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3D Printed Graphene Recharges Battery Design

September 27, 2018 · A 3D printed graphene technique developed by researchers from Virginia Tech and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) promises to revolutionize the way manufacturers produce batteries and supercapacitors.

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Making the Case for Building an AM Team

September 7, 2018 · There's no question that metal AM technology has arrived at the point where it's a viable production alternative for companies of all sizes, across many industries. Manufacturers just need to do the proper due diligence to ensure they choose the right metal AM technology for their application. At the same time, they also need to align with a trusted and expert partner that can help navigate the inevitable twists and turns in what’s likely to be a rewarding and transformative journey.

Gold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects

September 1, 2018 · An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.

Mosaic Add-On to Enable Color and Multi-material in 3D Printers

August 29, 2018 · 3D printing startup Mosaic releases add-on Palette 2 to enable multimaterial multocolor 3D printing in single color FDM printers.

Lockheed Martin Certifies 3D-Printed Fuel Tanks

August 24, 2018 · In addition to meeting NASA’s strict requirements for strength, durability, and weight, Lockheed Martin was able to reduce production time for the fuel tank domes by 87%, and cut delivery time from two years to three months.

Stratasys Now Shipping Dedicated Carbon Fiber Edition 3D Printer

August 20, 2018 · The new Stratasys Fortus 380mc CFE (carbon fiber edition), is designed to be an affordable industrial 3D printer dedicated to the rugged demands of running carbon fiber.

One-Step Multimaterial Printing

August 20, 2018 · Researchers at Washington State University used 3D printing technology to print metal and ceramic structures along with a bimetallic tube that is magnetic in one end and nonmagnetic in the other

Markforged Metal X 3D Printer – Making its Mark

August 8, 2018 · Markforged is working on roll-out of a range of metals and alloys; H13 tool steel, known for its strength and resistance to thermal shock, will soon be available. Other materials already in beta stage include Inconel, two aluminum alloys, titanium and other tool steels.

Materials Grab Leading Role in Early-Stage Design

August 1, 2018 · The rise of advanced materials and additive manufacturing practices is facilitating new tools and design workflows, making materials information more accessible.

Behind the Scenes with Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and Avi Reichental

July 27, 2018 · 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

July 26, 2018 · 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.

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

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.

BASF Extends Cooperation with Materialise

July 19, 2018 · BASF has agreed to invest US$25 million in Materialise, a Belgian company.

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.

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.

Pushing 3D Technology to the Next Level

July 12, 2018 · Airframers and OEMs share how additive manufacturing is transforming aerospace from enhancements in airframe and engine products to advancements in material science and the effect on supply chains.

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.

RIZE and PSMI/Azoth Redefine the Manufacturing Tool Crib

June 29, 2018 · To transform its supply chains, PSMI is fully embracing digital on-demand manufacturing, recently announcing its plan to install RIZE equipment directly at customer sites.

MIT Prints Shape-Shifting Soft ‘Bots

June 26, 2018 · MIT engineers have joined the shape-shifting robot fray with 3D-printed structures that can change shape and move using magnetism. Researchers at MIT have 3D printed soft robots that can move or change shape when exposed to a magnetic field. The technology could be used in biomedicine.


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