The medical industry has become a big user of 3D printing/additive manufacturing. In hospitals, 3D printers serve a number of applications. Anatomical modeling. When it comes to planning a surgery, most surgeons previously relied on 2D imaging to … [Read more...]
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What are the major additive manufacturing technologies?
The additive manufacturing industry is continually evolving, as new ways to make things arrive frequently. Types of additive manufacturing technology that have been around the longest, though, are stereolithography, PolyJet, Fused Deposition … [Read more...]
What are some new applications for 3D printing?
Menno Ellis, senior vice president, Strategy & Vertical Markets, 3D Systems, offers insight into upcoming and current 3D printing applications. The advances in the medical/life sciences space represent a major evolution that will continue to … [Read more...]
What is the most significant, recent development in materials for additive manufacturing?
Frank Marangell, president of USA at BigRep GmbH, recently gave us his thoughts on the state of the additive manufacturing industry. Here's his view on what has been and continues to happen in additive materials. We're seeing more … [Read more...]
What human body parts can be 3D printed?
The concept of using 3D printing to “grow” or “build” body parts is properly referred to as tissue engineering. This complex concept involves three levels. 1. Cells are relatively easy to 3D print. Medical science knows a lot about cells and … [Read more...]
What is the difference between powder bed fusion and ultrasonic additive manufacturing?
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) is the ASTM standard name for 3D printing techniques that build through a bed of powder (Direct Metal Laser Sintering, Electron Beam Melting, Direct Laser Melting and Selective Laser Melting). While PBF is a popular metal 3D … [Read more...]
What is the most underrated or least recognized capability of 3DP/AM, (according to Nano Dimensions)?
Most people understand 3D printing, but may not be fully aware of how it’s evolved over the last decade. Among the newest and most underrated capabilities of additive manufacturing is the ability to print with multiple materials -- combining metals, … [Read more...]
Which 3D printer makes stronger parts—laser sintering or extrusion?
Part strength is a function of both material and 3D printing process. Parts made of metal material will inherently be stronger than parts made of most plastics and resins. Both laser sintering (LS) and extrusion (often known by the Stratasys … [Read more...]
What are new applications for additive manufacturing?
Where can additive manufacturing be used? Dr. Ankit Saharan and Dr. Gregory Hayes of EOS examine this phase of development in additive manufacturing. We have all come to know many different applications from additive technology ranging from … [Read more...]
What is the most significant, recent development in additive manufacturing materials?
Dr. Ankit Saharan and Dr. Gregory Hayes of EOS explore the next phase of development in additive manufacturing materials. Materials unlock applications for additive technologies. In the current additive metals world, traditionally conventional … [Read more...]
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