According to a report by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), manufacturers are accelerating the pace of investments in advanced and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics. The report … [Read more...] about Optomec shares its digital manufacturing vision for the future
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Wayland’s mixed reality tech provides 3D support
Mixed reality (MR) is a compelling technological innovation that blends the digital and physical worlds to create an immersive experience that allows users to interact in virtual and physical environments simultaneously. Advances with MR are enabling … [Read more...] about Wayland’s mixed reality tech provides 3D support
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How long do additive materials last? igus' new online 3D printing service helps engineers determine the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life … [Read more...] about Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Jabil conducted another global survey of additive manufacturing decision-makers, and the findings reinforce the steady ascent of 3D printing technologies and additive materials into production environments. Since 2017, Jabil has conducted this … [Read more...] about How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Essentium and 3D-Fuel partner on innovative materials
Essentium announced a strategic partnership with 3D-Fuel, a leading functional 3D printing filament manufacturer. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for innovative materials and simplify the procurement process for customers in the 3D … [Read more...] about Essentium and 3D-Fuel partner on innovative materials
The EinScan H2 is a new benchmark in color 3D scanning
Shining 3D unveiled the next generation of its highly acclaimed EinScan H 3D scanner: the EinScan H2. While the EinScan H2 retains its predecessor’s ergonomics, wide field of view (FOV), and convenient hybrid light sources, it has also … [Read more...] about The EinScan H2 is a new benchmark in color 3D scanning
Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast
EOS North America and its Additive Minds applied engineering group have launched the Can I 3D Print This online analysis tool, enabling organizations that are exploring additive manufacturing (AM) to input application information into a user-friendly … [Read more...] about Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast
3D Systems introduces new materials for SLA and Figure 4 platforms
3D Systems announced new materials to enhance its Stereolithography (SLA) and Figure 4 portfolios — Accura AMX Tough FR V0 Black, Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black, and Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 20. These new high-performance materials are enabling efficient … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces new materials for SLA and Figure 4 platforms
Aerospace manufacturing just got cleaner
Most aerospace manufacturers understand the value of pretreating metal surfaces of parts to remove corrosion, grease, residue, old coatings, or to roughen the surface of metals prior to coating. By ensuring the items are cleaned down to bare metal, … [Read more...] about Aerospace manufacturing just got cleaner
Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system
Phase3D, a Chicago-based startup focused on in-situ inspection for powder-based additive manufacturing (AM), has been awarded a two-year $1.25 million contract from the Air Force Research Lab to develop a quality inspection system for cold spray AM … [Read more...] about Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system