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
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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
On-demand 3D printing cuts operating costs by 80%
“Every company has its own unique challenges in the production process, which is why the ability to create custom solutions straight from the factory floor is such a game-changer for the manufacturing industry,” said Jos Burger, CEO of Ultimaker. 3D … [Read more...] about On-demand 3D printing cuts operating costs by 80%
Using additive manufacturing to make micro optical components
Nanofabrica’s additive manufacturing (AM) platform may be the first micron-level resolution AM technology that operates cost-effectively and repeatably, making it an industrial production alternative to traditional manufacturing processes such as … [Read more...] about Using additive manufacturing to make micro optical components
Nano Dimension claims it can shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90%
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading 3D additive manufacturing provider for electronics, announced that it has created a fully functional, 3D printed communication device at a faster speed than has been achieved with traditionally made devices. This … [Read more...] about Nano Dimension claims it can shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90%
Your next shoe may be 3D printed
The footwear segment stands to benefit tremendously from additive manufacturing’s potential in mass customization and product personalization. SmarTech Analysis recently published a new report titled, Additive Manufacturing in the Footwear Industry, … [Read more...] about Your next shoe may be 3D printed
3D-Printed carbon fiber unibody bike frames key to line of eBikes from Franco Bicycles
AREVO, a Silicon Valley company redefining global composites manufacturing through digitalization, announced a partnership with boutique bike manufacturer Franco Bicycles to deliver a 3D printed, continuous carbon fiber single-piece unibody frame for … [Read more...] about 3D-Printed carbon fiber unibody bike frames key to line of eBikes from Franco Bicycles
3D printing makes the first smash-proof guitar
Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than Swedish-born guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen. Global engineering company Sandvik decided to test its cutting-edge techniques by building the world’s first all-metal, … [Read more...] about 3D printing makes the first smash-proof guitar