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Metal

Volkmann vHub 250 Metal Powder Storage System Automates Buffering, Intermediate Storage

The vHub 250 metal powder storage system can operate as a stand-alone unit or within a closed loop system in both normal air environments and under inert conditions as an option.

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Materials

Researchers Develop Resin for 3D Printing Implants for Cataracts, Other Eye Conditions

The ability to 3D print intraocular devices for treating cataracts and other eye conditions could significantly enhance eye care for patients by offering unparalleled levels of customization and design precision, potentially leading to better clinical outcomes.

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Metal

Farsoon SRS Technology Reduces Number of Supports for Metal 3D Printing

The SRS (Support Reduction System) technology was developed to address one of the most challenging aspects of additive manufacturing — internal stress and deformation during the cooling phase of metal LPBF, which can lead to part failure, especially in overhanging structures.

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WAAM

Army Corps of Engineers 3D Prints New Poe Lock Arrestor Arm

New Poe Lock arrestor arm is the largest U.S. civil works component produced by a 3D printer. A six-month Poe Lock closure would temporarily reduce the U.S. gross domestic product by $1.1 trillion, resulting in the loss of 11 million jobs, according to a DHS study. Faced with this challenge, advances in additive manufacturing offered transformative potential.

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Design

CoreTechnologie Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software

A revised texture module in the latest version of CoreTechnologie’s 3D printing software 4D_Additive now includes a specially developed texture library for surface finishing that is based on the VDI 3400 guideline.

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Design

AddUp’s LevelUp Service Department Fosters Customers’ Industrial AM Capabilities

LevelUp endeavors to support customers through every stage of additive manufacturing, including training, application development, machine installation, qualification support and partnering with customers to scale, maximizing their return on investment.

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Supply Chain

Spee3D’s Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit 3D Prints Large Metal Parts in the Field

The Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit enables users to replace metal parts in hours instead of days or weeks, thereby minimizing disruption and downtime.

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Micro

Horizon Expands Services With Subcontract Micro AM Production, Design Support

Horizon also offers a suite of proprietary coating processes that enable customers to successfully expand the functionality of parts which are typically produced in plastics on commercially available micro additive manufacturing platforms.

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Recycling

Birmingham Researchers Develop Recyclable Photopolymer Resin Made From Biosourced Materials

A University of Birmingham-led team has produced a photopolymer resin that can be printed at high resolution, broken down to its constituent parts, recycled and reprinted.

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Metal

Velo3D Chooses Continuum Powders for First Sustainable Metal Powder Offering

OptiPowder 718, based on Ni 718 alloy, is the first-ever 100% recycled, sustainable metal powder option made available in Velo3D Sapphire printers.

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