Superior Sensor Technology announced that its System-in-a-Sensor architecture, NimbleSense, offers manufacturers a precise, low-pressure measurement solution to improve the accuracy and performance of 3D printing by enabling the development of … [Read more...] about Pressure-controlled 3D printers ensure structural soundness of objects
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MakerBot systems achieve GREENGUARD Certification from UL
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that the MakerBot Clean Air System with METHOD X received GREENGUARD Certification from UL, a global safety science leader. GREENGUARD Certification is an internationally recognized product emissions … [Read more...] about MakerBot systems achieve GREENGUARD Certification from UL
Motion system delivers the speed for the Evolve additive manufacturing system
Additive technology has proven its value in prototyping, yet factors like material quality and unit costs have so far hindered its feasibility for end-use parts. Evolve has succeeded in removing these barriers. The company's SVP (scalable volume … [Read more...] about Motion system delivers the speed for the Evolve additive manufacturing system
Automatic support removal for 3D printed pieces with fine detail
AM solutions offers a compact post processing system for the full-color inkjet 3D printer, the Mimaki 3DUJ-2207. This post processing system automatically removes support structures without compromising the high level of detail and color nuance of … [Read more...] about Automatic support removal for 3D printed pieces with fine detail
AM Solutions to show post processing systems at Formnext
AM Solutions will show three trend-setting machines. The S1 Wet was specifically developed for the removal of residual powder and the surface homogenization and smoothing of metallic 3D components. The S2 is a shot blast machine for treating 3D … [Read more...] about AM Solutions to show post processing systems at Formnext
Formlabs launches Form Wash L and Form Cure L
Formlabs announced the launch of Form Wash L and Form Cure L, a fully automated post-processing system for the company’s line of large format printers, the Form 3L and Form 3BL. With Form Wash L and Form Cure L, users can streamline their 3D … [Read more...] about Formlabs launches Form Wash L and Form Cure L
Post process your PVA 3D printed parts 75% faster
Ultimaker announced that it will be adding a professional PVA Removal Station to its Ultimaker Platform. On top of the company’s printers, software, materials, and customer support, the PVA Removal Station means that 3D printers can develop … [Read more...] about Post process your PVA 3D printed parts 75% faster
Build plates for additive manufacturing
Build sheets or plates are used in additive manufacturing processes as basic surfaces on which the extruded additive manufacturing (AM) filament layers are built upon or 3D printed. Solvay is introducing a new portfolio of AM build sheets marketed … [Read more...] about Build plates for additive manufacturing
Blue industrial lasers make it easier to work with reflective metals in additive manufacturing
The blue laser is a relatively new entrant into the additive manufacturing arena, and, as such, work has just begun to determine the optimum process parameters. By Jean-Michel Pelaprat, Founder & Chief Marketing and Scientific Officer, Mark … [Read more...] about Blue industrial lasers make it easier to work with reflective metals in additive manufacturing
For Olympic medalist, a smooth finish is key on a 3D printed pistol grip
Celine Goberville is a multiple world champion and Olympic silver medalist in 10 m air pistol shooting. She will compete at the Tokyo Olympics with a custom, 3D printed pistol grip. Zortrax Apoller, a smart vapor-smoothing device, was used to achieve … [Read more...] about For Olympic medalist, a smooth finish is key on a 3D printed pistol grip