Copper is one of the newest materials being used in additive manufacturing applications. But it can be a challenge to work with. Renishaw recently explored how to overcome some of the various challenges of using additive technology with this … [Read more...] about Tips on additively building parts with copper material
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3D Systems announces its High Speed Fusion 3D printing system
3D Systems announced the introduction of a novel High Speed Fusion (HSF) industrial 3D printer platform and material portfolio. Developed in a collaboration with Jabil Inc., this HSF family of products, including the Roadrunner 3D printer, is … [Read more...] about 3D Systems announces its High Speed Fusion 3D printing system
ExOne launches office-safe metal 3D printer that eliminates need for debinding
The ExOne Company, a global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, announced the launch of the ExOne Metal Designlab printer and X1F advanced furnace in an exclusive partnership with Rapidia, a Vancouver, … [Read more...] about ExOne launches office-safe metal 3D printer that eliminates need for debinding
The Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 to be designed and produced using METHOD X
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. announced that leading automotive and lifestyle product design and engineering firm, CALLUM, has installed a METHOD X 3D printer to produce functional prototypes, tooling, and … [Read more...] about The Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 to be designed and produced using METHOD X
Desktop Metal launches pure copper metal for the Studio System
Desktop Metal, a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, announced the launch of copper for the Studio System office-friendly metal 3D printing system for low volume production. With its excellent thermal and … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches pure copper metal for the Studio System
Use of full color, multi-material 3D printers improves Volkswagen part designs
Volkswagen has invested in the full color, multi-material 3D printing technology from Stratasys to enhance its prototyping capabilities and open up new opportunities within automotive design. Following the installation of two PolyJet Technology-based … [Read more...] about Use of full color, multi-material 3D printers improves Volkswagen part designs
METHOD X 3D printers used for end-use part production in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season
“Advancing additive manufacturing is something I’ve been a proponent of for the past few years. I believe it will change how we fundamentally manufacture in our sport,” said Michael Leavine, vice president of Leavine Family Racing. Leavine Family … [Read more...] about METHOD X 3D printers used for end-use part production in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season
3D printing pellet material suits automotive tooling applications
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announced the introduction of EcoPaXX AM4001 GF (G), a material for fused granulate fabrication or 3D pellet printing. The 3D printing version is a fit-for-purpose … [Read more...] about 3D printing pellet material suits automotive tooling applications
How to make a car walk
What are the design challenges of developing a car that can walk? Hyundai Motor engineers recently set about exploring that idea and developed a prototype vehicle called the Elevate. The goal was for the car to have several types of … [Read more...] about How to make a car walk
Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car
It’s 2020 and we don’t have flying cars. But maybe, we’ll have cars that can walk soon. Through the use of the generative design capabilities in Autodesk’s Fusion 360 software and 3D printing, Hyundai Motor is developing a walking car it calls the … [Read more...] about Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car