Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ron Hollis of MFG. We discussed the various options available to engineers and suppliers for part production in today's workspace. The interview is below, and a transcript … [Read more...] about Navigating options for part production in the digital economy
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FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system
A couple of months ago, Nexxt Spine pioneered the design and development of spinal fusion implants with interconnected micro-lattice architectures using additive manufacturing. The goal behind the design is to promote osteoconduction, … [Read more...] about FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system
Greenhouse-gas detecting drone takes flight with 3D printing
An environmental technician puts on his boots, straps on his instruments and begins the day-long trek through the landfill. He’s searching for methane, a greenhouse gas found in landfills that is 21 times more potent than other greenhouse … [Read more...] about Greenhouse-gas detecting drone takes flight with 3D printing
Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
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...] about Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
Marshall Aerospace and Defence 3D prints final flight parts for innovative aircraft program
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group uses advanced 3D printing from Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) to manufacture flight-ready parts for several of its military, civil and business aircraft - while producing specific ground-running equipment at a lower … [Read more...] about Marshall Aerospace and Defence 3D prints final flight parts for innovative aircraft program
Markforged 3D Printers produce parts for the 2019 BattleBots World Championship
Markforged, a leading provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, announced that four of its 3D printers will be featured on BattleBots, a television series premiering on June 7th on the Discovery Channel and June 12th on the Science Channel. As … [Read more...] about Markforged 3D Printers produce parts for the 2019 BattleBots World Championship
Better post-processing could enable greater acceptance of additive manufacturing
Post processing, in one form or another, is an inevitability when using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, but is particularly critical for serial production applications of AM — both in terms of the financial costs and the time it takes … [Read more...] about Better post-processing could enable greater acceptance of additive manufacturing
On-demand 3D printing cuts operating costs by 80%
“Every company has its own unique challenges in the production process, which is why the ability to create custom solutions straight from the factory floor is such a game-changer for the manufacturing industry,” said Jos Burger, CEO of Ultimaker. 3D … [Read more...] about On-demand 3D printing cuts operating costs by 80%
Nano Dimension claims it can shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90%
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading 3D additive manufacturing provider for electronics, announced that it has created a fully functional, 3D printed communication device at a faster speed than has been achieved with traditionally made devices. This … [Read more...] about Nano Dimension claims it can shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90%
How small can additive technology build?
A new technology exists at the intersection of additive manufacturing and micro manufacturing. It is opening up the possibility for manufacturers to take advantage of the inherent advantages of AM while achieving micron level accuracy over a build … [Read more...] about How small can additive technology build?