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?
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Siemens helps accelerate American AM industry transformation
Siemens is expanding its focus on additive manufacturing (AM) initiatives in the U.S. to help accelerate AM industry transformation through serial additive manufacturing. “We are on the threshold of a new frontier in American industry, where the … [Read more...] about Siemens helps accelerate American AM industry transformation
Dyndrite and AMFG partner for automated LPBF 3D printing
Dyndrite and AMFG recently announced AMFG powered by Dyndrite, an integrated solution that unlocks the full potential of metal 3D printing by bringing order-to-part automation, eliminating bottlenecks, and streamlining the entire production process … [Read more...] about Dyndrite and AMFG partner for automated LPBF 3D printing
New HP automation solutions, materials, and services announced at Rapid+TCT
Today at Rapid+TCT, HP (Booth 4618) announced new automation solutions and expanded materials, software, and services to help customers scale 3D printed parts production. HP has also promoted several of its current Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN) … [Read more...] about New HP automation solutions, materials, and services announced at Rapid+TCT
Jabil’s new PLA 3110P powder is a sustainable, bio-based alternative
Jabil recently introduced PLA 3110P, a novel powder based on a renewably sourced biomaterial that offers a bio-based alternative to petrochemical-based powders, such as Nylon-12 (PA 12). Developed in collaboration with NatureWorks, a leading … [Read more...] about Jabil’s new PLA 3110P powder is a sustainable, bio-based alternative
AddUp’s FormUp 350 supports Zeda’s aerospace and medical sectors
Zeda (previously PrinterPrezz/Vertex Manufacturing), a global leader in advanced 3D manufacturing and nanotech solutions for the medical, space, aerospace, and defense industries, announced the addition of its first AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion … [Read more...] about AddUp’s FormUp 350 supports Zeda’s aerospace and medical sectors
Dimensionics automates AM part density measurement
Dimensionics Density announced the commercial introduction of a density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM) that contributes to the automation of the AM process chain. As AM is adopted more as a production technology, the entire … [Read more...] about Dimensionics automates AM part density measurement
Direct-write technology drives additive manufacturing
By Ramsey Stevens, CEO • nano3Dprint Direct-write 3D printing technology uses a micro-dispenser to precisely deposit nanoscale multi-materials over a substrate and produce complex shapes in layers. The direct-write additive manufacturing method … [Read more...] about Direct-write technology drives additive manufacturing
Smart Fusion automatically adjusts laser power in metal AM
Committed to advancing and adopting metal additive manufacturing (AM), EOS has launched its Smart Fusion software technology for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing that automatically adjusts laser power in real time. The technology … [Read more...] about Smart Fusion automatically adjusts laser power in metal AM
3D Systems and TE Connectivity additively manufacture electrical connectors
3D Systems announced its collaboration with TE Connectivity to develop an additive manufacturing solution to produce electrical connectors meeting stringent UL regulatory requirements. The solution comprising 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Modular, Figure 4 … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and TE Connectivity additively manufacture electrical connectors