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Spherene Creates Metamaterial with Geometry Derived from Spheres
An algorithm developed by Spherene Inc. generates Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces (ADMS) as a self-supporting infill strategy that can be used to reduce mass and manage material properties in 3D printed parts.
Read More8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.
Read MoreBCN3D Spins Off VLM Business Unit, Creates Supernova 3D Company
The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.
Read MoreRoss VMC-100 Processes Viscous Solutions, Dispersions, Suspensions, Emulsions
The VMC-100 is designed for vacuum operation up to 29.5”Hg and supplied with interchangeable 100-gallon mix cans, each fabricated with a 50-psig ASME-code stamped jacket for heating/cooling via glycol.
Read MoreAconity3D, Equispheres Achieve Productivity Gains for Metal 3D Printing
The companies say they have achieved remarkable productivity improvements using laser beam shaping and NExP-1 high-performance AM powder.
Read More3D Printed Airless Basketball Now for Sale
Wilson began selling its Airless Gen1TM 3D printed basketball on February 16, 2024. Here’s what we learned about the ball last year, in this bonus episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Read MoreTitanium Golf Club Line Leverages AM to Boost Clubhead Performance
Japanese lifestyle golf brand Designer utilizes Farsoon 3D printing to optimize the design and production of its latest titanium golf club line.
Read MoreMarkforged’s Performance Advisor Accelerates, Simplifies Part Simulation
Markforged’s Performance Advisor technology is use-case independent while being able to fully automate and optimize the performance of a part.
Read MoreMPI Launches AI Project to Create Material Reuse Management Tool for Metal 3D Printing
MPI is working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions and AMFG to create a versatile, commercial predictive material reuse management tool that will enable additive manufacturing to expand by introducing greater cost efficiencies.
Read MoreAircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
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