Eric Utley, Applications Engineer, Proto Labs, Inc. Engineers have several options for their prototyping needs; machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Each has benefits, drawbacks, and cost metrics. Of the multiple additive … [Read more...]
What’s the right material for SL or injection molding applications?
Tony Holtz, applications engineer, Proto Labs Inc. The range of choices available for a prototype or production process can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when selecting a material for either stereolithography (SL) or … [Read more...]
German RepRap introduces high temperature PEKK Carbon 3D printing material
German RepRap responds to the demand for high-temperature materials on the market and adds PEKK Carbon 3d printing material to its filament portfolio. The new PEKK Carbon is heat resistant up to 260 ° C / 500 °F, has many interesting technical and … [Read more...]
3D printing and organ transplants, what surgeons are doing today
3D printing and organ transplants is a dream of many. Today, 3D printing plays a critical role in organ transplantation, primarily in the form of surgical planning. Stratasys, a global leader in additive technology solutions, announced that … [Read more...]
An analysis of the state of high temperature 3D printing thermoplastics
Within the field of metal additive manufacturing, metals such as titanium with excellent tensile strength and low density are ideal for light-weighting applications, and as such demand for these materials continues to increase. The trend in … [Read more...]
Formlabs introduces Ceramic Resin for 3D printers
Formlabs announces that its Ceramic Resin for 3D printers is available in North America and Europe. Ceramic materials have often required the use of industrial additive systems. This experimental material for the Form 2 makes ceramics accessible to … [Read more...]
Silicone material enables the 3D printing of soft robotic grippers
Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that uses compliant materials. It mimics living organisms and adapts to its surroundings. For robots, it increases flexibility and adaptability. The ACEO team from Wacher Chemie AG chose 3D printing for its … [Read more...]
Factors affecting Polyolefin additive growth
Baerlocher USA, part of Baerlocher Group, a leading global supplier of plastics additives, offers a range of materials that target major trends challenging polymer manufactures and resin converters in the polyolefin industry. These trends include … [Read more...]
Large format additive manufacturing goes on the road
3D Platform (3DP), a global leader in manufacturing large-format, industrial-strength 3D printers, continues to make stops and add new events to its 3DP Roadshow Van Tour. The 3DP Roadshow offers an opportunity for anyone interested in large … [Read more...]
How does Multi Jet Fusion work?
Multi Jet Fusion begins with a layer of powdered material applied from top-to-bottom on the build platform. The machine applies droplets of fusing and detailing agents along with thermal energy across the powdered material from left to right to fuse … [Read more...]
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