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
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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
3D printing—a look at price versus speed
The good news about 3D printing growth keeps coming in. IDTechEx, another research analyst firm, also reports that 3D printing will grow into a $20 billion market, but by 2025, instead of 2020 as predicted in other reports. There are many ways to … [Read more...] about 3D printing—a look at price versus speed
3D printing market expected to grow to $8.6 B in 5 years
According to the report titled "3D Printing Market (Technologies, Materials, Applications and Geography) - Global Opportunity Analysis and Forecast-2013-2020", from Allied Market Research, the global 3D printing market will reach $8.6 billion by … [Read more...] about 3D printing market expected to grow to $8.6 B in 5 years
3D printing Master Class: How to get the look without the cost
Engineers can choose from a number of different methods to help their 3D printed parts simulate the look of various metals without spending a lot of time, effort, or money to do so. Carl Dekker, president of Met-l-flo Inc. discusses several … [Read more...] about 3D printing Master Class: How to get the look without the cost
3D printing helps molders change inserts fast
3D printing is a highly useful tool for making molds for injection molding applications. For example, worldwide moldmaker, HASCO, recently developed a rapid, cost-efficient method to produce small volumes of injection molded prototypes by integrating … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps molders change inserts fast