Materials
Evaluating the Printability and Mechanical Properties of LFAM Regrind
A study conducted by SABIC and Local Motors identified potential for the reuse of scrap reinforced polymer from large-format additive manufacturing. As this method increases in popularity, sustainable practices for recycling excess materials is a burgeoning concern.
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Ice 3D Printing of Sacrificial Structures as Small as Blood Vessels
Using water for sacrificial tooling, Carnegie Mellon researchers have created a microscale method for 3D printing intricate structures small enough to create vasculature in artificial tissue. The biomedical research potentially has implications for other microscale and microfluidics applications.
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Why This Photopolymer Developer Wants Prototyping to Go “Massless”
High-performance materials supplier polySpectra is embracing augmented reality (AR) with a new tool called Massless intended to reduce unnecessary 3D printing.
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3D Systems Adds Figure 4 Tough Clear, DuraForm Pax Black to Materials Portfolio
The two offerings are production-grade materials designed to address a breadth of industrial applications.
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Formlabs’ Automation Ecosystem Enables Automated 3D Printer Fleets
The Form Auto, Fleet Control software and High-Volume Resin System features enable users to increase 3D printing output, thereby reducing cost per part without adding operational complexity.
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Uniformity Labs Develops Ultralow Porosity Stainless Steel Powder for LPBF
The ultralow porosity UniFuse 316L 90-micron stainless steel powder features corrosion resistance, high flexibility and excellent mechanical properties at extreme temperatures.
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Mechnano ESD Photopolymer Resin Offers Enhanced Impact Resistance
The resin is well suited for parts that undergo a higher level of abuse where breakage would occur with more rigid solutions.
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3D Printed Spares, Electrification and Cool Parts: Top 10 Stories of 2022: AM Radio #31
Our top articles and videos from 2022 reflect increasing use of additive manufacturing for replacement parts; growing applications for electric motors; and a maturing user base. Read through the top 10 list or listen to the AM Radio podcast episode all about these stories.
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Zortrax Offers Metal Systems for Producing Complex End-Use Parts
In addition, the company also offers Victrex AM 200 filament, which has a lower melting point than PEEK and can be extruded in lower temperatures.
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Lithoz Offers Improved Ceramic Material for 3D-Printed Bone Replacements
The company says the 3D printed, patient-specific parts made of hydroxyapatite are well suited for bone replacements in the medical and dental field.
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