Materials will always be key to the 3D printing industry’s success, and the chemistry behind materials development will be a major growth area. The latest company to put materials chemistry to use in 3D printing is Nano Dimension Technologies. … [Read more...] about Materials chemistry moves electronics 3D printing forward
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Additive manufacturing—after the hype
How has the all the hype around 3D printing /additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) prototyping and manufacturing endeavors affected you? If you follow the Gartner hype curve, we are probably now in the trough of disillusionment. Some startups are no … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing—after the hype
A safer metal additive 3D printing system
Another new method to additively build parts discussed at the recent AMUG Conference was NanoParticle Jetting from XJet. XJet takes stochastic metal-nanoparticles and engulfs them in a proprietary liquid, forming drops. These drops are then jetted in … [Read more...] about A safer metal additive 3D printing system
AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
Most conferences and shows about 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) focus on giving vendors an opportunity to reach potential customers. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference is different. It … [Read more...] about AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
3D Systems introduces 3D printer for the office
The Annual Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference was host to several new product introductions. One new 3D printer comes from 3D Systems, which announced the ProJet® MJP 2500 Series 3D printer, the latest addition to its MultiJet Printing … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces 3D printer for the office
How to eliminate 3D printing post processing steps
When engineers at Otterbox design a new style smart phone or smart tablet cover, they want the best possible prototype representation of the final product that they can achieve. They would prefer a prototype that is indistinguishable from the final … [Read more...] about How to eliminate 3D printing post processing steps
Additive manufacturing used in mass production of consumer electronic devices
Can additive manufacturing (AM) produce objects on a mass scale or not? It’s a common question asked by engineers. The answer, for the most part, is it depends on the AM technology being used and the part being built. Optomec, a leading global … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing used in mass production of consumer electronic devices
Growth of conductive inks is good news for 3D printing
The conductive inks and paste business will generate a demand of 1800 tonnes, reports Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, head of consulting, IDTechEx Research, that will grow to 2200 by 2026. This business has come alive again thanks to developments in several … [Read more...] about Growth of conductive inks is good news for 3D printing
How 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing
The aerospace industry, with its stringent certifications, testing, and safety approvals, relies on 3D printing, making a strong case for 3D printing to become a critical part of manufacturing’s future for the rest of us. Ed Yuh, Project … [Read more...] about How 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing
CADfix software supports additive manufacturing for mass production of custom parts
Going from CAD file to additive manufacturing file is not quite as easy as it could be. But researchers are getting closer to developing the right functions that translate CAD data to useful 3D printing data. For example, International TechneGroup … [Read more...] about CADfix software supports additive manufacturing for mass production of custom parts