News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Industry analyst firm SmarTech Publishing issued a new report that examines the current market for precious metal additive manufacturing (AM). SmarTech expects the overall market for precious alloys in AM to become a major segment in metal 3D printing, with materials revenues alone topping $250 million by 2028 and overall PMAM related revenues nearing $2 billion at the end of the 10-year forecast period.
LPW Technology (LPW) and Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM) are cooperating to further demonstrate the suitability of spheroidized tantalum metal powder for 3D metal printing. Across this emerging industry, there are few examples of additively manufactured refractory metals, and a need exists for a more thorough proof of concept and development of print criteria. GAM is filling this void and expanding its product portfolio.
Matsuura Machinery Ltd is now an authorized reseller of the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing solutions, creating a new addition to their additive manufacturing division and this ever-growing market.
Ivano Corsini founded 3D4STEEL together with business partner Gabriele Carloni, with the goal of making steel 3D printing truly accessible to all. For this reason, the company chose to focus specifically on the most used metal, steel and the wide family of steel alloys. Not only does 3D4STEEL provide a range of metal 3D printers specifically optimized for steel, but it also intends to provide customers with a fully customized service solution. This comprehensive plan is based on its open, highly optimized AM systems for production and 3D4YOU, a tailor-made consultancy and support program that will make implementing 3D printing much smoother than it is today.
Many major news websites – both in 3D printing and beyond – recently reported the story of the LSEV electric vehicle produced by an Italian company called XEV. We were finally able to independently confirm the story with Polymaker, which is originally based on early reports and images published on Chinese 3D printing news websites such as 3Dayin.net and ChinaDaily.com. The latter reported that “the startup electric vehicle company is exhibiting its first 3D printed LSEV at Shanghai’s China 3D-printing Cultural Museum, a month ahead of its show in Auto China 2018 in Beijing, according to Guo Xiaozheng, a senior designer from XEV”.
Materialise NV is the first company in the world to receive FDA clearance for software intended for 3D printing anatomical models for diagnostic use. Leading hospitals are adopting integrated 3D printing services as part of their medical practices as they recognize the added value it brings to personalized patient care. Materialise brings nearly three decades of experience in developing medical solutions that help researchers, engineers and clinicians achieve the desired patient outcomes.
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions for visual communication applications, has expanded its product portfolio with the Massivit 1500 Exploration 3D Printer. This new business-enhancing solution is being debuted at ISA Sign Expo (booth 629) and is designed to enable print businesses of all sizes to target new revenue opportunities.
RP Platform, the London-based company providing AM automation software, has released its new file versioning system that allows AM departments to achieve full traceability in their operations and better coordinate their project workflows.
Hackrod, Inc. and Siemens PLM Software today announced a partnership to accelerate their shared vision of the democratization of engineering design and manufacturing where the consumer becomes the creator in the automotive space.
Hexcel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) business of Oxford Performance Materials (OPM). OPM A&D produces qualified, high-performance thermoplastic, carbon fiber reinforced 3D printed parts for Commercial Aerospace and Space and Defense applications. The acquisition is subject to customary conditions and is expected to close later this month.