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Editor’s Picks: Nov. 5-11, 2020

November 13, 2020 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Materialise Introduces Build Processor Support for Desktop Metals Systems

November 10, 2020 · This strategic partnership will help reduce the complexity for companies looking to scale their 3D printing operations, companies say.

Department of Defense Bestows Multi-Million Dollar Award on Desktop Metal

October 20, 2020 · The award will fund the development of a cost-effective additive manufacturing process to manufacture Cobalt-free hardmetals into complex, net or near-net shaped parts without the use of any tooling.

Desktop Metal AM 2.0, Going Public, More

September 21, 2020 · Metal AM hardware maker discusses the technology's transition from prototyping to manufacturing

Desktop Metal Goes Public

August 26, 2020 · Company will merge with Trine Acquisition Corp., with expected $2.5 billion valuation.

BMW Opens Additive Manufacturing Campus

July 6, 2020 · AM campus will focus on prototyping, production, research and training for use of 3D printing in automotive applications.

The Art of Distortion Compensation

May 15, 2020 · Automating is an essential part in design for additive manufacturing.

3D Printing Shows its Strengths

May 7, 2020 · Desktop Metal’s Jonah Myerberg on how 3D printing helps companies respond quickly during a crisis.

Bridging CAD to Additive Manufacturing

April 15, 2020 · Plug-ins and new formats help preserve model integrity in the roundtrip journey.

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When Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing Come Together

February 7, 2020 · Mergers and acquisitions forge new path for the duo

Editor’s Picks: Nov. 14-20, 2019

November 25, 2019 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Desktop Metal Launches Metal Binder Jetting System Made for Machine Shops

November 22, 2019 · Shop System enables batch production of high-quality metal parts on the shop floor starting at $150,000.

Editor’s Picks: Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2019

November 6, 2019 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Desktop Metal Debuts Fiber 3D Printer

November 4, 2019 · Fiber is a desktop 3D printer that can fabricate high-resolution parts with industrial grade continuous fiber composite materials used in automated fiber placement (AFP) processes.

AM Simulation Gets More Complex with Metal

November 1, 2019 · Generative design and simulation software makers add features to address metal AM.

Designing with AM in Mind

November 1, 2019 · Designers and fabricators must support one another to avoid print failure.

Made in Metal but Lighter

September 12, 2019 · As Metal AM Attracts Attention, the Need for Simulation Grows.

Indo-MIM and Desktop Metal Set Up Partnership to Boost Adoption of Metal 3D Printing

May 21, 2019 · Large metal injection molding company plans to deploy metal 3D printing at scale with the Production System.

Desktop Metal Ships Studio System

April 2, 2019 · Desktop Metal's new Studio System is designed to be an office-friendly metal 3D printing system; now shipping in U.S. with 2-week lead time.

Metal Short-Run 3D Printing on Rapid Growth Trajectory

April 1, 2019 · This growth includes expansion into markets where printing on-demand parts and components is attractive, such as healthcare, aerospace and automotive.


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