness of every knee. Until 3D printing, it was cost prohibitive to shape a … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps develop surgical tool that transforms ACL reconstruction
3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
Be cautious when you simplify. You can make a concept or an idea so simple that you lose context. For example, a recent blog by Motley Fool indicates that three stats will tell you what you need to know about investing in a 3D printer … [Read more...] about 3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
EnvisionTEC fills product line with new 3D printers
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, previewed the Vector 3SP and the Micro Plus, at the International CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vector 3SP joins the industrial 3D printer lineup, … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC fills product line with new 3D printers
Ultimaker launches two 3D printers at CES
Desktop 3D printers often lack capabilities and features desired by professional engineers. A few, though, such as the Ultimaker brand, can suit engineering needs. Ultimaker launched two 3D printers at CES Las Vegas 2016; the Ultimaker 2+ and … [Read more...] about Ultimaker launches two 3D printers at CES
A better print nozzle for MakerBot 3D printers
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, announced the MakerBot Smart Extruder+, a new swappable extruder for Fifth Generation MakerBot 3D Printers. The MakerBot team worked with its parent company, Stratasys, which also … [Read more...] about A better print nozzle for MakerBot 3D printers