Materials

Production 6 Nov 2020

Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Will Let Users Keep the "Recipe" But Gain Productivity

The forthcoming Sapphire XC metal powder bed fusion system from Velo3D adds size and speed, but requires no new process development for existing part designs.

Implants 7 Mar 2023

3D Printed Ceramics Serve As Both Bone Graft and Support

Bioceramics including tricalcium phosphate and zirconia have been used to replace and stabilize human bone in reconstructive surgeries. Now, 3D printing brings customization and new design opportunities to these medical devices.

Materials 12 Apr 2021

Is There a Larger Role for Additives in Additive Manufacturing?

Terminology confusion might be coming, because the answer is likely yes. A provider of glass flake for plastics foresees applications to AM, specifically as a reinforcement within 3D printing filament.

Binder Jet 27 Oct 2020

Sandvik Joins GE Additive’s Binder Jet Beta Partner Program

Sandvik will work closely with GE Additive to become a certified powder supplier for a range of Osprey alloys that complement GE Additive’s materials portfolio.

Sustainability 23 May 2023

3D Printed Prefab Homes, Made from Composite and UL-Certified

Mighty Buildings wants to change the construction industry with prefabricated houses 3D printed on demand from thermoset polymer composite. Two such buildings have already been installed.

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Polymer 20 Oct 2020

Essentium’s DryBox Stores, Protects 3D Materials

Storage system maintains optimum environment for materials to extend shelf life, yield more consistent prints and produce better part quality.

Ceramic 15 Oct 2020

Made In Space Sends Ceramic Manufacturing Module to International Space Station

Commercial in-space manufacturing device is designed to demonstrate proof-of-principle, single-piece ceramic turbine blisk manufacturing in microgravity for terrestrial use.

Polymer 15 Oct 2020

ALM’s Polypropylene Powder Offers Higher Elongation at Break

PP 400 polypropylene powder for selective laser sintering provides better impact resistance for use in dynamic environments.

Sustainability 12 Oct 2020

3D Printing with Renewable Materials, Frugally Applied (Video #1)

Part of our 3D Printing and the Circular Economy series, this video explores the ways that AM supports more sustainable material choices.

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Materials 2 Oct 2020

Benchmarking: How Do Metal 3D Printers Really Compare?

When serial production is the goal, quality is paramount. Contract manufacturer Cumberland Additive shares a benchmarking experiment comparing two of its powder bed fusion metal 3D printers in this presentation from AM In-Depth.