News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Prototal, the largest Nordic 3D printing service provider and one of the largest in Europe has introduced its first H350 3D printer system from Stratasys. The system, which leverages SAF technology (a type of thermal PBF similar to HP’s MJF) to support the production of complex geometric workpieces with tight tolerances and high surface requirements, has been installed at its Danish subsidiary Prototal Damvig.
3D bioprinting firm BICO’s board has thrown its weight behind the company’s under-fire CEO Erik Gatenholm after mismanagement allegations being raised against him by a former employee and anonymous sources.
GE Renewable Energy has made a minority investment in COBOD International, the company providing the 3D printer used at the Bergen research facility. Officials from both companies said the investment will build on an existing relationship with COBOD International, a leading player in 3D construction printing solutions, first undertaken in 2019.
Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a leading provider of large-scale 3D construction printers, and MAPEI Corporation, a leading construction materials provider for the building industry, have entered a strategic partnership involving research, development, and manufacturing for the 3D construction printing industry. Their first collaboration, Planitop 3D construction ink, is made to work with NEXCON 3D construction printers for better performance at a fraction of the cost of existing building materials. The combination of equipment and materials will be utilized in the recently announced 200 home community being printed by Alquist 3D in Pulaski, VA.
GRDXKN (pronounced GRIDSKIN) is a 4D printing solution offered by Bastian Müller, based in Munich, Germany. It is a functional textile printing technology that is lightweight and highly flexible. The integrated, volume-forming material is test-proven to be abrasion-resistant and shock-absorbent – creating a novel interplay between graphics and structure and a balance between design and function.
Israeli regenerative medicine firm Matricelf has reached a new milestone in the development of its 3D printed neural implants for paralyzed patients with spinal cord injuries.
SILCA is further expanding its line of titanium 3D printed products with the Chisela – a sleek computer mount for Wahoo and Garmin bike computers. It leverages aerodynamic development, 3D printing, and state-of-the-art ceramic coating for the cleanest airflow possible, and is still lightweight and strong.
CyBe Construction has opened its new production facility in Oss, Netherlands, for its suppliers and back-end partners. Due to the company’s rapid growth over the past year, and the increasing demand for solutions to the global housing shortage problem, CyBe has had to scale up its production process and has moved into larger premises. At these new premises, CyBe can scale up the current production process and work on new developments.
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, is launching the first 3D printer designed specifically to 3D print on fabric, in a direct-to-textile mode. The Stratasys J850 TechStyle 3D printer, the company’s newest PolyJet printer, is being launched during an exclusive event at Milan Design Week’s Fuorisalone to meet the unique needs of design and fashion manufacturers, which include 3D printing for high-end, premium textiles and clothing, bags and accessories and footwear.
3D printed prosthetic manufacturer Protosthetics has launched what it claims is the field’s first full-service, in-house 3D printing program for use in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) practices.