North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems for vehicle manufacturers since 1983. With eight facilities across the U.S., NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design … [Read more...] about Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
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BigRep 3D Printers help overcome supply chain challenges in aerospace
BigRep is supporting its customers to bypass traditional supply chains and produce large-scale parts for aircraft maintenance. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic halted most travel, resulting in the immediate grounding of 62% of passenger planes. … [Read more...] about BigRep 3D Printers help overcome supply chain challenges in aerospace
3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Spire Motorsports, a newcomer in the NASCAR Cup Series, raced onto the scene in 2018. Within a year, the team caused one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history with its first win at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Since then, the team has been … [Read more...] about 3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Meet the RMF500, a large format FFF 3D printer using carbon fiber reinforced material
Raise3D announces the launch of Raise3D RMF500, a 3D printer aimed at small-batch production in the industrial sector. The RMF500 allows Raise3D’s industrial customers to expand their business to precisely and repeatedly fabricate end-use parts made … [Read more...] about Meet the RMF500, a large format FFF 3D printer using carbon fiber reinforced material
AIM3D will unveil the ExAM 510 3D pellet printer at Formnext 2021
AIM3D, a manufacturer of multi-material 3D printers, has developed a powerful 3D printer for the CEM (composite extrusion modelling) process. The ExAM 510 boasts a larger build area, higher precision and faster build rates. The ExAM 510 printer is a … [Read more...] about AIM3D will unveil the ExAM 510 3D pellet printer at Formnext 2021
Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
Markforged’s new FX20 3D printer is targeted at point-of-need production of industrial-strength end use parts. This production-ready hardware prints the flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic ULTEM 9085, in filament form, in combination with … [Read more...] about Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Two decades after it was first penned, the Aston Martin Vanquish’s revered designer, Ian Callum CBE, has retold the model for today’s GT driver, combining performance with usability. Using advances in materials and technologies, including additive … [Read more...] about CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that Lockheed Martin has extended its use of MakerBot 3D printers to produce parts and designs for its upcoming space projects. MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided … [Read more...] about 3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Essentium, Inc. announced the introduction of Essentium PEKK, made with Arkema 6002 Kepstan resin. This ultra-polymer offers high heat and chemical resistance and mechanical strength to meet the performance requirements of aerospace and industrial … [Read more...] about Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Essentium to debut HSE 280i HT 3D printer at Rapid + TCT
Essentium, Inc. will make the first public demonstration of its High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 280i HT 3D Printer at Rapid + TCT, September 13-15, 2021, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Designed to transform the factory floor, this industrial-level 3D … [Read more...] about Essentium to debut HSE 280i HT 3D printer at Rapid + TCT
