Materials

Among other product innovations, now it's possible to create production parts durable enough for aerospace, withstanding temperatures of up to 302 degrees F (150 degrees C), while delivering a lighter, cheaper, faster alternative to aluminum and steel.

XJet also announced its entry into Italy with a new Carmel 1400 AM System to be installed at Beam-IT, Italy’s largest additive manufacturing bureau, before the end of the year.

The new HS (hardened steel) tool heads enable 3D printing of industrial-grade composites.

The companies are focused on logistics for 3D-printed parts. Collaboration set to reduce time to market by up to 48 hours; partnership with EOS reduces part production time by 70%.

Origin comes out with new approach to additive manufacturing; company has new funding and partnership with BASF.

Company also shared the first results of the open Ultimaker Material Alliance Program for the further development of professional desktop 3D printing. 

Sartomer, as part of the new commercial platform dedicated to 3D printing, “3D Printing Solutions by Arkema,” designs liquid resin solutions for UV-curable additive manufacturing, marketed under the N3xtDimension brand.

New version offers improved support for additive manufacturing, vibration avoidance, simulation projects and more.

JETCAM International s.a.r.l. announced a new release of CrossTrack 5, with several new features and options available.

Creativity is everywhere in the field of materials for 3D printing. Combining recycling processes with filament production techniques, one company offers some unique blends.

3D printing applications push rendering developers to match new material properties.

Material profiles for DSM Novamid: properties similar to injection molding enabled by 10% carbon fiber; material profiles for Owens Corning XSTRAND filaments: strong mechanical and thermal properties enabled by glass-fiber reinforcement; and new Ultimaker print core CC Red 0.6: 3D printing with...

Use of adhesive-bonded structures increases to enable more manufacturing with lightweight materials.

The emergence of composites and new material options lead engineers to rely on new testing methods and simulation.

The use of polypropylene in 3D printing could be beneficial in automotive, electronic, industrial and consumer goods applications, the company reports.