News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Whether you call them flip flops, plakkies or thongs, these shoes are a summer staple across the world. Recently, the market for flip flops has become somewhat more interesting, with a small number of companies leveraging 3D printing and mass customization concepts to produce customer-tailored footwear. One of these companies, Retraction Footwear, comes from Australia, where flip flops are a footwear essential.
In parallel to announcing its less than stellar second quarter 2020 financial results, AM giant 3D Systems has revealed it will be initiating a new strategic focus aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies. The company is also laying off 20% of its staff as part of a restructuring effort that will enable it to reduce annualized costs by approximately $100 million by the end of next year.
It’s no secret that technology is becoming more popular in daily life, especially with kids. What was once reserved for engineers and scientists, 3D printing is an activity available for all. Its uses are endless. If you have a 3D model and a 3D printer, you can create and personalize just about anything. Taking your thoughts and turning them into solid objects is now easier than ever. 3D printers are easy to find, no fuss to get started, and, most importantly, kid-friendly. You (and your kids) already know how cool 3D printers are, but do you know how beneficial they are for kids? The new Little You app wants to help you find out
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The Lubrizol Corporation has acquired Avid Product Development, LLC, a trusted partner for engineering and additive manufacturing services. Lubrizol acquires Avid to extends its production capabilities in AM and offering the service bureaus’ unique blend of 3D printing capabilities, including design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), prototyping and production using powder bed fusion (MJF, SLS), fused filament fabrication (FFF) and stereolithography (SLA), with expertise in various post-processing technologies.
Nexa3D, a manufacturer of ultra-fast SLA 3D printers, has just announced the acquisition of NXT Factory, a developer of Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) 3D printing technology. Through the deal, Nexa3D is acquiring all outstanding shares of NXT Factory, and will begin to offer both high-speed 3D printing processes through its AM portfolio. The acquisition will also see Nexa3D add a range of powder fusion plastic materials to its product line.
Though you’d be hard pressed to find a person that hasn’t heard about COVID-19, much is still not known about the virus, especially about its long-term effects on the human body. As part of ongoing research into how the virus will impact patients that have recovered from it, Axial3D and the respiratory team at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust have reproduced a scale 3D lung model of a COVID-19 patient using 3D printing.