News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Rob Gorham, the Executive Director at America Makes, the U.S.’ National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has announced he will be stepping down from his position as of May 31, 2019. John Wilczynski, the current Technology Director at America Makes, will assume the position of Executive Director effective June 1, 2019.
Australian metal 3D printing company Aurora Labs has announced the launch of the RMP1 Beta Printer, a fully operational pre-production 3D printer. The launch of the beta 3D printer takes Aurora Labs one step closer to commercialization goal. The next big step will be to gather valuable feedback from early customers for its metal RMP1 production 3D printer, which is expected to be released later this year.
3D printer manufacturer Aleph Objects has expanded its hardware offering for the second time this year with the release of the new LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition 3D printer. The new machine is the next-generation iteration of its well-reviewed LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer. Improvements to the new desktop 3D printer include a larger build volume, faster print speeds and improved print accuracy.
Space X is in the process of testing the crewed version of its Dragon space capsule that will be capable of ferrying humans to and from the International Space Station. The date for the first test with humans on board(initially scheduled for July) however, will need to be moved up, as the capsule suffered a failure during the activation of its engine abort SuperDraco thrusters and – Space X just confirmed – was destroyed.
Two years ago, Premium AEROTEC, EOS and Daimler embarked upon an ambitious project to push forward automated metal additive manufacturing, NextGenAM. This week, the partners have announced that the NextGenAM project has reached a successful conclusion and they will go forward with a pilot production line for a next-gen AM process.
Construction 3D printing startup COBOD International has been building a solid reputation for itself since it was founded as a spin-off of 3D Printhuset last September. Following a series of announcements, including the first EU tender for a construction 3D printer and new distributors for its BOD2 construction 3D printer, COBOD has announced the receipt of its second European tender.
Artist Sebastian ErraZuriz has framed the world’s biggest tech moguls in a new way, simultaneously recognizing and critiquing their influence by representing them as Romanesque 3D printed sculptures. The Chilean artist, whose work is being being featured in The Beginning of the End exhibition at the Elizabeth Collective in New York, explores the multifaceted relationship between art and technology through his work.
Two years ago, Premium AEROTEC, EOS and Daimler embarked upon an ambitious project to push forward automated metal additive manufacturing, NextGenAM. This week, the partners have announced that the NextGenAM project has reached a successful conclusion and they will go forward with a pilot production line for a next-gen AM process.
Julia Daviy, a fashion designer with an inclination towards 3D printing and sustainable practices, has introduced a new wearable product that combines all three elements: a zero-waste, fully customizable 3D printed skirt. The garment is now available to order on the designer’s website.
Swedish tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new metal cutting tool produced using additive manufacturing, the Lightweight CoroMill 390. The new product benefits from a lighter weight than the traditional CoroMill 390, which minimizes vibrations and improves security when machining with long overhangs. The Lightweight CoroMill 390 also unlocks new levels of productivity.