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HP Multi Jet Fusion Anchors China Digital Manufacturing Center

August 9, 2018 · The Guangdong (Dali) 3D Printing Collaborative Innovation Platform will employ 10 HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing systems.

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.

3D Printed Guns Set Off a Fire Storm

July 31, 2018 · Defense Distributed is gearing up to unleash files for 3D printed guns on the Internet, while a coalition of attorney generals from nearly a dozen states fired back with lawsuits to stop the move.

Is 3D Printing a Security Threat?

July 30, 2018 · According to RAND's Additive Manufacturing in 2040: Powerful Enabler, Disruptive Threat report, 3D printers may pose a risk to personal, national and international security.

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).

3D Printing Enables Concrete Smart Wall

July 24, 2018 · 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

July 23, 2018 · 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.

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.

General Motors Expands 3D Printing

July 20, 2018 · 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.

BIOLIFE4D Prints Human Cardiac Patch

July 18, 2018 · The patch contains multiple cell types found in the human heart and also includes preliminary vascularization.

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.

Additive’s Role in Defense

July 13, 2018 · Panelists discuss promise and challenges of implementing AM in the military.

UK Researchers Can Rapidly Print Corneas

July 13, 2018 · 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.

Midwest AM Summit on July 26 Focuses on Supply Chain Benefits

July 12, 2018 · For anyone seeking a one-day overview of the entire additive supply chain, plus the opportunity to network with executives and planners across a range of industries, consider attending an upcoming summit in Plymouth Indiana.

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.


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