Material properties with a typical 3D printer are usually based on the layer-by-layer deposition of the material. Thus, in general, printed objects will be stronger on the XY axes and a little weaker along the Z axis. There are exceptions and there … [Read more...] about FAQ: How does the strength of 3D printed materials compare to that of other materials such as aircraft aluminum?
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Using additive manufacturing to create hydraulic parts
Additive manufacturing is part of daily use at Land Rover BAR with the help of the Technical Innovation Group (TIG). TIG project manager, George Sykes of PA Consulting commented, “We use additive manufacturing at three different levels within the … [Read more...] about Using additive manufacturing to create hydraulic parts
Sciaky delivers metal additive machine to Airbus
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), announced that Airbus will take delivery of a state-of-the-art Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) 110 System in December 2016. The aircraft manufacturer will use … [Read more...] about Sciaky delivers metal additive machine to Airbus
3D printing benefits cast in iron
VHM Fonderie (formerly Heinrich Fonderie) specializes in the production of industrial iron castings using a traditional sand casting process. To help the company with the production of functional prototypes, master models for sand casting, … [Read more...] about 3D printing benefits cast in iron
3D printing’s next dimension
Leaders in the 3D printing industry give insights into where 3D printing / additive manufacturing will go next. Angelo Gentile, Technical Writer, Proto Labs The higher profile industrial-grade 3D printing / additive manufacturing has … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s next dimension
Motion and visualization capabilities headline 2017 release of solidThinking Inspire and Evolve
For the 2017 release, the solidThinking product teams focused on improving current product usability and adding multiple customer requested features. Jim Hassberger, President of solidThinking noted, “Inspire was the first tool to market that focused … [Read more...] about Motion and visualization capabilities headline 2017 release of solidThinking Inspire and Evolve
3D Printing is changing the way we think about customization — and Christmas!
By Tyler Reid, Manufacturing Application Manager, GoEngineer. Our nieces and nephews stayed with us around the holidays for their Christmas vacation last year. Ages in this group ranged from 15 to 20 and our discussions included many of the same … [Read more...] about 3D Printing is changing the way we think about customization — and Christmas!
Jabil receives an HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer
Jabil Circuit, Inc. is taking a major step forward toward the future of digital manufacturing by installing its first production units of the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 Printer. As an HP foundational customer, Jabil and HP are working together to … [Read more...] about Jabil receives an HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer
Test your knowledge!
What do you know about 3D printing? Here’s your chance to test your knowledge. Plus, you may win a prize for just taking the quiz. To learn more about this contest, click here. The drawing will be held at the end of January 2017. The contest is … [Read more...] about Test your knowledge!
3D-printed device controls ultrasound waves for surgical procedures
Here's an interesting story from one of our sister publications on how 3D printing was used to create a device that improves the precision of surgery. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore developed a 3D-printed device … [Read more...] about 3D-printed device controls ultrasound waves for surgical procedures