Across different 3D printing techniques, selective laser sintering (SLS) is mostly known for detailed and high surface quality prints made from PA (polyamides) to produce hard and stiff objects. But what if there was a soft material for SLS 3D … [Read more...]
HP launches a metal 3D printer—the HP Metal Jet
Today at the 2018 IMTS show, HP Inc. launched HP Metal Jet, an advanced metal 3D printer for high volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts. HP Metal Jet is being used by manufacturing leaders GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech for the … [Read more...]
New PAEK polymer for additive manufacturing
PEEK polymer pioneer Victrex is preparing new materials for additive manufacturing (AM). The first of these is a high strength material for laser sintering (LS) which attains lower refresh rates, resulting in improved recycling for unsintered … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacture of bearings
An innovative application for additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging—using additive manufacturing to make bearings. Bowman International, a UK manufacturer of bearings and sintered components, recently announced a partnership with automation … [Read more...]
Saving tiny lives with 3D printing
The heart of the newborn child can weigh 20 grams and fit on a human’s palm. It's easy to see why surgical procedures on such a small organ bring many difficulties. When the heart has only one abnormality most doctors can refer to their experience … [Read more...]
The Lisa 2 offers desktop SLS
Sinterit introduces its second desktop SLS machine for engineers and designers in the office or lab. SLS prints are excellent for industrial applications. SLS offers several advantages. It can be used to create durable, functional, and movable parts. … [Read more...]
How to design for the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer
While there has been plenty of buzz around the HP Multi-Jet technology, little has been written about its nuances and design considerations. Here are key points to know to create optimal designs. --Chuck Alexander, director of product management, … [Read more...]
Will aluminum become the new hot material in metal additive manufacturing?
The metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials market is shifting from high-cost/top performance alloys such as titanium and nickel superalloys to more affordable materials that still offer adequate performance in larger batches. Aluminum is … [Read more...]
How to design for innovation, not just for manufacturing, with 3D printing
One of the key benefits of 3D printing is the ability to create innovative designs. For KALLISTA, a leading designer and provider of luxury kitchen and bath products, this capability enabled the to create the Grid sink faucet, a design with unique … [Read more...]
Materialise new automated support generation software for metal 3D printing saves time
Materialise offers software that automatically generates support structures for metal AM parts. This patented innovation will allow users to drive down costs for metal 3D Printing, as well as save time. For more than ten years, Materialise has … [Read more...]
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