The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the election of three individuals to its Board of Directors. Mark Abshire, Shannon VanDeren and Jason Dickman will serve as President, Vice President and Director of Membership, … [Read more...] about AMUG members elect three to Board of Directors
Additive Manufacturing Users Group names Technical Competition winners
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the winners of its annual Technical Competition, which recognizes excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. A panel of industry veterans selected Bill … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group names Technical Competition winners
Repair of STL and scan data at the push of a button
With a new function called "Marching Cube," the latest version of CoreTechnologie's 3D printing software 4D_Additive repairs and simplifies 3D scan data and STL files into closed volumes, within the shortest space of time. The feature allows any … [Read more...] about Repair of STL and scan data at the push of a button
3D printing custom Bolus for patient specific radiotherapy treatments
3D Systems announced its entry into the radiation oncology market with FDA 510(k) clearance of VSP Bolus, a solution designed to deliver high-quality patient-specific radiotherapy treatment accessories. As the latest addition to the company’s VSP … [Read more...] about 3D printing custom Bolus for patient specific radiotherapy treatments
Ultimaker releases Ultimaker Cura 5.0
Ultimaker has launched the beta for Ultimaker Cura 5.0, the latest version of its free, open source, slicing software. Ultimaker Cura handles applications in design, architecture, engineering and metal 3D printing. Ultimaker Cura 5.0 was … [Read more...] about Ultimaker releases Ultimaker Cura 5.0
Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the ExOne S-Max Flex, a scalable, large-format binder jetting system that 3D prints sand tooling. Applications include sand casting complex metal designs for the aerospace, automotive, and energy … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
3D printing recruited to produce tourniquets for Ukraine hospitals
It's a bit gut-wrenching that this need exists, but it's also another life-saving example of 3D printing meeting an emergency medical need. BNC3D reports that it has printed more than 300 pieces that can be used to create tourniquets to help civilian … [Read more...] about 3D printing recruited to produce tourniquets for Ukraine hospitals
Going small with 3D printing
The scale of sizes that 3D printing machines can handle is impressive, from huge wind turbine blades to parts that are small, such as two microns. John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication discusses the microscale side of 3D printing. Design … [Read more...] about Going small with 3D printing
For scanning and reverse engineering needs: the next generation of Artec Micro
One of the trends highlighted at the recent AMUG Conference was the increasing focus on 3D scanning and reverse engineering in many 3D printing/additive applications. A range of 3D scanners is available for this need. Recently, Exact Metrology, … [Read more...] about For scanning and reverse engineering needs: the next generation of Artec Micro
Nexa3D launches ultrafast, affordable NXE 200 Industrial 3D Printer
Nexa3D announced the release of the NXE 200 industrial 3D printer, an affordable entryway into Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) technology. The NXE 200 is an expansion of Nexa3D’s portfolio, which also includes the NXE 400 industrial 3D printer … [Read more...] about Nexa3D launches ultrafast, affordable NXE 200 Industrial 3D Printer