Materials
Improving Metal 3D Printing Processes by Reducing Support Structures
SLM Solutions’ Free Float program reduces the need for support structures, decreasing build time and powder usage, improving part quality, opening up space for more parts and giving users more design freedom.
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CSIRO Launches Silicone Resins to Boost Biomedical Manufacturing
The resins are non-cytotoxic and capable of printing complex designs in high resolution, including irregular shapes, thin walls and hollow structures.
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Sintavia Develops Proprietary Copper Printing Technology
The printing technology is designed for use with GRCop-42, the preferred copper alloy used by NASA and private space flight companies for rocket thrust chamber assemblies
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Establishing a Process for 3D Printing Carbide
Using its experience making pressed and sintered carbide parts, Hyperion Materials & Technologies developed a new material, printing processes and sintering cycles for 3D printed carbide.
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BigRep’s Shield Large-Format Dry Cabinet Prevents Material Degradation
Cabinet is designed to protect filament from material degradation by eliminating more than 99% humidity, thereby reducing material waste by 20% and repair costs up to 50%.
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AM Material Certification Database Cuts Redundant Testing
UL’s Blue Card program provides a reliable, transferrable set of test results for plastic materials used in additive manufacturing — so long as the user’s printing parameters match the tested parameters.
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With Binder Jet Aluminum, Ford Prepares for Production 3D Printing at Automotive Scale
Component for popular car will be the first case of continuing applications of additive manufacturing to automotive-quantity metal part production.
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Untangling the Promise of Carbon Nanotubes for 3D Printing
Recently emerged from stealth mode, Mechnano is bringing the promise of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to life within various modalities of 3D printing. How these tiny additives deliver macro-level material improvements.
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Concept Machine Tool Appointed Distributor for Farsoon Technologies
Concept Machine will serve as exclusive distributor for Farsoon’s metal and plastic laser powder bed fusion 3D printers and additive manufacturing products through nine states for sales, service and consumables.
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Desktop Metal Acquires Aerosint
Aerosint’s multimaterial printing unlocks a range of new applications for powder-based additive manufacturing solutions.
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