Selective Laser Sintering
Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56
The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
3D Printed Polymer EOAT Increases Safety of Cobots
Contract manufacturer Anubis 3D applies polymer 3D printing processes to manufacture cobot tooling that is lightweight, smooth and safer for human interaction.
Read MoreFormlabs Expands SLA/SLS Ecosystem With New Materials, Postprocessing Tools
The new hardware, software and materials are designed to streamline postprocessing and unlock new workflows.
Read MoreCRP USA Creates Lighter, More Durable Paralympic Racing Gloves for Improved Performance
Paralympic champion with 20 medals, including eight golds and 24 World Major Marathon wins, looked to 3D printing service provider to create wheelchair racing gloves that can withstand the intense stress of wheelchair racing while providing the necessary precision and comfort.
Read MoreEOS Additive Minds Academy Opens Space for Hands-On AM Training
The engineering, consulting and education arm of EOS has offered training in various capacities before now, but a new physical footprint at the company’s Novi, Michigan, facility will make AM training more accessible and affordable.
Read MoreFormlabs Acquires Micronics to Accelerate Its SLS 3D Printing Capabilities
The acquisition of Micronics will now complement Formlabs’ SLS team to bring new tools and solutions that enable product designers and innovators to unleash even more creativity, take design risks and print robust end-use parts.
Read MoreCoreTechnologie Optimizes AI-Supported 3D Nesting Software for Higher Efficiency
The new version of the universal 3D printing software 4D_Additive 1.6 features an AI-supported nesting technology, which enables an average 30% increase in efficiency when operating SLS and MJF printers compared to the previous version and other common nesting tools.
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Formlabs’ Form 4L, 4BL Designed for Reliable, High-Speed SLA 3D Printing
Other innovations include the Developer Platform which offers flexibility and control to unlock new workflows, applications and material options; and additional printer accessories, SLS materials, PreForm features and postprocessing solutions to empower users with more scale, throughput, affordability and performance.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
LeoShape Collaborates With Formlabs for 24-Hour Custom-Made Orthopedic Solutions
LeoShape and Formlabs are partnering to streamline the orthopedic solution process, increase speed and enhance precision to deliver tailor-made orthopedic solutions to patients.
Read MoreFabulous Brings Its Food-Safe Powder Materials to North America
Fabulous develops and supplies powder materials for powder bed fusion technologies, particularly selective laser sintering, enabling 3D printer users to purchase technical powder materials based on PA11 or PA12 with high-quality technical and application support.
Read MoreCRP Technology’s Windform SL Is Lightweight, Rigid Composite for SLS, LPBF
Windform SL is well suited for the the production of sophisticated, efficient components across various fields, from aerospace to automotive, ensuring light weight without the need to reduce thickness.
Read MoreEOS, AM Solutions Join Forces to Automate AM Process Chain
The partnership aims to take selective laser sintering to the next level on an industrial scale with automated, economical and highly efficient postprocessing — without compromising quality and reproducibility.
Read MoreWhat We Found at Formnext 2023
New metal processes, new possibilities for existing processes, the next step for copper and more. Here is a summary drawing on all our reporting from November’s event.
Read MoreThis Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Mimics a Peregrine Falcon: The Cool Parts Show #66
The Drone Bird Company has developed aircraft that mimic birds of prey to scare off problem birds. The drones feature 3D printed fuselages made by Parts on Demand from ALM materials.
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EOS P3 Next SLS 3D Printer Offers Optimized Workflow for Medical Applications
Formnext 2024: This SLS printer features advanced software updates and scanning algorithms, improved recoater speed, optimized heating and new peripheral equipment for increased productivity, higher machine utilization and improved material efficiency.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
3D Systems’ SLS 300 Enables Advanced SLS Technology in Smaller Manufacturing Environments
A new Powder Recycling Station (PRS) is an optional accessory available in 2024 which works in tandem with the printer to automatically recycle unused powder currently in the system and mix it with fresh material.
Read More8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65
New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.
Read MoreFormlabs Augments Fuse Ecosystem With Fuse Blast, Automated SLS Postprocessing
Formnext 2023: Media blasting, once a recommended step, is now a needed requirement and the Fuse Blast eliminates struggles experienced in manual postprocessing efforts.
Read MoreCRP Technology’s Windform TPU Rubber-Like Material for SLS Process
Windform TPU is a versatile thermoplastic polyurethane which is extremely elastic, flexible and soft because its elongation at break value is less than 400%.
Read MoreEvonik’s Infinam TPA Is Elastomer Powder Material for SLS 3D Printing
Formnext 2023: Infinam TPA 4006 P is optimized for SLS technologies, opening up new consumer goods applications.
Read MoreNexa3D Adds Metal 3D Printing Capabilities With ColdMetalFusion
Nexa3D is collaborating with Headmade Materials as it enters the metal additive manufacturing sector, making Headmade Materials’ feedstock technology compatible with its fast-cycle QLS lineup of SLS 3D printers.
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Evonik Develops Develops Carbon Black 3D-Printable Powders for PA12 Polymer Applications
Formnext 2024: PA12-based Infinam 6013 P and Infinam 6014 P are specially designed for laser powder bed fusion techniques like selective laser sintering, and offer high flowability and homogenous sintering.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
More Affordable Suture Anchors 3D Printed from PEKK: The Cool Parts Show #60
Selective laser sintering (SLS) of polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) is being used to produce medical implants that are more cost effective and perform better than their conventional counterparts. We highlight fasteners known as suture anchors in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Read MoreSolukon Expands Compatibility of Unpacking, Cleaning Station for Plastic Parts
With adapters for EOS P 1 and P 5 series SLS manufacturing systems, the Solukon SFP770 postprocessing system can now accommodate build boxes from other leading printers, enabling Solukon to tap new markets in the area of polymer postprocessing.
Read MoreFuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D Printer for Faster Printing, High-Performance Materials
The printer integrates upgraded components — including a more powerful laser — to enable new high-performance materials and deliver superior throughput so customers can produce parts up to two times faster.
Read MoreFormlabs’ Nylon 12 GF SLS Powder for Stiffness, Thermal Stability
The company says this glass-filled nylon 12 material is well suited for manufacturing and engineering parts in which structural rigidity and thermal stability are critical.
Read More3D Systems, AMT Collaborate on SLS Solution for Efficient Additive Manufacturing
3D Systems is partnering with AMT on an industrial-scale selective laser sintering solution that includes the SLS 380, which is designed to enhance customer success and catalyze industries by delivering parts with unprecedented throughput, consistency, performance and yield.
Read MoreSinterit Lisa X Designed for Faster, Larger SLS Print Volumes
The Lisa X is a third-generation compact SLS 3D printer, offering printing times 10 times faster than the Lisa PRO.
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