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HRL Prints High-Strength Aluminum Alloys

October 13, 2017 · HRL’s nanoparticle functionalization solution combines zirconium-based nanoparticles with the unweldable alloy powders, which prevents hot cracking and helps retain fully alloy strength in the final part.

Siemens, HP Partner on 3D Printing

October 12, 2017 · The new Siemens NX AM for HP Multi Jet Fusion product will allow customers to develop and manage parts in a single software environment for their HP 3D printing projects.

Breakthrough in Transparent Glass Printing

October 11, 2017 · Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have 3D printed transparent glass at room temperature.

3D-Printed Rocket Engine Launches New Company

October 10, 2017 · A team of designers from Australia’s Monash University and a spin-off company called AMAERO have successfully demonstrated such a 3D-printed rocket engine.

Stratasys Gives Eyewear a Look

October 5, 2017 · Stratasys says its new rapid prototyping system for eyewear could cut up to 15 months from the development and production cycle.

Sintavia Raises the Bar for Production-Level, 3D-Printed Parts

October 3, 2017 · Sintavia is already expanding its facilities to handle the increasing customer workload, with goals of adding 35 more AM systems plus larger furnaces and HIP equipment by 2020.

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Includes Design-for-3D-Printing Tools

October 2, 2017 · Designers in the world of 3D printing/additive manufacturing (AM) will find a number of highly useful features among the hundreds announced in SOLIDWORKS 2018.

NASA Names 3D-Printed Habitat Winners

September 22, 2017 · NASA has awarded two teams a total of $400,000 in the second part of its three-part 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge.

3D Printing Recipes Save Time, Ensure Results

September 21, 2017 · Optomec has published highly detailed, vendor-specific guidelines for additive manufacturing (AM) on both its LENS (laser engineered net shaping) and Aerosol Jet systems.

PEAK Shows Off 3D Printed Basketball Shoes

September 20, 2017 · The Dwight Howard III includes a 3D lattice structure in the middle of the sole and a 3D-printed TPU structure for the vamp side walls.

Going Big in Space with 3D Printing

September 18, 2017 · California-based Made In Space hopes to reduce the time and cost associated with building space structures by using Archinaut robotic 3D printers to assemble the objects in space instead of on Earth.

5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Healthcare

September 14, 2017 · A new study of the potential for 3D printing in the healthcare industry predicts wide-ranging advancements and disruptions as the technology is adopted by more hospitals and manufacturers.

Dubai, Siemens Team on Printing Spare Parts

September 12, 2017 · By being able to print spare parts, the city can reduce the cost of ordering parts since they can be created one at a time and with less waste.

Metal 3D Printing on the Desktop Heats Up

August 29, 2017 · Both Markforged and Desktop Metal have announced metal 3D printing systems that avoid the concerns posed by working with classic powdered-metal materials.

Researchers Print Artificial Heart

August 28, 2017 · The flexible heart was printed using a lost-wax casting technique.

3D Printed Tire Won’t Go Flat

August 25, 2017 · Michelin has unveiled a new Visionary Concept 3D printed tire that could last for many years that relies on 3D-printed treads rather than air.

NIST Tackles Metal 3D Printing Quality

August 24, 2017 · Two labs are collaborating to build the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT), which is a custom-built 3D printer that will be used to help gain more understanding of how AM processes work.

Metal 3D Printing: Making the Unprintable, Printable

August 22, 2017 · Metal additive manufacturing is not a rescue for a bad design, but with thoughtful preparation, users can get strong, lightweight parts that exceed their expectations.

GE Additive Signs New Customers, Partnerships

August 21, 2017 · GE Additive announced a slate of new partnerships aimed at advancing he company’s additive manufacturing business.


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