3D Systems and Swany announced a collaboration intended to promote the adoption of large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan. Through this collaboration, Swany is opening a new demo center that will include a 3D Systems EXT 1070 Titan Pellet … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and Swany partner on large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan
Consumer Products
Materialise and Vuzix accelerate smart eyewear production
Materialise and Vuzix, a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, have announced a collaborative effort to accelerate the design and production of smart eyewear using 3D printing technology. By integrating … [Read more...] about Materialise and Vuzix accelerate smart eyewear production
Direct-write technology drives additive manufacturing
By Ramsey Stevens, CEO • nano3Dprint Direct-write 3D printing technology uses a micro-dispenser to precisely deposit nanoscale multi-materials over a substrate and produce complex shapes in layers. The direct-write additive manufacturing method … [Read more...] about Direct-write technology drives additive manufacturing
Louisville Slugger uses 3D printing for Major League Baseball products
Since 1884, the Louisville Slugger Innovation Center in Roseville, California, has manufactured baseball bats and equipment for Major League Baseball and college, high school, and youth teams. Product designer John Steel uses a combination of … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger uses 3D printing for Major League Baseball products
Formlabs introduces new elastomer material, TPU 90A Powder
Formlabs recently announced its newest material, TPU 90A Powder, a tough elastomer powder for its Fuse Series printers. This new material enables strong, functional, skin-safe parts with high tear strength and elongation. The strength and … [Read more...] about Formlabs introduces new elastomer material, TPU 90A Powder
3D Systems introduces ProJet MJP 2500W for jewelry manufacturing
3D Systems' ProJet MJP 2500W Plus is specifically designed to produce complex, high-quality, pure wax 3D-printed jewelry patterns with speed and precision for use in the lost wax casting process. Engineered specifically to meet the unique … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces ProJet MJP 2500W for jewelry manufacturing
Carbon announces all-new damping elastomers at Formnext
Carbon announced two all-new damping elastomers, EPU 43 and EPU 45. The elastomers add to Carbon’s already impressive portfolio of materials as part of its idea-to-production platform. They offer new opportunities for breakthrough products in impact … [Read more...] about Carbon announces all-new damping elastomers at Formnext
PostProcess launches a solution for automated wax support removal
PostProcess announced a new solution for wax support removal as a part of its offering of automated and intelligent additive manufacturing post-process solutions. After extensive development and testing, a chemistry formulation, PLM-601-SUB, allows … [Read more...] about PostProcess launches a solution for automated wax support removal
Windshield repair made easier with 3D printing
The 3D Printing Store (3DPS) used Photocentric’s LC Magna to manufacture a custom drill collet, making windshield repair easier. Photocentric partner 3DPS was approached by Tim Evans and his company Crack Eraser – which helps other entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Windshield repair made easier with 3D printing
HP plans to use 3D printing to help eliminate single-use PET packaging
In its continuing efforts to drive environmental sustainability, HP Inc. announced the acquisition of Choose Packaging, a packaging development company and inventor of the zero-plastic paper bottle. Choose’s patented technology provides an … [Read more...] about HP plans to use 3D printing to help eliminate single-use PET packaging