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Additive Industries Automated AM Factory Gears Up for Full Series Production 3D Printing Processes

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Whether you refer to it as the fully automated factory, the lights out factory, or digital serial manufacturing – the point is, it has arrived. Traditional manufacturing, with one machine dedicated to each individual task, is out the window. Today’s metal AM machines are capable of fully automating the process from start to finish, from initial powder handling, to 3D printing and even post-processing.

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Pjotr Presents Spica Virginis, the Titanium 3D Printed Fountain Pen and Nib 3D Printing Processes

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Dutch designer and technologist Pjotr (aka Rein van der Mast) is about to disrupt how fountain pens are made. Instead of relying on proven technology like turning, a couple of years ago he started 3D printing titanium fountain pens and now he also 3D prints its fully functional nib. This enables him to create complex design features and even mechanical assemblies in a single 3D print.

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Concept Laser Boosts Metal 3D Printing with GE and ‘M LINE FACTORY’ 3D Printing Processes

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After rising from a small independent business to the leading innovator in metal laser melting 3D printing technology, Concept Laser was recently acquired by GE. To cap off the year, the German-based company, known for its patented LaserCUSING technology, made yet another splash in the metal AM scene, by commercially launching its long awaited M LINE FACTORY, a new approach to machine architecture.

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Formnext 2016 Establishes Leading Role as Worldwide Engine of Innovation 3D Printing Processes

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In 2015, the very first formnext had already established itself as a leading international gathering at the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt. For four days, the formnext 2016 event wowed visitors from across the globe with its diverse array of groundbreaking developments and world premieres. 307 exhibitors presented their cutting-edge portfolios to 13,384 attendees and informed them about the efficient realization of parts and products from design to serial production.

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TreeD Filaments Releases Guide to Materials for Filaments in 3D Printing 3D Printing Processes

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Italian leading technical filament manufactuer TreeD realsed the most complete and up to date guide for 3D printing materials, with is all there is to know about polymers in order to obtain the best results with 3D Printing. The compact Doctor Filaments, Guide for 3D Printing Materials intends to provide information for the optimal use of polymer-based filaments produced by us in the 3D printing industry.