News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of innovative 3D printers in car production. For the first time, metal binder jetting is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany.
FluidForm, an expert in the field of human tissue for research, repair, and replacement signed an agreement with Ethicon, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, to develop 3D bioprinted applications using FluidForm’s patented FRESH technology. This collaboration leverages FluidForm’s FRESH 3D bioprinting platform to achieve specific tissue characteristics that cannot be manufactured with conventional techniques.
Researchers at the UK-based Staffordshire University have developed an ultra-low-cost insole with integrated sensing capabilities that could help prevent the growth of life-threatening foot ulcers in diabetics.
The capabilities of a 3DUJ-553 3D printer from Mimaki, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, have been leveraged by the University of Florence and Mimaki’s exclusive Italian importer Bompan to produce 3D printed anatomical models with a previously unattainable degree of color fidelity.
Munich-based chemical firm Linde Group and clinical printing specialist 3D Medlab have announced the results of testing their new process gas to optimize the 3D printing of medical components.
Biotechnology specialist Pixelbio has developed a novel 3D printed molecular biochip with the potential to ramp-up the pace of clinical genetic testing.
Dental 3D printer and material manufacturer Dentafab has revealed that two of its resins have been given CE clearance for 3D printing crowns and dentures.
Medical device manufacturer 3D LifePrints has gained ISO certification for the quality assurance procedures behind its 3D printed surgical guides and anatomical models.
Local Motors, a leader in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles, and Protean Electric, a specialist of in-wheel motor technology for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and future transport solutions, have expanded their long-standing partnership, inking a further three-year deal valued at $7.3 million. Under this significant new order, Protean Electric will deliver thousands of its ProteanDrive in-wheel motors (IWMs) to power Local Motors’ largely 3D printed Olli 2.0 electric autonomous shuttles, accelerating the rollout of state-of-the-art vehicles around the world.
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced a co-development agreement with CollPlant, a regenerative medicine firm, to develop 3D bioprinted soft tissue structures for breast reconstruction treatments.