The US Marine Corps has an annual event, the Expeditionary Logistics Wargame VIII (ExLog), where top Marine Corps planners incorporate new technologies to enhance the Corps’ logistics and supply chain response capabilities. At this year's event, … [Read more...] about Marine Corps tests SLS and direct metal 3D printing in war games
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Concept Laser Reports Positive Half-Yearly Results
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, reported above-average growth figures in the first half of 2014. Rapidly growing acceptance of generative manufacturing in markets and the attractiveness of laser melting systems … [Read more...] about Concept Laser Reports Positive Half-Yearly Results
Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
Wohlers Associates, Inc. expects worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry to reach $12.8 billion by 2018. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the company’s annual publication on the subject, the industry grew to an … [Read more...] about Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
How to ensure a design is 3D printable
As 3D printing / additive manufacturing becomes a more accepted every day industrial tool, the focus is turning to best practices that help smooth out the kinks in preparing parts for the additive build. By Leslie Langnau, Managing … [Read more...] about How to ensure a design is 3D printable
A visual look at the history of 3D printing
This graphic gives you a very nice look at what happened when in the 3D printing industry. It begins in 1983, but you can see when it really started to take off, at around 2008. Below the graphic is a brief outline of all the major events. Check … [Read more...] about A visual look at the history of 3D printing
How much will plastics grow in the 3D printing market?
According to “Plastics In 3D Printing Markets: A Ten-Year Opportunity Forecast,” a new report from the industry analysts SmarTech Markets Publishing, the market for polymers used in 3D printing has already reached $310 million and will grow to $1.4 … [Read more...] about How much will plastics grow in the 3D printing market?
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
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the trend of 3d printing large objects. The company was displaying one of the largest buildable parts at … [Read more...] about For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq:XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding
In a recent press release, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that its fab-grade 3D printers effectively matched and exceeded the productivity of traditional injection molding in the direct manufacture of functional parts. According to the company, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding
