News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
3D Systems today announced a price drop of more than 30% of its production-ready ProX SLS 500 3D printing system in North America and Europe. This aggressive move will be aiming to increase market share and drive adoption of the technology as companies look to shift production to additive manufacturing. New system pricing for customers starts at $270,000 and €250,000.
Aleph Objects, Inc., makers of the award-winning LulzBot 3D Printers, has experienced impressive growth since its founding, ranking as the United States’ #1 fastest growing privately-held computer hardware company on the 2016 Inc. 500 list. Today, the Colorado-based company announced two major milestones that position it for continued success: The purchase of a new facility to house growing sales, marketing, and support teams, and a $3-million line of credit with Bank of the West.
Wiivv Wearables Inc.—the Vancouver and San Diego-based bionics company creating 3D printed custom footwear—has broken the record as the most funded 3D Printed Product on Kickstarter with the Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals.
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In November 2016, Apium, a pioneer in PEEK 3D printing, announced the development of the Apium P series 3D printers: the Apium P 155 and Apium P220, designed for multi-material usage. The new systems allow users to process a wide range of high performance polymers, including PEEK, PVDF, POM-C and PEI 9085.
Keith Murphy will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Organovo, one of the first pioneering companies in the blooming field of 3D bioprinting. Taylor J. Crouch, previously CEO of eStudySite, a leading investigative clinical research company, has been appointed by the Board to succeed Mr. Murphy, who will remain chairman of the board, and will serve as an advisor to the Company to ensure a seamless transition and offer his counsel and expertise.
Autodesk is no longer manufacturing Ember printers. Sales of all Ember consumables, including resins, trays, and build heads, have been transitioned to Colorado Photopolymer Solutions, Autodesk’s partner for the last several years in developing new resins. The company has a deep materials knowledge and the ability to manufacture resins on demand, plus the ability to create custom resins for users with specific requirements.
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The high number of failed attempts has shown beyond reasonable doubt that you might be able to print chocolate in 2D (or even in bas-relief) but you cannot create real 3D printed chocolate structures. And even if you were able to do it to a degree, you cannot do it in high res and you definitely cannot do it without ruining the taste and consistency properties of chocolate.
Cost efficient 3D printer manufacturer Afinia 3D reported on the story of professional monster truck driver Rosalee Ramer and how 3D printers made it possible for her to pursue her dream. She started driving monster trucks professionally at age 14. Now, at age 19, she is pursuing her Mechanical Engineering degree at Georgia Tech, and hopes to use it to improve her monster truck’s capabilities. Rosalee Ramer is a lot of things: a daughter, friend, college student, and role model, who holds the title as the youngest professional female monster truck driver in the world.