Materials
Sabic's Breakaway Support Filament Boosts Printing Productivity
Formnext 2019: Sabic’s AMS31F filament is a breakaway support material for fused deposition modeling that maintains rigidity and adhesion during printing, while also providing pliability for separation during postprocessing.
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Want More 3D Printed Parts? What's Next for The Cool Parts Show
Season 1 of The Cool Parts Show highlights topology optimized spine implants, custom shoe insoles, a 3D printed build plate for powder bed fusion...and there’s more to come!
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Large-Scale Thermoset Composite AM System Launched
The Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) system is said to be the world’s first large-scale additive manufacturing system compatible with thermoset resins.
WatchMazak, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Partner on Wire Additive R&D
Mazak Corporation and Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s manufacturing demonstration center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have entered into a cooperative research and development agreement.
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Can 3D Printing Make a Better AM Build Plate?: The Cool Parts Show #5
Ultrasonic metal additive manufacturing was used to create a build plate aimed at making powder bed fusion more effective. This episode of The Cool Parts Show looks at a part by AM, for AM.
WatchGKN Powder Metallurgy Acquires Forecast 3D, Expands Additive Manufacturing Capabilities to Include Plastics
GKN Powder Metallurgy has acquired Forecast 3D, joining to deliver industrial 3D printing capabilities across a larger global footprint and further push 3D printing solutions in metal and plastic.
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Are Emissions from 3D Printing Hazardous to Your Health?
And if so, what can you do about it? NIOSH researchers share the organization’s approach to eliminate, avoid and reduce operator contact with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles from fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers.
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What Is Material Jetting 3D Printing?
Recent advances in materials processing capabilities have renewed interest in material jetting, the additive process that allows 3D objects to be built by placing different combinations of material drop-by-drop.
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As 3D Printing for Production Becomes Practical, the Attention in Materials Shifts to Practical Concerns
Recent posts relate to ensuring sufficient materials supply for production, certifying processes for AM materials, and even whether the properties of polymer AM include the ability to hold a screw.
Read MoreCAMX Additive Manufacturing Workshop Speaker: CompForte LLC
The Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Composites at CAMX will take place on September 25 in Anaheim, California and will explore the evolution of 3D printing technology and fiber reinforcement.
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