Carbon (Carbon3D, Inc.) today unveiled the M1, its first commercial 3D printer. The M1 leverages Carbon’s breakthrough Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology and engineering-grade materials to deliver on the promise of 3D printing. … [Read more...] about First commercial CLIP-based additive manufacturing machine
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3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line
New robots for a pick-n-pack line were already on order. A major American food producer’s equipment supplier, Langen Group, began designing the end-of-arm tool that would let the robots pick up wrapped, stacked crackers and place them into cardboard … [Read more...] about 3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line
Airbus begins production of metal parts made through additive manufacturing
Premium Aerotec is starting the series production of 3D-printed metal parts for the Airbus Group at its Varel site (Friesland). The Airbus subsidiary constructed a new production hall for the additive manufacturing of titanium parts in Varel. The … [Read more...] about Airbus begins production of metal parts made through additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing used in mass production of consumer electronic devices
Can additive manufacturing (AM) produce objects on a mass scale or not? It’s a common question asked by engineers. The answer, for the most part, is it depends on the AM technology being used and the part being built. Optomec, a leading global … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing used in mass production of consumer electronic devices
One view of the AM factory of tomorrow
All the signs are that additive manufacturing is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards series production on an industrial scale. But new, more economical machine concepts are required. The challenges are digitization and automation and … [Read more...] about One view of the AM factory of tomorrow
A behind the scenes look at 3D printing aliens for the TV show Colony
3D printing is a needed tool for movie and TV special effects creators. These creators usually face very tight deadlines to design and then build special effects costumes, equipment, and so on for the entertainment industry. Engineers can learn a lot … [Read more...] about A behind the scenes look at 3D printing aliens for the TV show Colony
Roland DGA introduces two new resins for the MonoFab ARM-10 3D Printer
Roland DGA has introduced two new ImageCure resins for use with the company’s monoFab ARM-10 3D printer. The new additions – PRH35-ST2 Standard-type resin and PRR35-OP Rubber-like resin – join Roland’s existing PRF35-ST Flexible-type resin within the … [Read more...] about Roland DGA introduces two new resins for the MonoFab ARM-10 3D Printer
Growth of conductive inks is good news for 3D printing
The conductive inks and paste business will generate a demand of 1800 tonnes, reports Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, head of consulting, IDTechEx Research, that will grow to 2200 by 2026. This business has come alive again thanks to developments in several … [Read more...] about Growth of conductive inks is good news for 3D printing
First FDA approved, 3D printed medicine
It looks like the ability to 3D print drugs is coming about faster than many predicted, including me. SPRITAM (levetiracetam) tablets are the first prescription drug product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) manufactured using … [Read more...] about First FDA approved, 3D printed medicine
Melting metal with high energy
Lasers are a common way to additively build objects out of metal, but it is not the only additive option. Electron beam technology also delivers dense metal parts. Here’s a closer look at the Arcam electron beam process. Bruce Bradshaw The buzz … [Read more...] about Melting metal with high energy