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Dyndrite Powers BCN3D’s High-Viscosity, Production-Oriented VLM System

The collaboration brings users high-performance, end-use resin part printing with GPU-powered automated production software.

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Partners Improve Wheelchair Seats, Cushions Using 3D Printed Programmable Foam

The 3D printed programmable foam is said to enhance orthopedic seats and cushions, offering improved comfort and reliability for users.

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FDA-Approved Spine Implant Made with PEEK: The Cool Parts Show #63

Curiteva now manufactures these cervical spine implants using an unusual 3D printing method: fused strand deposition. Learn how the process works and why it’s a good pairing with PEEK in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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Treating Children With Severe Burns Using Face Masks Produced With 3D Printing

Working with Formlabs, the Romans Ferrari Center developed a digital workflow for creating custom compressive masks for treating facial burns using 3D scanning and 3D printing — without having to touch the patient.

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Farsoon, Siemens Enhance Strategic Partnership for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

The companies plan to enhance the application of Siemens automation and drive solutions in Farsoon AM machines.

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Formlabs Part Removal Mechanism Enables Lights-Out Production

A build platform overcoming the need for manual part removal enables automated part handling, and therefore continuous production from one build cycle to the next.

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3D Printing Project to Advance Medical Device Customization

Creating flexible medical devices requires innovations in design, materials science and advanced manufacturing. A research team aims to refine and implement new methods of 3D printing medical devices. 

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Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts

Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.

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How Electroplating Works for Polymer 3D Printed Parts

Baltimore-based RePliForm specializes in electroplating of 3D printed polymer parts for functional applications. This video explores how the process works, and potential benefits and uses for this technique. 

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3D Systems Develops Materials, Printer Platform for Improved Digital Dentistry

3D Systems is strengthening its digital dentistry portfolio with new materials, NextDent Base and NextDent Cast, and a new printing platform, the NextDent LCD1.

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