Which material not only suits your design, but also the additive manufacturing process? Here’s a look at the attributes and requirements of popular additive manufacturing processes and guidance on selecting the right resins and compounds for each of … [Read more...]
3D printed pulley helps students rise to new heights
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global, non-profit youth organization founded in 1989 to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in programs that build … [Read more...]
3D printing metal parts without heat
One of the advantages of attending the RAPID + TCT Show is the opportunity to see new technology in action. One example is Spee3D, an Australian firm that has developed a new way to build metal parts layer by layer. It’s a type of cold fusion, so … [Read more...]
What’s the right material for SL or injection molding applications?
Tony Holtz, applications engineer, Proto Labs Inc. The range of choices available for a prototype or production process can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when selecting a material for either stereolithography (SL) or … [Read more...]
Formlabs introduces Ceramic Resin for 3D printers
Formlabs announces that its Ceramic Resin for 3D printers is available in North America and Europe. Ceramic materials have often required the use of industrial additive systems. This experimental material for the Form 2 makes ceramics accessible to … [Read more...]
Silicone material enables the 3D printing of soft robotic grippers
Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that uses compliant materials. It mimics living organisms and adapts to its surroundings. For robots, it increases flexibility and adaptability. The ACEO team from Wacher Chemie AG chose 3D printing for its … [Read more...]
3D printing makes quick work of mold making
Small to mid-sized businesses like Built-Rite Tool & Die, a mold-making and design firm, face increasing pressure from international and domestic competitors in the area of quick-turn mold services. Overseas manufacturers offer lower prices and … [Read more...]
New additive manufacturing technique uses Mach 3 speeds to build parts
An innovative and new additive manufacturing approach was shown at the recent RAPID + TCT show in Ft. Worth, TX. This new additive manufacturing technology uses supersonic deposition. Material is shot through a jet engine nozzle at speeds to Mach 3, … [Read more...]
Stratasys adds PEKK-based thermoplastic for FDM process
Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, introduced a new additive manufacturing material for its FDM process, a PEKK-based high-performance thermoplastic, called Antero 800NA. A PEKK material for FDM … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing’s role in the digital thread
Jabil is a manufacturing provider, and the company goal is to be the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider in the world. To that end, the company continually weaves a digital thread across its 100 facilities in 29 countries … [Read more...]
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