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Author: Pamela Waterman

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Pamela Waterman worked as Digital Engineering's contributing editor for two decades. Contact her via DE-Editors@ digitaleng.news.

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Big Plans for BigRep 3D Printing Systems

The German company known for large-scale extrusion printing will be unveiling its latest technology at FORMNEXT 2018, offering 5X speed-up with precision controls.

3D Printing with Recycled Polystyrene, or, New Life for Party Cups

Creativity is everywhere in the field of materials for 3D printing. Combining recycling processes with filament production techniques, one company offers some unique blends.

AM vs. CNC Rules of Thumb

Everyone could use a little guidance about the best way to produce a part. Xometry shares words of wisdom about making a case for additive manufacturing.

Optomec Unveils Larger/More Powerful LENS System and Intriguing Magnesium Application

The LENS 860 system, with its AM or hybrid AM/CNC metal versions, brings new industrial power; an existing version has already supported developments in dissolvable implant design.

Understanding MicroCT for Additive Manufacturing

MicroCT systems employ either a fan-beam or cone-beam approach to transmit X-rays through a part. Data from either type of scanner is collected at a planar detector and then processed to create 3D volume reconstructions, which can be analyzed and…

Senvol and NIST: New Project to Establish AM Process-Structure-Property Relationships

The Continuous Learning for Additive Manufacturing Processes Through Advanced Data Analytics project goal is to apply data analytics to both empirical and physics-based additive manufacturing data to establish process-structure-property…

Velo3D – the Most Advanced Metal AM System You’ve Never Seen

Velo3D was formed to address such metal AM challenges as product design limitations, part-to-part build consistency, process control and total manufacturing workflow cost-effectiveness.

3D Printing Cybersecurity Gets Boost from DMDII and Others

The National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing focuses on 3D printing cybersecurity risks.

Stratasys Now Shipping Dedicated Carbon Fiber Edition 3D Printer

The new Stratasys Fortus 380mc CFE (carbon fiber edition), is designed to be an affordable industrial 3D printer dedicated to the rugged demands of running carbon fiber.

Markforged Metal X 3D Printer – Making its Mark

Markforged is working on roll-out of a range of metals and alloys; H13 tool steel, known for its strength and resistance to thermal shock, will soon be available. Other materials already in beta stage include Inconel, two aluminum alloys, titanium…

Behind the Scenes with Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and Avi Reichental

Recently DE had the chance to hear Reichental’s perspective on the current and near-future state of AM, and particularly to catch up on the joint projects underway at Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and BEGO USA.

XJet NanoParticle Jetting AM System Now Operating in U.S.

XJet is staffed with many veterans of Objet Geometries, developers of PolyJet AM technology (now owned and marketed by Stratasys).

Diabase Engineering’s Prosumer Hybrid 3D Printer

The ruggedized H-Series Hybrid model comes in several configurations. Diabase developed these additional features in its quest to offer a hybrid tool combining additive, subtractive and even post-processing capabilities in a single build environment.

Options Multiply for 3D Printed Spinal Implants

New Software Tool Takes Guesswork out of Metal AM Part Orientation, Supports

If you don’t have 15 years of experience under your belt with metal additive manufacturing (AM/3D printing) – or even if you do – a new tool from Atlas 3D promises to simplify your job. In fact, the results are guaranteed. When do you ever…

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