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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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Nano Dimension and HENSOLDT Expand Investment in Joint Venture
Ongoing joint venture, J.A.M.E.S., is made for advancement of 3D printed electronics industry.

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CAM Assist AI Add-on for CAM Available for Siemens’ NX
CAM Assist uses AI to generate machining strategies for 3 and 3+2 axis CNC machines.

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HeyGears to Launch New UltraCraft Reflex Series 3D Printer
Company is hosting a special launch day on September 19.

Additive Manufacturing
3D Systems Expands Investment Casting Portfolio
QuickCast Air advanced software tool maximizes material removal from casting pattern interiors for better burnout, efficient draining, 3D Systems reports.

Additive Manufacturing
Ulendo Introduces Add-in to Dyndrite LPBF Pro
This new product brings laser path optimization that reduces heat-induced deformation and stress to metal 3D printing, companies report.

Additive Manufacturing
New 3D Printing Build Processor Available from Stratasys and Materialise
New processor supports faster time to market for metal cast parts.

Additive Manufacturing
Velo3D Welcomes Back Dr. Zach Murphree as VP and GM
Dr. Zach Murphree rejoins the company he helped build to drive Velo3D’s product innovation, support strategic growth efforts,...

Additive Manufacturing
Protolabs Debuts Hybrid PhotoSynthesis Technology
Axtra3D printing capabilities complement digital manufacturer’s advanced photopolymer offering with repeatable printed parts in days, company says.

Additive Manufacturing
Desktop Metal Qualifies Continuum’s Recycled Superalloy
Material is now qualified for use on its Metal Binder Jet 3D printers.

Simulate
Simulating Manufacturing Mitigates Product Risk
A hallmark of modern design practices, simulation is now being applied to manufacturing process planning to boost product quality, drive...

Additive Manufacturing
Godiz Named a Meltio Service Bureau for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Specifically, Godiz is named a service bureau for wire-laser metal AM in Spain and Portugal.

Additive Manufacturing
3DEO Secures Investment from Japanese Bank
Mizuho Bank is investing $3.5 million in 3DEO's Intelligent Layering technology and expertise in design for additive manufacturing, 3DEO reports.

Additive Manufacturing
Formlabs Expands its SLA and SLS Ecosystem
New hardware, software, and materials streamline post-processing.

Additive Manufacturing
Vericut Unveils AI-Powered Tools
Vericut Intelligence is an AI-driven solution designed to serve as a knowledge hub; Vericut Assistant (VA) is designed to assist...

CGTech Rebrands to Vericut
This rebranding aligns the company's name with its flagship product, Vericut software.

Additive Manufacturing
Aviation Institute to Use Velo3D Technology for Airframes
The Wichita State University organization will use Velo3D's new Sapphire 1MZ to research performance-based qualification of metal 3D-printed parts.

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