Additive manufacturing can be an alternative process for making parts once made through traditional machining. For example, Wilson Tool International produces a line of oil reservoirs made for its QuickTap tapping tool. Tapping tools are a core part … [Read more...]
3D printing for show rather than tell
An often overlooked application area for 3D printing is the concept/communication model. Graphical representation of an idea often falls short of the impact of a 3 dimensional expression of the concept. Cars using 3D printed components have graced … [Read more...]
Ultimaker certified as part of Materialise 510(k) cleared Mimics inPrint software
Ultimaker announced that the Ultimaker S5 has been certified by Materialise as a 3D printing solution to create orthopedic, maxillofacial and cardiovascular models for clinical use when used in combination with Mimics inPrint software. The company … [Read more...]
Stratasys offers more 3D printers and materials for anatomical modeling
Stratasys is expanding the suite of 3D printers and materials for anatomical modeling that are validated by its collaborator Materialise as part of FDA-cleared Materialise Mimics inPrint software. Materialise Mimics inPrint is the first, and … [Read more...]
Imagining a better space lander through generative design
As newer technologies--like additive manufacturing and generative design—converge, engineers are tackling design challenges they couldn’t address, let along build, previously. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor NASA has spent decades exploring … [Read more...]
Callaway Golf builds a better golf putter head with additive manufacturing
GE Additive is working as a consultant with Callaway Golf Company, a leading manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment. GE Additive’s AddWorks team will help Gallaway harness the potential of additive manufacturing. The first project resulting … [Read more...]
New 3D printing materials deliver elasticity and realism
Stratasys introduced advanced 3D printing materials for its FDM and PolyJet machines. The new FDM elastomer gives manufacturers new levels of elasticity and durability with true soluble support. Advanced colors for PolyJet enhance realism to … [Read more...]
Carbon and Core3dcentres expand their partnership
Carbon and Core3dcentres (Core3d) (a global company committed to leading the dental industry into the digital era by providing dental production and design solutions), announced the international expansion of their existing partnership. By expanding … [Read more...]
Henkel launchs new materials and adhesive solutions for 3D Printing
Henkel will at the Formnext 2018 conference with its growing portfolio of products for end-to-end 3D printing. Said Philipp Loosen, head of 3D Printing at Henkel, “We will present the market launch of our open system including a new generation of … [Read more...]
FAA clears way for GE to install AM bracket on commercial airlines
GE Additive and GE Aviation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given ‘change in design’ approval to replace a conventionally manufactured power door opening system (PDOS) bracket, used on GE Aviation’s GEnx-2B commercial … [Read more...]
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