Metal AM
Coherent Acquires O.R. Lasertechnologie GmbH
The acquisition adds O.R. Laser's direct metal deposition (DMD) and selective layer melting (SLM) additive manufacturing technologies to Coherent's offerings.
July 17, 2018
News
Local Motors Launches LM Industries Group
LM Industries leverages a co-creation network, technologies such as 3D printing and agile microfactories to deploy mobility solutions.
July 17, 2018
Metal AM
Additive Manufacturing Moves Toward Tailored Materials
A conversation with Carpenter Technology suggests that AM is moving past existing materials toward specialized and eventually fully custom options. The company’s CarTech Puris 5+ titanium powder is one illustration.
July 16, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Materials
The Third Bucket and the Conversion of Production: A Perspective on Polymer Development for AM
Sabic sees 3D printing taking plastics where they have not gone before, but end-user needs will push the capabilities of 3D printers.
July 13, 2018 - Peter Zelinski
News
Xometry Acquires MakeTime
The combined company brings together two on-demand manufacturing network platforms and will operate under the Xometry brand name.
July 13, 2018
Technology
Raise3D Launches Flexible Pro2 3D Printer
The 3D printer is designed to make short runs easy to manage, as well as reduce and stabilize costs.
July 12, 2018
Technology
AMFG Software Platform to Automate End-Part Production
Formerly known as RP Platform, the company offers a software product for additive manufacturing based on artificial intelligence.
July 12, 2018
Additive Manufacturing Conference 2018 Returns to IMTS
With a program curated by the editors of Additive Manufacturing, the annual conference highlights 3D printing technology today as well as its promise for the future.
July 11, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Technology
Fusion3 F410 3D Printer Produces Engineering-Grade Parts
Fusion3’s F410 3D printer has three interchangeable print heads for engineering-grade materials: 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mm.
July 10, 2018
Technology
GE Additive Introduces Arcam EBM Spectra H
The electron beam melting (EBM) melting system offers a large build volume and is designed to handle high-heat and crack-prone materials.
July 10, 2018
Technology
Video: Purdue Team 3D Prints Highly Viscous Materials
A method for 3D printing highly viscous materials through extrusion could improve the manufacture of solid rocket fuel among other applications.
July 9, 2018
News
Penn State to Install Super-Finishing Lab for Metal 3D-Printed Parts
The funding for the lab is part of a one-year project to explore the uses of metal 3D printing for naval applications.
July 9, 2018