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XEV’s LSEV 3D Printed Electric Vehicle Is Real But Mass Production and Car Sharing Still Far Away Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

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”.

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Materialise’s 3D Anatomical Model Process First Cleared by FDA Medical

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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.

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Massivit 3D Extends It Portfolio with New Massivit 1500 Exploration 3D Printer 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

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.

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Hexcel finalizes acquisition of OPM’s Aerospace & Defense business Aerospace

by Aerospace

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.

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Desktop Metal gets $65 Million financing from Ford Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

Desktop Metal, the company committed to making metal 3D printing accessible to manufacturers and engineers, has received $65 million in new financing led by Ford Motor Company, with participation from existing investor Future Fund. Since its inception, Desktop Metal has raised a total of $277 million in financing to further accelerate the company’s rapid business growth and adoption of its end-to-end metal 3D printing systems. In a related announcement, the company also announced Ford’s Chief Technology Officer will join the Desktop Metal Board of Directors.