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3D Printing Workshop Returns for NPE2024: The Plastics Show
The initial lineup of speakers has been released for this event highlighting the use of 3D printing in the plastics industry.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Novastar Solutions Named Farsoon Distribution Partner
Novastar now distributes Farsoon’s open, industrial-grade metal and plastic 3D printing machines to customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Read MoreAM Workshops: The 3D Printing Conferences at NPE and IMTS 2024
We are presenting half-day conferences on additive manufacturing at both of the two largest manufacturing events in North America this year. Join us!
Read More8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.
Read MoreBCN3D Spins Off VLM Business Unit, Creates Supernova 3D Company
The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.
Read MoreAircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
Read MoreNIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
Read MoreEvonik Develops Infinam FR 4100L 3D Printing Resin for Manufacturing Tough, Ductile, Flame-Retardant Parts
Once cured, Infinam FR 4100L features high elongation at break, good haptics and an excellent surface finish that can be further machined and polished.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Wilson Plans to Sell Customizable Airless, 3D Printed Basketball
This limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball offering enhanced customization and color options will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.
Read More3D Systems Offers MJP 300W Printer, Wax Material for Advanced Jewelry Additive Manufacturing
The combination of the MJP 300W jewelry printer and VisiJet Wax Jewel Ruby enables jewelry designers to more efficiently achieve new designs with greater design freedom and improved surface finish.
Read MoreAmerica Makes Names Winners of EARTH Project Totaling $1.2 Million
Recipients of America Makes’ EARTH project awards will explore sustainable approaches for reusing and recycling additive manufacturing materials and designs. Their initiatives are expected to make substantial contributions to reducing waste, conserving energy and mitigating carbon emissions
Read MoreInsight Masterbatches Reduce Gloss, Improve Appearance of PLA, PETG FDM Systems
Insight Polymers’ low gloss masterbatches for PLA and PETG FDM systems improve the appearance of a 3D printed part by imparting a matte finish and mitigating layer lines with minimal impact on mechanical properties.
Read MoreLithoz Invests in AMAREA 3D Printing Technology Which Combines Up to Six Different Materials in a Single Print Run
The company is looking to actively support a new dimension of 3D printed, functionally graded components.
Read MoreStratasys Partners With NOCTI for First-Ever FDM Process Certification
The recognition from NOCTI marks a significant step toward strengthening education and building competent workforces in the field of additive manufacturing.
Read MoreVoxel Developing AI Alternative to Generative Design
Newly opened Ohio facility is where geometric cells are made and tested to inform the machine learning system that will “know,” without computation, what 3D printed form satisfies a given set of needs.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Collaboration Provides Scalable Efficiency, Quality, Traceability for Dental Laboratories
The collaboration combines the expertise of Axtra3D and Oqton to enable higher quality dental solutions as well as production automation and fleet management for various applications, including connectors and direct print manufacturing.
Read MoreEOS, AM Solutions Join Forces to Automate AM Process Chain
The partnership aims to take selective laser sintering to the next level on an industrial scale with automated, economical and highly efficient postprocessing — without compromising quality and reproducibility.
Read More3D Systems, Klarity Partner to Expand Access to Patient-Matched Radiotherapy Innovations
Klarity has added 3D Systems’ VSP Bolus to its radiotherapy solutions, enabling radiotherapy clinics in the U.S. and Canada to embrace 3D printing technology without investing in costly, time-consuming software.
Read MoreFarsoon Develops Ultra Temperature UT252P Plastic LPBF system
The UT252P is based on Farsoon’s 252P laser powder bed fusion system and was developed to offer an even higher chamber temperature capacity for processing materials with high melting points over 340°C.
Read MoreDyeMansion Delivers 1,000th Machine to Zeiss Vision Care
The machine will be used at Zeiss Vision Care’s Aalen, Germany, site to additively develop and manufacture tools and components for the production of individual precision eyeglass lenses.
Read MoreOerlikon Realigns AM Business, Consolidates Production in US
The U.S. market offers better framework conditions, market acceptance and applications for disruptive technologies.
Read More6 Flexible Polymer Parts Made With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing in polymer offers a way to realize various engineered properties, including just the right level of cushion or springiness in the part.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Mechnano T50B Low-Viscosity Masterbatch Offers Enhanced Mechanical Performance, ESD Capabilities
The Masterbatch uses Mechnano’s proprietary D’Func technology to enable the development of additive manufacturing resins with enhanced mechanical properties and uniform electrical performance on a nano scale.
Read MoreSculpteo Redesigns Lumbar Support Belt to Enhance Environment Awareness for the Blind
The choice of the 3D printed flexible material considerably improves user comfort, while also simplifying the production process.
Read MoreEvolve Additive Solutions Partners With Alphacam to Provide STEP Parts Production in Europe
The partnership enables the distributive manufacturing of printed parts using STEP technology, thereby broadening global access to this additive process.
Read MoreThis Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Mimics a Peregrine Falcon: The Cool Parts Show #66
The Drone Bird Company has developed aircraft that mimic birds of prey to scare off problem birds. The drones feature 3D printed fuselages made by Parts on Demand from ALM materials.
Read MoreIntrepid Automation: How Investment Casting Benefits From High Speed DLP
Vat polymerization 3D printing for investment casting patterns offers a way to deliver design freedom at production speed.
Read MoreStratasys F3300 FDM 3D Printer Boosts Productivity, Print Reliability, Part Yield
The F3300 FDM 3D printer is built for performance-oriented manufacturers, expanding the range of production capabilities with improved accuracy, uptime and twice the output.
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