Materials
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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreSandvik 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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