Micro additive manufacturing (AM) technology developer, Nanofabrica, recently achieved success in trials of its development of direct rapid soft tooling (DRST). The company accomplished a breakthrough that enabled the printing of a mold that lasted … [Read more...] about Direct rapid soft tooling molds that last up to 20 shots
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The advantages of titanium parts created with additive technology
Dimitris Katsanis is a former elite cyclist, and now engineer, who has been at the forefront of the design and manufacture of Olympic, Tour de France and world championship bicycles for more than thirty years. Today, he continues to innovate and … [Read more...] about The advantages of titanium parts created with additive technology
Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
With the help of 3D printing, Spanish footwear multinational, Camper has enhanced the creativity of its designers and engineers. Headquartered on the Island of Mallorca, Spain, Camper integrated additive manufacturing technology into the daily work … [Read more...] about Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
King Agro, an international company and part of the John Deere Corp., is a leading manufacturer of agriculture spray booms. The self-propelled spraying equipment is resistant and durable, thanks to the use of 3D printing to create the testing jigs … [Read more...] about Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
IIT prints 3D embedded sensors in electrical packaging for next generation MEMS devices
The Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies (CBN) of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), is using a DragonFly additive manufacturing system to 3D print embedded sensors in electrical packaging. IIT is a leading research institute in Italy … [Read more...] about IIT prints 3D embedded sensors in electrical packaging for next generation MEMS devices
Desktop Metal launches H13 tool steel for hot and cold work tooling applications
Desktop Metal announced the launch of H13 tool steel for the Studio System, the office-friendly metal 3D printing system for prototyping and low volume production. Characterized by its stability in heat treatment, exceptional hot hardness, and … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches H13 tool steel for hot and cold work tooling applications
The QPoD 3D printer eliminates manual tasks
3DQue, the company that automates 3D printing for mass production of plastic parts, announced the installation of QPoD — its fully autonomous, high volume (100,000 parts/year), on-demand 3D printing production unit — at the Mitsubishi Chemical … [Read more...] about The QPoD 3D printer eliminates manual tasks
Additive combines control and comfort for innovative bike saddle
Additive manufacturing offers the ability to precisely place material in varying durometers, strengths, and capabilities into combinations that deliver features not possible through other methods. The use of additive to create an optimal bike saddle … [Read more...] about Additive combines control and comfort for innovative bike saddle
3D printing used to create Carbon fiber unibody bike frame and rim
A number of 3D printing companies have used bikes as a way to demonstrate various features and capabilities of their 3D printers. Arevo, a Silicon Valley company redefining global composites manufacturing through digitalization, plans to show a … [Read more...] about 3D printing used to create Carbon fiber unibody bike frame and rim
Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
In April, SmartTech Analysis claimed that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and revenues connected to 3D printed footwear products are projected to generate more than $6.5 billion (USD) in yearly global revenues by 2029, growing at a 19.5% CAGR. … [Read more...] about Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
