By Ibon Iribar, Investment and Open Innovation Advisor, Cemex Ventures It’s a design engineer’s mission to challenge the status quo and venture into new territory — territory that more and more includes robotic arms that can print in any … [Read more...] about How 3D printing is revolutionizing the way we build
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Essentium 3D printing platform accelerates locomotive maintenance
Essentium today announced Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national railway company of Germany, has certified the use of the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 3D Printing Platform located in Neumunster and high-performance materials for 3D printed train … [Read more...] about Essentium 3D printing platform accelerates locomotive maintenance
Micro molding thin wall cannulas at high volumes
By Paul Runyan, VP of Sales, Accumold After five years of painstaking work, micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro injection mold thin wall cannulas in very high volumes. Previous to this innovative approach to production, … [Read more...] about Micro molding thin wall cannulas at high volumes
Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
Velo3D, Lockheed Martin, and Vibrant teamed up with DoD’s LIFT Institute on a data-driven approach to certifying materials and methods for additively manufactured aerospace systems. In the defense industry, there has been a recent and urgent need … [Read more...] about Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients
Materialise is opening a new 3D printing facility in Plymouth, Michigan, to accelerate the delivery of custom medical implants to U.S. patients. Surgeons increasingly embrace 3D printing solutions as they recognize the added value it brings to … [Read more...] about New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients
Clarkson College’s new 3D printing center reshapes healthcare in Omaha
Clarkson College in Omaha, Nebraska, and 3D Systems partnered to establish an on-campus 3D Printing and Training Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge facility represents a significant leap forward in healthcare innovation, education, and patient … [Read more...] about Clarkson College’s new 3D printing center reshapes healthcare in Omaha
Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Hard work and good help can pay off, as two young engineers have learned. Mixing undergraduate curiosity and real-world engagement together, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson, two students from the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Aerospace … [Read more...] about Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
How an orthodontist-turned-manufacturer scaled with Formlabs
In the rapidly growing clear aligner market, Madrid-based SecretAligner has differentiated itself as a leading high-quality producer. Since Dr. Pablo Kehyaian founded the company in 2019, it has experienced immense growth, which also required the … [Read more...] about How an orthodontist-turned-manufacturer scaled with Formlabs
Carbon-filled composites optimize Formula SAE racing performance
The versatility and mechanical properties of the functional components made in Windform materials are well recognized by specialists and insiders. One of the latest examples comes from the world of Formula SAE. “Like every year, the industry … [Read more...] about Carbon-filled composites optimize Formula SAE racing performance
Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
By Nisan Lerea, CEO, WAZER The medical device industry faces numerous challenges, with manufacturers striving to meet the demands for more sophisticated treatments and devices while managing rising costs. Outsourcing production has been a common … [Read more...] about Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing