Vat Photopolymerization Archives

Carbon introduces RPU 130 material for 3D printing

October 10, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Next week at the International K Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Carbon will debut its latest innovation in materials, a new resin called RPU 130. RPU 130 fills the need for a tough, rigid, and high temperature additive manufacturing material suitable for … [Read more...]

Protolabs adds Carbon Technology to its 3D Printing service

September 10, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Digital manufacturer Protolabs added the Carbon platform to its portfolio of production-grade additive manufacturing technologies. With Carbon Digital Light Synthesis (DLS), Protolabs’ customers can move into production faster and more … [Read more...]

Adding production capacity, Protolabs adds Carbon 3D printing to its lineup

September 10, 2019 By WTWH Editor 1 Comment

Increasingly, various markets are using 3D printing to produce parts in a production capacity. This trend is one of the reasons behind Protolabs recent announcement that it will offer low-volume production manufacturing using Carbon’s M2 3D printer. … [Read more...]

Additive combines control and comfort for innovative bike saddle

August 28, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing offers the ability to precisely place material in varying durometers, strengths, and capabilities into combinations that deliver features not possible through other methods. The use of additive to create an optimal bike saddle … [Read more...]

Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe

July 1, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

In April, SmartTech Analysis claimed that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and revenues connected to 3D printed footwear products are projected to generate more than $6.5 billion (USD) in yearly global revenues by 2029, growing at a 19.5% CAGR. … [Read more...]

New materials for stereolithography

June 25, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Shapeways announced the addition of Stereolithography (SL) to its self-serve portfolio. One of the first 3D printing technologies developed, SL technology delivers high resolution and detail for visual prototypes, as well as a smooth surface with … [Read more...]

Sandvik creates 3D printed diamond composite

May 23, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

It may not sparkle like jewelry diamonds. That only means it is better suited to industrial uses. Sandvik's new process means that this super-hard material can be 3D printed in highly complex shapes and can potentially revolutionize the way industry … [Read more...]

BASF and Paxis to develop materials for WAV additive manufacturing technology

May 21, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

BASF 3D Printing Solutions will provide innovative additive manufacturing materi-als to Paxis LLC for their new WAV technology. This technology is currently in development and should meet the needs of additive manufacturing users, advanced … [Read more...]

Additive manufacturing enables robot shuttle system to use smaller motors

April 9, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A frequent goal in any design is to find ways to save on weight and power needs. The engineers at Bastion Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, were looking for a way to develop a more efficient robotic material handling system. They turned … [Read more...]

Stratasys introduces stereolithography 3D printer

April 1, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Stratasys is entering the stereolithography segment of the 3D printing market. The company is introducing the V650 Flex stereolithography 3D printer. It combines the power of a large-scale system with a configurable environment for fine-tuning across … [Read more...]