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formnext Readies for Record 2017 Edition with Double the Exhibitors and Space AM Industry

by Business

With an impressive 50 percent increase in the number of exhibitors compared to last year, formnext powered by tct 2017 continues its strong growth trend. The formnext exhibition, which is scheduled to take place for the third time on 14-17 November 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, also sets new standards thanks to its strong international presence, exceptional variety of global market leaders, and sheer density of innovations from areas along the entire process chain. A multifaceted and innovative program of supporting events provides extra added value.

Fully 3D printed rocket engine Is fired up at Monash University in Melbourne 3D Printing Service Providers

Fully 3D printed rocket engine Is fired up at Monash University in Melbourne 3D Printing Service Providers

by Aerospace

Monash University engineers have designed, printed, and test-fired a rocket engine. The new rocket engine is a unique aerospike design that turns the traditional engine shape inside out. Two years ago, Monash University researchers and their partners were the first in the world to print a jet engine, based on existing engine design. That work led to Monash spin-out company Amaero winning contracts with major aerospace companies around the world.

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TRUMATCH Maxillofacial Implants by Materialise Gets US Market Green Light Medical

by Medical

Materialise NV announced today that U.S. patients can now benefit from their patient-specific implants, 3D-printed in titanium for maxillofacial surgery. As the first 3D-printed titanium maxillofacial implants to receive clearance for the U.S. market, the decision marks a further extension to Materialise’s longstanding collaboration with DePuy Synthes, who will distribute the device in the U.S.

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Thales Creates a Global Center for Metal 3D Printing in Morocco Additive Manufacturing

by Aerospace

Thales supports 3D printing in Morocco as part of the North Africa nation’s ambition to progress in the aerospace sector. The group is inaugurating its industrial Competence Centre in Casablanca, specialising in metal additive manufacturing, aka metal 3D printing. This plant will become a platform allowing the international requirements of the Group and its customers to be met.

New ANSYS Discovery Live introduces breakthrough simulation technology Additive Manufacturing

New ANSYS Discovery Live introduces breakthrough simulation technology Additive Manufacturing

by Design

For the first time engineers can rapidly explore design options and receive instant and accurate simulation results with new cutting-edge technology from ANSYS. Available today for technology preview, ANSYS Discovery Live revolutionizes the speed and ease-of-use of engineering simulation to make digital exploration available to all engineers so they can confidently design better products faster and more economically.

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Luxexcel and IFB Solutions Sign contract for the First Ophthalmic 3D Print Platform Consumer Products

by Consumer

Luxexcel and IFB Solutions have signed a contract for the first 3D print platform for ophthalmic lenses. The platform will be integrated into IFB’s optical operations in Winston-Salem, N.C. which is one of the top 10 independent labs in the country. The Luxexcel platform consists of industrial grade optical 3D-printers, lens-design software and workflow integration tools which enable customers like IFB Solutions to manufacture 3D printed ophthalmic quality lenses that meet all industry standards. The technology is initially focusing on difficult-to-manufacture medical specialty lenses.

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Sculpteo and Pixologic Partner to Enable One-click 3D Printing from ZBrush AM Software

by Design

To the benefit of millions of users of ZBrush software, designers, digital artists and 3D printing lovers, Sculpteo and ZBrush formed a new partnership allowing them to directly export their 3D models and print them from the online 3D printing service in just one click. This is a great example of how additive manufacturing can connect industries together and how Sculpteo is getting integrated into the key US market.