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How PrinterPrezz Aims to Realize a Manufacturing Model Tailored to Medical Devices

3D printing for orthopedic implants enables innovation and better patient outcomes, but a new type of manufacturer may be needed to realize this promise. A startup focused on implant development, approval and production via additive manufacturing includes surgeons among its founders.

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Protolabs Grows 3D Printing Capability with £10.5M European Investment

Protolabs has begun work on a £10.5M investment that will increase its 3D printing capability by 50% to meet the growing demand for this technology.

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Software

3D Systems Software Enhancements Increase Efficiency, Accuracy

3D Systems’ Geomagic Design X combines 3D scan processing and complete CAD design functionality to enable faster, more accurate and reliable reverse engineering.

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Materials

Webinar: 4 Advantages of True Open Architecture in Additive Manufacturing

SLM Solutions will make sure you understand the 4 most important benefits of having a true open architecture system: powder variety, open process parameters, freedom to control variables, and custom development.

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Safety 

Leader of New Jersey PPE 3D Printing Effort Tells Volunteers, “Stop Completely”

“PPE Made in the USA” delivers 5,000 3D printed face shields produced and distributed by 50 volunteers. As emergency passes, a high school STEM teacher’s response to the COVID-19 crisis reaches its conclusion.

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Design

Drone Engine Replaces 13 Parts With 1: The Cool Parts Show #14

Cobra Aero discovered an opportunity for redesign it might never have found without the COVID-19 interruption providing time for product development via 3D printing. The Cool Parts Show explores how additive manufacturing is advancing during the coronavirus crisis.

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Materials

DP Technology Releases Software for Powder Bed Fusion Market

DP Technology, the parent company of the ESPRIT CAM system, has released their support of additive manufacturing processes with a new software specifically for the powder bed fusion market.

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Automotive

How 3D Printed Tools Add Value at This GM Plant

General Motors’ Spring Hill, Tennessee, facility is finding opportunities to replace conventional tooling components with 3D printed alternatives made in house. The result is cheaper tooling on a shortened timeline, with better functionality.   

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Production

3D Printing and Coronavirus: U.S. Additive Manufacturers Share Their Experiences

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought both setbacks and opportunities for American manufacturing. 3D printing companies share their stories. 

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3D Systems Names New President and CEO

Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves has been named the new president and CEO of 3D Systems. Bringing 17 years of CEO experience, he replaces Vyomesh Joshi, who announced his retirement in February.

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