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BMW Opens Additive Manufacturing Campus
AM campus will focus on prototyping, production, research and training for use of 3D printing in automotive applications.
Tools that Build Sustainable Products
Design solutions are emerging that can help integrate sustainability.

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3D Printing: The Total Cost of Ownership
This resource will explore and list the ownership costs that will apply to any 3D printer.

Simulation of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials
Making the Case for Building an AM Team

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Design Guidelines for 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
STL Guidelines To Get The Best 3D Printed Parts
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3D printing for Manufacturers
How to Successfully Introduce 3D Printing in Your Business
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Tools that Build Sustainable Products
July 1, 2020
Design solutions are emerging that can help integrate sustainability.
Latest Version of Digital Modeling Software Released
June 12, 2020
Release extends its advanced composite design capabilities across all scales as part of the Hexagon 10X Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) solution.
HP Teams with BASF, Oechsler on Industrial 3D Printing
June 8, 2020
Expanded partnerships will expand use of new PP material for manufacturing applications. 
3D Systems Expands Plastics Materials Portfolio
June 4, 2020
Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK new mid-tear strength elastomer has high elongation at break for flexibility, strength and durability.
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How to Successfully Introduce 3D Printing in Your Business
June 2, 2020
Bringing the 3D printing process in-house is an effective way of optimizing the product development workflow; enabling faster iterations and reduced costs.
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The ROI of 3D Printing
June 2, 2020
3D printing has become a mature technology suitable for the production of visual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing aids, and end-products.
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Getting Started with Office 3D Printing
June 2, 2020
What can you expect once your 3D printers are up and running? If you have chosen the right 3D printer for your needs, any operational challenges should be avoided.
Element Signs Contract With Morf3D
May 26, 2020
The work for Morf3D will include a full range of materials testing: powder characterization, chemistry, metallurgical, mechanical and fatigue testing. 
Editor’s Pick: Print nylon carbon fiber parts on the desktop
May 25, 2020
MakerBot says the new material is optimized for high strength, heat resistance and stiffness. 
Braskem and ALM Launches Polypropylene Powder for Additive Manufacturing
May 20, 2020
Braskem and ALM began their partnership in 2018, focusing on the development of polyolefin-based powders for SLS.
Paperless Parts and Online Metals Partner to Deliver On-Demand Materials Pricing
April 28, 2020
Partnership enables fast, simple quote delivery with built-in materials pricing and geometry engine.
Robotic Research Uses Innovations to Assist Health Care in COVID-19 Crisis
April 17, 2020
DC-area engineering firm produces reusable face shields for region’s hospitals, offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally.
Lubrizol’s Powder TPU for 3D Printing Passes Skin Sensitization Tests
April 14, 2020
This enables ESTANE 3D TPU M95A to be a material solution for product designers exploring 3DP for end-use applications that require skin contact.
3D Systems Updates Name of Tech Chart
April 10, 2020
The FDA, VA, America Makes and the CDC have all published guidance and 3D Systems is collaborating with all these organizations in its response efforts.
Weerg 3D Prints Valves for Emergency Respiratory Masks
March 30, 2020
The company makes its production capacity available to hospitals to  create parts of medical instruments with 3D printing.



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BMW Opens Additive Manufacturing Campus
AM campus will focus on prototyping, production, research and training for use of 3D printing in automotive applications.

America Makes Receives $1.4 Million NIST Grant
The grant is targeted at producing safe and effective 3D printed personal protective equipment.

Editor’s Picks: June 25-July 1, 2020
One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Pointwise Accelerates Surface Meshing
New release provides 5X faster surface meshing for CFD.

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