Prototyping

Software

BigRep, Teton Simulation Collaborate to Integrate SmartSlice into Large-Format 3D Printing

BigRep and Teton Simulation have partnered to bring the benefits of performance requirements-based validation and print parameter optimization to industrial large-format prints.

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3D Printed Baseball Mitt Inserts Are Ready for the Big Leagues

Fast Radius was able to use Carbon’s DLS system for both prototyping and production of 3D printed, fatigue-resistant inserts for Rawlings’ REV1X baseball glove.

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Polymer

Thermwood Adds Angle Layer Printing to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing Systems

This third print orientation for its LSAM systems enables users the ability to print at a 45-degree angle.

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Aerospace

6K Additive Acquires Specialty Metallurgical Products

Acquisition expands product portfolio for metal alloys business for aerospace, automotive and medical industries.

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Medical & Dental

Health Canada Approves First Medical Implant 3D-Printed By Canadian Manufacturer

The 3D Specifit mandibular plate, patient-specific device will be used for mandibular reconstruction of patients with oral cancer.

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Metal

AddMan Engineering Acquires Domaille Engineering

The Domaille acquisition brings long-term relationships with blue chip aerospace and defense customers, exceptional engineering talent and geographic reach to AddMan.

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Pulsed Electrochemical Machining as Postprocessing for AM

Pulsed electrochemical machining is a production metal AM-ready form of postprocessing with short cycle times and long tool life.

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Consumer Goods

Customizable, Recyclable Shoes with 3D Printed Platform: The Cool Parts Show #37

A 3D printed TPU platform is the key to both comfort and sustainability for these custom heels manufactured on demand.

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Formnext

A Conversation on Formnext: Trends in 2021, and Formnext USA: AM Radio #8

The Frankfurt, Germany, trade show resumed in-person in 2021 and laid the groundwork for future events in North America. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss both in this episode, which includes a guest appearance by Gardner Business Media president Rick Kline.

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Metal

Prima Additive, Materialise Collaborate for Additive Manufacturing Efficiency, Process Control

Prima Additive has integrated the Materialise Control Platform (MCP) hardware control into its Print Genius 150 additive manufacturing system to obtain real-time control functions and a streamlined combination with external systems to assist the process, such as monitoring and control systems.

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