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Micro 17 Feb 2023

Horizon Microtechnologies’ Micro AM for Conductive, Environmentally Resistant Parts

The company has developed a template-based 3D microfabrication technology that gives manufacturers the ability to add conductivity to all or selected parts of a 3D-microfabricated template.

Polymer 15 Feb 2023

PolySpectra Reformulates Rugged Resin for Desktop 3D Printers

COR Alpha was previously available solely for use on 385-nm wavelength 3D printers, limiting use to industrial hardware. The new formulation expands availability to 405-nm wavelength systems.

Materials 8 Feb 2023

Mechnano Develops First Nano-Uniform ESD, High-Temp 3D-Printable Resin

The resin for quick-turn soldering processes can help electronic manufacturing service providers reduce cycle time, increase throughput and ensure nano-uniform ESD protection.

Materials 6 Feb 2023

3D Printed Mold Tooling Advances in Performance With Proprietary Resin

Material improvements offer turnkey production and cost trimming with 3D printed mold tooling. A new, proprietary resin addresses the current limitations associated with 3D printing in polymer.

Metal 1 Feb 2023

What Does Additive Manufacturing Readiness Look Like?

The promise of distributed manufacturing is alluring, but to get there AM first needs to master scale production. GKN Additive’s Michigan facility illustrates what the journey might look like.

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Polymer 1 Feb 2023

Chromatic 3D Materials Meets Flammability Requirements for Aerospace Industry

NIAR testing shows that multiple polyurethanes 3D printed by Chromatic are compliant with U.S. standards for use in aircraft interiors.

Circular Economy 30 Jan 2023

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.