News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Adroitec Information Systems Pvt. Ltd., a global engineering solutions provider with state-of-the-art development centers in India, is Stratasys’ newest channel partner. “We are delighted to collaborate with Stratasys and offer world-class 3D printing technologies to the Indian manufacturing industry to help it become more competitive. We look forward to a great collaboration,” said Mr. Swaroop Chand, MD, Adroitec.
As we already well know, NASA is working to build a research base on the moon to send the first astronauts to Mars, and as a result of this, the development of Lunar construction is growing rapidly. A master’s student from the Florida International University (FIU) – Brandon Aguiar – seems to be a promising player within the industry.
Creality has just launched multiple new products in celebration of the company’s anniversary. At the 9th Anniversary and Spring Event titled “Reflect and Renew”, Creality launches the K1 series, HALOT-MAGE series, Sermoon D3 Pro, CR-Scan Ferret, Creality Nebula Pad+AI LiDAR, and other accessories. Alongside these new products, Creality also launches a series of 3D printed footwear solutions.
The British Army is reportedly expected to acquire SPEE3D’s cold-spray metal 3D printing technology to help develop the army’s unplanned repair capabilities. In addition to purchasing the XSPEE3D printer, the British Army has signed a two-year contract to work with SPEE3D which involves delivering training courses, and working closely with the British Army’s Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Stratasys Ltd has completed the acquisition of the additive manufacturing materials business of Covestro AG. The acquisition, which is immediately accretive, includes R&D facilities and activities, global development and sales teams across Europe, the US, and Asia, a portfolio of approximately 60 additive manufacturing materials, and an extensive IP portfolio comprised of hundreds of patents and pending patents.
GREENFILL3D, a Polish startup specializing in 3D printing applications using innovative, eco-friendly materials, has entered a collaboration with four top filament manufacturers, including Chilean company Copper3D and three Polish firms: Grupa Azoty, Spectrum Filaments, and ROSA 3D. This partnership will facilitate the development of the COLORISED line of lighting accessories, incorporating antibacterial, biodegradable, and compostable properties into everyday items.
EOS, a leading technology supplier of additive manufacturing solutions, has adopted the Materialise CO-AM software platform to manage its AM processes for application engineering and internal sinter production. CO-AM integrates with EOS’ existing infrastructure and will be used to improve the efficiency of AM production across the company’s global facilities.
Following extensive research in collaboration with Glassomer, a German-based glass manufacturer, Lithoz has unveiled its most recent material, ‘LithaGlass powered by Glassomer’. Glassomer recognized Lithoz’s cutting-edge Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing technology as the sole process capable of refining and 3D printing their material with unparalleled precision and intricacy. This quartz glass-based composite slurry marks a groundbreaking milestone for both partners.
Nexa3D, a specialist in ultrafast polymer 3D printing hardware, has completed the acquisition of Addifab, the originator of Freeform Injection Molding, a proprietary and patented digital tooling process that couples the design freedom of 3D printing with the mechanical performance of injection molding using thousands engineering materials.
Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, has released its annual Wohlers Report 2023. This year’s report takes a deep dive into the growth of the additive manufacturing industry, with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content includes an examination of large-format AM applications, including aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM standards and codes.