Royal DSM announced a glass-filled polypropylene (PP) pellet material developed especially for 3D printing for structural applications using fused granulate fabrication technology. Widely used for its mechanical, thermal and chemical performance, … [Read more...] about DSM introduces glass-filled polypropylene granules for structural 3D printing applications
Automotive
ExOne qualifies Inconel 718 for binder jet 3D printing
The ExOne Company announced that the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 has been certified as Third-Party Qualified, the company’s highest designation of material readiness for its metal 3D printers. Frequently used in the aerospace, energy and … [Read more...] about ExOne qualifies Inconel 718 for binder jet 3D printing
From cars to ventilators, GM used 3D printing for both products
As the COVID-19 pandemic rips through much of the world this year, 3D printing has emerged as an agile and effective technology for producing personal protective equipment, medical equipment prototypes and nose swabs. But GM, which has been steadily … [Read more...] about From cars to ventilators, GM used 3D printing for both products
Restoring vintage cars with resin-based 3D printing
The work in a specialized car workshop is not just about shaping metal sheets or replacing engines. Restoration of the original design requires a jeweler’s accuracy, especially when it comes to particular elements of the car equipment or body. That … [Read more...] about Restoring vintage cars with resin-based 3D printing
HP and BASF expand alliance and introduce new additive material
BASF, a leading chemical company, and HP, a leader in industrial 3D printing, announced an expansion of their strategic alliance to advance digital manufacturing. Together, the companies are working with innovators in the auto, consumer, medical, and … [Read more...] about HP and BASF expand alliance and introduce new additive material
CAM software supports DED additive manufacturing
As one of the main additive manufacturing processes, directed energy deposition (DED) uses a focused energy source, such as a laser or electron beam, to melt the build material. The ability to control the grain structure of a part makes DED a good … [Read more...] about CAM software supports DED additive manufacturing
Trends in creating electronics through additive manufacturing
The use of 3D printing technology to build devices with embedded electronics has evolved. In the early days, special 3D printers injected dielectric inks onto a layer of a build, creating electronic traces, to build electronic parts. Nano Dimension … [Read more...] about Trends in creating electronics through additive manufacturing
Optomec introduces production automation system for 3D metal additive repair
Optomec -- a leading, privately-held global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing equipment and software announced it is offering integrated robotic automation for its Huffman line of production 3D Metal Additive Repair machines. The … [Read more...] about Optomec introduces production automation system for 3D metal additive repair
BigRep launches ABS & ASA materials for large-format 3D-Printing
BigRep, a global leader in large-format additive manufacturing (AM) technology and solutions, introduces ABS and ASA, two new BigRep certified, engineering-grade materials for applications in the automotive industry and for consumer products such as … [Read more...] about BigRep launches ABS & ASA materials for large-format 3D-Printing
3D print aluminum using Directed Energy Deposition
Optomec — a leading, privately-held global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing (AM) equipment and software announced that its LENS Directed Energy Deposition (DED) systems can deposit any aluminum alloy, including those recently … [Read more...] about 3D print aluminum using Directed Energy Deposition
