Markforged’s new FX20 3D printer is targeted at point-of-need production of industrial-strength end use parts. This production-ready hardware prints the flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic ULTEM 9085, in filament form, in combination with … [Read more...] about Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
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Showcasing 3D printings capabilities in realism
3D printing is not always about making technology products. Musicians and fashionistas, for example, can appreciate the ability of 3D printing systems to create high-quality replicas of music instruments and fashion items. In a recent … [Read more...] about Showcasing 3D printings capabilities in realism
3D printing keeps off road vehicles moving
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team uses 3D printing on parts for an off-road vehicle for an annual competition. The Baja SAE team is comprised of SD Mines students who design, … [Read more...] about 3D printing keeps off road vehicles moving
CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Two decades after it was first penned, the Aston Martin Vanquish’s revered designer, Ian Callum CBE, has retold the model for today’s GT driver, combining performance with usability. Using advances in materials and technologies, including additive … [Read more...] about CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Formlabs validates Fuse 1 For dental manufacturing
Formlabs announced three solutions for high-throughput production of dental models: ● The Fuse 1, a benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) printer that has been validated for orthodontic model production and will be shown for the first … [Read more...] about Formlabs validates Fuse 1 For dental manufacturing
Developing a binder jetting printer for offshore wind turbines
GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, and voxeljet AG announced a research partnership to develop "the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications" to streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine. The Advance … [Read more...] about Developing a binder jetting printer for offshore wind turbines
Henkel and Nexa3D team up to additively manufacture a connected stethoscope for tele-medicine
Nexa3D announced that it partnered with functional polymers leader Henkel to produce the additively manufactured connected SKOP stethoscope for WeMed. Based on biomimicry design and produced on the NXE400 3D printer using Henkel materials, the WeMed … [Read more...] about Henkel and Nexa3D team up to additively manufacture a connected stethoscope for tele-medicine
Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Essentium, Inc. announced the introduction of Essentium PEKK, made with Arkema 6002 Kepstan resin. This ultra-polymer offers high heat and chemical resistance and mechanical strength to meet the performance requirements of aerospace and industrial … [Read more...] about Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
BMF Introduces microArch S230
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, unveiled the microArch S230, the latest addition to its roster of industrial-grade micro-precision 3D printers. This next generation version of BMF’s highest resolution … [Read more...] about BMF Introduces microArch S230
Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
For additive manufacturing to take its place alongside other forms of part production, it will need to integrate with PLM, MES, and other production tracking systems. At the RAPID + TCT Show, Stratasys Ltd. will highlight solutions for advancing … [Read more...] about Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
