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Is 3D Printing a Security Threat?
According to RAND's Additive Manufacturing in 2040: Powerful Enabler, Disruptive Threat report, 3D printers may pose a risk to personal, national and international security.
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.
Project to Turn Ocean Plastic into Prosthetics
The Million Waves Project launched a new initiative that hopes to both reduce ocean plastics while also tackling another problem – the lack of affordable prosthetic limbs available in the developing world.
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).
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Editor’s Pick: Autodesk Netfabb 2019 Released
Simulation and latticing features updated; multiple productivity enhancements.
Autodesk Netfabb 2019 Released
Simulation and latticing features updated; multiple productivity enhancements.
3D Printing Enables Concrete Smart Wall
NOWLab, the innovation arm of large-scale 3D print specialist BigRep, has unveiled a smart concrete concept that combines 3D-printed concrete molds with printed lights and sensor technology.
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.
General Motors Expands 3D Printing
During a press tour of GM’s Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, the company’s director of global manufacturing integration, Dan Grieshaber, said that the company has 3D printers in most of its factories.
Sciaky’s EBAM Process Qualified for Satellite Fuel Tanks
The 46-in. titanium fuel tank domes, produced with Sciaky's metal 3D printing technology by Lockheed Martin Space, will be the largest additively manufactured parts in space.
BASF Extends Cooperation with Materialise
BASF has agreed to invest US$25 million in Materialise, a Belgian company.
Instant Quoting Engine Upgraded
On-demand manufacturing platform releases new version of its instant quoting engine.
BIOLIFE4D Prints Human Cardiac Patch
The patch contains multiple cell types found in the human heart and also includes preliminary vascularization.
Exact Metrology Hosts Dual Open Houses
Product demonstrations and technical presentations on 3D and CT scanning by Exact Metrology engage a large audience in Wisconsin and Ohio.
BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing
MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.



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