Lattice structures are those geometric shapes grouped together to create repeatable patterns for engineering purposes. The idea of lattices has been around for quite some time. You see these repeating patterns on buildings and bridges. For design … [Read more...] about Taking advantage of lattice designs in 3D printing
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What is liquid additive manufacturing?
Here’s a look at another way to additively make parts, this time with liquid materials. Over the past several years, additive manufacturing has become significant to a variety of industries, such as automotive and electronics. One process option … [Read more...] about What is liquid additive manufacturing?
An experiment in 3D printing in zero gravity
A number of researchers are exploring the use of 3D printing/additive manufacturing in space applications. One experiment is testing the possibility of using 3D printing to make spacecraft components directly in orbit. The Additive Manufacturing In … [Read more...] about An experiment in 3D printing in zero gravity
Stratasys acquires RPS, provider of stereolithography 3d printers
Stratasys Ltd., announced it has acquired UK-based RP Support Ltd. (RPS), a provider of industrial stereolithography 3D printers and solutions. RPS’ complementary technology further expands Stratasys’ polymer suite of solutions across the product … [Read more...] about Stratasys acquires RPS, provider of stereolithography 3d printers
Formlabs adds Castable Wax 40 Resin to its material portfolio
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Castable Wax 40 Resin at CES 2021. The resin is the 30th proprietary resin to be added to Formlabs material library, and the 12th in the last year. The introduction of Castable Wax 40 Resin further … [Read more...] about Formlabs adds Castable Wax 40 Resin to its material portfolio
Henkel and Carbon collaborate on new materials for additive manufacturing
Henkel and Carbon announced a partnership agreement to collaborate for Loctite branded formulations validated for use with Carbon’s additive manufacturing process. As part of the collaboration, the new Loctite 3D IND405 Clear material is immediately … [Read more...] about Henkel and Carbon collaborate on new materials for additive manufacturing
Formlabs expands large format 3D printing line
Formlabs , a leading 3D printing company, announced the Form 3BL, a dental and medical 3D printer for biocompatible materials. Also, Formlabs will start shipping its flagship large format printer, the Form 3L. Both printers signify the expansion of … [Read more...] about Formlabs expands large format 3D printing line
ACS Custom uses Figure 4 to increase production capacity and efficiency
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation; fueled by the power of additive manufacturing solutions. 3D Systems’ customer, ACS Custom, a UK-based digital production house for custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and … [Read more...] about ACS Custom uses Figure 4 to increase production capacity and efficiency
Additive manufacturing meets the need for agility
Recent events show the need for agility to meet market demands. Dr. Joe DeSimone, executive chairman of Carbon, discussed the unique levels of agility offered by additive manufacturing. Design World · Additive manufacturing meets the need for … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing meets the need for agility
Restoring vintage cars with resin-based 3D printing
The work in a specialized car workshop is not just about shaping metal sheets or replacing engines. Restoration of the original design requires a jeweler’s accuracy, especially when it comes to particular elements of the car equipment or body. That … [Read more...] about Restoring vintage cars with resin-based 3D printing
