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NIST Scientists Go Soft on 3D Printing

September 22, 2020 · New method may jumpstart the construction of tiny medical devices for the body.

Wayland Additive to Debut Production System in 2021

August 21, 2020 · The metal AM system exhibits metallurgy capabilities and can process a wide range of metal materials.

RIZE Debuts RIZIUM Glass Fiber Material

August 14, 2020 · High-dimensional stability, and durable composite material suitable for full-color applications and complex geometries.

ExOne Qualifies Inconel 718 for Binder Jet 3D Printing

August 7, 2020 · Half of ExOne’s 22 qualified materials are now made up of single-alloy metals.

America Makes Announces Four New Project Calls

July 30, 2020 · New project calls total $2.1 million in awards for advancing additive manufacturing.

Forward AM Partners with Shapeways

July 27, 2020 · Co-branded website powered by Shapeways’ technology allows customers to order finished 3D printed parts online made with Forward AM material.

Nexa3D and Henkel Commercialize Durable Material for Medical and Athletic Devices

July 24, 2020 · xMED412 combines the physical properties and biocompatibility of medical-grade materials

e-Xstream engineering Integrates Senvol Database Into Product R&D

July 21, 2020 · Senvol Database to be available in e-Xstream’s 10X Integrated Computational Materials Engineering solution.

Lehvoss North America Collaborates with Forward Engineering North America

July 16, 2020 · Collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products and provides 3D printing expertise.

Tools that Build Sustainable Products

July 1, 2020 · Design solutions are emerging that can help integrate sustainability.

Latest Version of Digital Modeling Software Released

June 12, 2020 · Release extends its advanced composite design capabilities across all scales as part of the Hexagon 10X Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) solution.

HP Teams with BASF, Oechsler on Industrial 3D Printing

June 8, 2020 · Expanded partnerships will expand use of new PP material for manufacturing applications. 

3D Systems Expands Plastics Materials Portfolio

June 4, 2020 · Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK new mid-tear strength elastomer has high elongation at break for flexibility, strength and durability.

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The ROI of 3D Printing

June 2, 2020 · 3D printing has become a mature technology suitable for the production of visual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing aids, and end-products.

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Getting Started with Office 3D Printing

June 2, 2020 · What can you expect once your 3D printers are up and running? If you have chosen the right 3D printer for your needs, any operational challenges should be avoided.

Element Signs Contract With Morf3D

May 26, 2020 · The work for Morf3D will include a full range of materials testing: powder characterization, chemistry, metallurgical, mechanical and fatigue testing. 

Editor’s Pick: Print nylon carbon fiber parts on the desktop

May 25, 2020 · MakerBot says the new material is optimized for high strength, heat resistance and stiffness. 

Braskem and ALM Launches Polypropylene Powder for Additive Manufacturing

May 20, 2020 · Braskem and ALM began their partnership in 2018, focusing on the development of polyolefin-based powders for SLS.

Paperless Parts and Online Metals Partner to Deliver On-Demand Materials Pricing

April 28, 2020 · Partnership enables fast, simple quote delivery with built-in materials pricing and geometry engine.

Robotic Research Uses Innovations to Assist Health Care in COVID-19 Crisis

April 17, 2020 · DC-area engineering firm produces reusable face shields for region’s hospitals, offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally.


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