No two runners are the same. This is especially true for athletes competing at elite levels. Their foot-strike patterns, degrees of pronation (the amount a runner’s foot rolls inward with each step), and braking and propulsion forces are all unique. … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps improve runner performance
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Renishaw introduces an additive manufacturing machine for industrial use
Renishaw unveiled the EVO Project, the additive manufacturing machine it is developing specifically for production manufacturing. The new machine has a strong emphasis on automation, monitoring technologies and reduced operator interaction, and is … [Read more...] about Renishaw introduces an additive manufacturing machine for industrial use
EOS presents a steadily growing portfolio at Euromold
EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, is exhibiting again at this year's 20th EuroMold in Frankfurt (November 25-28, 2014). Under the motto “Experience quality in Additive Manufacturing,” … [Read more...] about EOS presents a steadily growing portfolio at Euromold
New GE center to implement additive manufacturing technologies
Pittsburgh is a good place to locate if you are interested in additive manufacturing. Not only do you have access to educational institutions with alliances with America Makes, you will also find a new, big player in the area. GE plans to build a new … [Read more...] about New GE center to implement additive manufacturing technologies
SLM Solutions expands North American footprint
SLM Solutions, a leading provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology and systems, has increased the capacity of their North American subsidiary. SLM Solutions NA, Inc. has relocated their 3,000-square-foot office in Novi, Michigan to a … [Read more...] about SLM Solutions expands North American footprint
HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
HP Inc has entered the 3D printing / additive manufacturing market in a big way. Introducing what it calls Blended Reality, HP Inc hopes to “enable expression at the speed of thought.” However, while the as yet unnamed machine is interesting, it … [Read more...] about HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
3D printing used to develop advanced nanoimaging microscope
High throughput imaging of complex materials can be challenging, especially in situations that require the capture of repeatable topography maps and automatically interpreting features in the 3D image. To address this challenge, Nanotronics Imaging, … [Read more...] about 3D printing used to develop advanced nanoimaging microscope
ASTM proposed standard to describe needed properties of metal powders for AM
Materials are key to further growth in 3D printing / additive manufacturing, (3DP / AM) and metal powders are thought to be the main material that will drive that growth. Presently, there are a number of existing standards on metal powder properties. … [Read more...] about ASTM proposed standard to describe needed properties of metal powders for AM
3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
Materials are the key to greater acceptance and use of professional 3D printing / additive manufacturing machines. With metal materials, one of the hurdles to achieving a high hardness part using additive technology has been the tendency of the … [Read more...] about 3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing