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TWI and Lloyd’s Register Release New Guide to Certification of Metal AM Parts 3D Printing Processes

by Aerospace

Leading advanced manufacturing consultancy firm TWI has worked with Lloyd’s Register on a joint industry project to develop certification guidelines for additively manufactured parts (albeit specifically for the energy and offshore sectors). The partnership has already led to the publication of a new Guidance Notes for Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Parts, which are available to download for free from the Lloyd’s Register website.

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Stratasys Works with Peacocks Medical on Podfo 3D Printed Orthotics Consumer Products

by Medical

Millions of people worldwide are impacted by debilitating foot pain, making it difficult to accomplish such daily activities as climbing stairs or taking a walk. Enter 3D printing. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is now collaborating with Peacocks Medical Group, a leading medical equipment supplier and creator of Podfo orthotics, to maximize 3D printing for large-scale production of custom orthotics. As one of the world’s largest 3D printing and advanced manufacturing service providers, Stratasys Direct is giving millions of new patients access to life-changing orthotics – offering much needed pain relief and improvements in mobility.

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Latest Filament “Community Purchase” at Printalot Reaches 2 Metric Tons AM Industry

by Business

The vibrant filament extrusion 3D printing community in Argentina is growing rapidly, judging by the amount of filament that is being consumed. Buenos Aires based Printalot, a leading filament manufacturer in South America, just distributed 2 metric tons of filament thought a “Compra Comunitaria”, a community purchase operation where a number of 3D printing users acquired the materials directly from the factory.

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Airbus Subsidiary CTC Evaluates Roboze 3D Printer for PEEK and PEI Part Production Aerospace

by Aerospace

  Roboze, a leading manufacturer of advanced 3D printers for high-performance plastics, is providing their newest machines for the next generation of Fused Layer Manufacturing to CTC GmbH – an Airbus Company. CTC (Composite Technology Center) focuses on testing and evaluation of next generation industrial print technology and material and is examining future applications in […]