The U.S. Army scours the globe annually for innovations that will equip American soldiers with game-changing technologies. Established in 2018, the Army xTech Program strives to integrate small businesses and nontraditional vendors into the Army’s … [Read more...] about Spanish company wins US Army award for advanced manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Ultimaker adds PET Carbon Fiber for high-performance applications
Ultimaker announced the addition of PET Carbon Fiber (CF), an easy-to-use and versatile composite material, to its portfolio of high-performance materials for S series 3D printers. Ultimaker PET CF offers superior strength, high heat resistance, and … [Read more...] about Ultimaker adds PET Carbon Fiber for high-performance applications
3D Systems and Swany partner on large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan
3D Systems and Swany announced a collaboration intended to promote the adoption of large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan. Through this collaboration, Swany is opening a new demo center that will include a 3D Systems EXT 1070 Titan Pellet … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and Swany partner on large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan
Formlabs introduces two new materials for dental and medical applications
Formlabs announced two new materials for dental and medical applications available for the Form 3B, Form 3B+, and Form 3BL printers: Dental LT Comfort Resin and Biomed Durable Resin. The company expands its library of over 40 3D printing materials to … [Read more...] about Formlabs introduces two new materials for dental and medical applications
New density determination technology mitigates porosity-related issues
Dimensionics Density recently launched its density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM) which contributes to AM process chain automation. "Our solution is a revolutionary metrological system designed to deliver rapid and … [Read more...] about New density determination technology mitigates porosity-related issues
Lincoln Electric and partners win TCT award for innovative 3D metal printing solution
Lincoln Electric and its partners Chevron and Stress Engineering Services have received the prestigious TCT Award for 2023 in the Industrial Product Application category for 3D metal printing refinery pressure components. The TCT Awards celebrate … [Read more...] about Lincoln Electric and partners win TCT award for innovative 3D metal printing solution
Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) in the additive-subtractive production process chain
As part of the international "Ad-Proc-Add" of the ecoplus Mechatronics Cluster, Belgian researchers from KU Leuven, Thomas More University, the Belgian Welding Institute, and Sirrishave investigated the influence of various processes within the … [Read more...] about Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) in the additive-subtractive production process chain
Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. To bring relief to this and other problems, University of Waterloo researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material … [Read more...] about Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
Materialise and Vuzix accelerate smart eyewear production
Materialise and Vuzix, a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, have announced a collaborative effort to accelerate the design and production of smart eyewear using 3D printing technology. By integrating … [Read more...] about Materialise and Vuzix accelerate smart eyewear production
Why is copper so challenging to 3D print?
By Zach Murphree, Velo3D Copper is one of the “hottest” metals attracting attention in the additive-manufacturing world these days. This is in large part due to its superior thermal conductivity, which is desirable in rocketry and industrial … [Read more...] about Why is copper so challenging to 3D print?