One of the lesser known 3d printing technologies is sheet lamination, sometimes also known as laminated object manufacturing (LOM). It is considered additive because one sheet of material is bound to another, in a layer by layer process. Early … [Read more...]
Metal additively manufactured part takes to the skies
GE Additive AddWorks has been supporting GA-ASI’s strategy for scaling metal additive technology across its portfolio of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) platforms. Over the past nine years, GA-ASI has built deep experience with polymer-based … [Read more...]
3D Systems’ reverse engineering software improves design efficiency and accuracy
3D Systems is accelerating the transformation to digital manufacturing workflows with its suite of software. With this software as part of their workflow, manufacturers can deliver high-quality products with digital precision and speed - from … [Read more...]
Accelerating the availability of solutions for COVID-19
Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announces the launch of UNITE4COVID, a digital, open, collaborative marketplace designed to provide solutions for healthcare professionals, as well as … [Read more...]
MakerBot launches METHOD carbon fiber
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys launched METHOD Carbon Fiber. The new METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions enable engineers to print stronger and more accurate parts for manufacturing tools, jigs and fixtures, and end-use … [Read more...]
US Air Force and GE reach first metal additive technology milestone with sump cover for F110 engine
In mid-2019, GE Additive and GE Aviation approached the US Air Force to propose a metal additive collaboration program to address its specific sustainment, readiness and affordability needs. The US Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is … [Read more...]
How metal additive manufacturing will alter the automotive industry
In a recent interview with Jonah Myerberg, co-founder and CTO of Desktop Metal, we explored how metal additive manufacturing, including desktop printers, will affect automotive design and production. Desktop Metal printers are used … [Read more...]
Software for seamless 3D printing production workflow
Raise3D, a global designer and manufacturer of 3D printers and provider of 3D printing solutions, launched ideaMaker Library as the latest addition to their Software Portfolio. The brand’s webpage stores Slicing Profiles (.Bin) for Raise3D or third … [Read more...]
3D laser scanning accelerates production of PPE masks for health care workers
3D printing is not the only technology used to help fill the shortfall of personal protection equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. 3D scanning is playing a roll too. Two recent PPE-related projects completed by NVision, Inc., for example, … [Read more...]
Using 3D printing to build a nuclear reactor
Here’s an unusual application for 3D printing—printing a nuclear reactor core. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on a 3D-printed nuclear reactor core. The approach to the Transformational Challenge … [Read more...]
