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How bioprinting pluripotent stem cells can take us closer to an Alzheimer’s cure Bioprinting

by Business

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders affect millions of people across the globe and are expected to become more prevalent as populations age. Despite how widespread the conditions are, however, there are still no real cures fo the diseases, only treatments to lessen or control symptoms. Fortunately, 3D bioprinting processes are presenting a potential avenue for a cure, and researchers are beginning to explore the technology for drug screening applications. Canadian biomedical engineer Stephanie Willerth is one such researcher who is pioneering the use of bioprinting for brain tissues with her research group.

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Momodesign, 3ntr leverage 3D printing to bring Aero helmet to market Professional Additive Manufacturing

by Consumer

In the mobility world, Italian company Momodesign has made a distinctive mark. First founded in the early 1980s, the company has become the benchmark in the field of design for city bikes, e-bikes, helmets and accessories. This has become especially true over the last 20 years, after Momodesign launched the first demi-jet helmet for the metropolitan scooterist, which became something of an international icon. Today, Momodesign is reaching new heights with its most recent creation: Aero, an innovative helmet with a unique design and high performance features.

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London startup Batch.works debuts eco-friendly 3D printed homeware Consumer Products

by Consumer

3D printing has been something of a miracle for product designers, and especially for individual designers or small startups, as it enables the production of unique or one-off pieces. London-based Batch.works is a design startup that has exploited the benefits of additive manufacturing to create a collection of homeware items. The collection, which was unveiled this month, was realized in collaboration with Warsaw-based design practice UAU and Paris-based Bold Design.

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HRE Wheels and GE Additive reinvent the 3D printed titanium wheel Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

One of the most important inventions of all time, the wheel paved the road for modern transportation to be developed, as it enabled people to travel and move goods faster than before. Today, the wheel is still undergoing development to improve efficiency and performance. At Formnext 2018, for instance, HRE Wheels and GE Additive announced that they had co-developed the first 3D printed titanium wheel, the HRE3D+. Now, the wheel production expert has reinvented the 3D printed wheel. Or, more accurately, it has revealed a new and improved design for the titanium assembly.

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SHINING 3D launches new compact metal 3D printer EP-M150 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

SHINING 3D is expanding its additive manufacturing hardware line with the release of the new EP-M150 compact metal powder bed fusion 3D printer. The new versatile and compact printer was designed to provide support to the growing segment of small metal printing applications. Its compact size makes it the right tool for a myriad of industries including medical, dental, jewelry, and other small metal applications.

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Identify3D updates software suite for secure distributed manufacturing AM Software

by Design

Digital supply chain software company Identify3D is introducing its latest suite of software solutions to enable manufacturers to facilitate additive manufacturing and decentralize manufacturing models. The software update addresses intellectual property protection, manufacturing repeatability and traceability in order to secure the digital manufacturing process from ever-evolving security threats.

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Markforged presents AI-powered Blacksmith software AM Software

by Design

3D printing company Markforged has announced the availability of Blacksmith, an AI-powered software that makes additive manufacturing systems “aware” so they can adjust programming and parameters to ensure optimal print results. The software, which Markforged says is the first of its kind, is built to enable smart factory environments and “Adaptive Manufacturing” with the aim of lowering production costs and boosting efficiency.

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SLM Solutions opens new application center in Shanghai AM Industry

by Business

Just a couple of days ago SLM Solutions reported a Q1 financial performance below expectations, however, as is often the case in a young industry such as 3D printing, single quarter reports can be misleading. The company seems to be actually headed for further healthy growth as it inaugurated new expanded office facilities and application center for its Chinese HQ SLM Solutions Shanghai. After establishing Chinese operations in Shanghai in 2015, the new facility will strengthen SLM Solutions’ presence in China and allow local staff to collaborate with customers to foster selective laser melting innovation.

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BASF and Paxis developing innovative materials for new 3D printing technology AM Industry

by Business

BASF 3D Printing Solutions is to provide innovative additive manufacturing materials to Paxis LLC for its new WAV (Wave Applied Voxel) technology. This is currently in development and is designed to meet the needs of additive manufacturing users, advanced manufacturing as well as traditional manufacturing markets. The WAV process was created with the end-user in mind in an effort to solve trapped volume issues of within current liquid resin-based technologies.