Prototyping

4 Jul 2019

Nanoscribe’s Quantum X Offers Free-form Microfabrication

Nanoscribe’s Quantum X is the first two-photon grayscale lithography system for maskless microfabrication.

Metal 4 Jul 2019

Additive Manufacturing and Metal Casting

How is additive manufacturing disrupting metal casting? A hybrid approach to consider.

3 Jul 2019

Project Partners Bring Next Generation AM Project to Successful Conclusion

Two years after Daimler, Premium Aerotec and EOS launched their NextGenAM pilot manufacturing facility in Varel, Germany, the partners now celebrated the successful completion of the project during a special ceremony in Varel, Germany.

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Automotive 2 Jul 2019

ParaMatters' CogniCAD 2.1 Generates Smooth, Watertight Design Models

ParaMatters’ CogniCAD 2.1 automatically generates ready-to-print, high-performance, lightweighted structures for aerospace, automotive and other mission-critical applications.

2 Jul 2019

Beam-IT, SLM Solutions Expand Material Cooperation

Beam-IT has expanded its equipment portfolio to include an additional SLM280 Selective Laser Melting machine with twin lasers and a quad laser SLM500, bringing their total of SLM machines to seven.

Polymer 3 Feb 2020

How a Prototyping 3D Printer Became a Production 3D Printer

Boyce Technologies was already a leader in manufacturing communications devices, but 3D printing and a partnership with BigRep have helped it remain competitive—first through prototyping, and now in production.

Machining 28 Jun 2019

GF Machining Solutions Thinks Additive and Beyond

At the GF Machining Solutions 2019 Solution Days event, the company showcased two technologies that make clear its intention to move additive manufacturing into production.

Composites 28 Jun 2019

Are Crystals the Key to 3D Printing with Silicon Carbide?

If SiC was easier and cheaper to apply, we would find many more uses for this hard, lightweight ceramic. Researchers have found a promising additive manufacturing approach, with crystal growth as the bonding mechanism.