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Norman Noble adds metal AM for production of next-gen medical devices Medical

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Norman Noble, a leading contract manufacturer of next-generation medical implants, has now implemented metal additive manufacturing capabilities. AM is seen by the company as a manufacturing solution for new product designs that could otherwise not be produced using standard methods. Additive manufactured, 3D printed parts can now be made from metallic based alloys including: titanium, stainless steel and cobalt chrome. The ability to produce additive-manufactured parts from magnesium and nitinol also is currently under development.

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Prodways reports first multiple sales for the new ProMaker LD-10 dental printer Medical

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Prodways Group reported received the first simultaneous order for two ProMaker LD-10s from a front-running North-American dental laboratory. The sale is symbolic is several respects. It illustrates the successful launch of the new ProMaker LD-10 developed by Prodways Technologies in 2017 to expand the MOVINGLight range to new segment of dental laboratories requiring industrial machines priced below €100,000. Furthermore, it validates the recognition that 3D printing production machines from Prodways are receiving.

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SHINING 3D opens new American HQ in San Francisco AM Industry

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SHINING 3D, an industry leader in 3D digitizing and printing industries, opened its new office for the Americas, as part of its plan for expansion into global markets. The new office, located at 1740 César Chávez St. Unit D. San Francisco, CA 94124, is the company’s third main office, adding to the headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang and the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) office in Stuttgart, Germany, which opened last year. The San Francisco office will serve as the base of operations for SHINING 3D’s markets in North America, Central and South America.

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Chinese dental laboratory turns to EnvisionTEC printers and materials for aligner production Medical

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Hanyang Technology, located in Baoding, Hebei Province China was founded in July 2017 by CEO Sasa Jia and Technical Director Vivian Wang. Hanyang’s core products are orthodontic at present, predominantly the production of tooth aligners. The business also engages in the application of medical and 3D printing technology research and recently registered a new transparent dental appliance brand MYDEMAK. For their high-end 3D printing needs, the Hanyang team turned to EnvisionTEC.

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LPW Technology and Global Advanced Metals co-operate on 3D printing of tantalum Materials

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LPW Technology (LPW) and Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM) are cooperating to further demonstrate the suitability of spheroidized tantalum metal powder for 3D metal printing. Across this emerging industry, there are few examples of additively manufactured refractory metals, and a need exists for a more thorough proof of concept and development of print criteria. GAM is filling this void and expanding its product portfolio.