Polymer

Supply Chain

3D Partners Network Connects Additive Suppliers, Resellers

The network will connect interested suppliers and resellers based on certain preferences evaluated by computer-based algorithms.

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Polymer

4D Printing Helps Adidas Redefine Running Shoes’ Forward Motion

The company says its 4DFWD running shoe features an industry-first, bowtie-shaped lattice midsole which transforms vertical pressure into a horizontal force, designed to move runners forward.

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Polymer

Linear AMS Merges With Shapeways

The merger is said to enable both companies to better serve their customers’ needs, while accelerating innovation to offer more choices and greater possibilities in additive manufacturing.

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Polymer

Toraypearl PA6 Polymer Helps Eliminate Postprocessing Steps

Toraypearl says its PA6’s performance characteristics enable 3D printing of complex and precise shapes as well as smooth surfaces, which can reduce the need for polishing and other postprocessing stages.

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Postprocessing

Henkel Validates Loctite Formulations on Desktop Metal Xtreme 8K Machine

The workflow validations are said to provide complete specifications for printing, curing and cleaning parts printed with Loctite materials.

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Medical & Dental

To Grow Additive Manufacturing Adoption, HP Is Aiming for the C-Suite

3D printing has been largely the purview of service bureaus and technical specialists but HP sees a future where it is increasingly the concern of OEM executives — and the company is taking steps to reach them.

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Composites

Airtech Validates High-Temperature Polymer for Large-Format Tooling, Moldmaking

According to the company, the polymer is well suited for high-temperature applications such as hot forming tools, autoclave molds, oven molds and self-heated molds.

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Automation

Mosaic Array — Automated Print Farm with Machine Tending and More

Mosaic’s Array additive manufacturing system combines multiple forms of automation, including machine tending, material management and scheduling, to enable unattended production.

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Polymer

3D Systems Acquires DP Polar

It is said DP Polar’s industrial-scale rotating build platform enables continuous, high-speed 3D printing of components across multiple processes for industrial and health care production applications.

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Materials

Rutgers Engineers Create Faster, More Precise 3D Printing Process

Researchers says their Multiplexed Fused Filament Fabrication Process could be a game changer for the 3D printing industry.

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