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SLM Solutions and Honeywell qualifying AM parameters to cut printing time AM Industry

by Aerospace

German additive manufacturing expert SLM Solutions has partnered with American conglomerate Honeywell to qualify new 3D printing parameters with the aim of printing at increased thicknesses to save more time and money. Honeywell has been a proponent for additive manufacturing for some time and has adopted various forms of the technology for a range of applications. This in depth knowledge of AM and its industrial applications will be vital to the partnership with SLM Solutions, which specializes in selective laser melting.

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Ai Build, 3DVinci, BESIX 3D collaborate on Deciduous 3D printed pavilion by MEAN Construction 3D Printing

by Architecture

Ai Build, a company that the readers of this website should know well, collaborated with a team of other creative firms in the UAE 3D printing scene, to create the Deciduous 3D printed pavilion, a digitally and additively manufactured structure that invites us to revisit our relationship with nature, through an experience reminiscent of walking through an abstracted botanical form.

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Student-designed bridge combines two robotic construction techniques Professional Additive Manufacturing

by Architecture

Bridges have become a popular way for research groups and additive manufacturing companies to demonstrate their technologies. It makes sense. Bridges combine architecture and performance while also engaging directly with people. While not every person may recognize the ingenious nature of a topologically optimized engine component, a state-of-the art bridge can appeal to all.

Winsun completes world’s first, 500 meters long, 3D printed river revetment wall Construction 3D Printing

Winsun completes world’s first, 500 meters long, 3D printed river revetment wall Construction 3D Printing

by Architecture

Located in the Jiangsu region, the town of Suzhou is a former mining town that has been completely rebuilt, attracting investments from some of the largest construction companies in the world. Old mines have been rapidly transformed into beautiful parks bringing the city to its former glory when it gave birth to several Chinese emperors. As the city moves into the future, one particularly innovative project stands out, conducted by construction 3D printing company Winsun: the very first 3D printed river revetment wall, over 500 meters long, is the largest 3D printed structure ever built.

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Formula 1 launches 3D printed F1 Fragrance collection with designer Ross Lovegrove Consumer Products

by Consumer

F1 – yes the same Formula 1 circuit where state of the art vehicles race at 300+ Km/h – is launching an official new F1 Fragrance brand using 3D printed bottles. Inspired by Formula 1, arguably the pinnacle of motorsports, the collection was created by Designer Parfums and designed by Ross Lovegrove to convey the excitement, passion, technology and dynamism of Formula 1. The products will go on sale next year.

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Renault F1 Team and Volume Graphics sign multi-year supplier agreement AM Industry

by Automotive

Industrial CT analysis software company Volume Graphics recently signed a multi-year Official Supplier agreement with Renault F1 Team in order to advance the use of its non-destructive testing tools to inspect 3D printed automotive racing components. Renault F1 Team will use the company’s VGSTUDIO MAX solution to test parts for its Formula One single seater with more efficiency and reliability.

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Smart International to support e-NABLE Medellin in 3D printing prosthetics Medical

by Medical

Smart International, under license from Eastman Kodak Company, has announced it will be supporting e-NABLE Medellin’s effort in Colombia by providing 3D printing hardware, materials and technical support. e-NABLE Medellin, a Colombian branch of the global e-NABLE organization which aims to provide free prosthetic hands to those in need, will use Smart International’s KODAK Portrait 3D printer to reach its goal of donating up to 35 prosthetics and assistive devices before the end of the year.