Researchers use 3D printer to make new materials
Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are working to develop cyber additive manufacturing technology to create new metal materials that are stronger and lighter than conventional...
View ArticleTips on using 3D printing for tooling
One issue with 3D printing for potential users is justifying the expense. Tooling (jigs and fixtures) are often an expensive, time involved, but highly necessary aspect of manufacturing. By using 3D...
View ArticlePush the boundaries of color 3D printing
Adobe unveiled 3D printing capabilities in its Photoshop CC in January 2014. Through a simplified 3D print process, Photoshop CC let users produce print-ready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools....
View Article3D printing improves Diver safety
Worldwide, there are hundreds of diver fatalities per year due to forgetting to check an air supply. In the vast majority of those fatalities, the “dive buddy” never knew that his partner was already...
View ArticleWhat would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive manufacturing (AM) will be a key...
View ArticleOptomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and metals, showcased smart electronic devices printed by several of its Aerosol Jet...
View ArticleStratasys forms a Medical Solutions Group
The use of 3D printing in medical applications shows no signs of stopping. 3D printing is being used to prototype and manufacture surgical models and medical devices, among other applications. A number...
View ArticleBuild multilayer PCBs on 3D printer
Several companies have introduced desktop-sized 3D printers that build printed circuit boards (PCBs). Some are just for creating the board, some let you pause and print electronics into the board. Nano...
View ArticleHow do you really use 3D printing systems?
The assumption is that engineers already use 3D printing machines for prototyping and will soon use additive manufacturing machines for production. But is that an accurate assumption? Results from a...
View Article3D printing and conventional machining work side by side to build custom...
Any custom part or object can be a natural fit for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Dallan S.p.A, Treviso, Italy, uses 3D printing in the development of its custom production assembly systems for...
View ArticlePrinting prosthetics and guiding a surgeon’s knife
3D printers have found homes in hospitals and healthcare facilities by printing custom fit and durable prosthetics along with models of organs displaying tumors that will improve surgical outcomes. The...
View ArticleTips for using 3D printing in medical applications
Design for the human body is growing. And patient-specific is the latest trend for medical devices. Fueling and perhaps even driving this trend are 3D printers, with their ability to affordably handle...
View ArticleEnhanced Objet Connex3 minimizes 3D printing process complexity
Stratasys Ltd. unveiled the enhanced Objet Connex3 at SolidWorks World 2016. Streamlining typically cumbersome processes and reversing high price-performance ratios, the Objet Connex3 should help...
View ArticleOne-stop shopping for 3D printers
“We tend to see firms experimenting with lower-cost 3D printers to assist in the development of early stage prototypes, and testing how 3D printing can transform their project development cycle,” said...
View ArticleDesign challenge: redesigning the skateboard for 3D printing
The skateboard has provided hours of fun for many. The design is fairly efficient for its purpose, sleek and slightly curvy for comfortable foot placement and gliding properties. But the skateboard has...
View ArticleCADfix software supports additive manufacturing for mass production of custom...
Going from CAD file to additive manufacturing file is not quite as easy as it could be. But researchers are getting closer to developing the right functions that translate CAD data to useful 3D...
View ArticleHow 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing
The aerospace industry, with its stringent certifications, testing, and safety approvals, relies on 3D printing, making a strong case for 3D printing to become a critical part of manufacturing’s future...
View ArticleGrowth of conductive inks is good news for 3D printing
The conductive inks and paste business will generate a demand of 1800 tonnes, reports Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, head of consulting, IDTechEx Research, that will grow to 2200 by 2026. This business has...
View ArticleAdditive manufacturing used in mass production of consumer electronic devices
Can additive manufacturing (AM) produce objects on a mass scale or not? It’s a common question asked by engineers. The answer, for the most part, is it depends on the AM technology being used and the...
View Article3D Systems introduces 3D printer for the office
The Annual Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference was host to several new product introductions. One new 3D printer comes from 3D Systems, which announced the ProJet® MJP 2500 Series 3D printer,...
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