Mighty Buildings and partners led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have been awarded a $5 million GFO-22-305 grant from the California Energy Commission to develop, test, and demonstrate zero-carbon or near-zero-carbon, cost-effective, … [Read more...] about Mighty Buildings uses 3D printing for low-carbon, low-income housing
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A look at ultra-precision grinding for micro tool manufacturing
Micro tools play a critical role in the manufacturing of medical devices, microelectronics, semiconductors, and any miniature component where precision is essential. Darren Fox, a product manager at ANCA with over 33 years of experience in the … [Read more...] about A look at ultra-precision grinding for micro tool manufacturing
ORNL 3D-prints metal steam turbine blades for power plants
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) became the first to 3D-print large rotating steam turbine blades for generating energy in power plants. Led by partner Siemens Technology, the U.S. research and … [Read more...] about ORNL 3D-prints metal steam turbine blades for power plants
Mastering measurement in 3D scanning: precision, accuracy, and trueness
In the realm of scientific research, engineering, and even everyday life, precise and accurate measurements are crucial for obtaining reliable results. What characteristics make a scale highly precise? What is a measurement that is accurate? Is … [Read more...] about Mastering measurement in 3D scanning: precision, accuracy, and trueness
Prototyping the Gutsy Port, an empowering solution for ostomates
The Gutsy Port, created by Charlotte Böhning, is a revolutionary medical port design that enables bag-free moments for ostomates. About one million people in the U.S. and nearly 14 million globally are ostomates, relying on a plastic bag … [Read more...] about Prototyping the Gutsy Port, an empowering solution for ostomates
Lithoz teams up with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on high-temp ceramics
Lithoz and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to use Lithoz’s 3D printing technology to further explore the processing and additive manufacturing of … [Read more...] about Lithoz teams up with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on high-temp ceramics
Accelerating metal injection molding through debinding optimization
By Elizabeth Norwood, Senior Chemist, MicroCare Metal injection molding (MIM) is ideal for producing complex small metal parts. This is thanks to its precision, efficiency, and near-net-shape capabilities compared to traditional, subtractive … [Read more...] about Accelerating metal injection molding through debinding optimization
Velo3D Sapphire printers achieve US DoD’s Green-level STIG Compliance
Velo3D today announced its Sapphire family of 3D printers is the first to achieve the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Green-level STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) Compliance. The certification allows Sapphire printers to be connected … [Read more...] about Velo3D Sapphire printers achieve US DoD’s Green-level STIG Compliance
Stratasys and Siemens Healthineers aim to advance CT imaging
Stratasys recently announced it has partnered with Siemens Healthineers to carry out a landmark research project designed to develop new state-of-the-art solutions for the advancement of medical imaging phantoms for computed tomography (CT) … [Read more...] about Stratasys and Siemens Healthineers aim to advance CT imaging
Mitsubishi Electric joins the ModuleWorks program
ModuleWorks, a supplier of software components for the digital manufacturing industry, announced that Mitsubishi Electric has joined its Strategic Partner Program. The Strategic Partner Program initiated by ModuleWorks represents a commitment … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Electric joins the ModuleWorks program