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WACKER Develops Process for Silicone Additive Manufacturing

August 14, 2015 · The final result, according to the company, is a clear silicone object that is biocompatible and heat resistant.

Metal Leads 3D Printing Market

August 13, 2015 · A new IDTechEx report shows that metal printing is the fastest growing segment of the 3D printing market.

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Survey is Heavy on Metal

August 12, 2015 · Research report highlights 3D printing’s imminent impact on manufacturing and supports new company emphasis on metals applications.

Ford Partners with Carbon3D

June 29, 2015 · The need for better and faster 3D printing led Ford to form a partnership with Carbon3D.

Scientists Produce Cellulose-based 3D Printed Circuitry

June 22, 2015 · Swedish scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method of 3D printing cellulose objects.

ESA Test Fires 3D Printed Thrust Chamber

June 18, 2015 · ESA has been experimenting with AM to construct a platinum–rhodium alloy thrust chamber.

Australia Invests in Additive Manufacturing with Lab 22

June 12, 2015 · The country is promoting 3D printing for businesses with the organization.

RAPID 2015: Highlighting an Industry Coming into Its Own

June 2, 2015 · This year's SME RAPID Conference showcased a variety of new advances in additive manufacturing materials and systems.

American Process Partners with ORNL to Research More Durable 3D Printing Resin

June 1, 2015 · A new partnership between American Process and Oak Ridge National Laboratory was formed to conduct research on nanocellulose.

Clean Strands Seeks Public Backing for 3D Printing Safety Testing

May 21, 2015 · Clean Strands represents a group of researchers that wants to ensure 3D printing is safe to use in homes, businesses and schools.

Autodesk’s Ember Goes Open Source

May 15, 2015 · Autodesk releases its Ember 3D printer to open source.

Mix and Match Filaments with the Palette

May 12, 2015 · The Palette offers a new way to mix and match filaments that isn’t dependent on a multi-head design.

Stratasys Helps Airbus Get the A350 XWB Aircraft Off the Ground

May 8, 2015 · According to Airbus, the company used more than 1,000 3D printed parts during the construction of first delivered A350 XWB.

Stratasys Releases Objet1000 Plus

April 16, 2015 · Stratasys is onboard with the bigger is better idea, and has released the Objet1000 Plus by way of demonstration.

Functionalize Mixes Up a Batch of Conductive Filament

April 6, 2015 · Functionalize recently announced the launch of its F-Electric conductive filament for 3D printing.

3D Printing Takes to the Slopes

February 17, 2015 · A German inventor has used the technology to create the EasyStand ski boot.

A Step Closer to the Future: 3D Printing with Graphene

February 13, 2015 · A Step Closer to the Future: 3D Printing with Graphene

3D Printed Functional Polymers Reveal Material Stress

February 11, 2015 · Researchers at the University of Washington are leveraging 3D printing to develop functional polymers.

Senvol Launches Searchable Additive Manufacturing Database

February 5, 2015 · Senvol, a consulting firm specializing in cost analyses, has launched a 3D printing database.


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