Xerox Elem Additive Solutions announced that an ElemX liquid metal printer was recently installed on board USS Essex (LHD 2), making it the first metal additive manufacturing machine deployed on a U.S. Naval vessel. The ElemX was placed on the … [Read more...] about The first metal 3D Printer to be deployed at sea
3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
BCN3D's 3D printing technology has been integrated into the pediatric maxillofacial surgery team at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (SJD) to successfully perform a complicated operation to resect a malignant tumor in an 11-year-old boy. In this … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and one nickel alloy. Sascha Rudolph, SVP BU Metal Materials at EOS states: “Material development … [Read more...] about EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
New partnership between America Makes and member Ultimaker
Ultimaker will donate more than 20 of its 3D printers through its newly created partnership with America Makes, the country’s leading organization for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. … [Read more...] about New partnership between America Makes and member Ultimaker
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including … [Read more...] about Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
SABIC introduced a specialized portfolio of SABIC PP compounds for foam injection molding (FIM). New mineral-reinforced SABIC PPc F9005, PPc F9007 and PPc F9015 grades can help deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with … [Read more...] about SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
Desktop Metal expands partnership with SolidCAM to four countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia
Desktop Metal announced it has expanded its relationship with CNC software innovator SolidCAM, creator of the breakthrough iMachining toolpath technology and a leading distributor of solutions to precision metal manufacturers worldwide. SolidCAM, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal expands partnership with SolidCAM to four countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia
OECHSLER extends its partnership with Carbon in additive manufacturing
OECHSLER AG ("OECHSLER"), a leading polymers technology group with a global presence and headquarters in Ansbach/Middle Franconia, is extending its partnership with the US additive manufacturing pioneer Carbon and their production capacity for one of … [Read more...] about OECHSLER extends its partnership with Carbon in additive manufacturing
Markforged expands into mass production of end-use metal parts through Digital Metal acquisition
Markforged announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Höganäs AB to acquire Digital Metal, the creator of a leading binder jetting solution known to be precise and reliable, extending Markforged’s capabilities into high-throughput … [Read more...] about Markforged expands into mass production of end-use metal parts through Digital Metal acquisition
Material choices for injection molding
The materials available for injection molding include plastics and metals as well as hybrid materials and additives and fillers. The range of materials can be overwhelming, so it is often best to work with your injection molding provider. Begin by … [Read more...] about Material choices for injection molding