The more you know about available materials, the easier it will be to get the final build results you seek. By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor The key to a thriving 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry will be materials. For … [Read more...] about With 3D printing materials, knowledge is power
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Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
GE announces winners of 3D printing Production Quest
GE’s 3D Printing Production Quest, in partnership with NineSigma, challenged participants to use additive manufacturing to produce complex parts with high precision using refractory metals, a capability that could transform how components are … [Read more...] about GE announces winners of 3D printing Production Quest
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced recipients of awards for excellence and service. The awards were presented at the 26th annual users group conference in Tucson, Arizona. During the annual Awards Banquet, the association … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
The trend is to go big
Jason Lopes of Legacy Effects gives an inspiring presentation. His team of effects wizards and makeup artists use seven different additive manufacturing machines to help movie and commercial directors bring their entertainment vision to life. I … [Read more...] about The trend is to go big
AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
The Additive Manufacturers User Group (AMUG) conference has always been a bit different from other conferences or shows, as it emphasizes hands-on learning. This year’s conference is the largest yet, with 600+ registrants. In addition, 60 exhibitors … [Read more...] about AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
How to cut 45% of weight out of a 3D printed metal bike frame
Back in February of this year, Renishaw told the story of how it used metal based additive manufacturing to 3D print a metal bike frame. Additional information is coming out about this story, including the news that the solidThinking Inspire® 9.5 … [Read more...] about How to cut 45% of weight out of a 3D printed metal bike frame
EOS introduces Titanium and Stainless Steel for additive manufacturing
EOS, a technology and market leader for design-driven and industrial additive manufacturing, expands its metal materials portfolio with EOS Titanium Ti64ELI and EOS StainlessSteel 316L. EOS Titanium Ti64ELI: light metal alloy – corrosion resistant … [Read more...] about EOS introduces Titanium and Stainless Steel for additive manufacturing
ExOne acquires MWT and Machin-A-Mation
The ExOne Company (NASDAQ: XONE) ("ExOne" or "the Company"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that it has acquired two operations in support of its strategy to … [Read more...] about ExOne acquires MWT and Machin-A-Mation
How to build a metal bike frame out of 3D printed metal
Empire Cycles is a British bike designing and manufacturing company in the North-West of England. The company offers innovative designs to the world's mountain bikers and downhillers. Recently, the engineers at Empire collaborated with Renishaw, a … [Read more...] about How to build a metal bike frame out of 3D printed metal
