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Automotive AM specialist Local Motors forms LM Industries, the ‘world’s first digital OEM’ 3D Printing Service Providers

by Automotive

Local Motors, the U.S. company behind the 3D printed Strati car and the autonomous Olli shuttle, has been a pioneering force in the intersecting additive and automotive industries. It seems that the company has even higher ambitions than bringing its own innovative vehicles to roads, however, as it just announced the formation of LM Industries Group, Inc., a technology-enabled manufacturer that will work with other companies to develop and deploy mobility products.

Lulzbot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer and Cura 3.2 software released 3D Printer Hardware

Lulzbot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer and Cura 3.2 software released 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

Aleph Objects, Inc., makers of LulzBot 3D Printers, will be releasing the LulzBot Mini 2 3D Printer on June 20th from LulzBot.com and official LulzBot resellers. The Mini 2 builds on the original LulzBot Mini’s reputation for high performance 3D printing and easy operation in a rugged and portable package, but adds new features like tetherless operation, updated electronics, and a re-engineered Z-axis drive system for even better print quality. Of course, the LulzBot Mini 2 also maintains Aleph Objects’ commitment to Free, Libre, and Open Source development. The new hardware is complimented by the release of Cura LulzBot Edition version 3.2 software which adds new slicing options, interface updates, and big performance improvements over the previous version.

Lulzbot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer and Cura 3.2 software released 3D Printer Hardware

Lulzbot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer and Cura 3.2 software released Marketing and Content

by Design

Aleph Objects, Inc., makers of LulzBot 3D Printers, will be releasing the LulzBot Mini 2 3D Printer on June 20th from LulzBot.com and official LulzBot resellers. The Mini 2 builds on the original LulzBot Mini’s reputation for high performance 3D printing and easy operation in a rugged and portable package, but adds new features like tetherless operation, updated electronics, and a re-engineered Z-axis drive system for even better print quality. Of course, the LulzBot Mini 2 also maintains Aleph Objects’ commitment to Free, Libre, and Open Source development. The new hardware is complimented by the release of Cura LulzBot Edition version 3.2 software which adds new slicing options, interface updates, and big performance improvements over the previous version.

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Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team adds five 3D Systems ProX 800 SLA 3D printers Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

As Formula One becomes more open about the use of AM in its development and production processes, Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has revealed that five new large-format ProX 800 SLA 3D printers from 3D Systems have joined its extensive arsenal of 3D Systems SLS and SLA solutions. In addition, the company is leveraging its experience and capabilities to provide additive manufacturing services and expertise to 3rd parties

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Isaac’s Fine Jewelry adopts EnvisionTEC’s Vida cDLM high-speed 3D printer for production Consumer Products

by Consumer

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Isaac’s Fine Jewelry has been in the jewelry industry for over 30 years providing high-quality designs and bespoke items for discerning customers. Isaac Cohen, who was among the first to embrace affordable AM technologies with a Formlabs system, is now adopting advanced high-speed 3D printing technologies from DLP market leader EnvisionTEC.

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Researchers successfully 3D print photochromic materials that change states when exposed to light Materials

by Consumer

Research from the University of Nottingham has demonstrated the viability of 3D printing for fabricating structures using advanced materials that switch states when exposed to different environmental stimuli such as light. The innovative research project could have far reaching implications for the future of 3D printed electronics, medical devices and quantum computing devices.

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Norsk Titanium’s N.Y. facility added to Boeing’s qualified producers list Aerospace

by Aerospace

Norsk Titanium (NTi), the world’s first FAA-approved supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components, announced today a major milestone in qualified production. NTi’s Plattsburgh, New York Development and Qualification Center (PDQC) site was officially added to Boeing’s Qualified Producers List (QPL) on May 1 and initiated qualified production on May 15 by manufacturing its first part under the Boeing contract. This milestone is a culmination of recent company successes including certification under AS9100D and the October 2017 dedication of PDQC by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Architchen: transforming Taiwan’s ceramic industry with 3D printing and parametric design Additive Manufacturing

by Design

Founded in 2015 by RenJie Huang and HanYuan Tsao, Architchen is a Taiwanese architectural design studio that has developed a particular affinity for 3D printing ceramics. What sets Architchen apart from many of the other designers working with 3D printed ceramics is that it is not just interested in using the technology for producing pottery and homewares. Rather, it has leveraged ceramic AM to express and create parametrically designed tiles which fulfil an architectural purpose.