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ADAPT Consortium Looks to the Future of Additive Manufacturing

January 28, 2019 · MIT’s new initiative brings together manufacturers, 3D printing companies, academics

AW609 TiltRotor Wind Tunnel Testing via Composite 3D Printing

January 28, 2019 · CRP Technology's Windform XT 2.0 carbon-composite material was used to create the wind tunnel testing model via selective laser sintering in just four days.

ANSYS Inks Agreement to Buy Granta Design

January 24, 2019 · Acquisition will give customers access to source of intelligence for materials selection and management.

Jabil Integrates Engineered Materials and 3D Printing Machines with Processes

January 23, 2019 · Jabil will evaluate, qualify and validate materials alongside certified machines and processes as part of an integrated solution that matches specific part performance with application requirements. 

Oak Ridge Creates Renewable Composite Material with Lignin

January 20, 2019 · ORNL creates printable composite material using biofuel byproduct.

Granta MI Version 12 Now on Shelves

January 3, 2019 · Software contains new features for additive manufacturing, compliance, product lifecycle management support and more.

Weaving Materials into the Design Workflow

January 1, 2019 · Advances in materials science offer promises of part quality improvement at the microstructure level.

To 3D Print, or Not to 3D Print?

January 1, 2019 · Consider the application, volume requirements and operational efficiencies.

Purdue Start-Up Targets Defense Applications

December 18, 2018 · Process allows for the printing of thick materials with high levels of precision by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the nozzle to reduce friction and allow for smooth materials flow.

Canon Releases New Ceramic Print Material, Technology

December 18, 2018 · The new material and printing solution enable higher accuracy in ceramic parts production

Markforged Launches H13 Tool Steel for High-strength, High-temp Tooling Applications

December 14, 2018 · The expansion into H13 will enable customers to print parts in high-strength, high-temperature applications such as metal forming tools, dies and punches, and hardened inserts for fixtures, the company reports.

EOS Unveils the Integra P400

December 11, 2018 · Integra P 400 was built specifically to develop and process new polymers.

Stratasys Debuts Advanced Elastomers and Materials for its Machinery

December 4, 2018 · Built for F123 machines, new thermoplastics from Stratasys offer elasticity and durability with soluble support; bright colors boost prototypes on J750 and J735 3D printers, according to Stratasys.

BASF 3D Printing Solutions Announces Strategic Alliances for 3D Printing

December 4, 2018 · The BASF subsidiary has also established several new partnerships for the development and distribution of 3D printing solutions and products.

AMMP Center to Support 3D Printing for Defense

December 3, 2018 · The project will leverage additive manufacturing to reduce costs, accelerate production, and explore new materials for weapons systems and parts manufacturing.

NASA Grant Funds 3D Print Modeling

December 2, 2018 · University of Pittsburgh, QuesTek team to improve part quality via better computer modeling.

Hyperloop Accelerates Toward its Future

December 1, 2018 · Although years from commercial viability, hyperloop development projects are well underway as engineers build on existing technologies.

Sinterit Launches Soft TPU Used in Small SLS 3D Printers

November 26, 2018 · Flexa Soft, from Sinterit, has a low hardness (measured in Shore A type scale) for this material range and wide usability, according to the company.

Stratasys Announces Four New Products

November 26, 2018 · 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 Debuts New Ceramic Material and Soluble Support Material

November 19, 2018 · 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.


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