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3D Systems Unveils Material to Enable Direct Digital Production of Plastic Parts

September 26, 2019 · New Figure 4 advanced photopolymer material exhibits thermoplastic behaviors.

EnvisionTEC Features European Debut of Additive Manufacturing Partnership with Henkel Loctite

September 24, 2019 · The companies have signed an agreement to combine Henkel´s materials expertise with EnvisionTEC´s printer and application know-how.

Markforged Releases Inconel 625 Superalloy for 3D Printing

September 24, 2019 · Engineers can now 3D print Inconel 625, opening up new metal applications in corrosive and extreme heat environments.

KODAK 3D Printing Expands with new Materials and Accessories

September 13, 2019 · Smart International, an authorized global brand licensee of 3D printing for Kodak, announces that KODAK 3D Printing will be expanding its range of materials to include Acrylic and Nylon 6/66/12.

Protolabs Adds Carbon Technology to Its 3D Printing Service

September 10, 2019 · The digital manufacturing company expands its industrial 3D printing capabilities for production-grade parts with Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology.

Industry 4.0 Automation Unveiled for Building Complex Composites

September 3, 2019 · Cevotec enables aerospace manufacturers to automate the multi-material layup of geometrically complex components in one integrated production system.

Carbon and Specialized Introduce the First Digitally Printed Lattice Bike Saddle

September 3, 2019 · The S-Works Power Saddle with Mirror technology, crafted by Carbon, improves performance, protection and comfort for cyclists.

Large-Format 3D Printing Outfit Offers Faster, Hotter, More Abrasive Options

August 28, 2019 · BigRep introduces the STUDIO G2 large-format 3D printer.

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Editor’s Pick: Fast Printing of Large Parts with an Array of Material Options

August 28, 2019 · BigRep STUDIO G2 3D printer for large parts is made for abrasive and engineering-grade materials.

Markforged Debuts Metal and Carbon Fiber Print Farms

August 27, 2019 · Industrial metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing company releases more options for high-throughput 3D printing.

New Biobased Polymers to Arrive on Market in 2019 

August 20, 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

August 19, 2019 · “Metamaterial” design aims for lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft that can be produced cost effectively.

Montefibre Carbon Unveils its First Carbon Fiber PAN Precursor

August 8, 2019 · 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

July 30, 2019 · 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 

July 30, 2019 · 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Modular 3D printer and accompanying materials are a game changer.

BASF Launches New Metal Filament for Industrial 3D Printing

July 24, 2019 · 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

July 16, 2019 · 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

July 12, 2019 · 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

July 8, 2019 · 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

July 8, 2019 · 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.


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