Researchers at HRL Laboratories, LLC, have demonstrated an approach to additively manufacture ceramics that overcomes the limits of traditional ceramic processing and enables high temperature, high strength ceramic components. HRL’s Senior … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing in ceramics
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How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps
All too frequently, bloggers and pundits make inaccurate claims about 3D printing (3DP) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems capabilities. You could easily make the case that over enthusiastic punditry is partly to blame for 3DSystems recent … [Read more...] about How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps
Material advances in metal 3D printing
Materials have always been key to 3D printing success. But metal materials are enabling new designs as well as new mechanical properties. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Every year 3D printing seems to have a new hot subject. This year, it was … [Read more...] about Material advances in metal 3D printing
How do you really use 3D printing systems?
The assumption is that engineers already use 3D printing machines for prototyping and will soon use additive manufacturing machines for production. But is that an accurate assumption? Results from a recent survey give intriguing data. Leslie … [Read more...] about How do you really use 3D printing systems?
Additive manufacturing helps researchers develop medical breakthrough
An adolescent girl has now joined a special group of three baby boys and one baby girl who’ve received 3D-printed tracheal splints to treat a congenital breathing condition called tracheobronchomalasia (TBM). All five continue to thrive thanks to … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps researchers develop medical breakthrough
Optomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and metals, showcased smart electronic devices printed by several of its Aerosol Jet customers at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA … [Read more...] about Optomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive manufacturing (AM) will be a key feature in factories. The trend is already … [Read more...] about What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
EOS introduces the M 100 for small parts production
EOS, a global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, introduced the EOS M 100 - a new system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) - at formnext in Frankfurt/Germany this week. In terms of process and … [Read more...] about EOS introduces the M 100 for small parts production
EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, unveiled its newest 3D printing system, the Vector 3SP, at formnext 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Vector 3SP fills a niche between the entry level … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting
Airlines continue to seek every opportunity to reduce weight, differentiate their brands, minimize costs and enhance the customer flying experience. One avenue they are exploring is materials. They need versatile materials, along with creative design … [Read more...] about Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting