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Bursting Additive Manufacturing’s Last Bubbles

June 20, 2018 · After decades of boasts and promises, additive manufacturing (AM) has finally joined the ranks of traditional industrial manufacturing processes.

3MF Format for 3D Printing: What it is, How to Use it

June 1, 2018 · As more 3D printing equipment supports color, texture, multiple materials and other developments, 3MF will play a key role in simplifying the process for everyone.

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Ramp Up Manufacturing Production with 3D Printing

May 31, 2018 · 3D printers can make tooling and fixtures that can save time and money when ramping up production lines.

An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: AMUG 2018

May 4, 2018 · A recap of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference 2018.

Engineer Laps Boston Marathon in Custom 3D Printed Flip Flops

April 27, 2018 · Wiivv uses 3D Systems’ Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) S Pro 60s printers and has pioneered a process to convert the 2D scan file of a customer’s foot to a 3D model prepped for 3D printing output.

Polymaker, XEV Debut 3D Printed Electric Car

April 24, 2018 · Every visible part of the vehicle is 3D printed except for the chassis, seats and glass.

Air Force Looks to Printed Ceramics for Hypersonic Flight

April 23, 2018 · The Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate has entered into a cooperative research and development/material transfer agreement with HRL Laboratories to test silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) materials for additive manufacturing to help achieve hypersonic flight.

Printed Objects Change Size, Color

April 20, 2018 · This process can use a $1,000 printer to print what used to require a $100,000 printer, said Chenfeng Ke, an assistant professor of chemistry at Dartmouth."

Senvol Analysis Software Reduces Trial and Error of Additive Manufacturing Processes

March 29, 2018 · The Senvol ML project is aimed at reducing the trial-and-error approach to defining AM material-process procedures.

Protolabs Expands by Adding New Building and Machines

March 26, 2018 · The company has recently invested in additional manufacturing equipment for its American and European facilities to support business growth. 

CENIT CAD Tools Enable AM-Based Bionic Aircraft Design

March 15, 2018 · The Bionic Aircraft project is designed to minimize resource use across the complete aircraft life-cycle. Consortium members from six European countries are applying 3D printing to the challenge.

ColorMod: A 3D Print of a Different Color

March 9, 2018 · MIT researchers have come up with a technology – ColorMod – that would allow users to repeatedly change the color of a 3D-printed object after it is fabricated.

Optomec Systems Improve High Volume Electronics Packaging Lines

March 7, 2018 · Optomec of Albuquerque NM has just announced a compact, modular version of the company’s Aerosol Jet material-dispensing equipment, called the Aerosol Jet HD (high density) system.

3D Printing Powder Market to Grow 20.3%

February 8, 2018 · According to a new report from Transparency Market Research, North America is largest part of the 3D printing powder material market, with 38% of global demand.

More Choices for 3D-Printed Medical Models

December 15, 2017 · BioMimics is launching with options that mimic the complexities of heart and bone structures, with a third application—vascular anatomy—scheduled for an early 2018 release.

Metal 3D Printing Takes Center Stage at formnext 2017

November 30, 2017 · If the exhibits and announcements at formnext 2017 in Frankfurt this month are any indication, 2018 will be the year of metal for 3D printing.

3D Print Process Could Triple Steel Strength

November 14, 2017 · Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have developed a way to 3D print with stainless steel that results in materials that are up to three times stronger than steels created using traditional techniques.

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Check it Out: Making the Case for Building an AM Team

November 5, 2017 · Take a holistic approach to implementing metal additive manufacturing by partnering with experts.

Freshmade 3D Unveils High-Strength Composite

October 20, 2017 · The company used its new AMClad material to print a bowling ball as a way to demonstrate its durability.

Nano Dimension Brings Industrial Quality to 3D-Printed Prototype Circuit Boards

October 20, 2017 · The DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer from Nano Dimensions dual-material system lets users 3D-print prototype multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs).


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