An issue with some extrusion style 3D printers, especially desktop or open-frame style units, is the somewhat less than precise motion of the axes as the deposition head is moving around building a part. It all comes down to the quality of parts that … [Read more...] about SurePrint servo motor improves 3D printing quality
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Researchers use 3D printer to make new materials
Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are working to develop cyber additive manufacturing technology to create new metal materials that are stronger and lighter than conventional ones, which could make manufacturing more efficient … [Read more...] about Researchers use 3D printer to make new materials
Proto Labs to acquire Alphaform AG
Proto Labs, Inc. strengthened its additive manufacturing offering with the announcement that it has reached agreement in principle to acquire select assets and operations of Alphaform, AG subject to standard terms and conditions of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs to acquire Alphaform AG
Form 2 desktop SL 3D printer offers bigger build volume
Desktop 3d printers are an excellent and affordable way to prototype parts during the initial design iteration stages. For those engineers who do use desktop 3D printers, a popular choice is to use stereolithography (SL) technology. One of the … [Read more...] about Form 2 desktop SL 3D printer offers bigger build volume
New steel materials for 3D printing
Steel powder for 3D printing are high on the average engineer's list of desired materials. NanoSteel, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, has just introduced its first powders designed for the binder jet 3D printing process. These … [Read more...] about New steel materials for 3D printing
EnvisionTEC launches new software for 3D printing
EnvisionTEC announced the newest iteration of Perfactory Software, Version 3.1 at Euromold. A number of new features and improvements are available in this version, including a more streamlined user experience, unification between all … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC launches new software for 3D printing
Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
The chess board of the 3D printing industry just rearranged a bit with this announcement that Autodesk, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire netfabb, a Lupburg, Germany-based developer of software for industrial additive design and … [Read more...] about Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
3DP Unlimited redefined as 3D Platform
3DP Unlimited has evolved to become 3D Platform reflecting the company’s decision to offer more than just a 3D printer. 3D Platform will, in effect, be a “workbench and tool set that leverages the advantages of the open market.” The open … [Read more...] about 3DP Unlimited redefined as 3D Platform
PTI Engineered Plastics Technical Academy earns award
PTI Engineered Plastics was honored with a Service to Schools award by the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) for their ongoing support, leadership and commitment to the needs of students in Macomb County. Every year the MISD celebrates … [Read more...] about PTI Engineered Plastics Technical Academy earns award
Somos materials for EnvisionTEC 3D printers
3D printing materials can be key to the success, or not, of 3D printers. Thus, relationships are an important part of the continued growth of the 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry. Recently, EnvisionTEC and Royal DSM announced that the … [Read more...] about Somos materials for EnvisionTEC 3D printers