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Additive Manufacturing

 
 
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a process to create, layer by layer, a physical object as a three-dimensional part using a variety of materials that include plastics, metals, ceramics and more. It is widely used in medical, aerospace and for prototyping applications, and continues to expand into many other industries.
 
 

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Materialise CEO Forecasts 2025 3D Printing Trends
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Nano Dimension Unveils Resin for DLP 3D Printers
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Dendrite and Nikon SLM Solutions Partner
Collaboration introduces laser toolpath manipulation, support-less printing, faster build rates, and improved surface finish, companies note.

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WASP Debuts Large-Scale FGF 3D Printer 
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A highlight of Anycubic's showcase was the Kobra S1 Combo, the company's first multicolor fused deposition modeling printer using CoreXY...

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Impossible Objects Announces European Availability of 3D Printer
Several North American sales already recorded, first unit set for installation this year.

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iSQUARED Expands Materials Validated for Stratasys 3D Printers
As part of the Stratasys OpenAM approach, iSQUARED and Stratasys are collaborating to offer “iSQUARED Validated Materials."

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Peak Technology Buys Type A Machines
Peak Technology says it will improve its position as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capable provider of design, prototyping and...

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ADDMAN Group and Continuous Composites Partner
As the commercial transition partner, ADDMAN will produce test parts and prototypes, propelling CF3D into applications like hypersonics and...

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Materialise Announces Collaborations and Software Updates
The updates allow users to create custom workflows in Magics software, protect the intellectual property behind component designs, and print...

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HP Debuts Innovations and Collaborations
HP introduces new software tools and products with Autodesk, Materialise, and Fabrex to enhance workflow optimization and reduce production costs,...

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Lantek Launches v44 of its Sheet Metal Manufacturing Software
With v44, manufacturers gain control over their production environments, leveraging new capabilities that integrate machines, streamline workflows, and enhance data-driven...

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Nano Dimension Unveils 3D Printer for Micro Applications
Solution created to address market requirements for faster printing with a larger print bed, according to Nano Dimension.

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Prusa CORE One 3D Printer Serves as Foundation of New Line
The first units of the Prusa CORE One are set to ship to customers in January 2025.

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