Improvements in additive manufacturing materials and processes make creating production-grade, functional wear parts possible while unlocking greater design flexibility. By Preston Souza, Product Manager, igus Inc. Historically, the choice … [Read more...] about How wear-resistant polymers unlock 3D printing design and production
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HP unveils new PA 12 S material for 3D polymers production
Next week at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference, HP will showcase parts using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets a standard for surface … [Read more...] about HP unveils new PA 12 S material for 3D polymers production
Massivit and Sika partner on tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced yesterday a new strategic partnership with Sika Deutschland, a global specialty chemicals producer, with the aim to bring to market co-branded specialized resins for high-speed tooling applications produced … [Read more...] about Massivit and Sika partner on tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series
3D Systems introduces the first multi-material, one-piece jetted denture solution
3D Systems introduced a first-to-market solution for jetted, monolithic (one-piece) dentures that uses multiple materials to deliver a durable, long-wear, aesthetically beautiful prosthetic to the patient. This is enabled by the formulation of … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces the first multi-material, one-piece jetted denture solution
New EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 is corrosion resistant in salt water
EOS announced the successful development and commercial availability of its new EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 material, a copper-nickel alloy engineered specifically for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 delivers … [Read more...] about New EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 is corrosion resistant in salt water
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) within precision additive manufacturing
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a growing concern in additive manufacturing as electronic components become smaller and more critical for medical devices and precision parts. In this podcast, John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), and … [Read more...] about Electrostatic discharge (ESD) within precision additive manufacturing
Equispheres and Aconity3D print 9x faster than industry norms
Equispheres and Aconity3D are once again breaking new ground in metal additive manufacturing, achieving build rates about 9x greater than industry norms for aluminum powder and laser powder bed fusion. Building on previous announcements of 3x … [Read more...] about Equispheres and Aconity3D print 9x faster than industry norms
Nano Dimension is optimistic about Micro-AM’s future
Nano Dimension reports strong, positive interest in a new, broader range of its Micro-AM solutions and material developments from Formnext 2023. Its solutions are designed specifically for the fabrication of smaller, high-precision applications for … [Read more...] about Nano Dimension is optimistic about Micro-AM’s future
FDA clears 3D Systems’ NextDent Base for artificial teeth
3D Systems announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for its NextDent Base material, which is intended for the manufacturing of denture bases to support artificial teeth to form full or partial removable dentures. … [Read more...] about FDA clears 3D Systems’ NextDent Base for artificial teeth
Markforged’s new carbon fiber-filled PEKK replaces aluminum in aerospace
Markforged recently released Vega, an ultra-high-performance filament designed for aerospace manufacturing on Markforged’s FX20 printer. Vega not only offers exceptional strength but is also expected to bring customers substantial advantages in … [Read more...] about Markforged’s new carbon fiber-filled PEKK replaces aluminum in aerospace