The Centre for Product and Process Development (ZPP) of ZHAW in Zurich specializes in innovative product development in mechanical engineering. Research focuses on innovative methods, tools and procedures for an efficient product development process. … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps create a sustainable electric vehicle
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All Axis Robotics makes custom robot end-effectors with MakerBot METHOD
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, revealed that All Axis Robotics is implementing the MakerBot METHOD manufacturing workstation into its automation processes to produce custom tooling parts for its legacy machines as well as customers. All … [Read more...] about All Axis Robotics makes custom robot end-effectors with MakerBot METHOD
Markforged releases Inconel 625, a safe, affordable 3D printing superalloy
Markforged, a leading provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, announced that Inconel 625 is now available with the Markforged Metal X system. The new, easy-to-print material is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures, and is used for … [Read more...] about Markforged releases Inconel 625, a safe, affordable 3D printing superalloy
MakerBot introduces Precision ASA material for harsh environments
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, expanded its materials portfolio with the availability of ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate). ASA is part of MakerBot’s line of Precision Materials for METHOD and fits outdoor applications that need to … [Read more...] about MakerBot introduces Precision ASA material for harsh environments
Ultimaker introduces the Ultimaker S3
Ultimaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, unveiled the Ultimaker S3, the latest addition to its S-line product family of 3D printers. The Ultimaker S3 offers turnkey production capacity so that anyone can achieve high-quality results. The … [Read more...] about Ultimaker introduces the Ultimaker S3
Desktop Metal launches H13 tool steel for hot and cold work tooling applications
Desktop Metal announced the launch of H13 tool steel for the Studio System, the office-friendly metal 3D printing system for prototyping and low volume production. Characterized by its stability in heat treatment, exceptional hot hardness, and … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches H13 tool steel for hot and cold work tooling applications
The QPoD 3D printer eliminates manual tasks
3DQue, the company that automates 3D printing for mass production of plastic parts, announced the installation of QPoD — its fully autonomous, high volume (100,000 parts/year), on-demand 3D printing production unit — at the Mitsubishi Chemical … [Read more...] about The QPoD 3D printer eliminates manual tasks
Dunlop Systems and Components uses 3D printing to make otherwise unaffordable parts
UK-based automotive manufacturing company Dunlop Systems and Components used Markforged 3D printers to produce custom tooling for the facility, saving tens of thousands of dollars. Internal and customer tools would often be outsourced to … [Read more...] about Dunlop Systems and Components uses 3D printing to make otherwise unaffordable parts
Urban green habitat 3D-Printed with multiple recycled filaments
BigRep, a global leader in large-format 3D printing launched a fully 3D-printed urban green habitat installation using multiple, recycled plastic-based filaments - the GENESIS Eco Screen. Addressing some of the biggest environmental … [Read more...] about Urban green habitat 3D-Printed with multiple recycled filaments
MakerBot launches METHOD X, brings real ABS 3D printing to manufacturing
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, launched the METHOD X, a manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material (not a variation of ABS), a 100°C chamber, and … [Read more...] about MakerBot launches METHOD X, brings real ABS 3D printing to manufacturing
