News and Insights of 3D Printing and Manufacturing
Over the past few years several academic studies and industry stories have been written regarding the known health hazards associated with desktop FDM 3D printers. The dangers posed to us by the release of nanoparticles and ultrafine particles (NP/UFP), as well as volatile organic compounds (VOC) is beginning to be documented and studied. But […]
Scientists working at GE labs in upstate New York have spent decades building computer vision systems that can study diseased tissue, and hunt for microscopic cracks in machine parts and other features often invisible to the naked eye. Now Vinciquerra and his team are using their insights toward improving the way 3D printers work and accelerating 3D printing.
XJet is launching its newest, breakthrough XJet Carmel AM System product line – comprising the Carmel 1400 and the Carmel 700 AM systems – at upcoming formnext show in Frankfurt. The company is also announcing an in depth collaboration with its first commercial customer, a very large, European advanced manufacturing group.
3ntr, manufacturers of the most reliable, industrial grade filament extrusion 3D printers, are releasing a new software tool to further streamline the 3D printing experience on its A2 and A4 systems. The new SSI (Smart Slicing Interface) sets a new standard in terms of user experience by providing industrial adopters with quick, safe and effective access to the highest quality prints with minimal effort.
SHINING 3D is teaming up with two leading 3D scanning software companies, Geomagic (3D Systems) and Verisurf, to expand its reverse engineering offer to include two new professional solutions. Both solutions include the company’s popular Einscan 3D scanners and a selection of advanced software tools.
Ackuretta Technologies will preview its new Diplo 3D printer at its booth at the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia from Oct. 19 – Oct 21. The new Diplo 3D printer is equipped with Ackuretta’s patent Multi-Optical Reflective System (MORS) to deliver mass production capabilities with incredible precision.
Polish company 3DLab is introducing ATO One, the world’s first atomizer designed with office space use in mind. This device is dedicated to meeting the needs arising in the field of additive manufacturing, but also in isostatic pressing, and conventional powder metallurgy.
Stratasys is officially kicking off its 2018 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge with a “call-for-entries.” Entering its 14th year, the contest is widely recognized as the premier event to highlight excellence in 3D printed design from student innovators.
When I visit 3D printing events in China what seems very clear to me is that Chinese adopters use 3D printing a lot. They generally don’t ask all the questions that Europeans and Americans ask and they don’t spent too much time thinking about the issues and the limitations of the technology: they just use it. Hangzhou based 3D printing service FF3DM used it to 3D print a fleet of huge model ships.
Award-winning 3D designer Christoph Laimer desig ...