CRP Technology launched a new material for industrial 3D printing — the rubber-like Windform TPU. Windform TPU is a thermoplastic polyurethane, white colored, extremely elastic, flexible, resistant to impact, and soft due to its elongation at … [Read more...] about CRP Technology launches new rubber-like material for SLS
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3D Systems introduces new jewelry printer and wax material
3D Systems recently announced the MJP 300W and VisiJet Wax Jewel Ruby — two additions to its portfolio of end-to-end solutions for jewelry manufacturing. The company’s new MJP 300W is the most advanced and flexible of its wax 3D printers, capable of … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces new jewelry printer and wax material
Arkema decarbonizes acrylics production to lower its carbon footprint
Arkema will implement by 2026 a new, patented purification technology at its production site in Carling, France, to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint toward the highest standard. This investment will enable reduced … [Read more...] about Arkema decarbonizes acrylics production to lower its carbon footprint
igus roadshow rocks out in Cleveland
igus recently stopped by Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to exhibit its plethora of products and services to local customers (and curious passersby). Make Parts Fast and the Design World editorial team had the pleasure of interviewing igus … [Read more...] about igus roadshow rocks out in Cleveland
Austin gets a brick-and-mortar 3D printing filament store
Digital manufacturing makes real-time, remote collaboration possible. But there's still value in face-to-face interaction. As such, Essentium is launching a physical filament store in Austin, Texas, as a direct result of its partnership with … [Read more...] about Austin gets a brick-and-mortar 3D printing filament store
3D printing’s future is limitless, if we embrace open materials
By Nirup Nagabandi, Ph.D., Vice President of Materials and Process Engineering, Essentium Imagine you're an apparel manufacturer. You need machines to make your clothes. But the machines you can buy will only make clothes out of fabrics sold by … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s future is limitless, if we embrace open materials
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How long do additive materials last? igus' new online 3D printing service helps engineers determine the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life … [Read more...] about Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
Essentium and 3D-Fuel partner on innovative materials
Essentium announced a strategic partnership with 3D-Fuel, a leading functional 3D printing filament manufacturer. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for innovative materials and simplify the procurement process for customers in the 3D … [Read more...] about Essentium and 3D-Fuel partner on innovative materials
3D Systems introduces new materials for SLA and Figure 4 platforms
3D Systems announced new materials to enhance its Stereolithography (SLA) and Figure 4 portfolios — Accura AMX Tough FR V0 Black, Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black, and Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 20. These new high-performance materials are enabling efficient … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces new materials for SLA and Figure 4 platforms
Arkema and Raplas advance 3D printing and sustainable production
Arkema announced a partnership with industrial 3D printer manufacturer Raplas to jointly develop a range of high-performance N3xtDimension custom formulations for use in Raplas’ large format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. The collaboration will … [Read more...] about Arkema and Raplas advance 3D printing and sustainable production