We’re talking with you about all things new in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs – a new partnership, a new material, and a new design challenge. DWS has announced that Europac3D is its new UK distributor. Markforged is introducing a new flame-retardant material. Autodesk and Makerbot are hosting a design challenge together this month.
Europac3D Is New DWS Distributor
“Our mission at DWS is to develop professional 3D printers and materials that produce objects of unrivalled quality and performance, enabling businesses to embrace digitalisation and become increasingly innovative and competitive,” said Daniella Lavezzi, Business Development and Key Account Manager of DWS. “We are excited to be working in partnership with Europac 3D in order to provide our mutual customers in the UK with an unparalelled customer experience.”
Markforged Introduces New Onyx FR Material
“Manufacturers choose Markforged because our industrial 3D printers deliver strong, lightweight end-use parts at significant cost and time savings. Onyx FR opens up more applications for 3D printing across automotive, aerospace, and defense industries because it meets higher fire safety standards. When these parts are reinforced with strands of continuous carbon fiber, they are as strong as aircraft-grade aluminum at half the weight,” explained Jon Reilly, Vice President of Product at Markforged.
Autodesk and MakerBot Hosting Design Challenge
The submission deadline for the design challenge is May 31st, and the top finalists in each of the three categories will receive a paid trip and 2-day pass to attend Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy in Portland, Oregon from August 5-7, where they will then have the chance to compete live in the Design Slam Finals. The 4th place winner of the Finals will receive a SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker, while the award for 3rd place is a 3D Connexion Space Mouse Enterprise. The contestant who wins 2nd place will receive a Makerbot Replicator+, and the first place winner will be awarded a MakerBot METHOD.
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