A trend emerged at the formnext show held in Frankfurt Germany in November. A number of newer vendors entered the 3D printing / additive manufacturing market with machines geared more for manufacturing production. One of these machines was the … [Read more...] about 3D printing shifts into manufacturing production
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Additive manufacturing helps researchers develop medical breakthrough
An adolescent girl has now joined a special group of three baby boys and one baby girl who’ve received 3D-printed tracheal splints to treat a congenital breathing condition called tracheobronchomalasia (TBM). All five continue to thrive thanks to … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps researchers develop medical breakthrough
Optomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and metals, showcased smart electronic devices printed by several of its Aerosol Jet customers at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA … [Read more...] about Optomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive manufacturing (AM) will be a key feature in factories. The trend is already … [Read more...] about What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Software helps ensure consistent quality with additive metal parts
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and printed electronics, announced the availability of Smart Additive Manufacturing (SmartAM) technology for use in Hybrid CNC Machine Tools. … [Read more...] about Software helps ensure consistent quality with additive metal parts
EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, unveiled its newest 3D printing system, the Vector 3SP, at formnext 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Vector 3SP fills a niche between the entry level … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
New AM systems from Renishaw
Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, is highlight two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems at formnext 2015, Frankfurt, Germany, this week. As an official supplier to Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing team and a member of … [Read more...] about New AM systems from Renishaw
The evolution of urban biking
San Francisco is an ideal backdrop for a bike culture to thrive. Its temperatures remain consistently mild year-round, and its landscape seamlessly blends hills, streets and shoreline. Bicyclists commute to work, run errands, transport groceries (and … [Read more...] about The evolution of urban biking
EnvisionTEC announces new 3D printer for dental market
EnvisionTEC, a leading manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, recently announced its newest 3D printer for the dental market. The Perfactory Vida Hi-Res will join the company’s growing group for dental applications, recommended … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC announces new 3D printer for dental market
NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries
A team at Marshall Space Flight Center is exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The team is looking into the capabilities, costs and benefits of using additive manufacturing on their latest liquid … [Read more...] about NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries