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Desktop Metal Launches 316L Stainless Steel for Various Environments

February 15, 2019 · 316L joins Desktop Metal’s expanding metal 3D printing materials library for the Studio System.

KDT Leads $160 Million Investment in Desktop Metal

February 1, 2019 · Combined funding rounds are now at $438 million, reportedly making Desktop Metal a highly funded private 3D printing outfit.

Generative Design Challenges Old Paradigms from the Parametric Era

November 12, 2018 · The genesis of generative design can be traced back to simulation software, with topology optimization as the intermediary evolutionary step. Generative design software uses time-tested structural, fluid and thermal simulation technologies; however, instead of asking the user to provide the target geometry, generative design software suggests and recommends appropriate geometry or topology based on user input.

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Heats Up

October 1, 2018 · From new cold spray deposition methods to innovations in extrusion processes, advances in metal additive manufacturing address long-standing limitations related to cost, safety and time to print.

When CAD, CAE and CAM Collide

July 16, 2018 · New compute platforms enable design engineers to reap the benefits of CAD, CAE and CAM convergence.

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What to Know About Making Industrial-Grade 3D Parts

July 12, 2018 · You got it. 3D printing is great for prototypes, but here's what you need to know about 3D printed industrial-grade parts.

Instant Feedback in Simulation

June 1, 2018 · In designer-friendly simulation products, real-time visuals may become a standard feature.

An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: RAPID + TCT 2018

May 4, 2018 · A recap of the RAPID + TCT 2018 conference.

An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: AMUG 2018

May 4, 2018 · A recap of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference 2018.

Metal Additive Manufacturing Gains Significant Ground

April 17, 2018 · According to a the Wohlers Report 2018, released recently by the 3D printing market research consultancy Wohlers Associates, an estimated 1,768 metal AM printers were sold in 2017 compared to 983 systems in 2016.

Magicfirm Promises to Bring Metal Additive Manufacturing Costs Down with New ZYYX 3D Printer

April 4, 2018 · Magicfirm expects the three-step binder-based metal 3D printing system will become available as early as 2019.

The Rise of Design Software for 3D Printing

April 1, 2018 · Manufacturers’ embrace of additive manufacturing pressures software providers.

Partnering on Design for Additive Manufacturing

April 1, 2018 · 3D design software vendors and 3D printer manufacturers are teaming up to introduce capabilities and create seamless workflows to promote DfAM early.

Desktop Metal Sues Markforged for Patent Infringement

March 23, 2018 · Siblings working at the companies were an alleged link between their metal 3D printing technologies.

MINI Drivers Can Print Custom Parts

January 26, 2018 · BMW is leveraging 3D printing to allow vehicle owners to customize a BMW MINI using printed inlays to augment their side scuttles, interior trim, LED door sills and LED door projectors.

GE Additive Ups Stake in Arcam

January 10, 2018 · The completion of the Arcam transaction is just the latest expansion of the GE Additive division.

Metal 3D Printing Takes Center Stage at formnext 2017

November 30, 2017 · If the exhibits and announcements at formnext 2017 in Frankfurt this month are any indication, 2018 will be the year of metal for 3D printing.

Industrial Issues in Additive Manufacturing

November 1, 2017 · 3D printing industry confronts industrial printing challenges of consistency, education and more.

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.


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