News
Brandenburg University of Technology Installs Lunovu LDM System
A Lunovu Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) system now resides at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) in Cottbus, Germany, to be used by students and staff for mechanical design and manufacturing.
January 15, 2019
Sponsored
Inspecting Complex Geometries for 3D-Printed Parts
As additive manufacturing moves into the production space, advanced inspection technology is becoming more critical to ensure part quality.
October 31, 2018
Polymer AM
FelixPrinters Launches Pro 3 3D Printer
FelixPrinters has launched its Pro 3 3D printer for industrial applications.
January 15, 2019
Design for Additive
Why GM’s Electric Future Is Also an Additive Future
Production capacity isn’t the only reason that additive has been slow to make inroads into the automotive industry. There is a larger barrier to entry—one that General Motors and Autodesk are working to overcome.
January 14, 2019 - Brent Donaldson
Design for Additive
How Topology Optimization Could Be the Key to Longer-Lasting Hip Implants
Hip stem implants must support the mechanical loads of the patient’s lifestyle, but should also avoid stress shielding. A team from Altair leveraged simulation, topology optimization and 3D printing to design an optimized hip stem that meets both conditions.
January 11, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
News
AM for Automotive Workshop Adds Capacity to Meet Demand
The Additive Manufacturing for Automotive Workshop at NAIAS is expanding, adding capacity to meet demand.
January 10, 2019
News
Triditive Partners with Universities for Scaladd AM Programs
Triditive has partnered with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Oviedo MediaLab to promote research and training programs in its Scaladd additive manufacturing platform.
January 10, 2019
Materials
Markforged Launches H13 Tool Steel for Metal X 3D Printer
Markforged has launched H13 tool steel to be used in its Metal X 3D printer, offering manufacturing professionals a lower-cost option for metal 3D printing.
January 9, 2019
Metal AM
Consortium Builds Ship Propeller Via Wire plus Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
The robot-driven deposition technology has been successfully applied in a propeller application for the marine industry.
January 9, 2019
Medical
Renishaw and University Dental Hospital of Wales (UDH) Collaborate on Custom Surgical Implants
Renishaw has collaborated with the University Dental Hospital of Wales (UDH) to produce custom maxillofacial implants and surgical guides with the aim of overcoming challenges associated with surgical implants.
January 8, 2019
Technology
Throughput Bluestreak Introduces Bright AM Operations Control Software
Throughput Bluestreak offers real-time production control and quality management software solutions for 3D-printing operations with the release of Bright AM.
January 7, 2019
News
Optomec Acquires Huffman, Improves Market Reach
Optomec has acquired Huffman to improve metal 3D printing market reach in the energy and aviation industries and widen the use of Directed Energy Deposition (DED), a form of metal 3D printing that both companies offer.
January 7, 2019
Basics
Video: Medical Device Represents "Critical Crossover" of Optimization and AM
A conversation with Brad Hanks, Ph.D. student at Penn State University, illustrates the intersection of optimization and AM with the example of an electrode for cancer treatment surgery.
January 4, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson