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• Virtual Printing Enables Next Phase of AM Adoption
  January 1, 2019
  Simulating 3D prints will make it easier to create high-quality end-use parts using additive manufacturing.
• Collaboration Platform Fuels Innovative Race Car Design
  December 27, 2018
  Nicolas Perrin's autonomous, electric Le Mans Prototype race car Project 424 relies on open access design and new communications platform.
• Stratasys Printers Validated by FDA for Medical Modeling
  December 20, 2018
  Materialise and Stratasys have expanded their partnership in the healthcare space
• HRE Unveils 3D-Printed Titanium Wheels
  December 4, 2018
  The company printed the wheels using an electron beam melting process.
• 3D Printing Goes Tiny with Implosion Fabrication
  January 11, 2019
  MIT researchers have come up with a 3D print process to create complex, high-definition objects by shrinking them.
• Navy Dips its Toe into 3D Printing
  January 10, 2019
  The U.S. Navy hopes to reduce production lead times and part production costs using additive manufacturing.
• Big Growth Forecast for Printed Medical Devices
  January 9, 2019
  Technavio forecasts the 3D printed medical device market will grow at 23% over five years.
• Virtual Printing Enables Next Phase of AM Adoption
  January 1, 2019
  Simulating 3D prints will make it easier to create high-quality end-use parts using additive manufacturing.
• Collaboration Platform Fuels Innovative Race Car Design
  December 27, 2018
  Nicolas Perrin's autonomous, electric Le Mans Prototype race car Project 424 relies on open access design and new communications platform.
• Stratasys Printers Validated by FDA for Medical Modeling
  December 20, 2018
  Materialise and Stratasys have expanded their partnership in the healthcare space
• Company Plans 3D Printed Rocket
  December 18, 2018
  Relativity Space will 3D print the rocket with an internally designed 24-ft.-tall unit called the Stargate and plans are underway to build an even bigger 3D printer.
• Purdue Start-Up Targets Defense Applications
  December 18, 2018
  Process allows for the printing of thick materials with high levels of precision by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the nozzle to reduce friction and allow for smooth materials flow.
• Printing Glucose Sensors Results in Less Cost, Pain
  December 18, 2018
  Researchers at Washington State University have found a way to produce flexible glucose sensors using 3D printing via direct ink writing.
• 3D Printing Showcased at Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center
  December 18, 2018
  The Advanced Manufacturing Center includes 23 3D printers and is working with 10 different 3D manufacturing companies on a variety of projects using different types of materials.
• Canon Releases New Ceramic Print Material, Technology
  December 18, 2018
  The new material and printing solution enable higher accuracy in ceramic parts production
• S-Squared Unveils Really Big 3D Printer
  December 17, 2018
  New robotic construction system can print a house, other commercial projects.
• HRE Unveils 3D-Printed Titanium Wheels
  December 4, 2018
  The company printed the wheels using an electron beam melting process.
• AMMP Center to Support 3D Printing for Defense
  December 3, 2018
  The project will leverage additive manufacturing to reduce costs, accelerate production, and explore new materials for weapons systems and parts manufacturing.
• BASF, Materialise Invest in Essentium
  December 2, 2018
  The Texas-based company has developed an electric welding technology to improve the strength of extrusion printed parts.
• NASA Grant Funds 3D Print Modeling
  December 2, 2018
  University of Pittsburgh, QuesTek team to improve part quality via better computer modeling.