MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys, announced the availability of the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for its Method 3D printer. The new extruder turns Method into an open materials platform, enabling users to … [Read more...] about Extruder turns MakerBot Method 3D printer in an open materials platform
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Large scale 3D printer lets users combine 2D and 3D applications
Mimaki Europe announced the launch of the Mimaki 3DGD-1800 3D printer, for large-scale production up to three times faster than with conventional Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) type 3D printers. The 3D printer connects the company’s 2D printing … [Read more...] about Large scale 3D printer lets users combine 2D and 3D applications
FELIXprinters announces launch of the FELIX BIOprinter
After introducing its BIOprinter at the recent Formnext 2019 event in Frankfurt in November, FELIXprinters announced that the machine is now commercially available, and pre-orders are already being processed. The global 3D bioprinting market — … [Read more...] about FELIXprinters announces launch of the FELIX BIOprinter
Overcoming the challenges of 3D printing with soft thermoplastic elastomers
Kraiburg TPE performed extensive tests to examine the suitability of its thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for use in additive manufacturing (AM). The tests showed that most of the company’s TPEs can be used on fused deposition modeling (FDM) on … [Read more...] about Overcoming the challenges of 3D printing with soft thermoplastic elastomers
Which vendors make extrusion 3D printers?
One of the earliest and most common methods of making parts one layer at a time is extrusion, also known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM, trademarked by Stratasys) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). In extrusion, material is extruded through one … [Read more...] about Which vendors make extrusion 3D printers?
Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
With the help of 3D printing, Spanish footwear multinational, Camper has enhanced the creativity of its designers and engineers. Headquartered on the Island of Mallorca, Spain, Camper integrated additive manufacturing technology into the daily work … [Read more...] about Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
Engineering students learn vehicle design with 3D printing
The Formula SAE is a student design competition organized by SAE International (previously known as the Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE). The goal is to design and manufacture a Formula-style race car under strict regulations, where ingenuity … [Read more...] about Engineering students learn vehicle design with 3D printing
Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
King Agro, an international company and part of the John Deere Corp., is a leading manufacturer of agriculture spray booms. The self-propelled spraying equipment is resistant and durable, thanks to the use of 3D printing to create the testing jigs … [Read more...] about Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
Desktop Metal launches 4140 chromoly steel for its 3D printers
Desktop Metal announced the launch of 4140 chromoly steel for the Studio System, an office-friendly metal 3D printing system for prototyping and low volume production. One of the most versatile chromoly steels, 4140 is characterized by its toughness, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches 4140 chromoly steel for its 3D printers
BigRep expands materials portfolio, launching 4 new materials at FABTECH 2019
BigRep, a global leader in large-format 3D printers and additive solutions, will introduce four new BigRep certified materials at FABTECH in Chicago (November 11 – 14, 2019, BigRep booth A 4350). These new materials – PLX, PET-CF, PA6/66 and BVOH – … [Read more...] about BigRep expands materials portfolio, launching 4 new materials at FABTECH 2019
