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3D Printing Enables Concrete Smart Wall
NOWLab, the innovation arm of large-scale 3D print specialist BigRep, has unveiled a smart concrete concept that combines 3D-printed concrete molds with printed lights and sensor technology.
Diabase Engineering’s Prosumer Hybrid 3D Printer
The ruggedized H-Series Hybrid model comes in several configurations. Diabase developed these additional features in its quest to offer a hybrid tool combining additive, subtractive and even post-processing capabilities in a single build environment.
General Motors Expands 3D Printing
During a press tour of GM’s Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, the company’s director of global manufacturing integration, Dan Grieshaber, said that the company has 3D printers in most of its factories.
Sciaky’s EBAM Process Qualified for Satellite Fuel Tanks
The 46-in. titanium fuel tank domes, produced with Sciaky's metal 3D printing technology by Lockheed Martin Space, will be the largest additively manufactured parts in space.
BASF Extends Cooperation with Materialise
BASF has agreed to invest US$25 million in Materialise, a Belgian company.
Instant Quoting Engine Upgraded
On-demand manufacturing platform releases new version of its instant quoting engine.
BIOLIFE4D Prints Human Cardiac Patch
The patch contains multiple cell types found in the human heart and also includes preliminary vascularization.
Exact Metrology Hosts Dual Open Houses
Product demonstrations and technical presentations on 3D and CT scanning by Exact Metrology engage a large audience in Wisconsin and Ohio.
BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing
MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.
When CAD, CAE and CAM Collide
New compute platforms enable design engineers to reap the benefits of CAD, CAE and CAM convergence.
Xaar to Invest with Stratasys in a 3D Printing Joint Effort
Xaar 3D will leverage the natural synergies between Xaar and Stratasys, specifically Xaar's technology relating to high-speed sintering and industrial piezo inkjet printheads, along with the commercial and market expertise of Stratasys in the 3d printing realm.
Penn State Examines Metal Printing Flaws
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.
Customized Parts Reduce Noise for Cyclists
Inventor turns to igus for parts that produce quieter, maintenance-free ride.
Additive’s Role in Defense
Panelists discuss promise and challenges of implementing AM in the military.
UK Researchers Can Rapidly Print Corneas
Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a way to use stem cells to print new corneas quickly that can be custom fit to a patient's eye.



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