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

July 25, 2018 · XJet is staffed with many veterans of Objet Geometries, developers of PolyJet AM technology (now owned and marketed by Stratasys).

3D Printing Enables Concrete Smart Wall

July 24, 2018 · 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

July 23, 2018 · 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.

ORNL Develops Plant-Based Print Material

July 23, 2018 · The scientists are using lignin, a byproduct of the biofuel manufacturing process, which is combined with rubber, carbon fiber and ABS to create structures that have 100 percent improved weld strength between layers over ABS alone, according to Oak Ridge.

General Motors Expands 3D Printing

July 20, 2018 · 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.

BIOLIFE4D Prints Human Cardiac Patch

July 18, 2018 · The patch contains multiple cell types found in the human heart and also includes preliminary vascularization.

BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing

July 17, 2018 · MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.

Engineering on the Go with Mobile Workstations

July 16, 2018 · Balance price, performance and portability in professional engineering workstations.

When CAD, CAE and CAM Collide

July 16, 2018 · New compute platforms enable design engineers to reap the benefits of CAD, CAE and CAM convergence.

Penn State Examines Metal Printing Flaws

July 16, 2018 · A team working within Penn State’s CIMP-3D has received a $1.4 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory to investigate the random flaws that emerge during powder bed fusion AM processes.

Industry Focus: Designing for Aerospace & Defense

July 13, 2018 · The use of simulation in A&D has evolved from early experimentation to become a critical part of the product design and development cycle, so much so that the sheer amount of simulation data has become a management challenge. Companies are now looking to capitalize on all of that digital design and simulation data by connecting it to physical products, thereby creating a digital twin that can help improve predictive maintenance and inform future product designs. Other industries are now following A&D’s lead in simulation and building a digital thread.

By the Numbers: Digital Thread

July 13, 2018 · Facts & Figures on how companies are approaching digital disruption by using artificial intelligence and the IoT to connect the digital thread.

Optimus Ride Shifts Self-Driving Car Technology into Revenue Mode

July 13, 2018 · Optimus Ride, with roots at MIT, is focused on building self-driving car technology for geo-fenced environments such as planned communities, college campuses, business parks, resorts, ports and airports, and special events where the route is contained to a limited and known area and where the speeds don’t exceed 30 miles per hour.

Additive’s Role in Defense

July 13, 2018 · Panelists discuss promise and challenges of implementing AM in the military.

UK Researchers Can Rapidly Print Corneas

July 13, 2018 · Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a way to use stem cells to print new corneas quickly that can be custom fit to a patient's eye.

Midwest AM Summit on July 26 Focuses on Supply Chain Benefits

July 12, 2018 · For anyone seeking a one-day overview of the entire additive supply chain, plus the opportunity to network with executives and planners across a range of industries, consider attending an upcoming summit in Plymouth Indiana.

Xometry Buys MakeTime, Expands On-Demand Manufacturing Provider Network

July 11, 2018 · On-demand manufacturing service provider Xometry buys MakeTime, consolidating instant quoting platforms and expanding its network.

GradientOne Contemporizes the Test Workbench

July 8, 2018 · GradientOne is a web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that lets engineers tap the power of a web browser and cloud computing to do hardware test automation, test data acquisition and archiving, and advanced data analytics.

Purdue Prints Extremely Viscous Materials

July 6, 2018 · The researchers were able to 3D print viscous materials by applying a high-amplitude ultrasonic vibration to the nozzle of the 3D printer.

Ronaldo’s Memorable Free Kick from FIFA in CFD

July 5, 2018 · CFD expert from Siemens PLM Software uses computer simulation to analyze Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick against Spain in FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.


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