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3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for World’s First 3D Printed PEEK Cranial Implants
The FDA clearance now enables widespread adoption of 3D Systems’ self-contained, cleanroom environment-based printing system, the EXT 220 MED, with medical-grade PEEK materials to deliver patient-specific cranial reconstruction solutions.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Ultra-Complex 3D Printed Scaffolds Enable Cell Growth: The Cool Parts Show #70
Perhaps the ultimate surface-area challenge is in bioengineering: creating structures that can grow sufficient cells within a compact volume to be effective for leading-edge medical treatments. The Southwest Research Institute develops bioreactor scaffolds that could only be made using 3D printing.
Read More7 Things You’ll Learn at the NPE2024 3D Printing Workshop
Are you a molder, toolmaker or OEM looking to adopt 3D printing? Here are 7 lessons about this technology that will be explored during a workshop at NPE2024: The Plastics Show.
Read MoreComplete Speaker Lineup Announced for the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024: The Plastics Show
Presentations will cover 3D printing for mold tooling, material innovation, product development, bridge production and full-scale, high-volume additive manufacturing.
Read MoreAirtech and AES Collaborate to Grow Large Format Additive Manufacturing Applications
As part of the partnership, Airtech will provide comprehensive support to AES in additive manufacturing business opportunities and technical areas, while AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products in its LFAM projects to ensure high quality and performance standards.
Read MoreCollaboration Brings Together HP’s 3D Printing Technology and DyeMansion’s Postprocessing Workflows
Partnership means HP will market DyeMansion’s postprocessing workflows as a preferred solution for customers to achieve large-scale production of final parts.
Read MoreHorizon Demonstrates Effectiveness of HMT-Metal Coating Process for Plastic Micro Additive Manufacturing Parts
The ability to make mm-wave components via micro-additive manufacturing enables the production of smaller and lighter weight components, and also opens up the possibility of making them with properties and geometric features impossible using alternative fabrication processes.
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UltiMaker Targets Light Industrial Applications With 3D Printer Designed for the Factory Floor
The company’s Factor 4 3D printer introduced this week is designed to complement conventional manufacturing equipment including CNC machining and automation.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Janet Dickinson Named Endeavor 3D Chief Operating Officer
She will be responsible for managing the company’s advanced polymer and metal additive manufacturing, and quality control operations.
Read MoreGRM Develops Software for OverHiPP Project to Improve Accuracy of Digital Twins
As part of an OverHiPP study, GRM has created software that enables users to virtually model and analyze 3D printed structures at a level of detail never seen before — an accurate digital twin can now be generated, enabling precise design decisions to be made.
Read MoreAdditive Plus to Distribute Farsoon Technology on West Coast
With an open system providing full laser control, Farsoon’s technology offers the freedom to work with any material and control all printing parameters.
Read MoreLulzBot Print Farm Offers Turnkey Solution for Mass Production of Additively Manufactured Parts
The platform is capable of managing and housing more than 64 printers, utilizing AutoFarm3D software to boost job queuing, monitor data in real-time and generate precise business reports.
Read MoreHP’s 3D HR PA 12 S Polymer Material Creates Smooth Finishes for Cost-Efficient Parts Production
The material can be used to create smooth surface finishes, which enables an optimized production process that streamlines postprocessing steps, thereby saving time and further reducing costs for producing complex smooth parts.
Read MoreOnAdditive Offers Aftermarket Upgrade for 3ntr A2, A4 3D Printers
The enhanced capabilities include a new control system that gives the printers increased printing speeds, improved quality, automatic bed leveling and various other user-centric improvements.
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Replique Announces Public Launch of 3D Printing Material Hub
Following a successful beta release, the Material Hub is now openly accessible to the broader additive manufacturing community. It contains a collection of more than 400 polymer materials which have been compiled in collaboration with more than 25 material providers.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Evonik Develops Infinam FR 4100L 3D Printing Resin for Manufacturing Tough, Ductile, Flame-Retardant Parts
Once cured, Infinam FR 4100L features high elongation at break, good haptics and an excellent surface finish that can be further machined and polished.
Read MoreVoxel Developing AI Alternative to Generative Design
Newly opened Ohio facility is where geometric cells are made and tested to inform the machine learning system that will “know,” without computation, what 3D printed form satisfies a given set of needs.
Read More6 Flexible Polymer Parts Made With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing in polymer offers a way to realize various engineered properties, including just the right level of cushion or springiness in the part.
Read MoreNovastar Solutions Named Farsoon Distribution Partner
Novastar now distributes Farsoon’s open, industrial-grade metal and plastic 3D printing machines to customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Read MoreAM Workshops: The 3D Printing Conferences at NPE and IMTS 2024
We are presenting half-day conferences on additive manufacturing at both of the two largest manufacturing events in North America this year. Join us!
Read More8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.
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APSX and Nexa3D Integrate Technologies to Advance Freeform Injection Molding
With the combined APSX-PIM and Nexa3D technologies, users can seamlessly transition from 3D printing prototypes to injection-molded production parts, all within a single, integrated ecosystem.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
BCN3D Spins Off VLM Business Unit, Creates Supernova 3D Company
The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.
Read MoreAircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
Read MoreNIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
Read MoreWilson Plans to Sell Customizable Airless, 3D Printed Basketball
This limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball offering enhanced customization and color options will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.
Read More3D Systems Offers MJP 300W Printer, Wax Material for Advanced Jewelry Additive Manufacturing
The combination of the MJP 300W jewelry printer and VisiJet Wax Jewel Ruby enables jewelry designers to more efficiently achieve new designs with greater design freedom and improved surface finish.
Read MoreAmerica Makes Names Winners of EARTH Project Totaling $1.2 Million
Recipients of America Makes’ EARTH project awards will explore sustainable approaches for reusing and recycling additive manufacturing materials and designs. Their initiatives are expected to make substantial contributions to reducing waste, conserving energy and mitigating carbon emissions
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