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.