Desktop Metal announced the launch of Shop System, a metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops and metal job shops. At a starting price of $150,000, shop owners can leverage this high-speed, single-pass print engine for high-quality … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches metal binder jetting system for machine shops
Binder Jetting
GE Additive readies prototype of new binder jet machine to tackle casting market
GE Additive has released the first image of a prototype of a brand new additive machine (project name H1) based on binder jet technology that will eventually challenge the need for castings. Further iterations of this machine will be made in early … [Read more...] about GE Additive readies prototype of new binder jet machine to tackle casting market
ExOne introduces another stainless steel material to is lineup
The ExOne Company, a global provider of 3D printing machines and 3D printed products to industrial customers, announced the availability of 17-4PH stainless steel (also known as SAE Type 630 or UNS S17400) as a printable material at its North … [Read more...] about ExOne introduces another stainless steel material to is lineup
Voxeljet introduces high speed sintering 3D printing process
What is high-speed sintering? It’s a new 3D printing / additive manufacturing process developed by Prof. Neil Hopkinson, and now licensed to voxeljet from Evonik and Loughborough University. Voxeljet is a manufacturer of 3D printing systems, … [Read more...] about Voxeljet introduces high speed sintering 3D printing process
Desktop Metal launches two systems
The dream of metal 3D printing on your desktop (safely) may be about to be realized. Desktop Metal launched two 3D printing systems it claims covers the full product lifecycle -- from prototyping to mass production--the DM Studio and DM Production … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches two systems
HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
Many additive machines can use standard materials as long as they are in the proper format. An example is metals. As long as the metal powder have certain features, such as the right size grain structure, you can purchase powders from any reliable … [Read more...] about HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
A look at the future of additive from the AMUG Conference
If you listen to financial analysts, the additive manufacturing industry is struggling; additive machines are not taking over CNC machining and injection molding fast enough, or additive machines are not big enough or fast enough, and so on and so … [Read more...] about A look at the future of additive from the AMUG Conference
Working with plastics in 3D printing
Plastics, whether in powder, filament, or pellet form, are one of the main material types used in 3D printing/ additive manufacturing (3DP/AM). As 3DP/AM matures, developers continue to explore plastic chemistries and capabilities to offer materials … [Read more...] about Working with plastics in 3D printing
Innovative service providers emerging as key trend in 3D printing
3D printing was originally invented to reduce the time it takes to develop an engineering prototype. The idea was for thousands of engineers to have their own personal machines at their disposal. Today, that idea has evolved. New 3D printing … [Read more...] about Innovative service providers emerging as key trend in 3D printing
Binder Jetting: What Is It?
The ASTM standards organization defines Binder Jetting as a 3D printing/ additive manufacturing process in which a liquid binding agent is selectively deposited to join powder particles. The printhead strategically drops binder onto a layer of … [Read more...] about Binder Jetting: What Is It?
