EOS North America launched its Integra P 400 polymer Additive Manufacturing (AM) platform. The fast, flexible powder bed AM platform uses a range of materials that offer characteristics such as high abrasion or chemical resistance, low-temperature … [Read more...] about EOS launches new 3D printer for production applications
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Simulation for metal additive manufacturing
At the recent formnext show, AddUp and ESI Group presented “Distortion Simulation AddOn,” an ergonomic and accessible simulation module they jointly designed specifically for metal additive manufacturing. AddUp is a leader in industrial … [Read more...] about Simulation for metal additive manufacturing
BigRep unveils two industrial 3D printers with MXT Extrusion technology
BigRep, a global leader in large-scale 3D printing, unveiled a “significant breakthrough” in Thermoplastic Extrusion (Fused Filament Fabrication – FFF). BigRep’s new proprietary MXT will power its two new 3D printers and “set a new standard for and … [Read more...] about BigRep unveils two industrial 3D printers with MXT Extrusion technology
New 3D printing materials deliver elasticity and realism
Stratasys introduced advanced 3D printing materials for its FDM and PolyJet machines. The new FDM elastomer gives manufacturers new levels of elasticity and durability with true soluble support. Advanced colors for PolyJet enhance realism to … [Read more...] about New 3D printing materials deliver elasticity and realism
Stratasys moves into metal 3D printing
Stratasys is releasing more details of its new metal 3D printing platform being developed and designed for short-run metal applications. First unveiled earlier this year, the additive platform is based on Stratasys’ innovative “Layered Powder … [Read more...] about Stratasys moves into metal 3D printing
Post-processing management technology facilitates each step in the 3D printing process
Link3D, a developer of additive manufacturing execution workflow software, launched its Post-Processing Management Technology. This software marries downstream manufacturing workflow software with the company’s additive manufacturing execution … [Read more...] about Post-processing management technology facilitates each step in the 3D printing process
EOS will present its newest solutions at this year’s formnext
LaserProFusion is a new technology for polymer additive manufacturing. It uses nearly one million diode lasers to melt the build material, building up a part layer by layer. According to EOS, this build process is so productive that it can serve as … [Read more...] about EOS will present its newest solutions at this year’s formnext
FAA clears way for GE to install AM bracket on commercial airlines
GE Additive and GE Aviation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given ‘change in design’ approval to replace a conventionally manufactured power door opening system (PDOS) bracket, used on GE Aviation’s GEnx-2B commercial … [Read more...] about FAA clears way for GE to install AM bracket on commercial airlines
Software automatically checks a part’s economic potential for 3D printing
In additive manufacturing, identifying parts and components suitable for 3D printing remains a challenge for companies that have implemented, or are considering the implementation of 3D printing in everyday production. 3YOURMIND’s updated Additive … [Read more...] about Software automatically checks a part’s economic potential for 3D printing
Metal 3D printing will be a focus of Stratasys at formnext 2018
At formnext (13-16 November 2018, Frankfurt Messe), 3D printing manufacturers will show a number of new products. Stratasys, for example, will showcase new additive manufacturing solutions for customers across a range of industries. One of those … [Read more...] about Metal 3D printing will be a focus of Stratasys at formnext 2018