Desktop Metal announced it has acquired Aerosint, a pioneer in multi-material deposition systems for powder-based additive manufacturing (AM) solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Belgium, Aerosint offers a powder deposition system based on a … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal acquires Aerosint, adding multi-material capabilities to its portfolio
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Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
3D printing supports student automotive engineers
Despite some reports of its untimely demise, the automotive sector is still a dominant force in the United Kingdom. Research and development is strong, as is manufacturing for motorsport, which is a huge industry in its own right. 3DPRINTUK … [Read more...] about 3D printing supports student automotive engineers
Spee3d looks to mass produce metal 3D printed rocket engines in Australia
Manufacturing space components is a billion-dollar industry that forecasters claim is set to experience strong growth in demand over the next five years. A challenge, though, is the long lead times to develop production-ready rocket … [Read more...] about Spee3d looks to mass produce metal 3D printed rocket engines in Australia
How motorsports benefits from additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has long been used in automotive, especially in racing. AM enables designers to make fast changes when faced with rapidly changing regulations and short design times. What are some of the lessons learned by those who work with … [Read more...] about How motorsports benefits from additive manufacturing
3D Printed programmable and biodegradable graft offers a solution to hearing and other health issues
Desktop Health, a healthcare business within Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) committed to developing 3D printing and biofabrication solutions for personalized medicine, announced an acquisition that adds the PhonoGraft platform to its technology … [Read more...] about 3D Printed programmable and biodegradable graft offers a solution to hearing and other health issues
3D scanner aids in the development of face masks for kids
While efforts to overcome COVID-19 show progress, one group that is still unvaccinated today is children. Many families still need masks to protect their kids. Kevin Ngo designed a respirator mask specifically for children. With the help of an Artec … [Read more...] about 3D scanner aids in the development of face masks for kids
Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
Azoth, a vertically integrated additive manufacturing company, is manufacturing the first metal 3D printed part using binder jetting on a General Motors production vehicle. A unique, 3D-printed medallion produced by Azoth sits on the manual … [Read more...] about Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
The Additive Manufacturing industry is seeing increased demand for aluminum alloys, particularly in the motorsport market. Aluminum alloys offer high performance and lightweight, while handling high temperatures. Produced using Additive … [Read more...] about BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
Rodin Cars 3D prints a custom metal gearbox for its Supercar
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced Rodin Cars, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of the ultimate track car, has selected 3D Systems’ metal additive manufacturing solutions to produce parts for its soon-to-be-released hypercar, the Rodin FZero. Rodin … [Read more...] about Rodin Cars 3D prints a custom metal gearbox for its Supercar
