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Software

Grabcad Print Pro Software Helps Improve Part Accuracy, Workflow

The software features new plug-in partners AlphaSTAR and Castor, providing options for real-time part analysis and streamline integrated workflow.

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Velo3D Qualifies Aluminum Alloy to Support Formula 1 Customers

Aluminum alloy supports Formula 1 customers by enabling the production of parts requiring high thermal conductivity and durability, and is available to print in both 50 and 100 micron layers.

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LFAM

Caracol Launches Operations in North America With New Texas Facility

The Texas facility will enable Caracol to better guarantee local quality and certifications standards, faster delivery times, dedicated and timely service, and application development support to all North American customers and partners.

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Materials

3D Printing Project to Advance Medical Device Customization

Creating flexible medical devices requires innovations in design, materials science and advanced manufacturing. A research team aims to refine and implement new methods of 3D printing medical devices. 

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Formnext

Meet The Cool Parts Showcase Winners

The Cool Parts Showcase winners for 2023 were announced at Formnext Forum Austin. Watch the award presentation here. 

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Implants

Materialise Opens Medical 3D Printing Facility

At the new facility in Plymouth, Michigan, Materialise specializes in the 3D printing of personalized titanium cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) implants for more patient-specific care.

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Software

EOS, nTop Create File Capability to Limit Design Data Bottlenecks

EOS and nTop have created a new nTop Implicit File that can result in up to 99% smaller file sizes, 500 times faster file generation and 60% faster load time, making it more readily available to additive manufacturing build preparation software for manufacturing.

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Metal

Dyndrite Joins NMIS to Advance 3D Metal Manufacturing Research

Dyndrite has joined NMIS to help develop build recipes and shareable knowledge in materials process development across all major laser powder bed fusion OEM file formats.

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Metal

Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts

Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.

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Polymer

How Electroplating Works for Polymer 3D Printed Parts

Baltimore-based RePliForm specializes in electroplating of 3D printed polymer parts for functional applications. This video explores how the process works, and potential benefits and uses for this technique. 

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