Melt Pool Monitoring is a concept EOS is developing in cooperation with plasmo Industrietechnik, a global high-tech supplier of automated quality assurance systems. This concept represents added value in terms of risk management and cost reduction … [Read more...] about Better monitoring of direct metal laser sintering
Additive Manufacturing
FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
A couple of months ago, we reported that Proto Labs acquired FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. This move enables Proto Labs to offer a wider range of prototyping services, now that it has added additive … [Read more...] about FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
A proposed new ASTM standard, WK46188, Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements, describes the operation and production control of powder bed fusion machines and processes to meet rigid quality standards. According … [Read more...] about ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
How to improve personal 3D printers: 6 key features
While the focus at this website has primarily been on professional and production additive manufacturing/ 3D printing systems, some of the news on personal 3D printers (3DP) is useful to professional engineers. For the past few years, most of the new … [Read more...] about How to improve personal 3D printers: 6 key features
Concept Laser expands with new production facility
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, held a “topping out” ceremony this past June at their headquarters in Lichtenfels, Germany. The ceremony was a milestone in the expansion of the Concept Laser production facility to … [Read more...] about Concept Laser expands with new production facility
Another developer of DLP-based 3D printers
Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology seems to be the hot additive manufacturing method lately. EnvisionTEC offers a number of 3D printers that use DLP to solidify material into objects. Now, another company has entered this part of the market, … [Read more...] about Another developer of DLP-based 3D printers
Human powered submarine team produces a 3D printed propeller
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Burton Precision is a machine tool distributor specializing in the application of metrology and 3D Printing products. Their involvement in manufacturing crisscrosses the breadth of industries with technologies that have a … [Read more...] about Human powered submarine team produces a 3D printed propeller
Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Automobiles are so much a part of the American life style; we race them, work in them, collect them, go for scenic drives in them—we spend so much time in our automobiles, we even give them names. Cars are definitely more than just a way to get from … [Read more...] about Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Stratasys Ltd. a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Solid Concepts. Stratasys announced the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest … [Read more...] about Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Shooting a 3D printed gun
3D printed guns continues to be a hot topic. This video from Solid Concepts, though, shows a more professional build. Using "a half-million dollar" machine to print the parts, the Solid Concepts people prove you can 3D print parts for a metal gun. … [Read more...] about Shooting a 3D printed gun