3D Systems launches new MJP 300W wax 3D printer for jewelry Consumer Products

3D Systems launches new MJP 300W wax 3D printer for jewelry Consumer Products

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3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) introduced the new MJP 300W wax 3D printer and the VisiJet Wax Jewel Ruby – two additions to its portfolio of end-to-end solutions for jewelry manufacturing. The company’s new MJP 300W is the most advanced and flexible among its wax 3D printers, capable of addressing a variety of jewelry manufacturing workflows with enhanced productivity, efficiency, quality, and design freedom.

New Meltio Robot Cell offers large scale wire-laser DED 3D Printer Hardware

New Meltio Robot Cell offers large scale wire-laser DED 3D Printer Hardware

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Meltio, a specialist in affordable wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing technology (Directed Energy Deposition, DED), launched the new Meltio Robot Cell, a turn key metal additive manufacturing solution featuring an industrial robotic arm and the recently launched slicing software Meltio Space. The new hardware fits within the Spanish company’s vision to offer a reliable solution for industries around the world, reducing costs and improving manufacturing processes. This new system allows standard metal 3D printing starting from a build plate in a factory as well as part repair or feature addition.

3D Systems insources manufacturing of additional printer platforms 3D Printer Hardware

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3D Systems has completed its strategic initiative to insource the manufacturing of two more strategic printer platforms. The company transferred this activity from two electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners, with which 3D Systems maintains commercial relationships to expand the adoption of these platforms globally. As a result of insourcing, the company now controls the entire manufacturing process from design to production – leveraging its deep technical and application expertise to deliver products of superior quality and innovation to its customers. Additionally, with this increased level of manufacturing process control, 3D Systems has matched or improved production quality and reduced lead times to meet customer demand. This includes the ability to be nimble and adapt solutions to meet customers’ unique needs with unmatched additive manufacturing capabilities and printing process customization options.

Raise3D’s versatile approach to superior metal FFF Additive Manufacturing

Raise3D’s versatile approach to superior metal FFF Additive Manufacturing

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When Raise3D first announced its MetalFuse solution for end-to-end metal fused filament fabrication in late 2021, it became one of a small number of companies in the AM industry to specialize in metal extrusion technologies. Today, the company’s solution is used for quickly and safely producing all sorts of metal products, from jigs and fixtures, to functional parts and prototypes, to small-batch end-use components. As we’ll see in more detail, Raise3D’s technology really excels when it comes to precision. This is enabled due to a combination of hardware and software optimizations, as well as a deep collaboration with materials developer BASF Forward AM. Let’s take a look at how the company’s Forge1 3D printer and MetalFuse workflow stand out within the metal AM and—even more specifically—metal FFF segments.

Flashforge releases the Adventurer 5M (AD5M) Pro 3D Printer Hardware

Flashforge releases the Adventurer 5M (AD5M) Pro 3D Printer Hardware

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Flashforge, a Chinese manufacturer of 3D printers, has released its latest system, the Adventurer 5M (AD5M) Pro – signifying the company’s entry into a new age of rapid printing. The auto-leveling feature makes the AD5M Pro more user-friendly, while its enclosed chamber and air filtration system ensure safer operations. The introductory price is $599, and the system will be available to order from September 5th, 2023.

Laempe showed off its sand binder jetting 3D printer at GIFA 2023 3D Printer Hardware

Laempe showed off its sand binder jetting 3D printer at GIFA 2023 3D Printer Hardware

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Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH showed off its complete portfolio of solutions for core-making technology at GIFA 2023, last 12th-16th June 2023 in Dusseldorf, Germany. GIFA is the world’s largest foundry trade fair and, as a full-service provider, Laempe offers a wide range of products from the design to the construction of turnkey plants: core shooters, including gassing units, core sand mixers, automation, and robotics solutions as well as automated visual and quality inspections. In addition to core shooters, Laempe offers products and solutions along the entire value chain, including an internally developed sand binder jetting 3D printer.

Today we are making 3D printed Pasta alla Norma Food 3D Printing

Today we are making 3D printed Pasta alla Norma Food 3D Printing

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Last month, I bought a box of 3D printed pasta, Spaghetto 3D, from BluRhapsody. I promised I would do an unboxing and cook a meal with it for VoxelMatters’ VM Focus on 3D printed foods this month. It took some time. I finally got down to it, with a modern, high-tech twist on one of my favorite dishes: Pasta alla Norma, one of the most traditional pasta dishes of the rich Sicilian culinary tradition.

Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis delivers on scale, speed & resolution 3D Printer Hardware

Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis delivers on scale, speed & resolution 3D Printer Hardware

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It’s not every day we get to cover a new 3D printing technology. Companies release software upgrades and new hardware models, but a new technology on the market is something of a special event. That’s why we’re excited to be exploring a new additive technology developed by Axtra3D called Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS), said to “transcend the limits of SLA, DLP and LCD.”

3D Systems and Oerlikon partner to scale metal AM AM Industry

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3D Systems and Oerlikon AM have entered a collaboration agreement to further scale metal additive manufacturing. Combining both organizations’ deep process and applications expertise with 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing platform and Oerlikon AM’s surface engineering capabilities will enable a faster path to market for applications in high-criticality industries such as semiconductor and aerospace.

Schaeffler presents metal-ceramic 3D printing system 3D Printer Hardware

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Schaeffler Special Machinery, the Schaeffler Group’s special machine construction unit, will be showcasing its portfolio of turnkey production systems at automatica 2023 (June 27-30), the leading international trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics. A new system for multi-material 3D printing will be a key feature of the booth: the unique concept for the high-precision production of 3D printed parts comprising a combination of metals and ceramics will be available in 2024.

Lithoz delivers CeraFab S65 to WZR for green hydrogen production Additive Manufacturing

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Lithoz GmbH, a leader in ceramic 3D printing, has delivered a CeraFab S65 System 3D printer to WZR ceramic solutions GmbH, a leading material development service provider active in ceramic 3D printing across multiple technologies. As part of the visionary Redox3D project to produce green hydrogen in solar tower powerplants through thermochemical processes, the Rheinbach-based company will use high-precision Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology for the construction of cerium oxide components with highly complex lattice structures.

NUBURU delivers blue lasers for new metal AM system by Essentium 3D Printer Hardware

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NUBURU, a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, delivered multiple units were delivered to Essentium, a worldwide leader in industrial thermoplastic filament extrusion additive manufacturing. In May 2022, Essentium and NUBURU jointly announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement to develop and manufacture a blue laser-based metal AM platform.

Zortrax introduces metal 3D printing options for desktop M300 Dual Additive Manufacturing

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Zortrax is introducing a metal 3D printing option for the desktop M300 Dual 3D printer. The M300 Dual is compatible with an exceptionally broad selection of materials – starting from basic, economical filaments and flexible materials, through to engineering materials like nylon, and highly specialized, carbon- and glass-reinforced polymers for advanced technical applications. This wide range is now further expanded with two kits: Zortrax Full Metal Package 316L and Zortrax Full Metal Package 17-4 PH. Both sets contain all the essentials for desktop metal 3D printing, including metal-polymer filaments by BASF Forward AM: BASF Ultrafuse 316L and BASF Ultrafuse 17-4.

XJet to go public on NASDAQ via IPO Money & Funding

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Israel’s XJet, which develops advanced nanoparticle material jetting technology for 3D printing of metal and ceramic parts, is seeking to raise about between $8 and $12 million from an initial public offering (IPO) of 2,000,000 shares on the Nasdaq. Together with Velo3D, XJet is the first of a new generation of AM hardware companies to go public and also the first one to do so via a “standard” IPO in recent years.

Orbital Composites launches Orbital e- robotic AM system 3D Printer Hardware

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With a new, more stylish, logo and website, Orbital Composites has launched its latest product, Orbital e-, an affordable yet highly capable robotic additive manufacturing (AM) system tailor-made for education and research customers. Orbital is introducing this compact, single-robot system to democratize access to robotic AM, with a highly attractive starting price of just under $100,00 or a 24-month lease option at $4,000 per month.

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MolyWorks installs DMP Flex 350 metal 3D printer from 3D Systems 3D Printer Hardware

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MolyWorks, a California-based metal AM powder manufacturer and service provider, has integrated the DMP Flex 350 from 3D Systems into its manufacturing workflow. As a result, MolyWorks has recognized significant efficiency improvements in its production process, and opportunities to enhance the breadth of capabilities by delivering additively manufactured end-use parts to its customers. With these advantages, MolyWorks has grown its customer base, including the work the company is conducting alongside the United States Air Force to evaluate 3D printed flight-critical parts.

KAM acquires Velo3D Sapphire XC printer Additive Manufacturing

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Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) has acquired a Velo3D Sapphire XC printer – expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities and joining the Velo3D Contract Manufacturer Network. The purchase is Keselowski’s first from Velo3D, and the purchase continues the company’s legacy of utilizing the most advanced manufacturing capabilities on the market to deliver finished, high-quality parts to its customers.

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Chromalloy installs first SLM®280 systems from SLM Solutions 3D Printer Hardware

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Chromalloy, a global aviation and energy technology company, has chosen SLM Solutions as its metal additive manufacturing partner and has acquired its first SLM machine, the SLM®280. With previous experience in metal-based additive manufacturing, Chromalloy will now utilize SLM Solutions’ reliable and open-architecture technology to develop high-quality metal parts, focusing on its proprietary LifeX products and services that lower the cost and duration of engine overhauls while maintaining the high safety and quality standards demanded by customers and the industry.

Impossible Objects introduces CBAM 25 ultra fast 3D printer for composites 3D Printing Processes

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Impossible Objects, a 3D printer and materials company, will unveil the new CBAM 25 machine at RAPID +TCT, in Chicago. The CBAM 25 reportedly prints 15x faster than the fastest competition – further enabling 3D printing to reach mass production. The printer will be commercially available in early 2024, and uses advanced materials for superior mechanical properties and tolerances.

Creality unveils multiple new product offerings Decision Makers

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Creality has just launched multiple new products in celebration of the company’s anniversary. At the 9th Anniversary and Spring Event titled “Reflect and Renew”, Creality launches the K1 series, HALOT-MAGE series, Sermoon D3 Pro, CR-Scan Ferret, Creality Nebula Pad+AI LiDAR, and other accessories. Alongside these new products, Creality also launches a series of 3D printed footwear solutions.

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Götz Maschinenbau purchases four additional Stratasys H350 3D printers 3D Printing Service Providers

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German service bureau Götz Maschinenbau has invested in four additional production-scale Stratasys H350 3D printers to meet growing customer demand for high-quality end-use parts. The investment will ramp up Götz’s total fleet size to six systems. The new units, to be installed over the next 18 months, position the company as the leading service bureau for SAF technology in EMEA.

Rosotics debuts new LFAM Mantis printer 3D Printing Processes

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Rosotics, a producer of hyper-efficient metal additive manufacturing solutions, has recently unveiled the first completed prototype of its Mantis printer – a notably large structure capable of printing up to 45kg of material per hour, using ‘rapid induction printing’ and a standard 240V outlet. The company’s first printers are expected to be ready for delivery in October this year, for a minimum deposit of US$95,000.

ADDMAN purchases two additional Velo3D Sapphire XC printers 3D Printing Service Providers

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ADDMAN, an additive-focused contract manufacturer and engineering firm, has purchased two Sapphire XC printers from Velo3D. The printers will be installed in ADDMAN’s Castheon facility – expanding the company’s existing fleet of Sapphire printers and helping it meet the demands of its customers in space, aviation, energy, and defense. The printers will also enable ADDMAN to expand its addressable use cases by lowering production costs of 3D printed parts and providing the capabilities to 3D print parts that are 500% larger in volume compared to the original Sapphire printer.

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Original Bits from Bytes (BfB) 3D printers up for sale 3D Printer Hardware

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The original Bits from Bytes (BfB) 3D printers used by architect and shoe designer, Bryan Oknyansky, to launch the world’s first premium and customizable 3D printed high-heel shoes brand are being listed for sale by the award-winning designer. Using the legendary BfB 3D Touch 3D printer, Bryan worked his way up from prototyping his globally-admired shoe designs in his bedroom, to showcasing his ground-breaking footwear ranges on fashion runways.

Voxeljet VX4000 used to 3D print cores for Cadillac CELESTIQ Decision Makers

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As a supplier to General Motors, TEI is using the world’s largest 3D sand printer to produce cast cores for the series production of large-format, weight-saving structural components for the Cadillac CELESTIQ. We had anticipated that the new GM model would have parts made from 3D printed sand tooling, now we also know which technology is going to be used. Each VX4000 prints hundreds of inner cores for several vehicle sets in just one night: making short delivery times for weight and design-optimized components possible

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Visser Precision purchases two Velo3D Sapphire printers Additive Manufacturing

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Visser Precision, a contract manufacturer serving major industries from the racetrack to outer space, has purchased and received two Velo3D Sapphire printers – expanding its 3D printing capabilities for its aerospace customers. One of the printers is the first Sapphire printer calibrated for Haynes 214 (UNS N07214), a nickel-based superalloy that is now available as a powder option for all Velo3D customers. The other Sapphire printer is calibrated for Inconel 718, which is commonly used in many aerospace and industrial applications for its high strength and corrosion resistance.

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3D Systems introduces ProJet MJP 2500W Plus Consumer Products

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3D Systems’ ProJet MJP 2500W Plus is now available for purchase and immediate shipping. The new solution is specifically designed to produce complex, high-quality, pure wax 3D printed jewelry patterns with speed and precision for use in the lost wax casting process. Engineered specifically to meet the unique requirements of the jewelry industry, the ProJet MJP 2500W Plus can produce high-resolution, 100% wax casting patterns, in hours. This enables the quick and cost-effective creation, iteration, and production of all jewelry styles, including the most complex geometries.

Beacon, the world’s first ultra-rapid surface scanner for 3D printers. Decision Makers

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Picture yourself walking away from your 3D printer as the first layer is being printed. There’s no babysitting your machine, hoping the filament won’t peel off the surface or the nozzle doesn’t get too close to the bed. That’s because of the Beacon sensor by Beacon3D that was mounted on the 3D printer. Seconds before your print, you generate a mesh of your bed surface that’s precise down to the sub-micron level. This is the same mesh that your printer software will use to make micro-adjustments during your print; ensuring the perfect first layer.

A closer look at Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion  3D Printer Hardware

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You may not have heard of Germany-based Orion AM, and that’s likely because they were formed just before the pandemic. Their goal is to produce parts for advanced applications using aerospace-grade polymers, like PEEK and similar high-temperature engineering materials [the company was recently in the news, as its technology is being used for the first known 3D printed parts to ever touch down on the Moon’s surface]`.

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Impossible Objects’ CBAM-2 installed at Weber State University Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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Weber State University is using 3D printing to advance its research on composite materials that support northern Utah’s aerospace and defense ecosystem. The university’s Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center recently upgraded and installed the Impossible Objects’ Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing system, or CBAM-2. The machine prints composite materials that can then be used to design parts for a range of high-tech applications.

Nano Dimension sells first Admaflex130 Evolution to KIT Research & Education

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Nano Dimension, a leading supplier of additively manufactured electronics (AME) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal, and ceramic 3D printers, has delivered the company’s Admaflex130 Evolution – the first of its next-generation high-precision ceramics and metal fabrication systems – to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), in Germany, one of the leading technical universities in Europe.

UltiMaker launches the new S7 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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UltiMaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, has launched the UltiMaker S7 – the latest in the company’s series of ‘S’ 3D printers. The UltiMaker S7 introduces a new flexible build plate that makes removing prints easy, and the integrated Air Manager that filters out up to 95% of UFPs and improves temperature regulation. The S7 also features improved automated bed leveling for reliable first-layer adhesion.

AM lasers will never be the same 3D Printer Hardware

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3DM is an Israeli startup, founded in 2016 and trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since 2021. The company has just emerged from stealth and it is now ready to scale by offering something truly unique in the SLS – or polymer L-PBF, to be precise – global landscape: a quantum cascade laser (QCL) technology that can deliver industrial-grade printing quality, with any thermoplastic material, at a significantly lower printing cost compared to existing technologies.

Northrop Grumman is looking to SCRAM for hypersonic supremacy 3D Printer Hardware

Northrop Grumman is looking to SCRAM for hypersonic supremacy 3D Printer Hardware

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SCRAM is the keyword in Northrop Grumman’s quest toward hypersonic superiority. As nations around the world race for hypersonic supremacy, for hypersonic missiles (in what is still a relatively mild arms race) as well as for any future hypersonic vehicle, Northrop Grumman is perfecting SCRAM C/C, Northrop Grumman is looking to SCRAM, Scalable Composite Robotic Additive Manufacturing, an additive manufacturing-based rapid fabrication process that produces superior, high-temperature materials at up to half the cost and schedule.

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CEAD builds 36 meter long Mega II 3D printer for Al Seer Marine Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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Sometimes a photo is worth a thousand words and this may be one of those times. Meet the Mega II, the world’s largest 3D printer, created by composites LFAM specialist CEAD for Al Seer Marine, the leading marine company in the Arabian maritime region, with a portfolio of services that range from yacht manufacturing to unmanned systems, boat operation and catering to all needs of marine operators and end-users.

How the Formlabs Automation Ecosystem will eliminate downtime 3D Printer Hardware

How the Formlabs Automation Ecosystem will eliminate downtime 3D Printer Hardware

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Leading SLA 3D printer manufacturers Formlabs is starting the new year with a pretty major innovation to increase the productivity of its Form 3/B/+ printers SLA 3D printers. The new Formlabs Automation Ecosystem is an integrated solution that includes the Form Auto hardware attachment, the Fleet Control suite of software and a High Volume Resin System to reduce or eliminate downtime and reduce cost per part, thus enabling more production applications.

Lithoz sales of LCM technology systems doubled in 2022 3D Printer Hardware

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Lithoz GmbH, a world market and innovation leader in ceramic 3D printing, has confirmed that 2022 has been its most successful year ever, with double the order intake compared to 2021. As the end of the year approaches, Lithoz sales results indicate that 2022 marked a significant shift in innovators using ceramic 3D printing technology to scale their ceramic additive production up to industrial levels. While serial production via LCM technology has already been successfully implemented by many innovation leaders in various fields, more and more customers from industries as important and diverse as aerospace, dental, medical and electronics are now also taking advantage of this powerful process.

MMB VOLUM-e adds EOS M400-4 laser 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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MMB VOLUM-e recently installed a new EOS M400-4 laser metal 3D printer after receiving funding from the Ministry of the Economy as part of “MooV-e 4.0”. The funding initiative follows the call for projects “Recovery plan for the Aeronautics industry” aimed at the strengthening of the industrial sector through a massive plan to modernize production tools, support digital transformation and improve environmental performance.

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The Promised Land of 3D printing AM Nations

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The Promised Land is generally intended as the land of Israel, which, according to the Bible’s Old Testament, God promised and subsequently gave to Abraham and several more times to his descendants. Metaphorically speaking, the idea of a Promised Land is also well suited for describing 3D printing’s potential, as the AM industry grows trying to deliver a better, more efficient and more sustainable way of producing all types of objects and parts. So it should not come as a surprise that many Israeli 3D printing companies are among the world leaders in the development of new AM technologies.

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Chromatic unveils new line of RX-Flow large-format 3D printers Decision Makers

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Chromatic 3D Materials is launching RX-Flow™, a new line of 3D printers for reactive extrusion additive manufacturing with thermoset polyurethanes. Designed for development work and low-volume industrial production, RX-Flow™ printers are a low-cost option for manufacturers interested in testing and implementing industrial 3D printing with more durable, flexible materials than are available with FDM, SLA, and other 3D printing technologies.

AddUp expands on already impressive range of FormUp printers Additive Manufacturing

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AddUp started in 2015, as the result of a joint venture between Michelin, the French multinational tire manufacturing company, and Fives, an international industrial engineering group that designs and builds machines. The two groups entered the joint venture after determining that the available metal additive manufacturing machines were not able to meet their requirements for high-quality, serial production of maraging steel tire mold inserts.

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Vertex Manufacturing orders 2 more Sapphire XC 3D printers 3D Printer Hardware

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Vertex Manufacturing, a subsidiary of PrinterPrezz and a Velo3D contract manufacturer, added two extra capacity (Sapphire XC) metal machines from Velo3D to their fleet. One of the systems is the first of its size qualified to print an advanced copper alloy originally developed by NASA for rocket engines. The new printers allow the company to expand its ability to help customers build their most complex parts without compromising the designs, including some of the largest GRCop-42 aerospace parts in the world (up to 600 mm in diameter and 550 mm in height).

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HP to launch new commercial HP Jet Fusion 5400 series 3D Printer Hardware

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This week at Formnext, the world’s largest additive manufacturing event, HP is showcasing its new commercial Jet Fusion and Metal Jet 3D printing solutions, new post-processing capabilities, expanded Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN), new materials and recycling program, and a variety of industrial production applications. The show marks the first time HP is publicly exhibiting its new HP Jet Fusion 5420W Solution including white applications, and the full modular HP Metal Jet S100 Solution including a new John Deere production application.

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AddUp and MT Aerospace extend partnership on DED Additive Manufacturing

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A major supplier to the space and aeronautics industry, the German company MT Aerospace, has renewed its confidence in the AddUp group with the acquisition of a second Modulo 400 machine. These two Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machines will enable MT Aerospace to multiply projects while reducing industrialization times, to move more rapidly towards the use of this technology for series production.

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1.5 meter z-axis NXG XII 600E metal printer receives first order 3D Printer Hardware

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The newly released NXG XII 600E from SLM Solutions, based on the 12-laser NXG XII 600 platform and featuring an extended 1.5M build envelope in the Z-axis, received its first order from Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), the prime contractor for a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) project. AFRL funded this work to leverage additive manufacturing for advanced DoD applications. Customers who already have the NXG XII 600 installed or are about to install customers can take advantage of its extensible architecture and have the option to upgrade their system to unlock the advantages of the extended Z build envelope. NXG XII 600E expects a scheduled delivery in 2023.

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BMF unveils microArch S350 for highest throughput micro AM 3D Printer Hardware

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Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, unveiled the new microArch S350, the latest addition to its roster of industrial-grade micro-precision 3D printers. This next-generation version of BMF’s 25μm-resolution system offers the highest throughput in the company’s portfolio, combining high part quality with the print speed required for end-part production.

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Lynxter launches new S300X silicone 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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As additive manufacturing continues to grow, one of the most challenging and high-potential segments of AM, that of reactive thermoset materials, remains largely unexplored. Only very few companies have fine-tuned technologies that can proficiently and cost-effectively use these materials. One of them is the French company Lynxter, which built up knowledge and experience in silicone 3D printing starting with the launch of the first S600D silicone 3D printer. Ongoing development at Lynxter has led to a new solution for the 3D printing of elastomers: the S300X silicone 3D printer.

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Bosch developed 3D printer MVP, based on pellet BIAM extrusion 3D Printer Hardware

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The Bosch Group has shown a growing interest for additive manufacturing over the past few years. The company owns Dremel (a pioneer in educational desktop 3D printers), it has made strategic investments in/formed strategic partnerships with companies such as Arris, Anisoprint and BigRep, it acquired 3D printers (from basic Ultimakers to industrial SLM Solutions systems) and its ceramic division, Bosch Advanced Ceramics has made progress in offering technical ceramic 3D printing capabilities. Now Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing, aka BIAM, unveiled a product known (for now) as 3D Printer MVP – (Minimum Viable Product), a 3D printer based on a pellet extrusion process that uses widely available granulate materials.

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Creality launches Ender-5 S1 printer for $599 3D Printer Hardware

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Creality has officially launched the Ender-5 S1, the latest printer in the company’s Ender series of FDM printers. According to Creality, the Ender-5 S1 has been designed not just to be another one of the printers in the series, but “a flagship that integrates and reinvents the essence of this popular series”. The upgraded motion system, which enables an acceleration speed of 2,000mm/s², and a printing speed of up to 250mm/s printing speed, is one of the ways the company is making this happen.

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The year of the binder Additive Manufacturing

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Metal binder jetting technology, now also known by the acronym MBJ, is, at the same time, the first and the newest opportunity for binder-based metal AM processes. Invented at MIT in 1993, the technology uses an inkjet printhead to apply binder to a bed of metal powder and form green parts which are similar to parts produced by metal injection molding (MIM). These parts then undergo a series of post-process (which differ for each specific technology), including sintering, to deliver final parts.

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Relativity Space shows off (horizontal) Stargate 4th Generation 3D Printer Hardware

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Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print rockets and build the largest metal 3D printers in the world, unveiled the latest iteration of its first-of-its-kind proprietary manufacturing platform, Stargate 4th Generation metal 3D printers. These printers will underpin both the development and rate production of Terran R, Relativity’s fully reusable, 3D printed rocket that will be capable of launching 20,000 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO).

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The RAF installs Wayland Additive’s Calibur3 metal 3D printer Aerospace

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Wayland Additive, the developer of the Calibur3 metal additive manufacturing system, has installed its technology at the Hilda B. Hewlett Centre for Innovation, part of No 71 Inspection and Repair (IR) Squadron, which is based at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, UK. Equipped with world-leading 3D printing and scanning equipment, the opening of the new center marks the Royal Air Force’s first steps into advanced component manufacturing.

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Inkbit Vista to make European debut at Formnext 3D Printer Hardware

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The Inkbit Vista production additive manufacturing system is set to make its first appearance at Formnext this November, promising to inspire show visitors to explore new opportunities in the mass production of functional 3D printed parts. The dimensional accuracy and production-scale throughput combined with Inkbit’s range of functional materials enable industrial production capabilities for manufacturers.

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Atlantic XL acquires SLM 280 system for energy Industry parts 3D Printer Hardware

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Atlantic XL provides EPC and EPCM services to the energy industry, supporting offshore and onshore systems including digitalization, telecommunications, navigation, environmental monitoring and metal additive manufacturing. Atlantic XL are excited to share they will be operating the first commercially available metal 3D printer in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canada-based company selected SLM Solutions as its vendor of choice and purchased an SLM 280 machine.

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UltiMaker launches MakerBot SKETCH Large 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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UltiMaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, is launching the new MakerBot SKETCH Large 3D printer, the newest addition to the popular MakerBot SKETCH platform [in case you missed recent merger news, Ultimaker and Makerbot merged earlier this year]. The SKETCH platform is one of the most comprehensive 3D printing solutions for education, expanding students’ access to 3D printing, enabling them to bring their ideas to life, and setting educators up for success in the classroom.

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Introducing GE Additive’s Binder Jet Line and Series 3 printer Additive Manufacturing

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During our visit to the GE Additive facility, in Cincinnati, Ohio, we were privy to the company’s most recent announcement which includes the details of its Binder Jet Line and Series 3 printer. With production deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2023, the release of the system follows four years of customer discovery, collaboration, and testing to ensure the system is ready and relevant for modern, high-volume, serial production environments.

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SPEE3D introduces XSPEE3D 3D Printing Processes

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SPEE3D, the maker of some of the world’s fastest metal 3D printers, has unveiled its XSPEE3D printer – a containerized, ruggedized, and deployable cold-spray metal 3D printer that provides all of the necessary functions to print metal parts, from anywhere, in just minutes. XSPEE3D was designed based on extensive fieldwork and collaboration with the Australian Army.

Nexa3D releases Professional Series upgrade for its NXD 200 Medical AM

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Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer 3D printers for industrial and dental applications, has released the NXD 200Pro – its new Professional Series upgrade for its NXD 200 dental 3D printer. Based on Nexa3D’s ultrafast LSPc technology, the Pro Series delivers higher productivity and model accuracy with greater print success. The Pro Series opens the materials aperture to accommodate a broader range of dental materials, including KeyOrtho IBT and KeySplint Hard, both manufactured by Keystone Industries.

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Dyze Design ushers in new era for ultra-precise filament monitoring with Orthus 3D Printer Hardware

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Dyze Design knows the ins and outs of extrusion-based 3D printing better than most. The Canadian company has nearly a decade of experience manufacturing high-performance extrusion systems and other accessories for professional and industrial 3D printers, and provides its products to over 25 3D printer brands, including Roboze, Aon3D, Trideo, Blackbelt, and Cincinnati. The depth of its knowledge also means that Dyze Design understands the pain points of 3D printing and is uniquely positioned to solve them. It’s upcoming product, Orthus, addresses an all too common issue in FFF 3D printing: filament monitoring.

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3D printing drones, AKA Aerial-AM, developed by researchers Aerospace

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Imperial College London and Empa researchers have created a fleet of bee-inspired flying 3D printing drones, collectively known as Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial-AM), for building and repairing structures in-flight. The technology could ultimately be used for manufacturing and building in difficult-to-access or dangerous locations, such as tall buildings, or help with post-disaster relief construction, say the researchers, who publish their work titled ‘Aerial Additive Manufacturing with Multiple Autonomous Robots’ in Nature.

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Inkspire 2 resin 3D printing system launched by Zortrax 3D Printer Hardware

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Zortrax is launching the Inkspire 2 refined resin 3D printing and post-processing system – consisting of an industrial-grade UV LCD 3D printer, and two post-processing devices – the Zortrax Cleaning Station, and Zortrax Curing Station. The Inkspire 2 is compatible with a wide range of high-grade engineering resins from top manufacturers, like Henkel/Loctite and BASF Forward AM.

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Kevton Technologies acquires seven Sapphire 3D printers 3D Printer Hardware

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Kevton Technologies, a subsidiary of Houston-based contract manufacturer Kevton Industries, has acquired seven Sapphire 3D printers from Velo3D to provide its customers with high-quality, additively manufactured parts. The purchase is one the largest ever with Velo3D from a contract manufacturer and will make Kevton Technologies one of the top suppliers of additively manufactured parts relying on Velo3D’s laser powder bed fusion technology. The first two Sapphire printers are scheduled to begin producing parts for customers in Q1, 2023 in Kevton’s Houston, Texas facility.

HP launches Metal Jet S100 for metal additive mass production 3D Printer Hardware

HP launches Metal Jet S100 for metal additive mass production 3D Printer Hardware

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HP 3D printing’s new Metal Jet S100 Solution was officially launched at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Now commercially available on a global scale, the new metal binder jetting system has been developed over the past four years to accelerate innovative designs and products and digitally print mass quantities of quality parts, transforming industries and helping scale 3D metals to mass production.

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Optomec and Acme Manufacturing showcase industry-first work cell 3D Printer Hardware

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Optomec Inc., a leader in metal additive manufacturing solutions, and Acme Manufacturing, a global leader in robotic material removal systems, are set to showcase an industry-first, fully automated work cell, initially optimized for repairing aviation compressor blades made of titanium. The turnkey work cell is the product of a two-year collaboration between the companies working with input from commercial maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and US DoD repair centers for aircraft engines.

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DBZ launches AION NX large format hybrid 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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DBZ (Divide by Zero Technologies), one of India’s leading 3D Printer manufacturers, has launched AION NX, the next frontier in large format hybrid 3D printing. The AION NX system addresses the needs of pattern and mold makers, large component manufacturers of the automobile, defense, aerospace, and innovators in the Research & Development sectors. With the largest bed size in its class, custom extrusion heads and hybrid machining capabilities, the AION NX allows manufacturers to print large components of up to 1 metre in a single setting.

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Snapmaker launches back-to-school campaign for STEM 3D Printer Hardware

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3D printers can be an invaluable tool for teachers and students to teach and learn about STEM applications. From creating a physical model of a complex mathematical concept to aiding in the expression of an artistic idea, 3D printers can always bring objects out of the imagination into the real, physical world, and then into the hands of students for their motivation, inspection, analysis, and more. Apart from 3D printing, the Snapmaker 3D printer enables students to combine laser engraving and CNC carving into a 3-in-1 machine, making it ideal for education. Now the company is launching special back-to-school deals with up to 20% off from September 6th to September 20th, 2022.

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Mantle releases P-200 metal 3D printing system for toolmaking 3D Printer Hardware

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Mantle is officially launching its metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking, with the P-200 3D printer and F-200 furnace. The system was developed to simplify the way mold tool components are made and accelerate how manufacturers making molded parts – a $265 billion market – go from product idea to launch. Deliveries of the first production systems are planned for the first half of 2023.

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Divergent Technologies signs long-term SLA with SLM Solutions AM Industry

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SLM Solutions Group AG, a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions, and Divergent Technologies have signed a long-term Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the entire SLM NXG XII 600 fleet. Divergent Technologies’ end-to-end digital production system for design, manufacturing and assembly, DAPSTM, incorporates additive manufacturing to unleash innovation in the automotive industry, making vehicles lighter, more energy efficient and less capital intensive to produce. Since 2017, Divergent and SLM have worked together as joint development partners.

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Creality and BASF Forward AM enter new partnership AM Industry

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Creality, a global pioneer in 3D printing, has partnered with Forward AM, a brand of BASF, to deliver professional-grade additive manufacturing solutions to the Chinese market. The MOU-signing ceremony will be held on 1 September, at TCT Shenzhen, China. Alongside the ceremony, Creality will launch the Sermoon D3, the latest addition to the fully-enclosed 3D printer lineup, and co-launch the HP-ULTRA with Forward AM, a high-end filament series specifically designed for Creality 3D printers.

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OC-ALC and AFLCMC open second REACT lab with GE Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Propulsion Directorate, along with industry partner General Electric, recently opened the Complex’s second Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling (REACT) lab which hosts 3D metal printers procured under the Pacer Edge Program. In attendance were key stakeholders of the Pacer Edge team from the Defense Logistic Agency’s Strategic Contracts Organization, the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office, and the Air Force Research Lab.

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Scaling composites 3D printing into a new dimension Decision Makers

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Swiss startup 9T Labs stands out in the global 3D printing landscape for leveraging a unique process that combines extensive know-how in continuous fiber reinforced composites, additive manufacturing and tooling to target large serial production runs, across multiple market segments. Whenever a company does something unique in additive manufacturing, something that may seem too ambitious, the only way to understand its actual potential is to see it in person. After closely following 9T’s growth from the start, 3dpbm visited the company’s HQ in Zurich and spoke with Co-founder Giovanni and Yannick Willemin, Head Marketing and Business Development, to understand exactly where 9T stands today and where it’s heading, on its way to scaling composites 3D printing.

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Geeetech launches its high-speed THUNDER FDM 3D printer Decision Makers

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According to Geeetech, many consumer FDM printers, that are currently available on the market, are quite slow – which is the angle the company is using when marketing its new THUNDER high-speed 3D printer, which is expected to launch by early September, on Kickstarter (for early birds). Geeetech’s THUNDER 3D printer will come with a notably high printing speed, an all-metal body design, a “super strong cooling system”, and a large printing volume.

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Boss Products sets up fist 3D printing factory in Melbourne Construction 3D Printing

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Boss Products, one of Australia’s most well-established building products manufacturers, has transitioned from traditional means of manufacturing processes to purchasing a customized Luyten 3D Platypus X2 printer and opening the country’s first 3D printing factory in the building and construction industry. The Boss Products building and construction 3D printing factory is located in Melbourne, and produces products for the industry across the commercial and domestic sectors. It is one of the biggest suppliers of planter boxes and retaining walls.

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Puredyne refines bioprinting process Bioprinting

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When 3D bioprinting with organic substances, it is hard to overstate the importance of not damaging the cells. Print heads from Puredyne, a brand of the established dispensing specialist ViscoTec, already prioritize this through demonstrably high-precision and low-shear dispensing, although the printing results are always dependent on the dispensing needle used, of which there are many available on the market, including the ones from Japanese manufacturer, Tecdia.

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StarHagen joins the Velo3D Contract Manufacturer Network Aerospace

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StarHagen, a provider of high-quality production parts for aerospace companies, has joined the Velo3D Contract Manufacturer Network with the purchase of an end-to-end solution from the additive manufacturing technology company. The Sapphire printer acquired by StarHagen is calibrated to print in Inconel 625, a nickel-based superalloy designed for high strength, and to be resistant to high temperatures and corrosion.

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Bosch acquires two SLM500 systems 3D Printer Hardware

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SLM Solutions has recently installed two SLM500 printers at Robert Bosch GmbH Nuremberg (Bosch), the multinational German technology and engineering company. Bosch will utilize its new systems to produce parts for its powertrain technology, including custom aluminium parts for hydrogen technology and electric drive productions at their 3D-MPC Manufacturing and Processing Center in Nuremberg, Germany. The centre is responsible for producing components and parts using additive manufacturing for prototype and serial applications.

Brinter Launches New Visco Bio Printing Heads with Puredyne Bioprinting

Brinter Launches New Visco Bio Printing Heads with Puredyne Bioprinting

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Finnish bioprinting startup Brinter released the new extrusion-based Visco Bio medical print head for its Brinter bioprinters. The new modular print heads enable nearly zero dead volume, meaning that expensive medical grade material waste is cut to a minimal level. The Finnish company continues to develop and implement new features to its device on the back of a strong first year’s growth year in 2021.

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Fraunhofer IGD scientists develop new process to avoid stair-step artifacts 3D Printing Processes

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Scientists at Fraunhofer IGD – Mostafa Morsy Abdelkader Morsy, Alan Brunton, and Philipp Urban – whose ‘3D Printing Technology’ department is responsible for the creation of Cuttlefish, have devised a purely geometric and algorithmic method for the elimination of stair-step artifacts in multi-material 3D printing. To avoid quantization errors, the surface of the object is modulated with a high-frequency signal. This results in geometrically accurate and color-true surfaces. The research team has set down their findings in a paper titled ‘Shape Dithering for 3D Printing’, which will be published to coincide with SIGGRAPH, the premier conference, and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques – where the research will be presented by the lead author, Mostafa Morsy Abdelkader Morsy.

UpNano Triples Sales and Strengthens Position in the US Market

UpNano Triples Sales and Strengthens Position in the US Market

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Based on strong interest from the US market and a solid financial position, UpNano GmbH, a commercial-stage technology company and leader in 2 Photon-Polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing, will extend operations to the United States, adding Erika Bechtold as Vice President of US operations. The company manufactures and sells the renowned NanoOne series of laser-powered 2PP 3D-printing systems that are able to build structures across 12 orders of magnitude at an unprecedented speed. The company’s expansion follows a year of strong business growth, seeing the company’s sales triple and market interest rising strongly.

PostProcess launches CONNECT3D AM platform Additive Manufacturing

PostProcess Launches CONNECT3D AM Platform

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PostProcess Technologies, the pioneer of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, today has made known that its CONNECT3D Additive Manufacturing Platform is now available. The CONNECT3D platform is a new addition to the company’s current full-stack solution of hardware, chemistry, and software and complements the current AUTOMAT3D software application.

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GKN Aerospace’s Global Technology Centre installs RenAM 500Q Flex 3D Printer Hardware

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Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has installed a RenAM 500Q Flex additive manufacturing system at aerospace manufacturer GKN Aerospace’s state-of-the-art Global Technology Centre in Bristol, UK. Taking its place alongside the latest technologies and manufacturing processes for the next generation of aircraft, the RenAM 500Q Flex will provide valuable feedback on how to optimize AM for aerospace applications.

ASICS releases ACTIBREEZE 3D (printed) SANDAL Consumer Products

ASICS Releases ACTIBREEZE 3D (Printed) SANDAL

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ASICS has launched its new ACTIBREEZE 3D SANDAL – a 3D printed sandal specifically designed to help the body and mind of a recovering athlete in the ‘After Performance’ phase. The ACTIBREEZE 3D SANDAL features a novel geometric structure, made possible through parametric design and advanced 3D printing technology, to deliver outstanding comfort and protection for the wearer.

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3DEO Adds DfAM as Core Service

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Los Angeles-based 3DEO, one of the world’s highest volume metal 3D printing companies, has added design and engineering services to its portfolio of offerings, to better support its customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. 3DEO is introducing advanced end-to-end solutions to product and engineering teams across all industries, specializing in medical devices, industrial equipment, aerospace and consumer products. The decision to include early-stage DfAM in its already differentiated 3D printing technology service gives 3DEO a further advantage to uniquely solve its customers’ needs at any stage of the product development lifecycle – with the ultimate goal of production at scale.

CloudPrint 2.0 released by MakerBot AM Software

CloudPrint 2.0 Released by MakerBot

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MakerBot, a company that forms part of the Stratasys portfolio, has released CloudPrint 2.0 – a major upgrade to its print preparation and management solution, MakerBot CloudPrint. MakerBot CloudPrint now includes an enhanced interface for a smoother user experience, and several new and upgraded features that enable users to go from CAD file to 3D printed part faster than before.

Triditive and Foxconn to develop a metal binder jetting AM system 3D Printer Hardware

Triditive and Foxconn to Develop a Metal Binder Jetting AM System

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The Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has joined forces with the Asturian company Triditive, a global benchmark company in additive manufacturing, to develop a 3D printer leveraging binder jetting technology. For several years, Triditive has been developing and commercializing bound metal extrusion systems tailored for parts production, under the brand AMCELL. Triditive and Foxconn will now work together on further scaling the AM platform’s automated manufacturing capabilities, marking a very important milestone and significant achievement for the Asturian startup led by CEO Mariel Diaz.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology orders MPO 100 printer Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Deggendorf Institute of Technology Orders MPO 100 Printer

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The Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) has placed an order for a Multiphoton Optics MPO 100 printer. Multiphoton Optics was awarded the contract shortly before the official market launch of the new multi-user laser direct writer, which is based on Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP), and is produced by parent company Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH. The MPO 100 will be used in the field of packaging and integrated optics at the Technology Campus (TC) Teisnach Sensor Technology of the DIT.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology orders MPO 100 printer Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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The Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) has placed an order for a Multiphoton Optics MPO 100 printer. Multiphoton Optics was awarded the contract shortly before the official market launch of the new multi-user laser direct writer, which is based on Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP), and is produced by parent company Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH. The MPO 100 will be used in the field of packaging and integrated optics at the Technology Campus (TC) Teisnach Sensor Technology of the DIT.

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Pratt & Whitney evaluate first in-house Velo3D solution Aerospace

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Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, has acquired an end-to-end solution from Velo3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, to evaluate the Sapphire XC printer for manufacturing production jet engine components. This is the first Sapphire printer to be located at Pratt & Whitney, although the company previously utilized Velo3D’s contract manufacturer network to produce printed and finished parts.

AddUp Dashboards Puts Metal AM Process Data Front and Center

AddUp Dashboards Puts Metal AM Process Data Front and Center

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The importance of data in metal additive manufacturing cannot be overstated. It is data—derived from materials, hardware, process and more—that enables additive manufacturing companies and users to improve the technology and its output, to streamline workflows and achieve greater efficiency. But data can be notoriously difficult to navigate and visualize, which makes it challenging to transform it into actionable insights. AddUp, a global metal additive manufacturing company that was formed out of Fives and Michelin, aims to make 3D printing data more accessible for its metal AM systems through its new AddUp Dashboards software, released in February 2022.

Stratasys ships 35,000th industrial FDM 3D printer (to Blue Origin) 3D Printer Hardware

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Leading 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys revealed it has shipped its 35,000th industrial FDM 3D printer to date. The significance of this figure depends on what we mean by “industrial”. For Stratasys, this term probably means that the count does not include Makerbot branded machines, which leaves room for the F123 line systems, which we usually consider “professional-grade”.

Nexa3D has started shipping its XiP 3D desktop printer 3D Printer Hardware

Nexa3D Has Started Shipping its XiP 3D Desktop Printer

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Nexa3D is now shipping its market-ready XiP 3D desktop printers to customers in the US and Canada. Since introducing its first Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) system for the desktop at Formnext in November 2021 – the product’s waitlist has extended to hundreds of product designers and creators looking to increase the throughput and efficiency of their desktop 3D printing.

First 20 VLM printers to be shipped by BCN3D in Spring 2023 3D Printing Processes

First 20 VLM Printers to be Shipped by BCN3D in Spring 2023

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Earlier this year, BCN3D Technologies announced that its strive for innovation had led its 3D printing experts to never-before-seen 3D printing technology, using high viscosity resins. Developed over the last three years, the patented Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) provoked mass interest worldwide, with more than 500 companies registering to become early adopters of the development of this ecosystem. BCN3D, in a response to the demand, has partnered with Arkema, and Henkel, to obtain material properties and applications otherwise unreachable with other resin-based technologies, and has committed to delivering 20 VLM printers to 20 of the companies currently enlisted in its Technology Adoption Program, during Spring 2023.

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GROB launches GMP300 metal AM system based on LMP technology 3D Printer Hardware

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With the new GMP300 metal 3D printer, GROB, a German company specializing in automated production systems, looks to offer its customers a production system for the manufacturing of near-net-shape components via AM range for the first time. The new LMP (Liquid Metal Printing) system, which was first unveiled at a GROB in-house exhibition, announcing the entry of GROB-WERKE into the Additive Manufacturing sector, has now also been presented at the ongoing Additive Manufacturing Forum in Berlin.

New PRO Series presented by Roboze Decision Makers

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Roboze has presented the new PRO series, in addition to professional solutions that use its proprietary software, Prometheus, and new materials to increase companies’ digital transition opportunities. The machines offer quick and cost-effective access to the production of parts with well-defined technical and industrial requirements, as they can support the validation of finished AM parts with super polymers and technical materials (PEEK, TPU, ABS, etc), and, with the same solution, accelerate the research and development of new applications, and the digitization of the warehouse of tools and spare parts. Productivity, quality, versatility, and rapid ROI acceleration represent the common factors of the new series.

New digital products launched by Xometry AM Software

New Digital Products Launched by Xometry

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During a virtual event titled “The Xometry Marketplace: Powering Tomorrow’s Supply Chain”, Xometry launched a suite of new digital products, including – The Industrial Buying Engine on Thomasnet.com, and Workcenter (an all-in-one “manufacturing execution system”). The company has also opened the new Workcenter to third-party developers.

First 20 VLM printers to be shipped by BCN3D in Spring 2023 3D Printing Processes

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Earlier this year, BCN3D Technologies announced that its strive for innovation had led its 3D printing experts to never-before-seen 3D printing technology, using high viscosity resins. Developed over the last three years, the patented Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) provoked mass interest worldwide, with more than 500 companies registering to become early adopters of the development of this ecosystem. BCN3D, in a response to the demand, has partnered with Arkema, and Henkel, to obtain material properties and applications otherwise unreachable with other resin-based technologies, and has committed to delivering 20 VLM printers to 20 of the companies currently enlisted in its Technology Adoption Program, during Spring 2023.

Shree Rapid Technologies partners with BCN3D AM Industry

Shree Rapid Technologies Partners with BCN3D

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Barcelona-based 3D printer manufacturer, BCN3D, has partnered with Shree Rapid Technologies, one of the largest 3D printing and 3D scanning solutions providers in India. The partnership aims to help manufacturers in India to drive innovation, increase productivity, cut costs, and streamline workflows with the advanced 3D printing technologies from BCN3D, such as IDEX.

Scale your LCD 3D printing with the Anycubic Photon M3 Plus 3D Printer Hardware

Scale Your LCD 3D Printing with the Anycubic Photon M3 Plus

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Over the past few months, we have been able (thanks to the very efficient marketing and partnerships team at Anycubic) to test several Anycubic systems, for both filament extrusion and photopolymerization technologies. While we have not had the opportunity to compare them with many other similarly priced systems, we sometimes feel we don’t need to. Every Anycubic system we’ve tried so far has far exceeded our expectations and they just keep getting better. The latest one that we had the opportunity to test is the new Anycubic Photon M3 Plus, which was released last March, together with the M3 and M3 Max (and with the filament extrusion systems Kobra and Kobra Max). It has been a very, very fun and positive experience, to the point that we now think that the M3 Plus’ competitors are not other similarly priced systems but even the much more expensive systems.

Scale your LCD 3D printing with the Anycubic Photon M3 Plus 3D Printer Hardware

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Over the past few months, we have been able (thanks to the very efficient marketing and partnerships team at Anycubic) to test several Anycubic systems, for both filament extrusion and photopolymerization technologies. While we have not had the opportunity to compare them with many other similarly priced systems, we sometimes feel we don’t need to. Every Anycubic system we’ve tried so far has far exceeded our expectations and they just keep getting better. The latest one that we had the opportunity to test is the new Anycubic Photon M3 Plus, which was released last March, together with the M3 and M3 Max (and with the filament extrusion systems Kobra and Kobra Max). It has been a very, very fun and positive experience, to the point that we now think that the M3 Plus’ competitors are not other similarly priced systems but even the much more expensive systems.

SAGA Space Architects 3D print 7-meter-tall analog moon habitat Professional Additive Manufacturing

SAGA Space Architects 3D Print 7-Meter-Tall Analog Moon Habitat

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SAGA Space Architects, a Copenhagen-based design practice working on making space liveable for future space travelers, have 3D printed their new 7-meter-tall analog moon habitat – the world’s tallest 3D printed polymer structure. The shell has been topologically optimized, and the corrugated surface generated, to withstand the specific forces the habitat would experience on the Moon. The habitat was brought to life in just nine months – from the first sketch to the final printed form, and has been designed to support a crew of two astronauts, comfortably, for 90 days on the surface of the Moon.

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Creality Celebrates its 8th Anniversary

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In the blink of an eye, Creality is in its 8th year, although there have been ups and downs, Creality still adheres to the spirit of the 3D printing industry evangelist and user-oriented concept. From being based in Shenzhen to radiating globally, the company’s products have been exported to 192 countries and regions, helping over 1.6 million users to turn their imagination into reality.

DLyte 100PRO released by GPAINNOVA Additive Manufacturing

DLyte 100PRO Released by GPAINNOVA

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GPAINNOVA, one of the leading technology groups specializing in surface finishing solutions for metal parts, has released the DLyte 100PRO, one of the largest and most advanced compact machines for industrial applications based on dry electropolishing. This new equipment overcomes some of the current constraints of traditional polishing machines and offers a wider range of options to automate post-processing in industrial sectors.

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DLyte 100PRO released by GPAINNOVA Additive Manufacturing

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GPAINNOVA, one of the leading technology groups specializing in surface finishing solutions for metal parts, has released the DLyte 100PRO, one of the largest and most advanced compact machines for industrial applications based on dry electropolishing. This new equipment overcomes some of the current constraints of traditional polishing machines and offers a wider range of options to automate post-processing in industrial sectors.

Teton Simulation Software acquired by Markforged AM Industry

Teton Simulation Software Acquired by Markforged AM Industry

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Composites and bound metal extrusion 3D printers manufacturer Markforged acquired Teton Simulation Software (“Teton”), whose SmartSlice technology automates validation and optimizes part performance for additive manufacturing applications. The integration of Teton’s cloud-native simulation software into Markforged’s Digital Forge platform will enable manufacturers to validate advanced composite parts for the most demanding production applications.

Raplas takes its SLA hardware to the next level 3D Printer Hardware

Raplas Takes its SLA Hardware to the Next Level

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Based in the UK—with offices in the US and Asia along with distributors around the world—Raplas is an additive equipment manufacturing company whose sights are very much set on production and overcoming the hurdles that are slowing the industrialization of AM down. You may not yet have heard about it as much as other industrial SLA system manufacturers, but Raplas is emerging as one of the hottest realities in the global AM scene. The company has been experiencing a period of rapid growth, with a large number of clients and a considerable installed base of industrial SLA systems aground the world. Now Raplas is scaling even further, with a new state-of-the-art facility and gen 2.0 of its industrial SLA hardware systems.

Ingersoll and MELD are developing a metal 3D printer for vehicle-size parts 3D Printer Hardware

Ingersoll and MELD are Developing a Metal 3D Printer for Vehicle-size Parts

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Norbert J. Kott, US Army DEVCOM-GVSC Materials, Additive Manufacturing (Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI) reports in an article that appeared on the SME’s website that they US Army is working with LFAM 3D printer manufacturers Ingersoll (part of the Camozzi Group) and Virginia-based MELD Manufacturing on the Jointless Hull project. Goal of the project is the development of a metal 3D printer that is capable of producing parts as large as an entire vehicle.

Ingersoll and MELD are developing a metal 3D printer for vehicle-size parts 3D Printer Hardware

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Norbert J. Kott, US Army DEVCOM-GVSC Materials, Additive Manufacturing (Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI) reports in an article that appeared on the SME’s website that they US Army is working with LFAM 3D printer manufacturers Ingersoll (part of the Camozzi Group) and Virginia-based MELD Manufacturing on the Jointless Hull project. Goal of the project is the development of a metal 3D printer that is capable of producing parts as large as an entire vehicle.

New Sapphire XC 1MZ enables metal 3D printing up to 1m in height 3D Printing Processes

New Sapphire XC 1MZ Enables Metal 3D Printing up to 1m in Height

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Velo3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, has added the new Sapphire XC 1MZ large-format printer to its Sapphire family of printers. The Sapphire XC 1MZ printer allows customers to print parts up to one meter in height – with a total build volume twice the size of the Sapphire XC and nine times larger than the original Sapphire – increasing the addressable use-cases of Velo3D’s end-to-end metal additive manufacturing solution.

New Sapphire XC 1MZ enables metal 3D printing up to 1m in height 3D Printing Processes

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Velo3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, has added the new Sapphire XC 1MZ large-format printer to its Sapphire family of printers. The Sapphire XC 1MZ printer allows customers to print parts up to one meter in height – with a total build volume twice the size of the Sapphire XC and nine times larger than the original Sapphire – increasing the addressable use-cases of Velo3D’s end-to-end metal additive manufacturing solution.

Honda reportedly had 3D models removed from Printables marketplace Legislation

Honda Reportedly Had 3D Models Removed from Printables Marketplace Legislation

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According to a story first published by TheDrive, “all models referencing the word Honda posted prior to March 30, 2022, were seemingly removed from Printables without warning. These included speaker brackets, key housings, hood latches, shifter bushings, washer fluid caps, roof latch handles, and my trunk lid handle—a part not offered on 10th generation Accords sold in the U.S. at all. According to the author of the article, many of the removed parts had no Honda branding but were just compatible with Honda vehicles. As it turns out, Prusa says it was issued a takedown notice from Honda and removed all 3D models that referenced the brand.

Living in the fast lane with Lisa X 3D Printing Processes

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Visiting Sinterit, the leader in compact SLS 3D printers, is always fun. Cracow, where the company is based, is a beautiful city and even the recent global tensions can ruin the welcoming atmosphere. It had been two years since we last visited to test and review their Lisa Pro machine. Then COVID came, just as the company began moving into the new, much larger facility. In the meantime, Formlabs, the market leader in the affordable SLA segment and Sinterit’s most credible competitor in the compact SLS segment, launched its machine after almost four years of announcements. The Polish company, founded by ex-Google developers and led by CEO Maxime Polesello could have been overwhelmed. Instead, the entire management team decided to focus on new product development and training for its employees. The result is that now, two years later, Sinterit is settled in a large new facility, with a highly organized assembly line, one ambitious product, Lisa X, hitting the market and one more, perhaps even more ambitious, NILS, getting ready to do so soon. When the opportunity came to do another test, this time with the Lisa X, I jumped and I was not disappointed.

9T Labs to showcase additive manufacturing capabilities at JEC World 3D Printing Events

9T Labs to Showcase Additive Manufacturing Capabilities at JEC World 3D Printing Events

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9T Labs, experts in digital, automated, and cost-competitive serial production of continuous fiber components, will be demonstrating how lightweight carbon parts are pushing cross-sector boundaries at JEC World in Paris, from 3rd to 5th May 2022. This exhibition comes after the company’s recent Series A funding that raised $17million to help commercialise its Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform, with key investments made by 3D printing company, Stratasys, and thermoplastic composites supplier Solvay SA.

Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia column digitally replicated AM Software

Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Column Digitally Replicated

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Luai Kurdi is the Founder and CEO of PRINT4D, a company based in Prague, Czech Republic, consisting of a group of engineers with a passion for technology and construction. PRINT4D utilizes the latest advancements in digital tools to revolutionize how the environment around us is imagined and constructed. According to a post on Luai Kurdi’s LinkedIn profile, he has replicated Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Double Twist Star-Shaped-Base 14m high column, using parametric design in Grasshopper – demonstrating the real advantages of parametric design, digital fabrication, and 3D concrete printing.

Anycubic launches Kobra Plus, a large system for advanced users 3D Printer Hardware

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Anycubic, a leading global 3D printer brand, has announced the launch of Kobra Plus, the latest member of the Kobra series of 3D printers. Two new printing filaments were also introduced as part of the launch. With the ability to print at high speed, the Anycubic Kobra Plus is intended as a professional product for advanced users to swiftly get the best printing results, enhanced with easier operation.

Inkbit ships first Vista AM system to Saint Gobain 3D Printer Hardware

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The first of its kind Vista production additive manufacturing system from Medford-based Inkbit is now operational at the Saint-Gobain Research Cross-Business R&D Center. The multidisciplinary research site is currently developing processes and products for global businesses across numerous industries. Powered by Inkbit’s proprietary VCJ (Vision Controlled Jetting) technology, the Vista system enables volume production of end-use polymer parts, with a combination of high throughput, low labor post-processing, and production-grade materials.

Inkbit ships first Vista AM system to Saint Gobain 3D Printer Hardware

Inkbit ships first Vista AM system to Saint Gobain

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The first of its kind Vista production additive manufacturing system from Medford-based Inkbit is now operational at the Saint-Gobain Research Cross-Business R&D Center. The multidisciplinary research site is currently developing processes and products for global businesses across numerous industries. Powered by Inkbit’s proprietary VCJ (Vision Controlled Jetting) technology, the Vista system enables volume production of end-use polymer parts, with a combination of high throughput, low labor post-processing, and production-grade materials.

Optomec delivers its 600th industrial AM system 3D Printer Hardware

Optomec Delivers its 600th Industrial AM System

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Optomec has reached another important milestone in its continued growth, with the delivery of its 600th industrial 3D printer. The company has now installed more than 250 of its proprietary LENS Systems, for 3D printed metal, and over 350 of its patented Aerosol Jet Systems, with the majority of its recent machines being used for high ROI production applications.

Watermark 3D now protects colored files thanks to a recent update Decision Makers

Watermark 3D now protects colored files thanks to a recent update Decision Makers

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Thanks to a recent update, Watermark 3D is now compatible with colored 3D files. The update adds 3 new formats that can be watermarked, including OBJ, GLB, and DAE/Collada – to an already-supported STL. The update is currently in testing as models with color information are trickier than models without. The company is encouraging users to try the updated version and provide the company with feedback.

A new paradigm for composite additive manufacturing Materials

A New Paradigm for Composite Additive Manufacturing Materials

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Anisoprint is a company operating at the forefront of composite materials and additive manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company has brought to market a series of turnkey solutions for continuous fiber 3D printing for the production of industrial end-use parts. These solutions, along with Anisoprint’s in-depth material and engineering expertise, are unlocking new opportunities for higher performing and more efficient parts with anisotropic properties.

ANFF-Q purchases Multiphoton’s MPO 100 two-photon polymerization tool 3D Printing Processes

ANFF-Q purchases Multiphoton’s MPO 100 two-photon polymerization tool 3D Printing Processes

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The Australian National Fabrication Facility – Queensland Node (ANFF-Q) based at the University of Queensland, Australia has purchased Multiphoton’s recently-launched MPO 100 two-photon polymerization tool. The system, developed by Multiphoton Optics GmbH, and manufactured by its parent company Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH, will provide cutting-edge micro- and nano-fabrication fabrication capabilities to ANFF-Q.

Drywise, by Thought3D, officially released in the US 3D Printer Hardware

Drywise, by Thought3D, Officially Released in the US

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Thought3D is set to release its new in-line filament dryer for FFF 3D printers, Drywise (previously only available in Europe), in the US. Drywise ‘unlocks the true potential’ of printing with engineering materials as it eliminates the guesswork of 3D printing with hygroscopic materials. The patent-pending, active, in-line drying technology ensures the material is in the best possible conditions throughout the duration of the 3D printing job. Drywise will be unveiled and officially released in the U.S. at Rapid+TCT 2022, in Detroit.

Calcasieu Parish School Board invests in 400 MakerBot 3D printers Research & Education

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Calcasieu Parish School Board has invested in 200 MakerBot SKETCH Classroom sets, totaling 400 SKETCH 3D printers, to further advance its STEAM education and build critical skills among its students. The addition of SKETCH 3D printers brings the latest technological innovations to students to enhance classroom learning across grade levels and better prepare them for the future.

Nozzle flow filters 3D printed by voestalpine 3D Printer Hardware

Nozzle Flow Filters 3D Printed by Voestalpine

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Nozzle flow filters are used to prevent contamination, as a result of melted plastic, that causes blockages or interruptions to the injection process. These contaminations can cause damage to hot runner systems – resulting in extended downtime and increased maintenance costs. The design of voestalpine’s flow filter X, and flow filter V, both capitalize on the unique capabilities of 3D printing to create additional benefits for the injection molder by integrating a static mixer, or significantly reducing the pressure drop and shear stress.

Dyndrite to power HARP, CBAM and new Meteoryte software 3D Printer Hardware

Dyndrite to Power HARP, CBAM and New Meteoryte Software

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Dyndrite, the company that developed an accelerated computation engine to control to handle large digital manufacturing files, has extended and signed new partnerships with key AM industry pioneers such as Azul 3D, Impossible Objects and Meteor Inkjet’s new Meteoryte software. It should be noted that these companies have developed, or contributed to develop, some of the most complex and unique AM processes such as HARP, CBAM and material jetting in general. The GPU-accelerated Dyndrite software will help these companies with scalability, automation and overall improved performance to solve the toughest geometry and compute problems.

EOS and Sauber Technologies sign three-year partnership on AM Additive Manufacturing

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EOS, a leading supplier of industrial 3D printing technology, and Sauber Technologies, the company devoted to bringing Sauber’s Formula One mindset and innovation to businesses all over the world, signed a three-year AM technology partnership at the F1 Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain, last weekend. The partnership includes installation of a new EOS P 500 for polymer parts production.

From Lisa to NILS, a perfect fit into the world of SLS Decision Makers

From Lisa to NILS, a Perfect Fit into the World of SLS

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We left off with Sinterit just over two and a half years ago when we visited the company’s HQ in Cracow to learn about the latest progress and market penetration of the Lisa Pro system. Fast forward to today, across a global COVID epidemic, supply chains crises, rising geopolitical tensions, and the first strong new competitor entering the compact SLS market, and Sinterit is still stronger than before.

Prusa Research acquires Printed Solid Inc. AM Industry

Prusa Research Acquires Printed Solid Inc.

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In the wake of the high-profile merger between Ultimaker and Makerbot, another pioneering filament extrusion 3D printer manufacturer, Czech Republic-based Prusa Research is making moves. The company founded by Josef Prusa has acquired reseller Printed Solid Inc. to expand direct sales and support into the USA.

Markforged CEO Shai Terem: “Real growth is coming to AM” Decision Makers

Markforged CEO Shai Terem: “Real Growth is Coming to AM”

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After going public and trading on NYSE since July 2016, Markforged has been releasing detailed data on its performance. For over a decade, all 3D printing stocks have suffered from long periods of decreasing value interrupted by short bursts of very rapid growth. Markforged’s stock has been no different; and yet the company’s growth has been solid, regular and organic, with a “strong balance sheet and a track record of execution to our industry”, as Markforged CEO Shai Terem put it during the latest analyst call on Q1 2022 results when the company reported revenues of $21.9 million and 8.6% YoY growth. 3dpbm had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Terem about Markforged’s latest results, ongoing growth strategy and medium to long-term goals.

From Lisa to NILS, a perfect fit into the world of SLS Decision Makers

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We left off with Sinterit just over two and a half years ago when we visited the company’s HQ in Cracow to learn about the latest progress and market penetration of the Lisa Pro system. Fast forward to today, across a global COVID epidemic, supply chains crises, rising geopolitical tensions, and the first strong new competitor entering the compact SLS market, and Sinterit is still stronger than before.

Nozzle flow filters 3D printed by voestalpine 3D Printer Hardware

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Nozzle flow filters are used to prevent contamination, as a result of melted plastic, that causes blockages or interruptions to the injection process. These contaminations can cause damage to hot runner systems – resulting in extended downtime and increased maintenance costs. The design of voestalpine’s flow filter X, and flow filter V, both capitalize on the unique capabilities of 3D printing to create additional benefits for the injection molder by integrating a static mixer, or significantly reducing the pressure drop and shear stress.

Drywise, by Thought3D, officially released in the US 3D Printer Hardware

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Thought3D is set to release its new in-line filament dryer for FFF 3D printers, Drywise (previously only available in Europe), in the US. Drywise ‘unlocks the true potential’ of printing with engineering materials as it eliminates the guesswork of 3D printing with hygroscopic materials. The patent-pending, active, in-line drying technology ensures the material is in the best possible conditions throughout the duration of the 3D printing job. Drywise will be unveiled and officially released in the U.S. at Rapid+TCT 2022, in Detroit.

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Dyndrite to power HARP, CBAM and new Meteoryte software 3D Printer Hardware

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Dyndrite, the company that developed an accelerated computation engine to control to handle large digital manufacturing files, has extended and signed new partnerships with key AM industry pioneers such as Azul 3D, Impossible Objects and Meteor Inkjet’s new Meteoryte software. It should be noted that these companies have developed, or contributed to develop, some of the most complex and unique AM processes such as HARP, CBAM and material jetting in general. The GPU-accelerated Dyndrite software will help these companies with scalability, automation and overall improved performance to solve the toughest geometry and compute problems.

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Markforged CEO Shai Terem: “Real growth is coming to AM” Decision Makers

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After going public and trading on NYSE since July 2021, Markforged has been releasing detailed data on its performance. For over a decade, all 3D printing stocks have suffered from long periods of decreasing value interrupted by short bursts of very rapid growth. Markforged’s stock has been no different; and yet the company’s growth has been solid, regular and organic, with a “strong balance sheet and a track record of execution to our industry”, as Markforged CEO Shai Terem put it during the latest analyst call on Q1 2022 results when the company reported revenues of $21.9 million and 8.6% YoY growth. 3dpbm had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Terem about Markforged’s latest results, ongoing growth strategy and medium to long-term goals.

Materialise CO-AM launches to advance serial AM production AM Software

Materialise CO-AM Launches to Advance Serial AM Production

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Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, introduced CO-AM, an open software platform to manage the additive manufacturing (AM) production process more efficiently. CO-AM will give manufacturers cloud-based access to a full range of software tools that allow them to plan, manage and optimize every stage of their AM operations. With CO‑AM, Materialise addresses the untapped potential to use AM for serial manufacturing and mass personalization.

GrabCad Print Software for Stratasys Origin One and Origin One Dental AM Software

GrabCad Print Software for Stratasys Origin One

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Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, has introduced GrabCAD Print for the Stratasys Origin One and Origin One Dental 3D printers. An application of the GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform, GrabCAD Print will provide users with an integrated, all-in-one software solution for streamlining the 3D printing workflow for print build file preparation and post-print analysis.

Nippon Gases introduces AM-focused 3DPro gas product line 3D Printer Hardware

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Through its 3DPro line of products, Nippon Gases, one of the world’s leading industrial and medical gases companies, now offers gas and equipment specifically for the additive manufacturing industry. Until now, the only major gas company making significant public moves in the additive manufacturing space was Linde. However other major gas players are also active and competition is increasing.

Prototal Damvig introduces H350 SAF system from Stratasys 3D Printer Hardware

Prototal Damvig Introduces H350 SAF System from Stratasys

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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.

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Prototal Damvig introduces H350 SAF system from Stratasys 3D Printer Hardware

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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.

Equispheres inks deals with Taiyo Nippon Sanso, Aconity 3D Printer Hardware

Equispheres Inks Deals with Taiyo Nippon Sanso, Aconity

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Equispheres, one of the metal AM materials companies that our sister company, 3dpbm Research, has been closely following for some time, just inked two important deals to advance the adoption and distribution of its innovative aluminum AM powders with Taiyo Nippon Sanso and Aconity. Regular readers will remember that we were the first media to offer a deep dive into Equispheres aluminum AM powders in our AM Focus 2020 eBook on Metal AM (article on page 43), as these materials first entered the market. Since then, Equisheres has been steadily growing, by offering specialized powder with unique attributes for additive manufacturing that can achieve 3x faster build rates than legacy aluminum powders.

Lithoz sells 8 machines in strongest Q1 performance yet 3D Printer Hardware

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Lithoz GmbH, one of the global leaders in advanced ceramic 3D printing, recorded its best Q1 performance to date with 8 machine sales since the start of the year. Not only this has been the company’s strongest start in terms of machine sales in its history but it also means that Lithoz LCM ceramic 3D printers are now installed in every inhabited continent, highlighting the company’s impact in the global growth of ceramic additive manufacturing as an established manufacturing technique.

JINGYE Additive Manufacturing acquires multiple Eplus3D systems 3D Printer Hardware

JINGYE Additive Manufacturing acquires multiple Eplus3D systems 3D Printer Hardware

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Chinese AM service provider JINGYE Additive Manufacturing, has acquired a batch of large Eplus3D EP-M650 metal 3D printers from Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Eplus3D to be used in production of aerospace applications. JINGYE Additive Manufacturing is the AM division of the giant JINGYE group, the largest Chinese steelmaker and the only additive manufacturing company in the world that integrates professional R&D, production and sales of high-end aerosol metal powder, laser remanufacturing and 3D printing services.

3D Systems introduces SLA 750 Dual synchronous dual-laser 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

3D Systems Introduces SLA 750 Dual Synchronous Dual-laser 3D Printer

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3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) officially introduced the new SLA 750 stereolithography additive manufacturing (AM) solution. Designed to address large format or high volume production applications, the solution comprises the SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual – the first synchronous, dual-laser stereolithography printer – as well as the company’s new Accura AMX Durable Natural material and the PostCure 1050 post-processing system.

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MX3D M1 Metal AM System to be used for automotive parts 3D Printer Hardware

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An M1 Metal AM System from Dutch company MX3D has been installed at the Additive Manufacturing Campus of BMW Group in Munich, Germany. With the M1 Metal AM System, BMW Group has acquired one of the most advanced setup the market has to offer with respect to Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). This will allows the company’s engineers to explore the potential of this highly flexible and productive method of metal additive manufacturing.

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Lithoz Sells 8 Machines in Strongest Q1 Performance Yet

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Lithoz GmbH, one of the global leaders in advanced ceramic 3D printing, recorded its best Q1 performance to date with 8 machine sales since the start of the year. Not only this has been the company’s strongest start in terms of machine sales in its history but it also means that Lithoz LCM ceramic 3D printers are now installed in every inhabited continent, highlighting the company’s impact in the global growth of ceramic additive manufacturing as an established manufacturing technique.

JINGYE Additive Manufacturing acquires multiple Eplus3D systems 3D Printer Hardware

JINGYE Additive Manufacturing Acquires Multiple Eplus3D Systems

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Chinese AM service provider JINGYE Additive Manufacturing, has acquired a batch of large Eplus3D EP-M650 metal 3D printers from Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Eplus3D to be used in production of aerospace applications. JINGYE Additive Manufacturing is the AM division of the giant JINGYE group, the largest Chinese steelmaker and the only additive manufacturing company in the world that integrates professional R&D, production and sales of high-end aerosol metal powder, laser remanufacturing and 3D printing services.

Triditive and Foxconn to develop a metal binder jetting AM system 3D Printer Hardware

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The Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has joined forces with the Asturian company Triditive, a global benchmark company in additive manufacturing, to develop a 3D printer leveraging binder jetting technology. For several years, Triditive has been developing and commercializing bound metal extrusion systems tailored for parts production, under the brand AMCELL. Triditive and Foxconn will now work together on further scaling the AM platform’s automated manufacturing capabilities, marking a very important milestone and significant achievement for the Asturian startup led by CEO Mariel Diaz.

NXE 200 3D printer with LSPc technology launched by Nexa3D 3D Printer Hardware

NXE 200 3D Printer with LSPc Technology Launched by Nexa3D

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Nexa3D, a maker of ultra-fast 3D printers, has released the NXE 200 industrial 3D printer, an affordable entryway into Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) technology. The NXE 200 is a natural expansion of Nexa3D’s portfolio, which also currently includes the NXE 400 industrial 3D printer and NXD 200 dental 3D printer, with the intention of broadening LSPc’s accessibility.

Anker launches crowdfunding for AnkerMake M5 3D printer

Anker Launches Crowdfunding for AnkerMake M5 3D Printer

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AnkerMake, a new 3D printing brand from rapid charging accessories brand Anker, is introducing the AnkerMake M5, a 3D printer that, according to the company’s press release, was designed “to improve the user experience by reducing printing time up to 70%.” The 3D printer, which also promises several other welcome improvements on basic desktop models, is not yet available commercially but only via a Kickstarter campaign.

Anker launches crowdfunding for AnkerMake M5 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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AnkerMake, a new 3D printing brand from rapid charging accessories brand Anker, is introducing the AnkerMake M5, a 3D printer that, according to the company’s press release, was designed “to improve the user experience by reducing printing time up to 70%.” The 3D printer, which also promises several other welcome improvements on basic desktop models, is not yet available commercially but only via a Kickstarter campaign.

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Creality celebrates its 8th anniversary 3D Printer Hardware

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In the blink of an eye, Creality is in its 8th year, although there have been ups and downs, Creality still adheres to the spirit of the 3D printing industry evangelist and user-oriented concept. From being based in Shenzhen to radiating globally, the company’s products have been exported to 192 countries and regions, helping over 1.6 million users to turn their imagination into reality.

Equispheres inks deals with Taiyo Nippon Sanso, Aconity Materials

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Equispheres, one of the metal AM materials companies that our sister company, 3dpbm Research, has been closely following for some time, just inked two important deals to advance the adoption and distribution of its innovative aluminum AM powders with Taiyo Nippon Sanso and Aconity. Regular readers will remember that we were the first media to offer a deep dive into Equispheres aluminum AM powders in our AM Focus 2020 eBook on Metal AM (article on page 43), as these materials first entered the market. Since then, Equisheres has been steadily growing, by offering specialized powder with unique attributes for additive manufacturing that can achieve 3x faster build rates than legacy aluminum powders.

PUNTOZERO 3D DfAM studio incorporates as innovative startup AM Software

PUNTOZERO 3D DfAM Studio Incorporates as Innovative Startup

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The PUNTOZERO 3D team, known as a specialist studio in DfAM optimization, is now structured as an innovative startup in Italy. Based in Milan, and born from the idea of 4 professionals with passion and skills in the world of AM, the company develops new design methodologies to revolutionize the way products are conceived and manufactured, unlocking the full potential of 3D printing.

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3D Systems introduces SLA 750 Dual synchronous dual-laser 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) officially introduced the new SLA 750 stereolithography additive manufacturing (AM) solution. Designed to address large format or high volume production applications, the solution comprises the SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual – the first synchronous, dual-laser stereolithography printer – as well as the company’s new Accura AMX Durable Natural material and the PostCure 1050 post-processing system.

Raplas takes its SLA hardware to the next level 3D Printer Hardware

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Based in the UK—with offices in the US and Asia along with distributors around the world—Raplas is an additive equipment manufacturing company whose sights are very much set on production and overcoming the hurdles that are slowing the industrialization of AM down. You may not yet have heard about it as much as other industrial SLA system manufacturers, but Raplas is emerging as one of the hottest realities in the global AM scene. The company has been experiencing a period of rapid growth, with a large number of clients and a considerable installed base of industrial SLA systems aground the world. Now Raplas is scaling even further, with a new state-of-the-art facility and gen 2.0 of its industrial SLA hardware systems.

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GE Aviation Singapore to provide AM services for engine component repair 3D Printer Hardware

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As metal additive technology continues to gain momentum in the design and industrial production of new aerospace components, GE Aviation’s Loyang facility is the first maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility worldwide that has been approved to use metal additive manufacturing for commercial jet engine component repairs. GE Aviation Engine Services Singapore (GE AESS) currently employs more than 1,700 employees in the city-state and accounts for more than 60 percent of GE Aviation’s global repair volume. GE Aviation continuously innovates in the MRO sector, and GE AESS recently announced that it is the first MRO facility in the world approved to perform metal additive repairs on jet engine components.

Flux Developer, the toolkit for qualifying advanced photoresins Materials

Flux Developer, the Toolkit for Qualifying Advanced Photoresins

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We’ve had a keen interest in Boston-based company Fortify since it was named a winner of Formnext’s 2018 Start-up Challenge. And for good reason. The company, which in 2021 raised $20 million in a Series B funding round, has pioneered a magnetic DLP 3D printing process for producing high-quality composite parts. The patented process, known as Digital Composite Manufacturing, is at the center of Fortify’s broader offering, which also includes filled photopolymers and a new software solution, Flux Developer, which gives users the tools, experiments, and workflows to develop and qualify filled resins for a variety of applications.

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Color 3D printer manufacturer Rize 3D has shut down 3D Printer Hardware

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No one likes to do these stories but they have to be reported: 3D printed manufacturer Rize 3D, a company that was offering a unique mix of extrusion and piezo-jetting for full-color 3D printing capabilities, has shut down. This actually happened a few months ago but, as we said earlier, no one likes to do these stories. The company’s special media accounts have been silent for a few months now and a new company, Palitra, has been established to offer support for existing Rize 3D customers.

Color 3D printer manufacturer Rize 3D has shut down 3D Printer Hardware

Color 3D Printer Manufacturer Rize 3D Has Shut Down

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No one likes to do these stories but they have to be reported: 3D printed manufacturer Rize 3D, a company that was offering a unique mix of extrusion and piezo-jetting for full-color 3D printing capabilities, has shut down. This actually happened a few months ago but, as we said earlier, no one likes to do these stories. The company’s special media accounts have been silent for a few months now and a new company, Palitra, has been established to offer support for existing Rize 3D customers.

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Fluicell Launches Biopixlar AER for Compact Single-cell Bioprinting

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Swedish bioprinting company Fluicell launched its second single-cell 3D bioprinter: the new Biopixlar AER is a compact 3D bioprinter that lets users create detailed biological tissues with high precision. It is the world’s first microfluidic high-precision bioprinter that fits inside a standard flow hood or biosafety cabinet. Fluicell designed it for high automation and easy workflow integration, with the goal of bringing Biopixlar technology to new customer segments.

Sintavia Places Orders Two NXG XII 600s from SLM Solutions

Sintavia Places Orders Two NXG XII 600s from SLM Solutions

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Last week SLM Solutions held a large company and customer meeting at its HQ in Lubeck to show off the final and functional version of the huge NXG XII 600 SLM 3D printer. Now Sintavia, one of the premier manufacturers of advanced propulsion and thermodynamic systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industry, has ordered two NXG XII 600s in a move that will significantly advance the entire industry.

New ExOne S-Max Flex sand binder jetting system to debut at CastExpo 3D Printer Hardware

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The most affordable sand 3D printer ever offered by binder jetting pioneer ExOne, the all-new S-Max Flex, will debut at CastExpo 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23. The new machine has been designed from the ground up as a robotic 3D printing system that combines industry-leading binder jetting expertise from ExOne and Desktop Metal (and possibly ETEC Viridis as well). It features Single Pass Jetting technology and will enable more foundries than ever to enjoy the benefits of sand 3D printing technology.

New ExOne S-Max Flex sand binder jetting system to debut at CastExpo 3D Printer Hardware

New ExOne S-Max Flex Sand Binder Jetting System to Debut at CastExpo

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The most affordable sand 3D printer ever offered by binder jetting pioneer ExOne, the all-new S-Max Flex, will debut at CastExpo 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23. The new machine has been designed from the ground up as a robotic 3D printing system that combines industry-leading binder jetting expertise from ExOne and Desktop Metal (and possibly ETEC Viridis as well). It features Single Pass Jetting technology and will enable more foundries than ever to enjoy the benefits of sand 3D printing technology.

First 3D construction printer configurator officially launched by COBOD AM Software

First 3D Construction Printer Configurator Officially Launched by COBOD

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As 3dpbm had anticipated last month, COBOD has now, officially, launched the first 3D construction printer configurator – a new tool that enables contractors and developers to estimate the time it will take to 3D print a specific building and calculate the volume of concrete materials needed. For instance, the configurator shows, layer by layer, how the printer can build a 170 m2 (1.900 square feet) villa in just 26 hours.

Epson Launches Industrial 3D Printer for Commonly Available Materials Decision Makers

Epson Launches Industrial 3D Printer for Commonly Available Materials Decision Makers

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Seiko Epson Corporation has developed an industrial 3D printer that can use commonly available third-party materials to produce strong, accurate industrial parts of various sizes and functions. 3D printers with these features will have uses in a far wider range of applications, including in the production of parts for final products, and will enable users to mass-customize their goods in support of small-batch production.

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Markforged FY 2021 revenue grows by 27%, to $91.2 million Money & Funding

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Markforged Holding Corporation reported that its revenues increased 27%, to $91.2 million, in FY 2021, from $71.9 million in 2020. Gross profit grew 26%, to $52.9 million, in 2021 from $41.9 million in 2020 and gross margin was 58% in 2021, consistent with 2020. However net loss from operations also grew during the Markforged FY 2021, to $61.0 million (compared to a net loss from operations of $17.7 million in the year prior). Quarterly (Q4) revenues also grew. The result is even more significant as the company generated almost as much revenue as its competitor Dekstop Metal did after acquiring two large AM companies (and several smaller ones).

Markforged FY 2021 revenue grows by 27%, to .2 million Money & Funding

Markforged FY 2021 Revenue Grows by 27%, to $91.2 Million

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Markforged Holding Corporation reported that its revenues increased 27%, to $91.2 million, in FY 2021, from $71.9 million in 2020. Gross profit grew 26%, to $52.9 million, in 2021 from $41.9 million in 2020 and gross margin was 58% in 2021, consistent with 2020. However net loss from operations also grew during the Markforged FY 2021, to $61.0 million (compared to a net loss from operations of $17.7 million in the year prior). Quarterly (Q4) revenues also grew. The result is even more significant as the company generated almost as much revenue as its competitor Dekstop Metal did after acquiring two large AM companies (and several smaller ones).

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Bioprinting tissues, one cell at a time, with Biopixlar AER 3D Printer Hardware

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When the larger public imagines bioprinting they tend to imagine a machine that builds cellular tissues adding one cell after the other. Generally, that’s not the case, as most technologies leverage bioinks and hydrogels to create scaffolds and deposit the cellular materials. Fluicell’s microfluidic bioprinting technology first delivered single-cell printing capabilities with the original Biopixlar platform in 2019. Now, with the new Biopixlar AER, these capabilities become accessible to a much broader target of users. We exclusively caught up with Victoire Viannay, CEO of Fluicell, to learn more about this technology and the possibilities it opens for new applications.

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3D printed heat exchangers push E-Stall Formula Student racecar Additive Manufacturing

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Using Additive Manufacturing technology, the Formula Student Racing Team E-Stall of the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen, Germany, improved cooling of the electric drivetrain and power electronics. Printed with the highest accuracy on the EP-M260 by Eplus3D, the aluminum-made parts were able to easily dissipate the generated heat and therefore improve the performance of the racecar.

Velo3D FY 2021 revenues top $27 million, growing 45% YoY Money & Funding

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Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD), a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, closed FY 2021, the first full year since going public, with revenues for $27 million, growing 45%, and exceeding expectations. Among other highlights the company shipped the first Sapphire XC system to an aerospace customer in Q421 and achieved the 2021 shipments goal of 23 systems (77% year over year unit growth). Velo3D FY 2021 also saw 34 systems booked in 2021 (versus a goal of 24) and a significant backlog for 2022 – 23 Sapphire systems (of which 18 Sapphire XC)

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Fluicell launches Biopixlar AER for compact single-cell bioprinting Bioprinting

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Swedish bioprinting company Fluicell launched its second single-cell 3D bioprinter: the new Biopixlar AER is a compact 3D bioprinter that lets users create detailed biological tissues with high precision. It is the world’s first microfluidic high-precision bioprinter that fits inside a standard flow hood or biosafety cabinet. Fluicell designed it for high automation and easy workflow integration, with the goal of bringing Biopixlar technology to new customer segments.

Sintavia places orders two NXG XII 600s from SLM Solutions 3D Printer Hardware

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Last week SLM Solutions held a large company and customer meeting at its HQ in Lubeck to show off the final and functional version of the huge NXG XII 600 SLM 3D printer. Now Sintavia, one of the premier manufacturers of advanced propulsion and thermodynamic systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industry, has ordered two NXG XII 600s in a move that will significantly advance the entire industry.

BCN3D unveils Viscous Lithography Manufacturing 3D Printing Processes

BCN3D unveils Viscous Lithography Manufacturing 3D Printing Processes

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Today, leading 3D printing solutions manufacturer BCN3D has launched a new 3D printing technology to advance alongside its FFF solutions: Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) TM. This never-seen-before technology has been derived to specifically address BCN3D’s vision of unlocking manufacturing autonomy, where all manufacturers can experience full control over every stage in their production processes with AM solutions using highly viscous resins.

3D Systems reports full FY 2021 revenues up 10.5% 3D Printer Hardware

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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) reported revenues of $615.6 million USD for the full fiscal year 2021, which ended on December 31, 2021. These results – which confirm 3D Systems as the largest AM company by revenues (by just under $10 million, compared to its closest competitor Stratasys) – reflect an overall 10.5% growth in FY 2021 and were obtained in spite of declining Q4 revenues (-12.6%), which the company solely attributed to divestitures of non-core assets.

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Essentium terminates plans to go public via SPAC merger Money & Funding

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Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ACAH) (“Atlantic Coastal”), a special purpose acquisition corporation focused on the future of mobility, has terminated its previously announced business combination agreement with Essentium, Inc., a leading innovator of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, by mutual agreement of all relevant parties. As a result, Atlantic Coastal will seek an alternative business combination.

UpNano triples sales and strengthens position in the US market 3D Printer Hardware

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Based on strong interest from the US market and a solid financial position, UpNano GmbH, a commercial-stage technology company and leader in 2 Photon-Polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing, will extend operations to the United States, adding Erika Bechtold as Vice President of US operations. The company manufactures and sells the renowned NanoOne series of laser-powered 2PP 3D-printing systems that are able to build structures across 12 orders of magnitude at an unprecedented speed. The company’s expansion follows a year of strong business growth, seeing the company’s sales triple and market interest rising strongly.

Aurora Labs to show it meets aerospace standards for metal AM 3D Printer Hardware

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Aurora Labs Limited (ASX:A3D), aka A3D, is launching a Print Campaign to demonstrate system reliability, quality, and repeatability, as part of the Company’s active commercialization strategy. The campaign is supported by The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) and aims to demonstrate A3D’s technology as capable of repeatedly producing printed material that meets draft SAE International aerospace standards AMS7039 and AMS7032.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches AZ600 digital wire-laser metal 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is releasing two models of the new AZ600 digital wire-laser metal 3D printer on March 1st. The new systems work by melting welding wire, instead of powder, with a laser beam to create high-quality 3D structures. These products build on the initial introduction by Mitsubishi Electric of a unique, proprietary dot forming AM technology back in 2018.

Digital Anatomy Creator Software further advances medical modeling AM Software

Digital Anatomy Creator Software Further Advances Medical Modeling

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Stratasys continues to enhance anatomic modeling solutions for healthcare providers through the introduction of a new software module, Digital Anatomy Creator, for Stratasys Digital Anatomy 3D Printers. The new software allows users to easily manipulate material formations and customize the internal structures of their prints to achieve patient-specific anatomic models that are a direct replication of a patient’s pathologic and biologic anatomy.

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3D Systems adds LFAM technology with acquisition of Titan Additive  AM Industry

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3D Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Titan Additive LLC, aka Titan Robotics, the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. As a market leader in pellet-based polymer extrusion 3D printing technology, and the only manufacturer offering hybrid tool head configurations, Titan Robotics provides solutions to its customers by developing application-specific processes using Titan’s unique large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology. With this acquisition, 3D Systems will expand the strength and breadth of its polymer AM solutions portfolio to address new applications in markets such as Foundries, Consumer Goods, Service Bureaus, Transportation & Motorsports, Aerospace & Defense, and General Manufacturing.

New Fusion3 EDGE professional 3D printer launches for $6,999 3D Printer Hardware

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US-based 3D printer manufacturer Fusion3 launched the new EDGE professional 3D printer. Priced at only $6,999, the Fusion3 EDGE provides many capabilities usually found in significantly more expensive industrial 3D printers. Reimagined from the ground up, EDGE combines high speed, large build volume, printing quality, tight tolerances when printing high-temperature materials, ease of use, and durability for 24×7 operation.

Prototal installs EOS P 500 serial AM system as part of its growth strategy 3D Printer Hardware

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EOS has made known that Prototal Industries, Scandinavia’s largest and most specialized additive manufacturing company, has installed a state-of-the-art EOS P 500 system for plastic laser sintering at Prototal GTP in Ystad. The P 500 system in Ystad will complement the group’s existing machine park which already has two EOS P 500 systems installed at 1zu1 in Austria. The automated manufacturing platform from EOS supports Prototal’s strategy to meet the requests and demands for industrial 3D printing of plastic parts on an industrial scale.

MoldJet: Six Steps to Production-grade Metal 3D Printed Parts

MoldJet: Six Steps to Production-grade Metal 3D Printed Parts

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While new additive manufacturing machines are brought to market regularly, it isn’t often that you hear about a new AM process. So you can imagine how interested we were to speak to Israeli metal AM company Tritone about its recently developed MoldJet Technology, which was first unveiled at Formnext 2019. The technology is being brought to market in the Tritone DOMINANT system and offers a new solution for medium-volume production (tens of thousands of parts per year) of metal components. To learn more about the promising AM method and its unique capability, we caught up with Omer Sagi, Vice President of Products and Business Development at Tritone.

Nanoscribe and CELLINK Join Forces to Release Quantum X Bio 2PP Bioprinter

Nanoscribe and CELLINK Join Forces to Release Quantum X Bio 2PP Bioprinter

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Nanoscribe and CELLINK, two BICO companies, today jointly unveiled the Quantum X bio, a revolutionary system as part of the Nanoscribe Quantum X platform providing researchers with a very accurate 3D bioprinter. The Quantum X bio is the first-of-its-kind bioprinter enabling submicron printing resolution. Powered by Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP), the Quantum X bio is the premier tool for miniaturizing bioprinting to redefine the development of complex tissue or cell scaffolds and of advanced biomedical applications.

Incus Closes Series A Investment Round

Incus Closes Series A Investment Round

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Incus GmbH, an Austrian 3D-printing manufacturer specialized in Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM), closed a Series A investment round in Q4 2021, also including existing investor AM Ventures. The company is also bringing onboard industry veteran Adrian Keppler, former CEO of world market leader in Powder Bed Fusion systems EOS GmbH, as an investor and growth consultant.

SLM Solutions sells another NXG Xll 600, this time to Collins Aerospace 3D Printer Hardware

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Collins Aerospace has acquired an NXG Xll 600 for its facility in West Des Moines, Iowa from SLM Solutions. The facility is a world leader in the design and production of engine nozzles and is now bringing that manufacturing expertise to additive. The new printer will help the company produce additively manufactured aerospace parts faster. This brings the total publicly disclosed number of NXG systems sold to 13 since the giant 12-laser metal L-PBF 3D printer was announced last year (however more machines were sold to yet undisclosed customers).

GE Aviation invests in five M Line metal additive production systems 3D Printer Hardware

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GE Aviation is acquiring five GE Additive Concept Laser M Line systems. The first four M Line systems will be installed at GE Aviation’s Additive Technology Center (ATC) in West Chester, Ohio in 2022. A fifth M Line system will be installed at Avio Aero’s Turin site in Italy to support the serial production of additive components for the GE Catalyst turboprop engine during 2022.

Gone in 30 seconds, from box to print on the Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer Hardware

Gone in 30 seconds, from box to print on the Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer Hardware

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Anycubic is one of our favorite companies. We like their branding and we love the way they have made good quality 3D printing available to an unprecedented number of users around the world. They strive to make high-quality products at an accessible cost. The proof is that they are one of the very first companies to work with DLP technology inventors Texas Instrument to create the most affordable DLP 3D printer ever, the upcoming Anycubic Photon Ultra. But until now we had known Anycubic only for their LED/LCD stereolithography systems and when they asked us to test the new Anycubic Vyper we did not know what to expect.

Bioprinting Company REGEMAT3D to Open Equity crowd funding round 3D Printer Hardware

Bioprinting Company REGEMAT3D to Open Equity Crowd Funding Round

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Bioprinter manufacturer REGEMAT3D is launching a new equity crowdfunding round, that will help the company further scale its business and product lines while preparing for an IPO set to take place in 2023. At 3dpbm we usually do not cover crowdfunding campaigns for new products, however, this initiative is relative to a company that is already present in the market and has been making significant progress in the bioprinting segment. REGEMAT3D promises massive returns (up to 3 to 4 times the investment) and while the actual success of this financial initiative is subject to the same risks as any financial venture, the overall bioprinting segment is in fact growing up rapidly.

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MAN Energy Solutions to install NXG XII 600 metal 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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SLM Solutions Group has received an order by MAN Energy Solutions (“MAN ES”), a leading technology solutions provider and a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, for an NXG XII 600. The powerful 12-laser Selective Laser Melting system is well suited for the energy sector as it can meet the needs for a broad spectrum of robust, highly stressed applications that call for stringent mechanical properties.

Up to 40% of Parts Can Benefit from AM in Production Trends 2022

Up to 40% of Parts Can Benefit from AM in Production Trends 2022

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CASTOR, an Israeli-based software company, helps manufacturers with one of the hardest challenges in successfully implementing AM for production: identifying where, when, and how to use 3D printing to reduce costs. The company’s software has analyzed over 30,000 parts to date or assemblies uploaded to CASTOR in the period 2019 – 2021. The findings are presented in the CASTOR 2021 AM Trends Report.

LPE Adopts First PostProcess System in Northern Ireland

LPE Adopts First PostProcess System in Northern Ireland

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PostProcess has partnered with Laser Prototypes Europe (LPE) to implement automated post-printing for the company’s large customer base across the UK and Ireland. Established in 1991, LPE is the UK’s longest established prototyping bureau and has continually made a point to invest in cutting-edge technologies and materials, ensuring customers have access to high-quality prototype models.

Wacker Chemie to Shut Down ACEO Silicone 3D Printing Service

Wacker Chemie to Shut Down ACEO Silicone 3D Printing Service

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ACEO (aka ACEO3D), the silicone 3D printing service based of German silicone giant Wacker Chemie, is shutting down at the end of 2021. The company took orders until December 10th and from now on will only work on projects on a case-by-case basis. While introducing a unique technology with unparalleled silicone 3D printing capabilities, unfortunately, ACEO3D also provided a perfect case to show what not to do when marketing such an innovative and potentially revolutionary product.

Imaginarium Distributes Builder 3D Printers in India

Imaginarium Distributes Builder 3D Printers in India

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Imaginarium, one of the largest distributors of 3D printing products in India, has added the lineup of products from Dutch company Builder 3D as a master reseller for India. Builder 3D Printers are among the largest industrial FFF 3D printers available today on the market. Enabling manufacturing of parts as tall as 6ft, at the click of a button, Builder 3D has a reputation for providing a fleet of robust, reliable, versatile and easy-to-use 3D Printers that streamline workflow and deliver quality results.

voestalpine starts operating giant sand 3D printer for steel casting 3D Printer Hardware

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Austrian company voestalpine has been engaged in 3D printing with metals for many years, mainly as a provider of metal 3D printing services and metal powder materials for PBF and DED technologies. These metals are already being used at its own 3D printing and research centers around the world. Now the steel and technology Group has started operating a giant sand 3D printer for heavy steel castings at its site in Traisen, Lower Austria. However, a unique and interesting aspect is that the machine is not from European and US leaders such as voxeljet and ExOne but from Chinese company Kocel Machinery.

Formlabs Launches Form 3+ and Form 3B+ 3D Printers at CES

Formlabs Launches Form 3+ and Form 3B+ 3D Printers at CES

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Formlabs launched the Form 3+ and Form 3B+ printers, their fastest 3D printers to date, at CES. The machines are already available and shipping globally. These printers are the result of three years of work vastly improving the company’s proprietary and trademarked Low Force Stereolithography technology that was first introduced in 2019 with Form 3 and Form 3B, which quickly became the best selling professional SLA 3D printers on the market.

Kanfit to Install New Massivit 10000 3D printer Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Kanfit to Install New Massivit 10000 3D Printer

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Massivit 3D Printing Technologies is, for the first time, entering the defense industries market: the company, which engages in the development, manufacture, and sales of 3D printers and printing materials, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kanfit to install its state-of-the-art Massivit 10000 printer at Kanfit’s plants and for the purpose of customer beta testing.

Lithoz dispatches first shipment from new XL production site AM Industry

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Austrian advanced ceramic 3D printing company Lithoz has recently dispatched the first shipment from their new second production site in Vienna, Austria. With this being their fourth location worldwide after their headquarters in Vienna and bases in America and China, the company’s production capabilities have now greatly expanded and this new XL hub will make Lithoz’s logistic performance more efficient than ever.

Lithoz Dispatches First Shipment from New XL Production Site

Lithoz Dispatches First Shipment from New XL Production Site

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Austrian advanced ceramic 3D printing company Lithoz has recently dispatched the first shipment from their new second production site in Vienna, Austria. With this being their fourth location worldwide after their headquarters in Vienna and bases in America and China, the company’s production capabilities have now greatly expanded and this new XL hub will make Lithoz’s logistic performance more efficient than ever.

New TI DLP Pico Chipset Makes DLP 3D Printing More Affordable

New TI DLP Pico Chipset Makes DLP 3D Printing More Affordable

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This story, which passed under most radars last year, could have some very important implications in dramatically broadening access to advanced DLP 3D printing technology to small business owners, hobbyists and consumers. Texas Instruments, the original inventors of digital light projection technology, introduced the new, TI DLP Pico chipsets to fit into smaller applications so that engineers can develop small, high-quality 3D printers that are more accessible and affordable.

New TI DLP Pico chipset makes DLP 3D printing more affordable 3D Printing Processes

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This story, which passed under most radars last year, could have some very important implications in dramatically broadening access to advanced DLP 3D printing technology to small business owners, hobbyists and consumers. Texas Instruments, the original inventors of digital light projection technology, introduced the new, TI DLP Pico chipsets to fit into smaller applications so that engineers can develop small, high-quality 3D printers that are more accessible and affordable.

Voestalpine Starts Operating Giant Sand 3D Printer for Steel Casting

Voestalpine Starts Operating Giant Sand 3D Printer for Steel Casting

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Austrian company voestalpine has been engaged in 3D printing with metals for many years, mainly as a provider of metal 3D printing services and metal powder materials for PBF and DED technologies. These metals are already being used at its own 3D printing and research centers around the world. Now the steel and technology Group has started operating a giant sand 3D printer for heavy steel castings at its site in Traisen, Lower Austria. However, a unique and interesting aspect is that the machine is not from European and US leaders such as voxeljet and ExOne but from Chinese company Kocel Machinery.

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Kanfit to install new Massivit 10000 3D printer Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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Massivit 3D Printing Technologies is, for the first time, entering the defense industries market: the company, which engages in the development, manufacture, and sales of 3D printers and printing materials, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kanfit to install its state-of-the-art Massivit 10000 printer at Kanfit’s plants and for the purpose of customer beta testing.

Hexagon and CADS Additive Collaborate Improve DfAM

Hexagon and CADS Additive Collaborate Improve DfAM

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has entered a new partnership with CADS Additive. The companies will exchange technologies to progress DfAM (design for additive manufacturing). Under the agreement, Hexagon has integrated the build prep specialist’s material-saving support structure generation technology into its Simufact Additive software. CADS Additive will also integrate Hexagon’s build simulation capabilities into its AM-Studio software.

MoldJet: Six steps to production-grade metal 3D printed parts Additive Manufacturing

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While new additive manufacturing machines are brought to market regularly, it isn’t often that you hear about a new AM process. So you can imagine how interested we were to speak to Israeli metal AM company Tritone about its recently developed MoldJet Technology, which was first unveiled at Formnext 2019. The technology is being brought to market in the Tritone DOMINANT system and offers a new solution for medium-volume production (tens of thousands of parts per year) of metal components. To learn more about the promising AM method and its unique capability, we caught up with Omer Sagi, Vice President of Products and Business Development at Tritone.

Wacker Chemie to shut down ACEO silicone 3D printing service 3D Printer Hardware

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ACEO (aka ACEO3D), the silicone 3D printing service of German silicone giant Wacker Chemie, is shutting down at the end of 2021. The company took orders until December 10th and from now on will only work on projects on a case-by-case basis. While introducing a unique technology with unparalleled silicone 3D printing capabilities, unfortunately, ACEO3D also provided a perfect case to show what not to do when marketing such an innovative and potentially revolutionary product.

Imaginarium distributes Builder 3D printers in India AM Industry

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Imaginarium, one of the largest distributors of 3D printing products in India, has added the lineup of products from Dutch company Builder 3D as a master reseller for India. Builder 3D Printers are among the largest industrial FFF 3D printers available today on the market. Enabling manufacturing of parts as tall as 6ft, at the click of a button, Builder 3D has a reputation for providing a fleet of robust, reliable, versatile and easy-to-use 3D Printers that streamline workflow and deliver quality results.

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Velo3D ships first Sapphire XC 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) delivered its first Sapphire XC 3D printer. Featuring 8 1-kW lasers, the Sapphire XC, or “Extra Capacity,” is Velo3D’s newest and largest metal 3D printer, made for faster production and larger parts. The Sapphire XC is a scaled-up version of the Sapphire printer, utilizing the same Flow print preparation software, the same Assure quality control software, and the same Intelligent Fusion manufacturing process. Velo3D revealed that the system has been acquired by an aerospace customer but did not disclose the name of the company. Several companies in aviation and space parts manufacturing are already using Velo3D solutions, including SpaceX, Launcher, Primus Aerospace, Honeywell and others.

BMW i Ventures Leads Seed Financing Round for Rapid Liquid Print

BMW i Ventures Leads Seed Financing Round for Rapid Liquid Print

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When it was first presented, the MIT Self Assembly Lab’s liquid-in-liquid 3D printing process received an enormous amount of press coverage and visibility. I have to admit that we were skeptical about it. Then BMW started to play with it and demonstrated that Rapid Liquid Printing technology held great promise for rapid elastomer applications in the automotive segment. That’s when we began to understand the technology’s potential. Now BMW got even more serious with it and, through its BMW i Ventures (which has funded other successful ventures in AM such as Desktop Metal) led an investment in the seed financing round of Rapid Liquid Print (RLP), and its gel-printing technology. RLP uses industry-standard materials, such as soft rubber, silicone and foams, to produce soft, flexible products without retooling or post-processing. Also participating in the round is MassMutual through the MM Catalyst Fund (MMCF).

Bioprinting company REGEMAT3D to open equity crowd funding round 3D Printer Hardware

Bioprinting company REGEMAT3D to open equity crowd funding round 3D Printer Hardware

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Bioprinter manufacturer REGEMAT3D is launching a new equity crowdfunding round, that will help the company further scale its business and product lines while preparing for an IPO set to take place in 2023. At 3dpbm we usually do not cover crowdfunding campaigns for new products, however, this initiative is relative to a company that is already present in the market and has been making significant progress in the bioprinting segment. REGEMAT3D promises massive returns (up to 3 to 4 times the investment) and while the actual success of this financial initiative is subject to the same risks as any financial venture, the overall bioprinting segment is in fact growing up rapidly.

Nanoscribe and CELLINK join forces to release Quantum X bio 2PP bioprinter Bioprinting

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Nanoscribe and CELLINK, two BICO companies, today jointly unveiled the Quantum X bio, a revolutionary system as part of the Nanoscribe Quantum X platform providing researchers with a very accurate 3D bioprinter. The Quantum X bio is the first-of-its-kind bioprinter enabling submicron printing resolution. Powered by Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP), the Quantum X bio is the premier tool for miniaturizing bioprinting to redefine the development of complex tissue or cell scaffolds and of advanced biomedical applications.

BMW i Ventures leads seed financing round for Rapid Liquid Print 3D Printer Hardware

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When it was first presented, the MIT Self Assembly Lab’s liquid-in-liquid 3D printing process received an enormous amount of press coverage and visibility. I have to admit that we were skeptical about it. Then BMW started to play with it and demonstrated that Rapid Liquid Printing technology held great promise for rapid elastomer applications in the automotive segment. That’s when we began to understand the technology’s potential. Now BMW got even more serious with it and, through its BMW i Ventures (which has funded other successful ventures in AM such as Desktop Metal) led an investment in the seed financing round of Rapid Liquid Print (RLP), and its gel-printing technology. RLP uses industry-standard materials, such as soft rubber, silicone and foams, to produce soft, flexible products without retooling or post-processing. Also participating in the round is MassMutual through the MM Catalyst Fund (MMCF).

Roboze Unveils Software to Optimize Processes and Efficiencies for 3D Printing

Roboze Unveils Software to Optimize Processes and Efficiencies for 3D Printing

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Roboze, the Italian-American provider of 3D printing solutions dedicated to the production and rapid prototyping of accurate, repeatable parts for extreme, end-use metal replacement applications, has launched Prometheus, a robust slicing software that dramatically increases the productivity of its customers. The software, developed by Roboze’s software engineering team, was unveiled today at this year’s Rapid + TCT event.

Quantum X Shape, a New, Ultra-precise 3D Microfabrication System

Quantum X Shape, a New, Ultra-precise 3D Microfabrication System

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Nanoscribe, now a BICO company, launched the Quantum X shape, a new ultra-precise 3D microfabrication system for rapid prototyping and wafer-scale batch production. With the Quantum X shape, high-precision 3D printing becomes significantly more efficient in terms of printing on wafers up to 6 inches in size. This gain in efficiency is particularly important for a research lab and industrial manufacturing processes such as in life sciences, material engineering, microfluidics, micro-optics, micromechanics, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

Anycubic Photon Ultra affordable DLP 3D printer in pre-sale for 9 3D Printer Hardware

Anycubic Photon Ultra affordable DLP 3D printer in pre-sale for $399 3D Printer Hardware

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We don’t usually cover Kickstarter fund-raising projects unless they are credible projects that come from verified companies, who are already on the market with other similar products. Anycubic is one such company. They have been developing high-quality, very affordable LCD stereolithography systems which are on the market and we have been able to test. So if they say they are launching a new, affordable DLP 3D printer, the Anycubic Photon Ultra, on Kickstarter, we see this as more of a pre-sale campaign than an actual crowd-funding.

TEI Expands Sand Binder Jetting Capacity with Second Voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer Hardware

TEI Expands Sand Binder Jetting Capacity with Second Voxeljet VX4000

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TEI (Tooling & Equipment International), a company specializing in complex castings in the engineering and manufacturing industry, has acquired the second voxeljet VX4000 system for sand binder jetting, one of the largest 3D printers in the world. TEI specializes in optimizing components, for example, to save weight in the aircraft industry, but also to accelerate the development of new components and vehicles in the e-mobility sector.

VELO3D Sets Out to Disrupt Metal AM as You May Know it

VELO3D Sets Out to Disrupt Metal AM as You May Know it

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When AM, especially metal AM, broke onto the global manufacturing scene and became understood as a technology that could be used to make final parts—not just prototypes—with fewer or no geometric restrictions, engineers around the world began to understand that they had to rethink the way they designed these parts. This concept became known as DfAM, an acronym for Design for Additive Manufacturing. As VELO3D becomes the first new entry in the metal powder bed fusion segment to truly scale, with revenues of nearly $100 million expected in the next fiscal year, and makes it to the NYSE (VLD) after the merger with billionaire Barry Sternlicht’s SPAC company JAWS Spitfire, CEO Benny Buller tells us that we need to move away from “obsolete and abused concepts such as DfAM and workflow automation if we want AM to really live up to its promise”. As disrupting manufacturing paradigms is exactly what AM has been doing since the start, this sounds like something we want to hear more about.

A new growth strategy for Additive Industries Decision Makers

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The metal additive manufacturing market is currently thriving, with growing adoption across various high-profile industries and healthy investments. It is not by accident that the technology is gaining prominence and seeing such growth: metal AM companies are working hard to bring industrial-grade metal AM machines to market and to continually improve their products and services. Among them is Additive Industries, an innovative Dutch company that has built up a solid reputation in the metal AM space thanks to its modular, large-format PBF MetalFAB platform. We caught up with the company’s CEO, Ian C. Howe, to talk about what Additive Industries has already achieved, its future plans and how it fits into the broader metal AM segment.

Autodesk Releases Netfabb 2022 with Increased AM Hardware Support

Autodesk Releases Netfabb 2022 with Increased AM Hardware Support

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The Autodesk Netfabb team is ready to release Netfabb 2022 with more integrated support than ever before for 3D printers, starting with the EOS SDK for EOSPrint (PBF), Stratasys Origin One integration (high-speed photopolymerization), Mimaki integration (multi-color material jetting), ExOne X1 160Pro binder jetting and many more hardware manufacturers and machines now natively supported.

GE prepares to Launch Industrial Binder Jet Solution by the End of 2021

GE prepares to Launch Industrial Binder Jet Solution by the End of 2021

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GE Additive has been working to offer an industrial Binder Jet production solution to delivers quality parts at cost, at scale. The company is reporting that product development is on track and that it will launch its solution in the second half of 2021. As Desktop Metal and ExOne have joined forces, that ball is now in GE Additive’s (and HP 3D Printing’s) court to show what they can do. In spite of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the upcoming Formnext may be the ideal venue for a showdown.

Repeatability in AM is within reach 3D Printer Hardware

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Although the company’s headquarters are near Munich, EOS plays at home at the AMTC’s 2021 location in Aachen. The market leader for metal and polymer PBF systems is working hard on constantly improving repeatability in AM and the reproducibility of additive production. That’s the topic that EOS Senior Vice President EMEA Markus Glasser discussed during a panel titled “Reproducibility: Success Factors in Scaling Up”, when, together with Trumpf’s René Kreissl, Head of Business Unit Additive Manufacturing, and representatives from ASTM, TÜV SÜD and Linde, he addressed the current state, progress, and what needs to be accelerated in the future to further improve the goal of process stability.

Triditive Introduces New Amcell 8300 and Amcell 1400 3D Printers

Triditive Introduces New Amcell 8300 and Amcell 1400 3D Printers

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Industrial-scale 3D manufacturing is here to stay and revolutionize for good the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. As the industry advances, it is necessary to attend to the needs of the customers, such as the ability to print with more than one type of material, the storage, and the management of the pieces that are produced. Thus, during the meeting on additive manufacturing held on October 1 at the Triditive facilities in Asturias, the new Amcell 8300 and Amcell 1400 industrial 3D printers were presented.

AM Solutions is launching new S1 Wet system and more at Formnext 3D Printer Hardware

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At this year’s Formnext in Frankfurt AM Solutions is presenting not one but three new machines. The new S1 Wet was specifically developed for the removal of residual powder and the surface homogenization and smoothing of metallic 3D components. With the S2 the experts for automated post-processing solutions are presenting the first shot blast machine for treating 3D printed components made from polymers in indexing, continuous flow mode. Of particular interest will be the C2 system that allows the chemical surface smoothing and application of a color dye in one single machine.

CADChain Launches BORIS to Protect Sensitive Shared CAD Files

CADChain Launches BORIS to Protect Sensitive Shared CAD Files

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As all AM industry operators know well, sharing CAD data is risky to IPs and businesses. Starting with the registration of authorship, the new BORIS plugin from CADChain for Autodesk Inventor accompanies a designer’s creations through the design phase, providing safety, security, and peace of mind. The free-to-join beta testing program is now open for registration and begins on October 14th.

MVP releases new RAM 48 system for thermoset materials 3D Printer Hardware

MVP releases new RAM 48 system for thermoset materials 3D Printer Hardware

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Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications is launching a new model of its Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) system to enable cost-effective fabrication of thermoset materials at medium- and large-scale. The new model, named RAM 48, has a print area of four-by-eight feet with modular, expandable four-by-four-foot sections to allow for custom build dimensions.

Shapeways introduces Otto Software-as-a-Service

Shapeways introduces Otto Software-as-a-Service

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As the first official move after going public in the NYSE, Shapeways (NYSE: SHPW) is introducing Otto Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), a tailormade platform for traditional manufacturers seeking a flexible path to 3D printing for industrial-grade production. With Otto, manufacturers can benefit from free access to fully digitized end-to-end 3D printing workflows that reduce unnecessary risk and costs.

PrinterPrezz Acquires Vertex Manufacturing

PrinterPrezz Acquires Vertex Manufacturing

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PrinterPrezz, Inc. and Vertex Manufacturing have completed the merger between the companies, both active in the advanced manufacturing sector and specifically in advancing and evolving the AM workflow. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is significant as it marks one of the first times that a new entry AM software company (PrinterPrezz) has acquired a physical AM service provider (Vertex). Both companies are innovative in their approach to AM: PrinterPrezz in terms of its holistic approach to the AM workflow and Vertex, a new company founded by industry veterans, in terms of their adoption of new AM technologies such as those provided by Velo3D along with PrinterPrezz software.

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GE prepares to launch industrial Binder Jet solution by the end of 2021 3D Printer Hardware

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GE Additive has been working to offer an industrial Binder Jet production solution to delivers quality parts at cost, at scale. The company is reporting that product development is on track and that it will launch its solution in the second half of 2021. As Desktop Metal and ExOne have joined forces, that ball is now in GE Additive’s (and HP 3D Printing’s) court to show what they can do. In spite of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the upcoming Formnext may be the ideal venue for a showdown.

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Triditive introduces new Amcell 8300 and Amcell 1400 3D printers Decision Makers

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Industrial-scale 3D manufacturing is here to stay and revolutionize for good the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. As the industry advances, it is necessary to attend to the needs of the customers, such as the ability to print with more than one type of material, the storage, and the management of the pieces that are produced. Thus, during the meeting on additive manufacturing held on October 1 at the Triditive facilities in Asturias, the new Amcell 8300 and Amcell 1400 industrial 3D printers were presented.

Repeatability in AM is Within Reach

Repeatability in AM is Within Reach

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Although the company’s headquarters are near Munich, EOS plays at home at the AMTC’s 2021 location in Aachen. The market leader for metal and polymer PBF systems is working hard on constantly improving repeatability in AM and the reproducibility of additive production. That’s the topic that EOS Senior Vice President EMEA Markus Glasser discussed during a panel titled “Reproducibility: Success Factors in Scaling Up”, when, together with Trumpf’s René Kreissl, Head of Business Unit Additive Manufacturing, and representatives from ASTM, TÜV SÜD and Linde, he addressed the current state, progress, and what needs to be accelerated in the future to further improve the goal of process stability.

MakerBot SimplifIes ABS AM Workflow with RapidRinse Support

MakerBot SimplifIes ABS AM Workflow with RapidRinse Support

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MakerBot, a Stratasys company, introduced a new solution that significantly simplifies 3D printing with the new ABS-R polymer material, by effectively streamlining workflow steps and reducing the need for more equipment and additional costs. Developed for high performance on the MakerBot METHOD X and METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D printers, the new MakerBot RapidRinse and ABS-R materials are suited to print a range of industrial applications to specifications, from manufacturing tools to production parts.

Velo3D sets out to disrupt metal AM as you may know it Decision Makers

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When AM, especially metal AM, broke onto the global manufacturing scene and became understood as a technology that could be used to make final parts—not just prototypes—with fewer or no geometric restrictions, engineers around the world began to understand that they had to rethink the way they designed these parts. This concept became known as DfAM, an acronym for Design for Additive Manufacturing. As Velo3D becomes the first new entry in the metal powder bed fusion segment to truly scale, with revenues of nearly $100 million expected in the next fiscal year, and makes it to the NYSE (VLD) after the merger with billionaire Barry Sternlicht’s SPAC company JAWS Spitfire, CEO Benny Buller tells us that we need to move away from “obsolete and abused concepts such as DfAM and workflow automation if we want AM to really live up to its promise”. As disrupting manufacturing paradigms is exactly what AM has been doing since the start, this sounds like something we want to hear more about.

AM Solutions is Launching New S1 Wet System and More at Formenxt

AM Solutions is Launching New S1 Wet System and More at Formenxt

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At this year’s Formnext in Frankfurt AM Solutions is presenting not one but three new machines. The new S1 Wet was specifically developed for the removal of residual powder and the surface homogenization and smoothing of metallic 3D components. With the S2 the experts for automated post-processing solutions are presenting the first shot blast machine for treating 3D printed components made from polymers in indexing, continuous flow mode. Of particular interest will be the C2 system that allows the chemical surface smoothing and application of a color dye in one single machine.

Time for AM factories to get in AiSync

Time for AM factories to get in AiSync

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On the topic of AM automation, London-based Ai Build needs no introduction. The company, which has brought to market a large-scale robotic 3D printing platform, was founded with the express goal of solving automation-related challenges associated with additive manufacturing through its AiSync software platform.

TEI expands sand binder jetting capacity with second voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer Hardware

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TEI (Tooling & Equipment International), a company specializing in complex castings in the engineering and manufacturing industry, has acquired the second voxeljet VX4000 system for sand binder jetting, one of the largest 3D printers in the world. TEI specializes in optimizing components, for example, to save weight in the aircraft industry, but also to accelerate the development of new components and vehicles in the e-mobility sector.

Nippon Seiki acquires two M2 systems from GE Additive

Nippon Seiki acquires two M2 systems from GE Additive

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Nippon Seiki, a die-casting mold maker, will start making molds using metal 3D printers. The company introduced two M2 metal 3D printers from GE Additive in July and did so specifically to leverage the new SKD61 steel equivalent material recently developed for 3D printing by Mitsubishi. This material expanded the possible areas of application for mold-making, which is Nippon Seiki’s core business. The Japanese company now intends to become a source of information on metal 3D printer technology and change the mold-making industry.

Stratasys introduced as first founding partner of EmTeCe Berlin

Stratasys introduced as first founding partner of EmTeCe Berlin

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Stratasys and Berlin-based innovation studio & venture builder, nFrontier, have entered a partnership aiming at jointly taking a leap into the future of impact-driven innovation in Additive Manufacturing. A creative powerhouse, the newly established nFrontier Emerging Technologies Center [EmTeCe], the core of the nFrontier Innovation Studio, established in 2020, aims at becoming one of Europe’s leading facilities of creatively applied Emerging Technologies in soft- and hardware. The EmTeCe will integrate the “Emerging Eight Technologies“ in one single facility: Additive Manufacturing, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Robotics, Generative Design, Drones, and Quantum Computing.

Quantum X shape, a new, ultra-precise 3D microfabrication system 3D Printer Hardware

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Nanoscribe, now a BICO company, launched the Quantum X shape, a new ultra-precise 3D microfabrication system for rapid prototyping and wafer-scale batch production. With the Quantum X shape, high-precision 3D printing becomes significantly more efficient in terms of printing on wafers up to 6 inches in size. This gain in efficiency is particularly important for a research lab and industrial manufacturing processes such as in life sciences, material engineering, microfluidics, micro-optics, micromechanics, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

Photocentric launches LC Opus LCD printer

Photocentric launches LC Opus LCD printer

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Photocentric, the inventor of LCD printing, has launched LC Opus, its quickest LCD printer yet. The rugged LC Opus is fast and accurate, delivering reliable and repeatable performance. With a unique design featuring a custom monochrome screen, the LC Opus comes pre-calibrated and ready to print out of the box. Ideal for a desktop or workbench, the machine is suited for a huge variety of applications and environments.

STPL3D launches IndoMake INSL industrial SLA 3D printer range

STPL3D launches IndoMake INSL industrial SLA 3D printer range

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Indian 3D printing service provider STPL3D has launched the new IndoMake INSL industrial-grade SLA 3D printer series in an inauguration event held at STPL’s head office in Surat, Gujarat. The company’s Managing Director Mr. Dhiraj Kumar Vasoya has inaugurated the new series of industrial-grade SLA printers after aarti and traditionally “breaking the coconut” to ensure a good start on path-breaking technology.

KAM adds third SLM 280 3D printer, brings PBF systems total to 21

KAM adds third SLM 280 3D printer, brings PBF systems total to 21

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Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM for short), the metal AM service founded by former Team Penske NASCAR race driver Brad Keselowski, is rapidly becoming one of the most productive AM factories in the world. After starting out just a few years ago with only two systems, the service provider has built up a fleet of 21 metal PBF systems, with the newest SLM 280 just introduced bringing the total to three.

EOS turns to Oqton to improve additive production efficiency

EOS turns to Oqton to improve additive production efficiency

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EOS has been a development partner of the Oqton manufacturing operating system (MOS) since 2020, working on streamlining additive production. Moreover, the company conducted an extensive, year-long investigation into available systems to support its own internal production capabilities. EOS came to the conclusion that Oqton is the right platform to serve its purposes for connecting, tracking, optimizing and automating its manufacturing operations. EOS and Oqton are offering combined solutions for additive manufacturing customers because of the deep integration, which is unique in the world of additive manufacturing.

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Launcher adds second Velo3D 3D printer for rocket engine parts 3D Printer Hardware

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The partnership between Velo3D and Launcher is further proving out the value of 3D printing for delivering satellites to orbit cost-effectively and with destination-orbit flexibility. In April 2021, Launcher purchased a Velo3D Sapphire metal additive manufacturing solution to print rocket engine parts in Inconel last. Now the company has added a second one that prints in titanium.

KAM adds third SLM 280 3D printer, brings PBF systems total to 21 3D Printing Service Providers

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Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM for short), the metal AM service founded by former Team Penske NASCAR race driver Brad Keselowski, is rapidly becoming one of the most productive AM factories in the world. After starting out just a few years ago with only two systems, the service provider has built up a fleet of 21 metal PBF systems, with the newest SLM 280 just introduced bringing the total to three.

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Raise3D launch the Pro3 Series, a more intelligent 3D printer Decision Makers

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Raise3D is introducing in late 2021 its Pro3 Series, ta new 3D printer of its segment, with improvements to address the needs of agile or small-batch production of end parts, tools, spare parts, or other similar products. The Pro3 Series includes two dual-extruder 3D printers: the Pro3, with a build volume of 300x300x300mm, and the Pro3 Plus, with a build volume of 300x300x605mm.

STPL3D launches IndoMake INSL industrial SLA 3D printer range Decision Makers

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Indian 3D printing service provider STPL3D has launched the new IndoMake INSL industrial-grade SLA 3D printer series in an inauguration event held at STPL’s head office in Surat, Gujarat. The company’s Managing Director Mr. Dhiraj Kumar Vasoya has inaugurated the new series of industrial-grade SLA printers after aarti and traditionally “breaking the coconut” to ensure a good start on path-breaking technology.

Photocentric launches LC Opus LCD printer 3D Printer Hardware

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Photocentric, the inventor of LCD printing, has launched LC Opus, its quickest LCD printer yet. The rugged LC Opus is fast and accurate, delivering reliable and repeatable performance. With a unique design featuring a custom monochrome screen, the LC Opus comes pre-calibrated and ready to print out of the box. Ideal for a desktop or workbench, the machine is suited for a huge variety of applications and environments.

What Comes after Binder Jetting?

What Comes after Binder Jetting?

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Even as the transition to metal and ceramic binder jetting for production has only but begun, it is clear that simply implementing fast binder jetting processes will not be enough to truly cater to production demands. Binder jetting materials and processes still present several challenges and bottlenecks that need to be addressed, from the limited number of available materials to the elevated number of highly complex post-processing steps, including infiltration and of course sintering. That’s exactly what UK-based Meta Additive intends to address with its uniquely advanced technology.

Orbital Composites delivers Orbital S robotic 3D printer to University of Minnesota

Orbital Composites delivers Orbital S robotic 3D printer to University of Minnesota

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Orbital Composites has shipped its robotic 3D printer to the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Orbital Composites’ commercially available Orbital S AM platform, will assist UMD in their polymer and composite additive manufacturing research, under the guidance of Dr. Gireesh Menta, professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMD. This marks a milestone for both parties as education about robotic 3D printing is gaining prominence in advanced manufacturing. UMD is expanding its teaching and research capabilities in large-scale, out-of-plane robotic 3D printing of thermoplastic polymers, by receiving its first robotic 3D printer. For Orbital, this is also their first commercial shipment of a turnkey robotic 3D printer.

Taking a More Sustainable Route with On-demand MRO and Digital Manufacturing Sustainability

Taking a More Sustainable Route with On-demand MRO and Digital Manufacturing Sustainability

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As industries around the world strive to find new, more sustainable ways of operating, one of the critical underlying ideas that must be addressed is how to keep products, equipment, and infrastructure in use. The “Delivering on MRO” webinar hosted by ZVerse, Inc. will zoom in on this topic, highlighting how on-demand maintenance and repair can help to extend the lifecycle of products.

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Nippon Seiki acquires two M2 systems from GE Additive 3D Printer Hardware

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Nippon Seiki, a die-casting mold maker, will start making molds using metal 3D printers. The company introduced two M2 metal 3D printers from GE Additive in July and did so specifically to leverage the new SKD61 steel equivalent material recently developed for 3D printing by Mitsubishi. This material expanded the possible areas of application for mold-making, which is Nippon Seiki’s core business. The Japanese company now intends to become a source of information on metal 3D printer technology and change the mold-making industry.

How Massivit 3D is Overcoming the Bottlenecks of Composite Tooling

How Massivit 3D is Overcoming the Bottlenecks of Composite Tooling

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Massivit 3D’s in-depth knowledge of large-scale additive manufacturing has evolved over the years. Many, for instance, will know of how its 3D printers are used to produce large-scale objects—including the DB Project full-scale concept car—for marketing and entertainment purposes. But its technology is also capable of much more. Its newest machine, the Massivit 10000, is built for tooling applications in the automotive, railway, marine, energy and other industries. More specifically, the Massivit 10000 seeks to reinvent how large-scale fiber-reinforced composite parts are fabricated.

INDEX Group Acquires a Majority Stake in One Click

INDEX Group Acquires a Majority Stake in One Click

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The INDEX Group in Esslingen, Germany, a specialist in industrial CNC systems, is extending its business by introducing new additive manufacturing solutions. INDEX acquired a majority interest in TRUMPF’s One Click Metal GmbH. This participation provides One Click Metal with additional know-how and capital to continue its growth trajectory in the very promising entry-level segment for 3D printers. TRUMPF remains involved as an active and strategic partner and will support the company’s future development in collaboration with INDEX.

Raise3D introduces new E2CF 3D printer for composites Decision Makers

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Raise3D revealed all details of the new E2CF, its new 3D printer that just made its first appearance at TCT Asia. Based on the award-winning E2 3D printer, the E2CF is engineered to print with fiber-reinforced materials and is optimized for carbon fiber. The E2CF meets the needs of numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, who need to produce parts with a high strength-to-weight ratio and have a consistently high performance during long-term operations.

Stratasys Introduces New PolyJet 3D Printing Solutions

Stratasys Introduces New PolyJet 3D Printing Solutions

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Stratasys today launched two new PolyJet 3D printers, the Stratasys J35 Pro, and the Stratasys J55 Prime, along with new software solutions for research and packaging prototyping. The company has accelerated its pace of innovation using PolyJet technology as designers and engineers work to bring new and better products to market faster and more efficiently. The J35 Pro represents the first multi-material 3D printer for the desktop from Stratasys, while the J55 Prime extends the value of the J55 3D printer to include a new set of versatile materials providing tactile, textual, and sensory capabilities in addition to full color.

Optomec Receives US Air Force Contract for Metal Additive Repairs

Optomec Receives US Air Force Contract for Metal Additive Repairs

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The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force base has awarded Optomec a $500,000 process development contract for the Additive Repair of jet engine components used in the F-15 and F-16 fighters. The solution will rely on Optomec’s LENS technology, a metal additive manufacturing technique based on powder-fed directed energy deposition (DED), together with proprietary enabling machine capabilities including advanced vision and distortion compensation software, Controlled Atmosphere processing, and batch automation using oxygen-free material handling.

Nexa3D launches xWASH smart affordable and sustainable washer Decision Makers

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Nexa3D launched the immediate commercial availability of xWASH, a new automated washer that works exclusively with its sustainable xCLEAN washing detergent to help manufacturers streamline, optimize, and scale their 3D printing and post-processing operations. The new xWash is a fully automated, smart cleaning washer that is designed to readily accept a full build plate from the company’s flagship NXE400 3D printer at volumes of up to 16 litters per print job. Customers using xWASH can experience significant post-processing cost reductions of as much as 75% compared with other post-processing units and realize orders of magnitude throughput gains by producing consistent high-quality parts.

Gautzsch Looks to the Future of Distribution with Sinterit SLS 3D {rinting 3D Printer Hardware

Gautzsch Looks to the Future of Distribution with Sinterit SLS 3D Printing

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Those outside of the distribution world can sometimes take it for granted, but supply chains and logistics are intricate systems made up of many relationships and agreements and constrained by budgets and technical possibilities. H. Gautzsch Firmengruppe, a German B2B distribution services company, understands this better than most. It also understands the potential of AM to open up new possibilities in its business and is further exploring the benefits of it by leveraging Sinterit’s SLS 3D printing technology.

Anycubic Launches Photon Ultra DLP 3D Printer and More at TCT Asia

Anycubic Launches Photon Ultra DLP 3D Printer and More at TCT Asia

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Anycubic is showcasing a rich lineup of new solutions and products at the TCT Asia Show, including the Anycubic cloud platform-based Photon Mono X Pro, the Digital Light Processing (DLP)-based Photon Ultra and the upcoming FDM 3D printer Vyper. With the release of these new offerings, Anycubic expands its presence in the desktop light-curing 3D printer market in terms of technological innovation and user experience.

Optomec receives $7 million in new orders of 3D printers from repeat customers 3D Printer Hardware

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Optomec, an established company in additive manufacturing solutions for 3D metal printing and 3D printed electronics, has recently received more than $7 million worth of new orders from its installed base. The orders include more than 10 new systems being added to increase capacity for existing users, together with a range of enabling software products and digital process recipes.

CMS Presents Kreator Hybrid LFAM System

CMS Presents Kreator Hybrid LFAM System

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In 2018, CMS, a leader in industrial CNC machines for composite processing, began a collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute, to develop an original LFAM solution, for improving the competitiveness of composite and their applications across various industries. Now the company is ready to present the result of that collaboration, the Kreator hybrid LFAM composites system.

HBD Develops Custom HBD 350 Metal 3D Printer for Nuclear Energy Apps

HBD Develops Custom HBD 350 Metal 3D Printer for Nuclear Energy Apps

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Chinese metal 3D printer manufacturer HBD engaged in a joint research and development project with the Nuclear Power Institute China (NPIC) and Laser Pulse, a local metal 3D printing equipment manufacturer for the nuclear energy segment, to develop the customized HBD-350 specifically for nuclear power generation applications. The parts were on display at the ongoing TCT Asia AM industry show.

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Stratasys introduces new PolyJet 3D printing solutions 3D Printing Processes

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Stratasys today launched two new PolyJet 3D printers, the Stratasys J35 Pro, and the Stratasys J55 Prime, along with new software solutions for research and packaging prototyping. The company has accelerated its pace of innovation using PolyJet technology as designers and engineers work to bring new and better products to market faster and more efficiently. The J35 Pro represents the first multi-material 3D printer for the desktop from Stratasys, while the J55 Prime extends the value of the J55 3D printer to include a new set of versatile materials providing tactile, textual, and sensory capabilities in addition to full color.

New nTopology 3.0 Introduces Real-time Visualization via GPU

New nTopology 3.0 Introduces Real-time Visualization via GPU

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In nTopology 3.0, the third major update of nTopology‘s design software, the NYC company is introducing GPU acceleration for seamless interactivity. By enabling this new opt-in feature, nTop users will enjoy an instant 10x to 100x performance boost to workflows that use complex field-driven geometry. In other words, they will now be able to preview design changes in real-time and regenerate parts with even the most complex geometry in seconds.

3YOURMIND Raises $12.4M in Continued Series A+ Round

3YOURMIND Raises $12.4M in Continued Series A+ Round

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3YOURMIND, a US-German software company in additive manufacturing, closed a new Series A+ financing round with two prominent European investors. LBBW VC, the venture capital arm of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, is strategically focused on supporting highly innovative companies with scalable B2B business models in emerging markets. Verve Ventures, located in Switzerland, is one of the leading European investors with extensive reach to new market opportunities enabled by its digital venture capital platform.

CMS presents Kreator hybrid LFAM system 3D Printer Hardware

CMS presents Kreator hybrid LFAM system 3D Printer Hardware

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In 2018, CMS, a leader in industrial CNC machines for composite processing, began a collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute, to develop an original LFAM solution, for improving the competitiveness of composite and their applications across various industries. Now the company is ready to present the result of that collaboration, the Kreator hybrid LFAM composites system.

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HBD develops custom HBD 350 metal 3D printer for nuclear energy 3D Printer Hardware

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Chinese metal 3D printer manufacturer HBD engaged in a joint research and development project with the Nuclear Power Institute China (NPIC) and Laser Pulse, a local metal 3D printing equipment manufacturer for the nuclear energy segment, to develop the customized HBD-350 specifically for nuclear power generation applications. The parts were on display at the ongoing TCT Asia AM industry show.

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Anycubic launches Photon Ultra DLP 3D printer and more at TCT Asia 3D Printer Hardware

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Anycubic is showcasing a rich lineup of new solutions and products at the TCT Asia Show, including the Anycubic cloud platform-based Photon Mono X Pro, the Digital Light Processing (DLP)-based Photon Ultra and the upcoming FDM 3D printer Vyper. With the release of these new offerings, Anycubic expands its presence in the desktop light-curing 3D printer market in terms of technological innovation and user experience.

How Massivit 3D is overcoming the bottlenecks of composite tooling Materials

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Massivit 3D’s in-depth knowledge of large-scale additive manufacturing has evolved over the years. Many, for instance, will know of how its 3D printers are used to produce large-scale objects—including the DB Project full-scale concept car—for marketing and entertainment purposes. But its technology is also capable of much more. Its newest machine, the Massivit 10000, is built for tooling applications in the automotive, railway, marine, energy and other industries. More specifically, the Massivit 10000 seeks to reinvent how large-scale fiber-reinforced composite parts are fabricated.

SIMBA Chain Awarded a SBIR Phase 1 Contract to Bring Blockchain-enabled Digital AM to Battlefields

SIMBA Chain Awarded a SBIR Phase 1 Contract to Bring Blockchain-enabled Digital AM to Battlefields

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The U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (AFRSO) has awarded blockchain innovator SIMBA Chain a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grant to develop a solution that will ultimately allow the Air Force to manufacture, test, and deploy critical replacement parts for aircraft and other weaponry on forward operating locations and bases around the world using advanced 3D printing supported and secured by blockchain.

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What comes after binder jetting? 3D Printing Processes

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Even as the transition to metal and ceramic binder jetting for production has only but begun, it is clear that simply implementing fast binder jetting processes will not be enough to truly cater to production demands. Binder jetting materials and processes still present several challenges and bottlenecks that need to be addressed, from the limited number of available materials to the elevated number of highly complex post-processing steps, including infiltration and of course sintering. That’s exactly what UK-based Meta Additive intends to address with its uniquely advanced technology.

Oryx Additive Launches ScaWaterjet for AM Part Finishing

Oryx Additive Launches ScaWaterjet for AM Part Finishing

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Oryx Additive‘s new Oryx Additive scaWaterjet is specifically designed for user productivity and comfort and engineered for function and quality. The new post processing system is part of the company’s goal to provide a more ergonomically considered solution to help industry manufacturing scale up their support removal efficiencies and improve other finishing processes.

3dpbm Research to Release Sector-defining Study and Forecast on Metal AM HW, Materials and Services

3dpbm Research to Release Sector-defining Study and Forecast on Metal AM HW, Materials and Services

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After conducting an in-depth study of the segment between Q4 2020 and Q1 2021, 3dpbm Research is ready to release its new, sector-defining report and forecast on the metal additive manufacturing market. The report, titled Metal AM Market Opportunities and Trends 2020-2030, was created by leveraging 3dpbm’s index of over 5,500 verified AM companies, ongoing daily coverage of the AM industry via 3D Printing Media Network, and a major survey and study conducted of 296 companies active in the metal AM core segments of hardware, materials and services.

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Orbital Composites delivers Orbital S robotic 3D printer to University of Minnesota 3D Printer Hardware

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Orbital Composites has shipped its robotic 3D printer to the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Orbital Composites’ commercially available Orbital S AM platform, will assist UMD in their polymer and composite additive manufacturing research, under the guidance of Dr. Gireesh Menta, professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMD. This marks a milestone for both parties as education about robotic 3D printing is gaining prominence in advanced manufacturing. UMD is expanding its teaching and research capabilities in large-scale, out-of-plane robotic 3D printing of thermoplastic polymers, by receiving its first robotic 3D printer. For Orbital, this is also their first commercial shipment of a turnkey robotic 3D printer.

JEOL Finally Releases New JAM-5200EBM Electron Beam PBF System

JEOL Finally Releases New JAM-5200EBM Electron Beam PBF System

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As the AM wave continues to grow in Japan, Tokyo-based JEOL released its new JAM-5200EBM electron beam melting metal AM system. The company, which specializes in scientific metrology systems (including electron microscopes) leveraged its know-how of electron microscopes and electron beam lithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing, to develop a new EBM system with higher power, higher density and higher speed.

Nexa3D launches large-format dental lab 3D printer Medical AM

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Nexa3D, launched its NXD200, a new dental lab 3D printer. NXD200 3D printer features patented LSPc technology that combines a large build area, print uniformity, advanced process algorithms, modular design for on-site automation, and intelligent optimization. The NXD200 is available with all of Keystone’s KeyPrint resins, including KeySplint Soft which delivers a combination of strength to protect teeth and flexibility for improved patient comfort, all with a transparent and aesthetic appearance.

DMG Mori Launched the LASERTEC 6600 System to 3D Print 4 Meter Parts

DMG Mori Launched the LASERTEC 6600 System to 3D Print 4 Meter Parts

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At Formnext 2019 many were in awe seeing the very large LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid system from DMG Mori. This year there was no physical formnext but if DMG Mori could have shown its newest 3D printer it would have dwarfed it. The LASERTEC 6600 DED hybrid system is a behemoth with up to 1,040 mm on the X-axis, -280 mm to +330 mm on the Y-axis, 3,890 mm on the Z-axis. Yes you read correctly: that’s 4 meters (a bit more than 12 feet) on the Z axis.

Satellite Applications Catapult purchases MetalFAB1 system Aerospace

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With the new Cornwall Space Port and a growing number of space-bound projects (including Virgin Galactic), the UK is becoming a key hub for space exploration and tourism. Now the Satellite Applications Catapult, a UK-based technology and innovation company, is contributing to the space ecosystem’s growth by installing a new MetalFAB1 system from Additive Industries, as part of an investment from the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership, through the Getting Building Fund. The machine will be installed at the Satellite Applications Catapult’s Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC) at Westcott Venture Park where it will be available for UK companies to use from July 2021.

Competition Heats Up Over Volumetric Printing Patents Legislation

Competition Heats Up Over Volumetric Printing Patents Legislation

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Volumetric printing, as this network reported, has arrived in the form of the xolo xube, but this revolutionary technology already faces contenders for volumetric printing patents. A United States patent filed by Mr. Daniel Clark of Topshelf Enterprises (T3DP) and Southern Methodist University claims technology similar to xolo’s volumetric process. Mr. Clark points to his patent as occupying the field in which xolo has released a product.

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1zu1 buys EOS P 500, assesses system as most productive on the market Decision Makers

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EOS, a leading supplier for responsible manufacturing solutions based on industrial 3D printing technology, has completed extensive testing of its EOS P 500 polymer system, assessing production suitability for series applications together with its Austrian customer 1zu1 Prototypen from Dornbirn. Together, both have concluded that the system has the highest overall system effectiveness available on the market in terms of uptime, performance, and quality for industrial 3D manufacturing solutions. As a result, 1zu1 has now purchased two EOS P 500 polymer systems, enabling it to process customer orders even faster.

Thermwood expands LSAM product line yet again with larger LSAM 1540 Decision Makers

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Thermwood Corporation, the manufacturer of the LSAM large-scale thermoplastic composite additive systems, is introducing new and larger machine models: the LSAM 1540 and 1520. The LSAM additive manufacturing system line is already the broadest in the industry with additive printers from a 5×5 foot table to large dual gantry print and trim systems up to 10×40 feet. Machines longer than 40 feet are available, but several 10×40 systems are the largest built to date.

Autodesk Adds Netfabb Tools to Fusion 360 Software

Autodesk Adds Netfabb Tools to Fusion 360 Software

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Autodesk added its suite of Netfabb tools to the Autodesk Fusion 360 software, which incorporates additive CAD, cost-projection and milling tools. Netfabb, a web-based subscription service, builds upon the Fusion 360 software by adding a parts library, additive system and material parameters and simulation software to the Fusion 360 package. Existing Netfabb subscribers will receive access to the Fusion 360 package included with their subscriptions.

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Intech Additive receives orders of iFusion metal L-PBF printers for $2M 3D Printer Hardware

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Intech Additive Solutions Pvt Ltd., the first Indian OEM successful in developing and supplying 3D metal printers based on laser powder bed fusion technology (L-PBF) for industrial manufacturing, has received multiple orders of iFusion metal 3D printers in the last quarter of the FY ending March 31st, 2021. The total of the orders amounts to $2 million (US) for the first ‘Made in India’ metal 3D printers

Anycubic Photon Mono Review: A New World of Resin 3D Printing

Anycubic Photon Mono Review: A New World of Resin 3D Printing

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It seems just a short while ago that a reliable resin 3D printer cost several thousand dollars. And really not that long ago that they’d cost several tens and even hundreds of thousands. As someone who is definitely not very good at handling technical products, I’ve always kept away from resin 3D printing. Too hard to get low-cost systems to work and too expensive to get reliable ones. But that’s how fast 3D printing evolves. Today Companies like Anycubic can offer machines such as the Anycubic Photon Mono that, for just over $200, ensures a truly seamless, high-resolution, liquid resin 3D printing experience: here is 3dpbm’s Anycubic Photon Mono review.

Heidelberg Instruments Acquires Multiphoton Optics

Heidelberg Instruments Acquires Multiphoton Optics

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Multiphoton Optics GmbH has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH. The pooling of development capabilities and technologies for producing microstructures further underscores the global importance of research, development and production of direct-writing laser systems “Made in Germany”. The merger also extends the company’s market position in the micro-optics sector.

L’Oréal Partners with AMFG to Streamline AM Workflows

L’Oréal Partners with AMFG to Streamline AM Workflows

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AMFG, a supplier of MES and Workflow automation software for additive manufacturing, and L’Oréal have partnered to optimize rapid prototyping workflows in its 3D printing lab. As 3D printing volumes increased, L’Oréal decided to invest in a solution that could support this growth and chose AMFG’s software as its workflow management platform.

Factum Arte shows 3D printed replicas of Corinthian capitels on Raffaello’s tomb 3D Printer Hardware

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The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing all social venues – including museums and exhibits – to close their doors to slow down the virus’ diffusion. For the Raffello exhibit, which marks the ​500-year anniversary of famous Italian painter’s death, Factum Arte created the spectacular starting point of the exhibition: a rematerialization of Raffaello’s tomb from the Pantheon, with its 19th-century additions removed. The incredibly intricate and beautiful capitels, were both 3D printed and then cast in stone.

Dynamic 3D printing platform concept dramatically reduces supports in FFF Sustainability

Dynamic 3D printing platform concept dramatically reduces supports in FFF Sustainability

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With a story published on April 1st (but we performed all the necessary anti-April Fools checks and can now confirm it), researchers in USC Viterbi’s Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering have revealed a low-cost reusable support method based on a dynamic 3D printing platform which reduces the need for wasteful supports in material extrusion/deposition, vastly improving cost-effectiveness and sustainability for 3D printing.

Rosatom and RusAT Develop Own Laser Systems Product Line for Metal 3D Printers

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Specialists of All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics (VNIITF) have developed and manufactured prototypes of lasers with a power of 200, 400, 700 and 1000 W to be used in SLM printers. The development was carried out within the framework of R&D “Lasers”, which is supervised by the integrator “Rusatom – Additive Technologies” (RusAT, an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company).

JEOL finally releases new JAM-5200EBM electron beam PBF system 3D Printer Hardware

JEOL finally releases new JAM-5200EBM electron beam PBF system 3D Printer Hardware

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As the AM wave continues to grow in Japan, Tokyo-based JEOL released its new JAM-5200EBM electron beam melting metal AM system. The company, which specializes in scientific metrology systems (including electron microscopes) leveraged its know-how of electron microscopes and electron beam lithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing, to develop a new EBM system with higher power, higher density and higher speed.

Thermwood Completes the First LSAM 1010 System

Thermwood Completes the First LSAM 1010 System

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Thermwood has completed the first of a new type of additive print and trim system, the LSAM 1010. This is a fixed table, high wall system with both a print and trim head mounted on a single gantry. Although with a ten-foot by ten-foot table, it is a bit smaller than the larger dual gantry flagship LSAM systems, it does require a significantly larger gantry.

Rosatom and RusAT develop own laser systems product line for metal 3D printers Decision Makers

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Specialists of All-Russia Research Institute of Technical Physics (VNIITF) have developed and manufactured prototypes of lasers with a power of 200, 400, 700 and 1000 W to be used in SLM printers. The development was carried out within the framework of R&D “Lasers”, which is supervised by the integrator “Rusatom – Additive Technologies” (RusAT, an enterprise of TVEL Fuel Company).

Heidelberg Instruments acquires Multiphoton Optics Decision Makers

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Multiphoton Optics GmbH has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH. The pooling of development capabilities and technologies for producing microstructures further underscores the global importance of research, development and production of direct-writing laser systems “Made in Germany”. The merger also extends the company’s market position in the micro-optics sector.

Stratasys Launches Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) 3D Printer Range for PBF Production

Stratasys Launches Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) 3D Printer Range for PBF Production

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Stratasys is again incrementing the company’s presence in the rapidly expanding area of production-grade 3D printing systems. After acquiring Origin for high-speed photopolymerization and RPS for large format stereolithography, the company just presented the upcoming line of powder bed fusion (PBF) based 3D printers. The new H Series Production Platform will be powered by Selective Absorption Fusion technology specifically designed to meet the needs of volume manufacturing. Commercial availability of 3D printers based on SAF technology is currently expected in the third quarter of 2021.

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Stratasys launches selective absorption fusion (SAF) 3D printer range for PBF production 3D Printer Hardware

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Stratasys is again incrementing the company’s presence in the rapidly expanding area of production-grade 3D printing systems. After acquiring Origin for high-speed photopolymerization and RPS for large format stereolithography, the company just presented the upcoming line of powder bed fusion (PBF) based 3D printers. The new H Series Production Platform will be powered by Selective Absorption Fusion technology specifically designed to meet the needs of volume manufacturing. Commercial availability of 3D printers based on SAF technology is currently expected in the third quarter of 2021.

VELO3D confirms it is going public via SPAC Merger with Jaws Money & Funding

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As initially reported on March 12th, support-less metal L-PBF 3D printer maker VELO3D is the next company to go public via a SPAC merger, with Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corp. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the second half of 2021, the combined company will operate as VELO3D and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol VLD.

Back to the Basics: Lithoz Unveils CeraFab Lab Entry-level Ceramic 3D Printer

Back to the Basics: Lithoz Unveils CeraFab Lab Entry-level Ceramic 3D Printer

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With a well-rounded 3D printing product portfolio comprising production-grade printers, multi-material systems and medical ceramic 3D printing machines, Lithoz has progressed immensely in recent years, delivering products that have contributed to the advancement of ceramic 3D printing. With its newest product launch—the CeraFab Lab L30—the company is going back to its roots with the aim of filling an important gap in the market. The CeraFab Lab L30 is an entry-level ceramic AM machine intended for researchers and academia, as well as material and applications developers. We say back to its roots because the cost-friendly machine is based on Lithoz’s first industrial system developed over a decade ago, the CeraFab 7500.

3D Control Systems Integrates HP 3D API to Enhance Software

3D Control Systems Integrates HP 3D API to Enhance Software

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3D Control Systems, an advanced manufacturing software solutions provider, is collaborating with HP to integrate the HP 3D Application Programming Interface (API) with 3D Control Systems’ additive manufacturing workflow software. The 3D API integration promises to increase workflow efficiency by allowing more direct data sharing between software and printer.

Wayland Additive Launches Calibur3 Metal AM System

Wayland Additive Launches Calibur3 Metal AM System

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Wayland Additive officially unveiled its breakthrough metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology NeuBeam, with the commercial launch of its first platform: Calibur3. During a virtual launch hosted by the executive team from headquarters in Huddersfield, a wide range of attendees from all across the world were introduced to the new Calibur3 machine.

Back to the basics: Lithoz unveils CeraFab Lab entry-level ceramic 3D printer Additive Manufacturing

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With a well-rounded 3D printing product portfolio comprising production-grade printers, multi-material systems and medical ceramic 3D printing machines, Lithoz has progressed immensely in recent years, delivering products that have contributed to the advancement of ceramic 3D printing. With its newest product launch—the CeraFab Lab L30—the company is going back to its roots with the aim of filling an important gap in the market. The CeraFab Lab L30 is an entry-level ceramic AM machine intended for researchers and academia, as well as material and applications developers. We say back to its roots because the cost-friendly machine is based on Lithoz’s first industrial system developed over a decade ago, the CeraFab 7500.

LafargeHolcim Becomes a Shareholder of XTreeE

LafargeHolcim Becomes a Shareholder of XTreeE

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LafargeHolcim and XtreeE have strengthened their strategic partnership, which dates back to 2016, to develop innovative solutions for sustainable construction. The story, reported by several credible French media sources, indicates that as a 20% shareholder in XtreeE, LafargeHolcim France becomes a director and thus joins the Co-founders of the company, Vinci Construction Invest and the investment fund Shibumi International.

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3D Systems to Introduce High Speed Fusion Extrusion 3D Printer

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Stratasys is buying an Industrial SLA system manufacturer? 3D Systems answers by introducing an industrial filament extrusion 3D printer: a novel High Speed Fusion (HSF) industrial 3D printer platform and material portfolio. Based on material extrusion technology and developed in a collaboration with Jabil Inc, this unique HSF family of products, including the Roadrunner 3D printer, is expected to provide the best economics of any high throughput industrial fused-filament offering in the market today. Through the use of advanced electric motion control, this unique system operates at speeds and precision levels well beyond current state-of-the-art production platforms. With temperature capability and available build areas greater than those of competing systems, combined with an outstanding materials portfolio, the Roadrunner system is designed to address the most demanding aerospace and advanced automotive applications. The result is not only unique application solutions but compelling manufacturing economics driven by the size, speed, and precision of this new technology platform.

DyeMansion Expands Powershot Portfolio

DyeMansion Expands Powershot Portfolio

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DyeMansion will launch an expansion of its Powershot portfolio with an online event hosted from its Munich headquarters. DyeMansion will bring the physical live experience of their new Powershot systems to you as close as possible. In addition to the reveal and a live demo, there will be several deep dive tech talks and statements from partners like Siemens. DyeMansion is looking forward to every participant and will offer the opportunity to book individual “Powershot Live Experience Tours” onsite their locations in Planegg-Munich, Germany and Austin, Texas after the event.

3D Systems to introduce High Speed Fusion extrusion 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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Stratasys is buying an Industrial SLA system manufacturer? 3D Systems answers by introducing an industrial filament extrusion 3D printer: a novel High Speed Fusion (HSF) industrial 3D printer platform and material portfolio. Based on material extrusion technology and developed in a collaboration with Jabil Inc, this unique HSF family of products, including the Roadrunner 3D printer, is expected to provide the best economics of any high throughput industrial fused-filament offering in the market today. Through the use of advanced electric motion control, this unique system operates at speeds and precision levels well beyond current state-of-the-art production platforms. With temperature capability and available build areas greater than those of competing systems, combined with an outstanding materials portfolio, the Roadrunner system is designed to address the most demanding aerospace and advanced automotive applications. The result is not only unique application solutions but compelling manufacturing economics driven by the size, speed, and precision of this new technology platform.

Xerox’s Liquid Metal 3D Printer Now Has a Name: ElemX 3D Printer

Xerox’s Liquid Metal 3D Printer Now Has a Name: ElemX 3D Printer

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Xerox appears to be closer to commercially releasing the liquid metal 3D printer it has been working on since it acquired the startup Vader systems. The company released a new video where it also, for the first time, revealed the name of the upcoming system: ElemX. The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will be the first institution to receive a Xerox ElemX Liquid Metal Printer as part of a collaboration focused on advancing additive manufacturing research

Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel now qualified for MakerBot LABS 3D Printer Hardware

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MakerBot qualified the BASF Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel material by Forward AM for the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for its METHOD 3D printers. With an open materials platform and a growing portfolio of advanced engineering-grade materials, METHOD is now the only industrial desktop 3D printer in its price-class with a heated chamber that can print polymer, composite, and metal materials.

Will support structures make or break these 3D printed hearts? Medical AM

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3D printing has been of interest in the medical sector since the technology’s inception and is today used for a myriad of applications—from surgical guides and anatomical models to implants and tools. Recently, the technology has become especially important, providing support to local medics in times of great need. Selective laser sintering (SLS), specifically, has been an important tool in the medical AM world, supporting complex surgeries and procedures in the form of tools and visual aids.

Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel Now Qualified for MakerBot LABS

Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel Now Qualified for MakerBot LABS

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MakerBot qualified the BASF Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel material by Forward AM for the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for its METHOD 3D printers. With an open materials platform and a growing portfolio of advanced engineering-grade materials, METHOD is now the only industrial desktop 3D printer in its price-class with a heated chamber that can print polymer, composite, and metal materials.

Xerox’s liquid metal 3D printer now has a name: ElemX 3D Printer Hardware

Xerox’s liquid metal 3D printer now has a name: ElemX 3D Printer Hardware

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Xerox appears to be closer to commercially releasing the liquid metal 3D printer it has been working on since it acquired the startup Vader systems. The company released a new video where it also, for the first time, revealed the name of the upcoming system: ElemX. The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) will be the first institution to receive a Xerox ElemX Liquid Metal Printer as part of a collaboration focused on advancing additive manufacturing research

Intellegens and Ansys Partner on Material Intelligence through machine learning for AM AM Software

Intellegens and Ansys Partner on Material Intelligence Through Machine Learning for AM

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Machine learning specialist Intellegens and engineering simulation leader Ansys are collaborating to integrate machine learning methods into Additive Manufacturing (AM) workflows, accelerating the development of reliable and repeatable AM processes. The combination of the two companies’ technologies will make it quick and easy for AM project teams to analyze data from experiments, simulations, or production generating models that capture vital insights. These models are used to optimize process parameters and powders, improving the quality of AM parts while cutting time to market.

Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer is now shipping 3D Printer Hardware

Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer is now shipping 3D Printer Hardware

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With a low profile newsletter mailing and a video update on the company’s website, Formlabs has finally released the Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer for general commercial availability. Originally presented in 2017, the system’s launch was delayed by a number of events, including the latest COVD-19 pandemic but it now appears ready to enter the market for affordable, benchtop SLS technology, currently dominated by Sinterit.

Formlabs Fuse1 Benchtop SLS 3D Printer is Now Shipping

Formlabs Fuse1 Benchtop SLS 3D Printer is Now Shipping

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With a low profile newsletter mailing and a video update on the company’s website, Formlabs has finally released the Formlabs Fuse1 benchtop SLS 3D printer for general commercial availability. Originally presented in 2017, the system’s launch was delayed by a number of events, including the latest COVD-19 pandemic but it now appears ready to enter the market for affordable, benchtop SLS technology, currently dominated by Sinterit.

The Importance of a Broad SLS Powder Range

The Importance of a Broad SLS Powder Range

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As 3D printing evolves and matures, so to do the expectations surrounding it. In order to meet these growing expectations and to address an increasing number of use cases for 3D printing—in prototyping and end-use production—it is important to recognize that the 3D printer itself is just part of the equation. A key element is also material selection, in this case SLS powder materials.

Oqton Raises $40M in Series A Financing Round

Oqton Raises $40M in Series A Financing Round

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Oqton, a software company specializing in AI-powered solutions for the manufacturing industry, has raised over $40M in a Series A financing round, led by Fortino Capital, a leading B2B software investor, by PMV, the regional Flemish investment fund, and by Sandvik, a global engineering group. In particular, Sandvik—which manufactures AM powders and provides metal AM services— also acquired a minority stake in the company.

Anycubic Photon Mono review: a new world of resin 3D printing 3D Printer Hardware

Anycubic Photon Mono review: a new world of resin 3D printing 3D Printer Hardware

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It seems just a short while ago that a reliable resin 3D printer cost several thousand dollars. And really not that long ago that they’d cost several tens and even hundreds of thousands. As someone who is definitely not very good at handling technical products, I’ve always kept away from resin 3D printing. Too hard to get low-cost systems to work and too expensive to get reliable ones. But that’s how fast 3D printing evolves. Today Companies like Anycubic can offer machines such as the Anycubic Photon Mono that, for just over $200, ensures a truly seamless, high-resolution, liquid resin 3D printing experience: here is 3dpbm’s Anycubic Photon Mono review.

DMG Mori launched the LASERTEC 6600 system to 3D print 4 meter parts 3D Printer Hardware

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At Formnext 2019 many were in awe seeing the very large LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid system from DMG Mori. This year there was no physical formnext but if DMG Mori could have shown its newest 3D printer it would have dwarfed it. The LASERTEC 6600 DED hybrid system is a behemoth with up to 1,040 mm on the X-axis, -280 mm to +330 mm on the Y-axis, 3,890 mm on the Z-axis. Yes you read correctly: that’s 4 meters (a bit more than 12 feet) on the Z-axis. Considering that the LASERTEC 65 hybrid could cost as much as $1.5 million, 3dpbm expects that the LASERTEC 6600 DED Hybrid’s price could levitate to above $3 million.

Stratasys Releases GrabCAD Software Development Kit

Stratasys Releases GrabCAD Software Development Kit

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Stratasys created a new program to integrate its 3D printers in production environments with the factory floor via the GrabCAD software development kit (SDK). Each SDK package includes a complete set of application programming interfaces, documentation, and code samples that enable development partners and manufacturing customers to establish two-way connectivity between Stratasys FDM 3D printers and enterprise software applications. The program gives customers the power to integrate, manage, and support additive manufacturing for production of end-use parts.

SelfCAD Adds New Tutorial Feature Marketing and Content

SelfCAD Adds New Tutorial Feature

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SelfCAD, a popular all-in-one online 3D modeling software, just added a new Tutorial feature. With this tool, designers can record their modeling process, add instructions to it, and share it with others so they can design the model themselves. SelfCAD is a 3D modeling and slicing software for both beginners and professionals, and its collection of both artistic and technical tools, in addition to rendering and 3D printing features, makes it an ideal choice of software for professionals in all industries. The software has a simple user-interface that makes it easy to get started. At just $14.99/m or $149.99 per year, it is affordable for all user types and does include an option to sign up for a free trial account.

A First Look at Voxeljet’s Upcoming VX1000 HSS Giant 3D Printer

A First Look at Voxeljet’s Upcoming VX1000 HSS Giant 3D Printer

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There is no denying that large-format sand and polymer binder jetting 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet has not had an easy time fully exploiting it’s hardware’s market potential. The company is too large to be as streamlined as a startup and not large enough to move the marketing muscle of the HP’s and EOS’s of the polymer AM world. And not Silicon Valley enough to move investors as Carbon does. The new VX1000 HSS could change all this, giving voxeljet a real and significant technological advantage over the competition: no one else has yet built a high-resolution polymer system capable of printing this much and this fast.

TIWARI and ESA validate ceramic and metal materials for RAPTOR 3D printer 3D Printing Processes

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ESA-supported startup TIWARI Scientific Instruments in Germany has developed low-cost 3D printer, the RAPTOR, which is capable of 3D printing a variety of metals and ceramics using a bound powder filament extrusion process. While the 3D printer is similar to other systems now available in the market – such as those introduced by Nanoe and Triditive among others – TIWARI was able to leverage support from ESA to validate four metal and ceramic materials for space and other applications.

GrabCAD update by Stratasys speeds up design-to-3D print process AM Software

GrabCAD Update by Stratasys Speeds Up Design-to-3D Print Process

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Stratasys is aiming to simplify the design-to-3D print process for designers and engineers by eliminating the CAD-to-STL conversion roadblock in its GrabCAD Print software platform. The 3D printing giant says the software’s new Advanced FDM feature will enable users to streamline design-to-print workflows, while simultaneously improving production times and material usage, in an intuitive way.

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Senvol machine learning to be used for missile application with the U.S. Army AM Software

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Senvol was awarded a United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL) contract to apply its machine learning software, Senvol ML, to rapidly design additive manufactured parts. The software allows the Army to qualify parts across AM processes and platforms, thus reducing the Army’s supply chain lead time. By leveraging ML algorithms, the qualification plan will also be notably more efficient than more traditional qualification plans (i.e. require fewer builds and less time).

Lithoz Presents Production-ready CeraFab S65 System with 4 Integrated build units 3D Printer Hardware

Lithoz Presents Production-ready CeraFab S65 System with 4 Integrated Build Units

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Lithoz, the Austrian leader in 3D printed ceramics, is not a company known for its aggressive marketing and communication efforts. Its high-level LCM ceramics photopolymerization AM technology is making huge steps forward, however, we don’t often hear about it. That’s, well, because the company does not tell many people about its progress. Even after Lithoz launched the disruptive, production-ready Cerafab S65, we only learned about its progress in the market when a small Australian company – 3rdAxis – purchased one.

Studio Bitonti: from 3D consultancy to generative design software developer AM Software

Studio Bitonti: From 3D Consultancy to Generative Design Software Developer

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New York-based design firm Studio Bitonti has become known in the additive manufacturing industry for its boundary-pushing designs that emphasize innovation, aesthetics and function—often in relation to the human body. The studio’s founder, Francis Bitonti even designed some of the most notable 3D printed fashion pieces over the years—including Dita von Teese’s iconic 3D printed dress.

The Shop System is here, is the AM 2.0 revolution really about to start? 3D Printer Hardware

The Shop System is here, is the AM 2.0 revolution really about to start? 3D Printer Hardware

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With yesterday’s day-long online seminar on what the company’s founders have come to define as Additive Manufacturing 2.0, Dekstop Metal officialized the commercialization of its Shop System with clients in North America, EMEA and APAC. Does this mean the much-awaited revolution of metal binder jetting for production is finally here? Probably. Let’s look at the facts.

MakerBot Launches METHOD X to Bring Real ABS 3D Printing to Manufacturing

MakerBot Launches METHOD X to Bring Real ABS 3D Printing to Manufacturing

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MakerBot is launching METHOD X, a new manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material for durable parts, a 100°C chamber, and Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports. METHOD X can withstand up to 15°C higher temperatures, is up to 26% more rigid, and up to 12% stronger than modified ABS formulations used on desktop 3D printer competitors. MakerBot assures that Precision ABS parts printed on METHOD X have no warping or cracking that typically occurs when printing modified ABS on desktop platforms without heated chambers.

3YOURMIND Closes .5 Million Funding Round Led by EnBW New Ventures

3YOURMIND Closes $5.5 Million Funding Round Led by EnBW New Ventures

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3YOURMIND, a provider of enterprise software for automating additive manufacturing workflows, has secured a $5.5 million investment through a Series A+ funding round led by EnBW New Ventures (ENV), the venture arm of EnBW AG, one of the largest utilities companies in Germany. The financing round also saw additional contributions from existing investors UVC Partners, TRUMPF Venture, coparion and AM Ventures.

nTop Platform Now Supports 3MF with Beam Extension AM Software

nTop Platform Now Supports 3MF with Beam Extension

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AM design software company nTopology has integrated support for the 3MF file format with beam extension in its nTop Platform 2.14 release. Users of the software can now easily export meshes and lattices as beams in the same .3mf file, facilitating the export process for 3D printing files and easing the transition to other software tools like Materialise Magics.

Nano Dimension Launches New DragonFly LDM for 24/7 Electronics Printing

Nano Dimension Launches New DragonFly LDM for 24/7 Electronics Printing

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Israel-based Nano Dimension is taking its electronics 3D printing technology to the next level with the launch of the new DragonFly Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing (LDM) system. The industrial 3D printing system builds on the company’s established PCB 3D printing process, adding increased automation for 24/7 lights-out digital manufacturing. The new system is expected to unlock opportunities for low-volume manufacturing of multilayer PCBs, capacitors, coils, sensors, antennas and more.

nTopology Raises M in Series C Funding Round

nTopology Raises $40M in Series C Funding Round

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Engineering software developer nTopology has announced the closing of a $40 million Series C funding round led by Insight Partners, a NYC-based global venture capital and private equity firm. The significant investment, also supported by Grant Verstandig, Root, Canaan, DCVC and Haystack, will enable the rapidly growing company to expand access to its nTop Platform for advanced engineering design.

Centralized Shipping for 3D Printing Service Providers

Centralized Shipping for 3D Printing Service Providers

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. The world’s largest networked manufacturing services provider takes a further step to leverage its international operations for bulk orders. Shipments will be routed through two warehouses, with quoted prices to include customs and brokerage charges. 3D printed parts remain exempt from this change because 3D Hubs has re-emphasized its commitment to exclusively local manufacturing partners.

SHINING 3D Serially 3D Prints Metal Bottle Openers Using Voxeldance AM Software

SHINING 3D Serially 3D Prints Metal Bottle Openers Using Voxeldance AM Software

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Feng Tao, the vice general manager of SHINING 3D, first discovered the potential of VoxelDance Additive, a CAD-CAM software developed by VoxelDance, a young Chinese development firm specializing in AM-specific software. After an evaluation, SHINING 3D applied it to its EPlus3D EP-M150 and EP-M250 Pro printers. Since 2019, SHINING 3D has been using it to provide a comprehensive service from 3D digitalization, intelligent manufacturing to additive manufacturing in the EMEA markets. Voxeldance Additive has also been officially marketed as a key part of SHINING 3D’s integrated offer, taking care of all the data preparation jobs.

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Optomec presents CS250 and HC-TBR metal 3D printers for research to production 3D Printing Events

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During Formnext Connect, American AM hardware OEM Optomec is presenting two new metal 3D printers models: CS250, for research, and HC-TBR, for production. The systems are based on Directed Energy Deposition (DED), a free form powder-based metal 3D printing technology that Optomec pioneered under the LENS trademark and continues to lead the market with more than 200 global installations.

Wematter launches Gravity 2021 SLS 3D printer for improved performance 3D Printer Hardware

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Wematter launched the Gravity 2021 3D printer, a new thermal additive manufacturing system that boast automation capable of removing certain maintenance activities. This latest printer builds the Swedish company’s profile as a user-centric manufacturer. The Gravity is Wematter’s most advanced product to date. Its improvements over previous print systems include a reinforced recoater and upgraded thermal design. The company launched a water-jet cleaning cabinet with improved ergonomics, named Density 2021, alongside the new printer. The company also announced the Inertia, a unit that collects and recycles unsintered powder after printing.

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Wematter launches SLS 3D printer with improved performance and new thermal design 3D Printer Hardware

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Wematter launched the Gravity 2021 3D printer, a new thermal additive manufacturing system that boast automation capable of removing certain maintenance activities. This latest printer builds the Swedish company’s profile as a user-centric manufacturer. The Gravity is Wematter’s most advanced product to date. Its improvements over previous print systems include a reinforced recoater and upgraded thermal design. The company launched a water-jet cleaning cabinet with improved ergonomics, named Density 2021, alongside the new printer. The company also announced the Inertia, a unit that collects and recycles unsintered powder after printing.

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Stratasys and nTopology collaborate to simplify 3D-printed jigs and fixtures for manufacturing with DfAM AM Industry

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Stratasys and nTopology are collaborating to provide a series of accessible, customizable Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) workflows for their users. Stratasys manufactures FDM, PolyJet and stereolithography additive manufacturing systems. nTopology is an engineering software company that specializes in AM applications. The first release in the companies’ DfAM partnership is the FDM Assembly Fixture Generator.

Bondtech and Slice Engineering launch Creality upgrade kit Decision Makers

Bondtech and Slice Engineering launch Creality upgrade kit Decision Makers

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Bondtech and Slice Engineering launched the new Bondtech DDX Direct Drive eXtruder for Creality ecosystem. The expanded DDX ecosystem includes a redesigned version of the Bondtech DDX for Creality; two new Copperhead Bimetallic Heat Breaks for multiple Creality models, born from a co-development effort by the two companies; a new 300°C thermistor from Slice Engineering; and a custom Marlin version by Bondtech to support top end DDX users.

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A closeup of Sinterit’s complete SLS 3D printing ecosystem 3D Printer Hardware

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Though it is perhaps best known for its flagship 3D printing systems—some of the most cost-accessible selective laser sintering (SLS) machines on the market—Polish company Sinterit is much more than a printer provider. The company, which has customers across a wide range of industries, has taken a holistic approach to its product offering, bringing to market an entire ecosystem for SLS 3D printing.

Bondtech and Slice Engineering launch Creality upgrade kit Marketing and Content

Bondtech and Slice Engineering launch Creality upgrade kit Marketing and Content

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Bondtech and Slice Engineering launched the new Bondtech DDX Direct Drive eXtruder for Creality ecosystem. The expanded DDX ecosystem includes a redesigned version of the Bondtech DDX for Creality; two new Copperhead Bimetallic Heat Breaks for multiple Creality models, born from a co-development effort by the two companies; a new 300°C thermistor from Slice Engineering; and a custom Marlin version by Bondtech to support top end DDX users.

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Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer sees uptick in global purchases Medical

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Stratasys reports that its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer has been installed at healthcare institutions and medical service providers across the globe. The year-old system now operates in the United States, China, Italy, Spain and Australia. The company cites specific examples of the printer’s installation at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, the VA Health Care System, the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Medilife and BIO3DModel in Italy, and Tknika and AIJU in Spain.

Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer sees uptick in global purchases Medical AM

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Stratasys reports that its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer has been installed at healthcare institutions and medical service providers across the globe. The year-old system now operates in the United States, China, Italy, Spain and Australia. The company cites specific examples of the printer’s installation at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, the VA Health Care System, the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Medilife and BIO3DModel in Italy, and Tknika and AIJU in Spain.

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The next generation of the S1 post processing system from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology 3D Printer Hardware

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With its numerous technical features, the latest generation of the S1 post-processing system from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology is setting new standards for de-powdering and cleaning of 3D printed components. These include the swivel-mounted rotary basket for ergonomic loading/unloading and prevention of dirt pickup, swivel-mounted blast nozzles preventing re-contamination and a design that is in complete compliance with ATEX standards. Of course, the gentle and, at the same time, intensive processing, the easy and safe change of blast media and the easy switch from automatic to manual operation ensure efficient and consistent high-quality processing results.

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VELO3D launches Sapphire XC 3D printer with 5x higher throughput 3D Printer Hardware

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VELO3D is expanding its 3D printing portfolio in a big way—literally. The California-based metal AM company has released the Sapphire XC 3D printer, which it describes as an “extra capacity” system with up to five times higher throughput compared to the original Sapphire system. The new large-format Sapphire XC also has the ability to reduce cost-per-part by up to 75%.

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RPS expands SLA 3D printer range with compact Neo450 series 3D Printer Hardware

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Based on the proven Neo800, the compact Neo450 series from UK-based RPS has a 450 × 450 × 400 mm platform and builds prototypes, rapid tooling, and master patterns with optimal surface quality, accuracy and detail. Designed for greater flexibility and versatility, the Neo450 series is available in two models with different performance and functionality depending on customer needs – the Neo450e and the Neo450s.

BCN3D launches new generation Epsilon and Sigma 3D printer series 3D Printer Hardware

BCN3D launches new generation Epsilon and Sigma 3D printer series 3D Printer Hardware

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BCN3D presented the next generations in its 3D printing product line which includes the new generation Epsilon W27, the Smart Cabinet, and the new Sigma D25. With the new product introductions, in addition to recent investment in the business and significant new appointments, BCN3D enters a new era in its growth, demonstrating its commitment to providing an innovative and expansive product portfolio, while cementing its position as a major player in 3D printing.

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SOLE by PodoPrinter 3D printer for insoles to debut on October 1st 3D Printer Hardware

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Backed by colorFabb, the new SOLE by PodoPrinter system is launching on October 1st and introducing a new footwear-specific hardware approach. The SOLE Podoprinter solution is a unique combination of a 3D Belt printer (like colorFabb’s backed BlackBelt Printer), filament and specialized insole CAD software. Users can scan with almost any device and use this integrated easy workflow even without having any knowledge of 3D printing. just by pushing of a button.

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ETH Zurich demonstrates automated DfAM framework with custom nozzles Research & Education

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There is no question about additive manufacturing’s ability to produce complex, highly integrated geometries: in fact, this capability is one of the technology’s main advantages. Despite this, one of the hurdles to the broad implementation of AM has been actually creating these complex designs in the first place. That is, many parts with complex 3D printed structures are realized thanks to the deep application-specific knowledge of engineers and entail a fairly time-consuming modeling process. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of topology optimization software, which generates structures based on the requirements input by the user. However, even this approach often requires some degree of manual interpretation.

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ExOne hardware installed base has reached 295 units worldwide 3D Printer Hardware

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ExOne, one of the pioneers in the binder jetting AM segment, revealed that the ExOne hardware installed base has reached 295 systems worldwide. Of these, the majority – 160 units – are sand 3D printers, used for molds and casts (but also for some final parts) while the rest – 135 – units are metal 3D printers, also used mainly for prototypes but now moving increasingly into high-throughput production.

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Aniwaa launches new 3D printer comparison platform 3D Printer Hardware

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Aniwaa, an online company that offers reliable resources about 3D printing, 3D scanning and other state-of-the-art technology products, has launched a new 3D printer comparison platform. The new tool is based on Aniwaa’s expansive database of 3D printers and was developed to help professional AM users to discover, evaluate and select the right 3D printing equipment for their needs and budget.

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Retraction Footwear 3D printed flip flop product review 3D Printer Hardware

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Whether you call them flip flops, plakkies or thongs, these shoes are a summer staple across the world. Recently, the market for flip flops has become somewhat more interesting, with a small number of companies leveraging 3D printing and mass customization concepts to produce customer-tailored footwear. One of these companies, Retraction Footwear, comes from Australia, where flip flops are a footwear essential.

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HP chooses Dyndrite Kernel to power next-gen additive portfolio AM Industry

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3D printing company HP Inc. has selected Dyndrite’s geometry kernel to help power its next-generation cloud and edge-based digital manufacturing solutions. The partnership consists of a long term licensing agreement between the two companies and showcases HP’s dedication to AM innovation. It is also worth mentioning that HP’s interest in the company is longstanding: it was the inaugural member of the Dyndrite Development Council.

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nTopology signs distribution agreement with NTT DATA XAM Technologies in Japan AM Industry

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After signing an MoU with Yamaichi Special Steel just last month, to bring it’s nTop software to Japan’s automotive industry, NYC-based software firm nTopology has now established a distribution partnership with NTT DATA XAM Technologies, the recently established AM division of Japanese system integration giant NTT DATA Corporation (a partly owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone).

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3MF Consortium joins Linux Foundation as Open Standards Project AM Software

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The 3MF Consortium, the organization dedicated to advancing a universal specification for 3D printing, is becoming a Linux Foundation member and that HP’s Luis Baldez is its new Executive Director (ED). Baldez supersedes Microsoft’s Adrian Lannin, who has served as ED since the 3MF Consortium was founded in 2015. Among the original creators of the 3MF Consortium, Lannin will remain a strategic advisor to the group.

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All new Ansys Discovery again improves design workflow, reduces engineering labor AM Software

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Consolidating its role as a global leader in design and simulation software, Ansys is helping engineering teams deliver significant gains in productivity, spur innovation and speed time to market with Ansys Discovery. Significantly expanding on the breakthrough advancements delivered by Ansys Discovery Live, this next-generation application delivers a comprehensive solution that combines interactive real-time simulation, high-fidelity Ansys solver technology and direct modeling in a single tool — powering cross-team collaboration to cost-effectively develop high-quality products.

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DfAM software startup TOffeeAM raises £1 million in seed funding AM Software

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A new developer of additive manufacturing design software, TOffeeAM, has raised £1 million in seed funding, which will enable it to expand its team and increase its engineering capabilities. UK-based TOffeeAM was founded in 2019 as a spin-out of Imperial College London and has brought to market a highly automated AM design platform with applications in the aeronautics and automotive industries, among others.

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Renishaw Solutions Center integrates TRACEam quality management AM Software

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Renishaw Inc. Solutions Center USA has partnered with TRACEam, a provider of quality management tools for streamlining project management and documentation throughout the additive manufacturing workflow. Through the partnership, TRACEam’s end-to-end process will be integrated directly into the Renishaw InfiniAM API ecosystem, resulting in a more efficient and scalable AM workflow for its employees and customers.

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CIA investment firm In-Q-Tel backs nTopology AM Software

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Engineering software developer nTopology has entered into a partnership with In-Q-Tel, Inc. (IQT), a non-profit strategic investor that identifies and supports cutting-edge technologies that could be used by the CIA and other U.S. government intelligence and national security agencies. In-Q-Tel’s investment in nTopology follows another recent investment in a 3D printing company, Markforged.

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Overall design considerations for 3D printing 3D Printing Service Providers

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Designing for additive manufacturing (DfAM) can seem daunting. Often, the phrase DfAM is juxtaposed with images of complex lattice structures or forms that look more organic than mechanical. In reality, 3D printing is inherently a very forgiving process when it comes to design best practices. It can easily perform internal sharp corners, complex undercuts and even build a structure that would be fully inaccessible to traditional cutting or tooled manufacturing. This is what has made additive manufacturing a powerful tool for prototyping parts destined for injection molding or casting since it can handle a broad mix of design features.

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On the precipice of expansion: a conversation with LOOP 3D Marketing and Content

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LOOP 3D is a 3D printer manufacturer based in Ankara, Turkey, which brought to market the LOOP PRO extrusion-based 3D printing system late last year. The young company is now preparing to expand into the European market with the opening of an office in Wroclaw, Poland. At this pivotal time of growth for the company, we caught up with Mehmet Erkan Ustaoğlu, Founder and CEO of LOOP 3D, and Anna Bogusz, EMEA Sales Manager of LOOP 3D.

On the precipice of expansion: a conversation with LOOP 3D Decision Makers

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LOOP 3D is a 3D printer manufacturer based in Ankara, Turkey, which brought to market the LOOP PRO extrusion-based 3D printing system late last year. The young company is now preparing to expand into the European market with the opening of an office in Wroclaw, Poland. At this pivotal time of growth for the company, we caught up with Mehmet Erkan Ustaoğlu, Founder and CEO of LOOP 3D, and Anna Bogusz, EMEA Sales Manager of LOOP 3D.

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MakerBot expands into carbon fiber composite 3D printing 3D Printer Hardware

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3D printing company MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, is entering the composite 3D printing market with the launch of its latest product series: the METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions. MakerBot’s new offering, along with its new MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber material, will enable users to produce high-strength tools, jigs and fixtures as well as end use parts, including metal replacement parts for various applications.

GrabCAD Print supports 3MF file imports for colors and textures 3D Printing Processes

GrabCAD Print supports 3MF file imports for colors and textures 3D Printing Processes

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Stratasys‘ GrabCAD Print software is now able to import 3D printable 3MF files. This could be quite significant news for designers, especially those who currently work with STL files and are utilizing a Stratasys full-color PolyJet printer. Unlike STL files (which do not contain color or material information), 3MF, an XML-based data format, provides a complete package of model information in a single archive.

Upcoming Stratasys launch event set to dramatically boost additive manufacturing for product designers Marketing and Content

Upcoming Stratasys launch event set to dramatically boost additive manufacturing for product designers Marketing and Content

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As more and more engineers are learning to harness the power of additive manufacturing for part optimization, the next challenge to address is how to design parts that are ready to be optimized. As AM continues to unleash new opportunities for new products, multicolor material jetting 3D printing global leader Stratasys is launching a new system set to take these opportunities to the next level: you can participate live in this exclusive Stratasys launch event by registering here to attend online on April 29th at 11 am CDT/6 pm CEST (repeating on April 30th at 9 am CEST).

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Sinterit releases new vacuum cleaner, sandblaster and more for SLS 3D printing Marketing and Content

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SLS 3D printing company Sinterit has debuted three new products to be used in combination with its Lisa and Lisa PRO SLS 3D printers. The new devices, which expand the company’s accessible selective laser sintering technology, are the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner with accompanying Cyclone Separator, the Sandblaster XL and the mobile Sinterit Platform for Lisa and Lisa PRO 3D printers.

Sinterit releases new vacuum cleaner, sandblaster and more for SLS 3D printing Decision Makers

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SLS 3D printing company Sinterit has debuted three new products to be used in combination with its Lisa and Lisa PRO SLS 3D printers. The new devices, which expand the company’s accessible selective laser sintering technology, are the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner with accompanying Cyclone Separator, the Sandblaster XL and the mobile Sinterit Platform for Lisa and Lisa PRO 3D printers.

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Lithoz unveils new CeraVision tool and CeraDoc software AM Software

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Ceramics 3D printer firm Lithoz today released its new CeraVision tool and set of features to real-time monitor and control 3D printing process from remote via live-video transmission, giving users an all-new way to interact with their printers. Available for the CeraFab printers’ family, this new tool is also designed to detect and automatically correct errors during printing and to increase the usability of the printers.

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Velo3D makes it to the big leagues with new 1 meter Z-axis next-gen Sapphire 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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VELO3D, a metal PBF 3D printing startup that is rapidly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the segment, is introducing a next-gen version Sapphire 3D printer, with as much as one meter on Z-axis build capabilities. CNC experts Knust-Godwin have signed on as the first customer for what can be considered one of the world’s tallest laser-powder additive manufacturing systems

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Supporting production in a crisis with Sinterit SLS 3D printing 3D Printer Hardware

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In this time of crisis, every person has a role to play, whether it is staying put at home, providing an essential service or working on the front lines. In the additive manufacturing industry, many companies and individuals have stepped up to leverage 3D printing capabilities to help support those working on the front lines, to protect them from exposure to the virus. It has been heartening to see and is truly making a difference.

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Sigma Labs introduces PrintRite3D Production series AM Software

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Sigma Labs, Inc. has announced the launch of a new software-based offering, PrintRite3D Production Series. The quality assurance solution introduces new features such as the Production Dashboard, and offers useful information and AI-driven metrics to production managers. The company says its platform can enhance the speed and agility of the additive manufacturing process by “truncating the design and development process and accelerating the 3D manufacturing machine qualification.”

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Mimaki launches new Mimaki 3DGD-1800 large format 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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Mimaki’s 3D printing business has been intertwined with Israeli technologies from the start. The Japanese company is a leader in large format 2D inkjet technology just like many of the firms involved in the evolution of companies like Objet, which later became Stratasys. After launching the only credible material jetting alternative for Stratasys full color 3D printing, now Mimaki Europe closed an OEM deal with another Israeli company, Massivit (whose founders originated from the Objet team), to launch the new Mimaki 3DGD-1800 large format, high-speed 3D printer.

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Factum Arte digitally unveils life-size partly 3D printed replica of Raffaello’s tomb 3D Printer Hardware

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The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing all social venues – including museums and exhibits – to close their doors to slow down the virus’ diffusion. For the Raffello exhibit, which marks the ​500-year anniversary of famous Italian painter’s death, Factum Arte created the spectacular starting point of the exhibition: a rematerialization of Raffaello’s tomb from the Pantheon, with its 19th-century additions removed.

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Red Series by 9T, there’s a new player in the continuous fiber 3D printing segment 3D Printer Hardware

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9T Labs, a young startup founded in 2018, has introduced its first product, the Red Series by 9T all-in-one solution for composite series production. The company had scheduled the launch to coincide with JEC, the most important composite show in the world (which however has been postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak concerns): the chance to see it first hand will hopefully come around in May but in the meantime here’s what we know.

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Mississippi State University CAVS integrates Sigma Labs PrintRite3D software Research & Education

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Sigma Labs, Inc., an expert in quality assurance software for additive manufacturing, announced it has been awarded a contract by Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). The center, a leading interdisciplinary research hub focused on driving innovation in U.S. mobility industries, will integrate Sigma’s PrintRite3D software with a Renishaw AM400 3D printer.

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Sketchfab introduces 3D model CC0 dedication for cultural institutions AM Software

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3D content platform Sketchfab made an announcement this week which will see high-quality 3D scans and models of cultural artefacts become more accessible through its platform. In short, cultural organizations using Sketchfab now have the ability to dedicate their 3D models to the Public Domain using a Creative Commons Public Domain identifier (CC0). As part of the announcement, Sketchfab has also unveiled collaborations with 27 cultural institutions from across the world, including the Smithsonian Institution.

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New 3D_Evolution Simplifier automatically reduces CAD files for smoother digital factory planning AM Software

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In digital factory environments engineers very often face the challenge presented by highly detailed CAD models generating heavy data and therefore preventing smooth handling in factory planning software tools. A new 3D_Evolution Simplifier function now automatically generates envelope geometry, especially for all major visualization tools. Due to the strong reduction in the number of elements, the Simplifier enables smooth and fast processing of large CAD models.

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Dassault Systèmes names Xometry as first ‘prime partner’ AM Industry

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Software company Dassault Systèmes and manufacturing service provider Xometry are partnering to offer customers an integrated solution for ordering parts that facilitates the production workflow from concept to production. Through the collaboration, engineers using Dassault’s SOLIDWORKS and CATIA platforms will have automatic access to Xometry price quotes through the MAKE Marketplace. The integration enables Dassault Systèmes customers to obtain quotes without leaving the design environment.

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Researchers look to the human fetus for DfAM inspiration AM Software

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For those in the additive manufacturing industry, it is a well known fact that AM requires different design principles than subtractive manufacturing techniques. Today, many resources in the industry (as well as at a research level) are dedicated to advancing Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), which leverages the design freedom of AM to create parts with new functions and innovative geometries.

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Prellis Biologics launches TissueWorkshop to simplify 3D scaffold design Bioprinting

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Prellis Biologics, Inc. is hoping to make the bioprinting process more accessible in order to accelerate research in the field of human tissue engineering. As part of this effort, the company has developed TissueWorkshop, an easy-to-use web-based interface designed for biologists and tissue engineers. The program, which can reportedly be learned in minutes, enables users to generate libraries of vascular-inspired 3D scaffolds based on user input.

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DSM and partners present digital platform for I AM Tomorrow Challenge AM Software

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In June 2019, global sciences company Royal DSM launched the I AM Tomorrow Challenge, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing and filling gaps in the AM value chain. At the time, DSM and its partners Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Ultimaker invited startups from around the world to apply for an accelerator program. Six startups, selected from a pool of 74, have recently teamed up to co-develop a digital additive manufacturing workflow.

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MX3D and Altair redesign and 3D print optimized robotic arm AM Software

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Amsterdam-based MX3D, a specialist in robotic metal 3D printing (many will know of its famous canal bridge project), teamed up with software company Altair to 3D print an optimized industrial robot arm for a robot provided by ABB Robotics. The project, which leveraged Altair’s design expertise with MX3D’s large-scale metal 3D printing capability, demonstrates how generative design can optimize and customize robotic arms for increased productivity. The project also showcases how MX3D’s metal AM technology can efficiently produce large-scale metal parts with complex geometries.

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Sisma debuts new PBF and DLP 3D printers at Formnext 3D Printer Hardware

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Sisma, an Italy-based developer of machinery and laser systems, debuted two new additive manufacturing systems at Formnext last week: the new EVEMET 200 laser metal fusion 3D printer series and the new EVERES VARIO DLP 3D printer. The company, which has primarily focused on the jewelry segment but also serves other industries, says the two product families were designed to “generate added value” for its customers.

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SHINING 3D launches EP-M250 Pro dual laser metal 3D printer 3D Printer Hardware

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SHINING 3D launched at Formnext the latest product in its line of additive manufacturing solutions, emerging as one of the 3D printer manufacturers with the most diversified and complete offer. The EP-M250 Pro is a dual-laser metal 3D printer that uses advanced metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) technology. It is capable of easily and quickly converting CAD data into high-performance, complex structure metal parts. The 3D printer is ideal for medium-sized parts and small batch production.

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Dyndrite launches Additive Manufacturing Toolkit, forms new partnerships AM Software

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AM software developer Dyndrite Corporation has unveiled its Additive Manufacturing Toolkit (AMT) and accelerated production preparation build processor for 3D printing, which has the potential to improve performance and native CAD-to-print capabilities for AM users. In addition to presenting the software solution at Formnext, the company has announced a series of industry partnerships with EOS, Renishaw and others.

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ExOne and ANSYS developing simulation software for sintering binder jetted parts AM Software

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Faced with increased competition and under new management, the ExOne Company is now increasingly focused on simplifying binder jetting for part production and making it a reality. In order to further streamline the process, ExOne and simulation software expert ANSYS have entered into a partnership to develop software that predicts the sintering behavior of binder jetted metal parts.

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Simufact Additive 2020 adds build cost estimation for metal AM AM Software

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Process simulation software provider Simufact has announced the release of Simufact Additive 2020, a software solution for optimizing metal AM processes. The company, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, has also introduced a new simulation software solution to improve the quality of Direct Energy Deposition (DED) metal additive manufacturing. The software will be offered as a module within Simufact Welding 2020 software.

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GE Additive launches Concept Laser M2 Series 5 system with enhanced productivity 3D Printer Hardware

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In addition to expanding its Arcam additive manufacturing portfolio at Formnext with the launch of the Arcam EBM Spectra L and an automated powder recovery system, GE Additive has unveiled the new Concept Laser M2 Series 5 system. The new 3D printer, the latest generation of its popular M2 system, integrates features that enable increased part quality and consistency, better productivity and enhanced usability and maintainability.

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Turbo Print by Markforged unlocks 2x faster print speeds for X7 3D Printer Hardware

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As Formnext opens the doors of its 2019 edition, we are excited to be reporting on all product launches, partnerships and new developments in the additive manufacturing industry. This morning, one of the first announcements of the day comes from Markforged, which is introducing a new Turbo Print feature for its X7 carbon fiber 3D printer. The new feature enables users to double the X7’s print speed without compromising on surface quality.

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Essentium unveils new HSE 3D printer models and four high-temp materials 3D Printer Hardware

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Texas-based Essentium, Inc. is bringing to market a new printer series based on its High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology as well as a range of new high-temperature (HT) 3D printing materials. The new HSE 3D printer series—HSE 180•S—comes with two printer options, one with a low-temperature nozzle (LT) and one with a high-temperature nozzle (HT) that can reach temperatures of up to 550°C, enabling the use of high-temperature materials and paving the way for more industrial applications.

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Inside Latec, a Chinese DED and PBF metal 3D printer factory startup Marketing and Content

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Invited by Outpie Partners, a Netherlands-based company that promotes and facilitates business relationships between China and Europe, we recently had the opportunity to tour many of China’s tech hubs, focusing mainly on AI, from Shenzhen to Hangzhou, and then further up the Chinese East Coast to Shanghai, Wuxi, Jinan, and Bejing. While it’s true that China’s manufacturing is currently focusing almost exclusively on the very large – and AM is not part of the big picture – 3D printing is growing as fast as everything else and we had the opportunity to see it first hand when we visited Latec, a metal 3D printer manufacturer based in Jinan.

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AM software announcements from AMFG, nTopology, MachineWorks, 3YOURMIND AM Software

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One of the keys to taking additive manufacturing to the next level in terms of industrialization is software. AM software advancements will not only unlock new designs and geometries, but will enable more efficient, connected and, crucially, automated production workflows. Fortunately, there are many software developers in the industry which are committed to improving the AM workflow, from end to end.

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Siemens expands additive manufacturing portfolio through acquisition of Atlas 3D AM Software

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Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Atlas 3D, Inc., a Plymouth, Indiana-based developer of software that works with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printers to automatically provide design engineers with the optimal print orientation and requisite support structures for additive parts in near real-time. Atlas 3D will join Siemens Digital Industries Software, where its solutions will expand additive manufacturing capabilities in the Xcelerator portfolio of software.

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PostProcess Technologies grows in Europe with two new distributors 3D Printer Hardware

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PostProcess Technologies a Buffalo, NY, based provider of automated post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, is expanding its European Channel Partner network with the addition of two distributors. CYLAOS, a French-based engineering company specialized in 3D printing industrial deployment, will cover the French market. In the Nordics region, KMC will serve PostProcess’ customer base as a specialist in surface treatment solutions.

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3DCeram introduces C3600 Ultimate for ceramics AM mass production 3D Printer Hardware

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French-Japanese company 3DCeram Sinto, based in Limoges, is introducing at Formnext its latest 3D printer for advanced ceramics parts production. The new C3600 Ultimate features an impressive build volume of 600x600x300 mm and is capable of processing zirconia, alumina and a range of other materials. The system was developed for mass production of some of the largest advanced ceramic parts, including aerospace components such as satellite mirrors.

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GE: faster computing needed for 3D printing to truly benefit from AI AM Software

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At the recent AI Accelerator Summit in Boston, Additive Leader at GE Global Research Brent Brunell addressed the growing need for AI-enabled applications within the context of industrial metal 3D printing. With an audience made up of some of the leading hardware and chip innovators in the tech industry, Brunell explained that in order for metal AM to be broadly industrialized, the sector needs faster computing capabilities and more computational power.

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One to one with the Lisa Pro, the only viable and truly affordable SLS solution on the market today 3D Printer Hardware

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Building an SLS system is more complicated than most realize. This is what SLS system manufacturers have been saying for years, five years to be exact, since the first SLS patent expired in February 2014. Then a few companies set out to change that myth and only one of them – so far – has succeeded: Krakow, Poland-based Sinterit. Its Lisa and latest Lisa Pro systems are real, reliable products. We had the chance to test and review their technology first-hand, after visiting the company in Krakow for a hands-on training session.

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PTC to acquire cloud-based online CAD/CAE software provider Onshape AM Software

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PTC signed a definitive with Onshape, creators of the first Software as a Service (SaaS) CAD/CAE product development platform. As per the agreement, PTC acquires Onshape for approximately $470 million. The acquisition is expected to accelerate PTC’s ability to attract new customers with a SaaS-based product offering and position the company to capitalize on the inevitable industry transition to SaaS. Pending regulatory approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed in November 2019.

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Materials giant Evonik invests in 3D printing software startup Castor Money & Funding

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Evonik Venture Capital, the investment arm of German chemical company Evonik, has invested in Castor Technologies, a startup whose software is helping AM adopters to identify how and where to use additive manufacturing for production. Evonik says the investment in the Israel-based startup will allow it to expand its business beyond selling materials for the 3D printing market into services, enabling customers to test the printability of parts.

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nScrypt releases nRugged 3D printer/bioprinter built for harsh environments Bioprinting

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This summer, bioprinting company nScrypt revealed an interesting partnership with the U.S. Military aimed at deploying a ruggedized version of its BioAssembly Tool (BAT) bioprinter to print samples in a forward-deployed desert environment. In July, the company also sent its bioprinter into space to be used aboard the ISS. Following the early successes of both initiatives, nScrypt has introduced the nRugged system—the first 3Dprinting/bioprinting platform built for harsh environments.

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Stanley Black & Decker integrates first metal 3D printed production part Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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In many industries, one of the hurdles to the adoption of additive manufacturing is knowing how and when to implement the technology. Fortunately, this particular challenge is being addressed by a handful of software developers which are offering analytical tools to help companies determine which parts are best suited for AM production. One of these companies is Castor, an Israel-based startup that has developed a software platform that enables companies to optimize AM adoption.

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RIZE One 3D printer granted world’s first UL 2904 GREENGUARD certification Sustainability

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RIZE, Inc. has landed a significant first in the additive manufacturing industry: its RIZE One industrial 3D printer is the first in the world to receive UL 2904 GREENGUARD certification. The certification, which also extends to the company’s Rizium One filament and Release and Marking inks, marks a significant step ahead for RIZE and 3D printing in general, especially when it comes to safety and sustainability.

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Ultimaker announces compact S3 3D printer and S5 Pro Bundle Decision Makers

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Dutch 3D printing company Ultimaker has made a series of product announcements today. First, it has launched its latest 3D printer, the Ultimaker S3. The new machine, the second release in the company’s S-line 3D printer series, is described as a compact and affordable system with “composite-ready performance.” Second, Ultimaker has unveiled the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle, which comprises its S5 3D printer as well as the new Air Manager and Material Station systems.

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Ultimaker announces compact S3 3D printer and S5 Pro Bundle Marketing and Content

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Dutch 3D printing company Ultimaker has made a series of product announcements today. First, it has launched its latest 3D printer, the Ultimaker S3. The new machine, the second release in the company’s S-line 3D printer series, is described as a compact and affordable system with “composite-ready performance.” Second, Ultimaker has unveiled the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle, which comprises its S5 3D printer as well as the new Air Manager and Material Station systems.

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Hosiery leader Lonati sees 50% cost reduction with 3D Systems’ AM solutions Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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Though big industrial sectors like aerospace, automotive and medical are often the focus for additive manufacturing applications, the technology is finding its way into countless industries, sometimes radically transforming, sometimes slightly improving production workflows. The latest comes from the hosiery sector, where Italy-based hosiery equipment producer Lonati SPA has adopted 3D Systems’ AM solutions to streamline its workflow.

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Industrifonden invests $1.5 million in Freemelt’s open source EBM technology Additive Manufacturing

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Industrifonden, a venture capital investor based in Stockholm, led an investment round for 15 million SEK (Swedish Krona), about $1.5 million, to finance metal 3D printing company Freemelt. The money intended to fuel the next phase of the company’s growth, driving the metal 3D printing revolution forward with the development of the Freemelt One system. Freemelt is a Swedish company that is developing the first open-source EBM 3D printer, following the original patents on EBM expiring in 2016.

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XYZprinting’s new da Vinci Color 5D combines 3D printing, 2D printing and laser engraving 3D Printer Hardware

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Desktop 3D printer company XYZprinting has announced the latest 3D printer in its da Vinci series: the da Vinci Color 5D. The machine—which one can’t strictly call a 3D printer—combines full-color 3D printing with 2D inkjet paper printing and laser engraving in a single platform. XYZprinting will be showcasing its newest product at IFA 2019 from September 9 to 11 in Berlin.

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California aerospace company acquires 6 MetalFAB1 systems 3D Printer Hardware

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Additive Industries North America sold 6 MetalFAB1 systems to an undisclosed aerospace company located in California. Considering the cost of a MetalFAB1 system is over one million dollars per unit there aren’t many companies that could afford such a purchase. The list of large aerospace companies with facilities in California includes Northrop Grumman, CDG (a Boeing company) and GKN Aerospace (near San Diego), all of which are investing significantly in expanding their internal AM activities. In particular, GKN is a likely candidate as the Group had been a Beta client for Additive Industries, purchasing its first MetalFAB1 system in 2016, to make automotive parts.

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Splitvision improves medtech prototyping with Figure 4 3D printing 3D Printer Hardware

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3D Systems recently revealed that Stockholm-based product design firm Splitvision Design was one of the first companies in the Nordic region to adopt its Figure 4 Standalone 3D printer. Since installing the scalable additive manufacturing solution, the Swedish agency has seen drastic improvements in its product development and prototyping processes—especially for products in the medtech sector.

Cytosurge spins off Exaddon AG to focus on metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM) 3D Printer Hardware

Cytosurge spins off Exaddon AG to focus on metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM) 3D Printer Hardware

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Born as the 3D printing business unit of Cytosurge AG, a Swiss company specializing in scientific measurement tools, Exaddon has now been officially spun off into a new autonomous company, Exaddon AG. The new company will focus exclusively on the development of processes and systems in the field of additive manufacturing of microscopically small metal components, leveraging Cytosurge’s proprietary FluidFM technology for metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM).

Cytosurge spins off Exaddon AG to focus on metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM) 3D Printing Processes

Cytosurge spins off Exaddon AG to focus on metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM) 3D Printing Processes

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Born as the 3D printing business unit of Cytosurge AG, a Swiss company specializing in scientific measurement tools, Exaddon has now been officially spun off into a new autonomous company, Exaddon AG. The new company will focus exclusively on the development of processes and systems in the field of additive manufacturing of microscopically small metal components, leveraging Cytosurge’s proprietary FluidFM technology for metal micro-scale 3D printing (µAM).

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Volume Graphics joins consortium to advance 3D printed plastic mold inserts 3D Printing Service Providers

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Industrial computed tomography (CT) analysis software developer Volume Graphics is participating in a joint project with the Kunststoff-Institut in Germany and a number of industrial players. The project will focus on rapid tooling and specifically on improving the use of additive manufacturing for the rapid prototyping of plastic mold inserts. Volume Graphics’ role in the collaborative project will leverage its knowledge of quality assurance and process optimization.

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3D software solutions: the first step in implementing 3D printing for manufacturing Editorials

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Recently, many new 3D software startup companies entered the market offering various solutions mainly for industrial users. It goes from decision-support solutions for better utilization of 3D printing, generative design/topology optimization, to workflow management and parts IP protection. Each of them seems to be focused on specific challenges heavy users face, challenges that will only increase in the foreseeable future as 3D printing moves from prototyping to manufacturing.

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Added Scientific 3D printed vacuum systems could be a breakthrough for quantum technology Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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For quantum technologies to fulfill their promise, the systems that support them need to shrink. Laurence Coles from Added Scientific, an AM consultancy service which spun off from the University of Nottingham, wrote an article for Physics World (full article here) on how advances in additive manufacturing are bringing miniaturization within reach and heralding a wider revolution in vacuum system design, which could represent a breakthrough for quantum computers.

MakerBot Launches METHOD X to bring real ABS 3D printing to manufacturing 3D Printer Hardware

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MakerBot is launching METHOD X, a new manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material for durable parts, a 100°C chamber, and Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports. METHOD X can withstand up to 15°C higher temperatures, is up to 26% more rigid, and up to 12% stronger than modified ABS formulations used on desktop 3D printer competitors. MakerBot assures that Precision ABS parts printed on METHOD X have no warping or cracking that typically occurs when printing modified ABS on desktop platforms without heated chambers.

Nano Dimension launches new DragonFly LDM for 24/7 electronics printing Electronics

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Israel-based Nano Dimension is taking its electronics 3D printing technology to the next level with the launch of the new DragonFly Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing (LDM) system. The industrial 3D printing system builds on the company’s established PCB 3D printing process, adding increased automation for 24/7 lights-out digital manufacturing. The new system is expected to unlock opportunities for low-volume manufacturing of multilayer PCBs, capacitors, coils, sensors, antennas and more.

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Betatype works with nTopology to reduce AM production times AM Software

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Betatype a UK company that specializes in optimizing designs for additive manufacturing presented a new application case where it highlights how a part can be AM-optimized beyond part performance (which is what the DfAM concept generally refers to) but also for the AM process itself. In this project, Betatype works with nTopology, a rapidly growing NYC-based developer of CAE and topology optimization software, to develop and produce a functionally optimized rocket nozzle part which is also process-optimized.

Lithoz presents production-ready CeraFab S65 system with 4 integrated build units 3D Printer Hardware

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Lithoz, the Austrian leader in 3D printed ceramics, is not a company known for its aggressive marketing and communication efforts. Its high-level LCM ceramics photopolymerization AM technology is making huge steps forward, however, we don’t often hear about it. That’s, well, because the company does not tell many people about its progress. Even after Lithoz launched the disruptive, production-ready Cerafab S65, we only learned about its progress in the market when a small Australian company – 3rdAxis – purchased one.

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MSC Software Corporation and RMIT University partner to accelerate Additive Manufacturing in Australia AM Software

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MSC Software Corporation (MSC), a global leader in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation software and services, signed an agreement with Melbourne-based RMIT University’s Advanced Manufacture Precinct. The agreement is especially in the area of Additive Manufacturing and pertains to the use of MSC Software’s Simufact Additive solution by the University.