Teknor Apex Company announced new compounds to its Terraloy high-impact, high-heat polylactic acid (PLA) range of products. These compounds offer enhanced properties and tight tolerance control in 3D printing, while permitting oven drying of filament … [Read more...] about New bioplastic compound for 3D printing
Materials
Low-Alloy steel for Metal Injection Molding
Product designers and engineers can now get injection-molded low-alloy steel prototypes and low-volume production parts at rapid manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. The company has added two nickel steel materials (Catamold FN02 and FN0205) and a … [Read more...] about Low-Alloy steel for Metal Injection Molding
Optical liquid silicone rubber introduced at Proto Labs
Injection-molded optical LSR shines new light into product development possibilities Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, … [Read more...] about Optical liquid silicone rubber introduced at Proto Labs
What’s new in metal additive manufacturing standards
Standards for metal material and additive manufacturing machines and process are under continuous development, with ASTM and ASTM International spearheading them. Carl Dekker, President of Met-L-Flo Inc., is also Chair of the ASTM F42 committee at … [Read more...] about What’s new in metal additive manufacturing standards
Advances in 3D printed electronics
Optomec showcased its Aerosol Jet technology for 3D Printed Electronics applications at the LOPEC International Conference and Exhibition in Munich earlier in March. Aerosol Jet Printers are used to directly print functional electronic circuitry and … [Read more...] about Advances in 3D printed electronics
Additive manufacturing enables “bionic” aircraft designs
Laser melting with metals is gaining importance in aircraft manufacturing because of the benefits of quicker throughput times, cost-effective components and heretofore unimaginable design freedom. A range of new benefits, though, are becoming … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing enables “bionic” aircraft designs
3D printer delivers more precise, realistic dental models
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, is introducing the Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer at the International Dental Show this week in Cologne, Germany. Leveraging the company's … [Read more...] about 3D printer delivers more precise, realistic dental models
Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
Additive manufacturing with metals is a popular subject. A lot of work still needs to be done before we will see additive machines alongside CNC machines and injection molding systems in the average manufacturing facility. Part of the issue is that … [Read more...] about Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
Automate the post processing of 3D printed objects
New methods of finishing help speed post processing of 3D printed objects. Edited by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor As capable and useful as 3D printers/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) machines are, one issue is that no 3D printer, no matter … [Read more...] about Automate the post processing of 3D printed objects
ExOne announces Exerial 3D printing system for industrial production
The ExOne Company, a global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced the upcoming availability of its largest 3D printing system, the Exerial. The Exerial system demonstrates a … [Read more...] about ExOne announces Exerial 3D printing system for industrial production