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Study finds that desktop 3D printers can negatively impact indoor air quality Sustainability

by Environment

Last week, 3D printer manufacturer RIZE became the first company to attain UL 2904 GREENGUARD certification for its RIZE One 3D printer. The certification, which addresses 3D printer particle emissions and safety, followed a multi-year study conducted by the Georgia University of Technology and UL, a leading global safety science company. Now, the Georgia University of Technology has revealed more about the findings of the study and the impact that 3D printing could have on indoor air quality.

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Stanley Black & Decker integrates first metal 3D printed production part Industrial Additive Manufacturing

by Design

In many industries, one of the hurdles to the adoption of additive manufacturing is knowing how and when to implement the technology. Fortunately, this particular challenge is being addressed by a handful of software developers which are offering analytical tools to help companies determine which parts are best suited for AM production. One of these companies is Castor, an Israel-based startup that has developed a software platform that enables companies to optimize AM adoption.

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EDAG shows off results of StaVari research project for automotive AM steel part production Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

The increasing variant intensity in small series, the reduction in the time-to-market in development, and the demand for material efficiency are all opportunities for introducing metal 3D printing in the automotive industry. This is why the EDAG Group, the world’s largest independent engineering service provider for the automotive industry, and nine leading partners, are carrying out the StaVari research project into a fully integrated process chain for the additive manufacture of complex components using an innovative steel grade.

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Biogelx and 3DBS partner to bring complete bioprinting solutions to Brazilian market Bioprinting

by Business

Scottish bioprinting company Biogelx has announced a partnership with 3D Biotechnology Solutions (3DBS), a Brazil-based manufacturer of bioprinting and electrospinning technologies. The companies will work together, combining their respective expertise to offer complete, tissue-specific bioprinting solutions for the Brazilian market. The partnership will also see 3DBS distributing Biogelx-INK bioprinting materials in the region.

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Titomic and Gilmour Space developing high-performance 3D printed rocket parts Aerospace

by Business

Titomic, an Australia-based metal AM company, has partnered with Gilmour Space Technologies, a Queensland-based aerospace company, to explore the use of the former’s Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology and other digital manufacturing solutions to produce high-performance rocket and aerospace components. The companies have formalized the partnership through a Statement of Strategic Intent and Technical Development.