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New Biobased Polymers to Arrive on Market in 2019 
IDTechEx looks at the key manufacturers of biobased polymers and production methods and capacities in its latest report
MIT and NASA Take Flight With New Wing Structure
“Metamaterial” design aims for lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft that can be produced cost effectively.
Montefibre Carbon Unveils its First Carbon Fiber PAN Precursor
There's a tow of 80k (80,000 individual filaments) that will be available by mid-2020.
MSC Software’s MaterialCenter selected by Airbus to Reduce Development Lead Time
End-to-end materials management platform selected to drive innovative and high quality product development.
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Editor’s Pick: A Digital Factory for Thermoplastics 
3D Systems’ Figure 4 Modular 3D printer and accompanying materials are a game changer.
BASF Launches New Metal Filament for Industrial 3D Printing
It's said to enable simple and cost-effective printing of stainless steel metal parts; reduces the potential hazard of handling fine metallic powders compared to SLM or binder jetting.
3D Printing Factors Big in HP’s Sustainability Game Plan
HP is promoting 3D printing technology as part of its broader sustainability charter to reduce overall environmental impact.
Digital Metrology Releases Multi-Band Surface Texture Analysis Software
Bandify and Bandify3D instantly separate surface texture into wavelength bands and display the data in an intuitive, single-screen interface.
Zortrax Introduces Specialized Biocompatible Resins for End-Use Models in Dentistry
The newly announced resins are Raydent Crown & Bridge, which is used for printing temporary crowns and bridges, and Raydent Surgical Guide for 3D printing surgical guides.
Huntsman Delivers new IROPRINT Additive Manufacturing Materials
Huntsman’s IROPRINT additive manufacturing platform contains three kinds of urethane-based materials (resins, powders and filaments), which can be 3D printed using various additive manufacturing methods.
CRP Technology Debuts Windform FR1 From Family of Composite Materials
Composite material is a carbon fiber filled flame-retardant LS material that is rated V-0.
Wood-Based Ink Could Be Used for ‘Green’ Products
Swedish researchers are using a new ink that mimics the ultrastructure of wood, and could be used to print eco-friendly products
French Soccer Player Rendered in Resin
Massivit 3D and Sartomer have produced a life-sized printed model of French Women’s World Cup participant Gaetane Thiney.
Shapeways Introduces SLA Materials for Visual Prototypes
3D printing service’s newest materials designed to enable higher resolution and smoother surfaces for the creation of visual parts.
Carbon and Arkema Partner to Advance the Adoption of Digital Manufacturing
Arkema has taken part, with an investment of US$ 20 million, in the Carbon Growth Funding Round to support the next generation of fully integrated digital manufacturing platforms via collaboration.



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