News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Simufact Engineering, an MSC Software company, has released Simufact Additive 2, a new version of its simulation solution for metal-based additive manufacturing. The software provides a series of capabilities covering powder bed fusion processes that deliver more certainty in achieving a reliable additive manufacturing process for high quality parts.
Additive Industries has received a follow-on order from its customer Kaak Group. The order of a second MetalFAB1 system, this time a 5-module 4-laser production series system within 9 months after the installation of the first system, confirms the performance of the MetalFAB1 system. Kaak, the market leading manufacturer of industrial bakery systems will further increase its metal additive manufacturing capacity since demand for 3D printed components for internal use is substantial. This month their first MetalFAB1 system is upgraded to a 4-laser version to double the speed and increase the capacity but they expect this will not be sufficient to keep up with the growing number of parts for their bakery systems.
After Google, Amazon is diving head first into the world of 3D content creation, looking at VR/AR applications but likely aloso as a necessary transitional step toward a more widespread adoption of 3D printing. Amazon Sumerian lets anyone create and run virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D applications quickly and easily without requiring any specialized programming or 3D graphics expertise.
Hawk 3D Proto, a UK-based independent 3D printing company, is excited to report that it recently delivered a Delta WASP 4070 industrial 3D Printer to West Yorkshire Police at their Regional Scientific Support Unit (SSU). Hawk 3D Proto installed the 3D printing system at the SSU’s HQ facility in Wakefield and subsequently provided members of the SSU team with a full training programme to support their existing investigative activities.
Hawk 3D Proto, a UK-based independent 3D printing company, is excited to report that it recently delivered a Delta WASP 4070 industrial 3D Printer to West Yorkshire Police at their Regional Scientific Support Unit (SSU). Hawk 3D Proto installed the 3D printing system at the SSU’s HQ facility in Wakefield and subsequently provided members of the SSU team with a full training programme to support their existing investigative activities.
The second edition of the IN(3D)USTRY – From Needs to Solutions show, set to take place from to October 3-5 in Hall 3 of the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via campus, will present some of the most successful cases that were made possible by the application of additive and advanced manufacturing in four major industrial sectors (Automotive, Aeronautics, Retail and Health).
Made In Space is primarily concerned with how the unique traits of the space environment such as persistent microgravity and vacuum conditions can be harnessed to offer new commercial solutions. By manufacturing and assembling structures on orbit, rather than on the planet’s surface, we unlock incredible design possibilities for extending the life of current on-orbit assets or entirely new structures. By pulling fiber in microgravity, we address one of the most critical barriers to perfect ZBLAN on the surface–gravity-caused crystallization. By setting up a prototyping platform on the ISS National Lab, we give researchers the ability to prototype tools and designs in the environment of space with short iteration cycles.
The story of Montfort Strata is like many great stories, it starts with a chance meeting in a bar. Philippe Kuratle, an epicurean serial entrepreneur meets Jérémie Senggen, a Swiss watch designer, and they hit it off. This meeting was the first step in an epic story that spans 12 months.
Xact Metal, a Pennsylvania based startup, introduced the XM200 direct metal printer, promising high-performance printing and industrial quality at an affordable price. Established as a metal additive manufacturing systems provider in early 2017, Xact Metal is making metal additive manufacturing systems affordable for small to midsized companies, research labs and universities.
Polaroid is expanding the brand’s 3D pen lineup in North America with the addition of the Polaroid Design 3D pen, an advanced 3D drawing pen that specifically caters to professionals. Created with artists, designers, engineers and other professionals in mind, the Polaroid Design 3D pen is now available for pre-order through Indiegogo. The pen joins the Polaroid Draw 3D pen, which was initially announced at CES in January and designed for at-home users and families.