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Reinforced Polymer 3D Printing, Adjustable on the Fly
With Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM), 3DFortify sees expanded possibilities for printing polymer composites reinforced with fibers, ceramics and even metal flake in any concentration needed.
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Read MoreEvonik Launches 3D Printing Software Tool Based on Castor Technology
Evonik has announced its first software tool for 3D printing. The new software has been developed by Castor, an Israeli startup in which Evonik’s Venture Capital invested in late 2019.
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Antiviral Copper AM Process Protects Touch Surfaces
Australian company Spee3D developed the additive process Activat3D copper by modifying its metal 3D printer technology.
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Consortium Aims to Print COVID-19 Test Swabs at Rate of Millions Per Week
Nasopharyngeal swabs are now available for order and immediate fulfillment through members of this consortium, including: Carbon, Formlabs, Envisiontec and Origin.
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Does Asia's Low-Cost Manufacturing Option Still Make Sense?
As U.S.-based companies try to stay ahead of COVID-19, global supply chains are under renewed scrutiny. Are uncertainties and delays caused by global crises worth the short-term cost savings?
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A Hospital's Perspective: TriHealth Receives PPE with 3D Printed Components
A face shield solution developed by GE Additive is now in use at Cincinnati-area hospitals. A combination of 3D printed adapters and off-the-shelf shields and hard hats makes this PPE fully reusable.
Read MoreVelo3D Launches Large Format 3D Metal Printer with Knust-Godwin as First Customer
The next-generation Sapphire machine will print up to 1 meter in height, said to be the tallest laser-powder additive manufacturing system.
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Thermwood's New LSAM Model Provides Both Print and Trim Heads
Thermwood’s LSAM MT is a lower cost moving table version of its industry-leading LSAM (large scale additive system).
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3D Printing and Coronavirus Check-In - Week of 4/13/2020
In this week's update we discuss how additive manufacturing is supporting injection molding for masks, and ramping up to production quantities of face shields and testing swabs.
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