Yes, it could happen thanks to research into the additive manufacturing of electrical steel, copper conductors, and motor dielectrics. Leland Teschler, Executive Editor, Design World Examine the inside of an industrial electric motor and you'll … [Read more...] about 3D printed motor technology
ASTM proposed standard to describe needed properties of metal powders for AM
Materials are key to further growth in 3D printing / additive manufacturing, (3DP / AM) and metal powders are thought to be the main material that will drive that growth. Presently, there are a number of existing standards on metal powder properties. … [Read more...] about ASTM proposed standard to describe needed properties of metal powders for AM
Better color 3D printing
Earlier this year, Mcor Technologies announced that its Mcor IRIS 3D printer included the International Color Consortium (ICC) profile, ensuring that colors specified in a design will be exactly what the designer wants, rather than a close … [Read more...] about Better color 3D printing
LUXeXceL’s 3D printing process for optics is an alternative to injection molding
Even though recent news reports speculate that HP could enter the market for 3D printed glass, LUXeXceL Group, Goes, The Netherlands, has been 3D printing optics for some time now. Recently, this additive manufacturer of optical components launched a … [Read more...] about LUXeXceL’s 3D printing process for optics is an alternative to injection molding
How does NinjaFlex 3D printing flexible material work?
Recently we wrote about a new 3D printing material that is highly flexible. From Fenner Drives, NinjaFlex is an extrudable thermoplastic elastomer filament for such 3D printers as MakerBot, Airwolf, and RepRap. Recently, Fenner Drives released a … [Read more...] about How does NinjaFlex 3D printing flexible material work?
New 3D printing material for high temp applications
Royal DSM announced the release of Somos Precise, a 3D printing material for parts and patterns in high temperature applications that need exceptional detail resolution. In addition, patterns made with Somos® Precise display high levels of … [Read more...] about New 3D printing material for high temp applications
3D printing helps create the smallest breathalyzer
If you can dream it, you can 3D print it. The range of items coming from engineers and innovators is amazing. For example, how about a 3d printed breathalyzer? The inspiration behind the 3D printed DrinkMate was “Be safe and make the right … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps create the smallest breathalyzer
3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
Materials are the key to greater acceptance and use of professional 3D printing / additive manufacturing machines. With metal materials, one of the hurdles to achieving a high hardness part using additive technology has been the tendency of the … [Read more...] about 3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Renishaw, the UK's only manufacturer of a metal based additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) machine will be exhibiting at TCT 2014 from 30 September – 2 October. On show at stand F22 will be a range of products, including the PlusPac™ upgrade … [Read more...] about See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Get a closer look at Optomec 3D printers at TCT Show
The TCT Show in Birmingham, England, (running from September 30 – October 2 at the NEC) gives you an opportunity to see developments in 3D printing / additive manufacturing from U.S. companies as well as European based companies. One of the companies … [Read more...] about Get a closer look at Optomec 3D printers at TCT Show