One of the challenges of some additive manufacturing methods is seeing what will actually happen during the build process. Vendors are offering various software solutions to address this challenge. Desktop Metal is announcing its solution, Live … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches process simulation software for metal additive manufacturing
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One way to solve porosity in additive manufacturing
By Dr. Mark Cross, Commercial Sales Director, Ultraseal International Group According to Deloitte, additive manufacturing is empowering Industry 4.0. In 2019, the global additive manufacturing market size was valued at $11.58 billion and is … [Read more...] about One way to solve porosity in additive manufacturing
MakerBot offering composite material Nylon 12 carbon fiber
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys, announces the expansion of its materials offering with Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber, adding another composite to the company’s growing materials portfolio. The MakerBot Nylon 12 … [Read more...] about MakerBot offering composite material Nylon 12 carbon fiber
Polypropylene powder material for additive manufacturing has food contact approval in Europe
Royal DSM announced the release of Arnilene AM6002 (P), an expansion of the company’s powder portfolio for additive manufacturing. The polypropylene material suits 3D printing in a range of applications across multiple industries. Arnilene … [Read more...] about Polypropylene powder material for additive manufacturing has food contact approval in Europe
DSM introduces glass-filled polypropylene granules for structural 3D printing applications
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
5 examples of the benefits of metal additive manufacturing
For more than 90 years, John Zink Hamworthy Combustion (John Zink) operated on the outskirts of Tulsa, Oklahoma, building emissions control and clean-air combustion systems, which production facilities around the world depend on to meet or exceed … [Read more...] about 5 examples of the benefits of metal additive manufacturing
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
Direct rapid soft tooling helps you 3D print micro mold tooling
There is a compelling drive towards the use of additive manufacturing (AM) to manufacture mold tools. Here’s a look at one technology for micro mold tooling. Jon Donner, CEO, Nanofabrica As AM matures as a process not just for prototyping but … [Read more...] about Direct rapid soft tooling helps you 3D print micro mold tooling
A new approach to powder bed fusion makes more materials available for additive manufacture
Applications using metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes continue to increase year on year with considerable R&D activities across all key industrial sectors. The generic term “metal AM” provides an umbrella for a number of specific but … [Read more...] about A new approach to powder bed fusion makes more materials available for additive manufacture
