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Solukon Automates Powder Collection for Metal 3D Printing
Almost a decade ago, manufacturers of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines were showcasing dreams of a completely automated metal 3D printing factory. Visions like Concept Laser’s AM Factory of…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 23, 2023: Research Awards, Dental Veneers, Gaming, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, technologies developed by ORNL researchers won six R&D research awards, Rolls-Royce delivered its first of four Coach-built Droptail models with 3D printed elements, and Boston…
Norwegian Oil Leader 3D Prints Critical Subsea Part
Amid rising resource scarcity and the urgent need to lower greenhouse gas emissions, the concept of circular economy is growing in importance. Countries are initiating plans to make their economies…
Anouk Wipprecht’s Latest 3D Printed Dress Can Read Your Mind
Dutch FashionTech designer Anouk Wipprecht never fails to amaze. With a firm belief that fashion should have microcontrollers, her astonishing 3D printed dresses do everything from light up and attack…
OECHSLER and Sneakprint 3D Print Truly Custom Sneaker Midsoles
German plastics manufacturing firm OECHSLER is teaming up with Sneakprint GmbH to offer sneakers featuring custom 3D printed midsoles. These midsoles will be manufactured in Germany by OECHSLER using 3D…
On the Ground with Pollen AM: France Harnesses the Promise of Pellet 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry is as diverse a field as any out there. While the market used to be confined to a handful of major companies in select parts of…
New Personalized Wheelchair Features Slew of 3D Printing Parts from Replique and HP
Replique, a spin-off from BASF, is collaborating with wheelchair manufacturer RehaMedPower to employ HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology for personalizing components of a new electric wheelchair, the RP1. Specializing…
Will BASF Sell or Spin out its 3D Printing Unit?
BASF recently announced impressive growth for its 3D Printing Solutions division, reporting a 39% increase for the period and a 51% rise in its materials business. Following a 43% year-over-year…
New Leadership Takes the Helm at UltiMaker: A Conversation with Michiel Alting von Geusau
Effective as of September 4, 2023, UltiMaker, a global front-runner in desktop 3D printing solutions, welcomed Michiel Alting von Geusau as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company was formed…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 9, 2023: MES Software, Hearing Aids for Refugees, & More
Kicking off 3D Printing News Briefs, Nexa3D is celebrating a milestone achievement, AMFG is partnering with Elite Mold and Manufacturing Inc., and Lehvoss will present several application examples of its…
Shell Certifies 3D Printed Valve from Bonney Forge
The international classification society DNV has issued CE certification to Shell and US-based manufacturer of fittings and valves, Bonney Forge, for a 3D printed gate valve. Shell and Bonney Forge…
Austrian Railway Taps Chromatic 3D Materials to 3D Print Elastomeric Parts
Historically, 3D printing has struggled to create durable and functional elastomeric components. However, recent advances in material science are beginning to change that. The use of material fusion TPU on…
Swedish Hypercar Maker Koenigsegg Adopts 3DPrinterOS for Workflow Management
San Francisco-based additive manufacturing (AM) software firm 3D Control Systems announced that its 3DPrinterOS software has been chosen by Koenigsegg Automotive for AM workflow optimization. Established in 1994 and based…
Bioprinted Hearts in Space: Belgium’s Quest to Unlock the Secrets of Cardiac Aging
Five Belgian companies and research centers have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to investigate one of the world’s most pressing health concerns: cardiovascular disease. Known as the AstroCardia project, this…
Nuclear Researchers to Use Freemelt EBM Metal 3D Printer for Materials
Freemelt, known for its open architecture electron beam 3D printers has recently secured an order for its Freemelt ONE system from the Institute for Nuclear Research (ATOMKI) in Hungary. This…
Ducati and Roboze Renew 3D Printing Partnership for 2023 MotoGP Season
Ducati Corse, the racing division of Ducati, and Roboze, a leader in high-temperature extrusion 3D printing, announced the renewal of their partnership for the 2023 racing season. Eager to build…
3D Diplomacy: Luxembourg’s Ambassador Visits Altem’s 3D Printing Hub in India
Altem Technologies, a leader in 3D printing and scanning, recently hosted a visit from Mrs. Peggy Frantzen, the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to India. The meeting happened…
Zeiss Licenses ORNL Tech to Inspect 3D Printed Parts
Long utilized to peer inside metal 3D printed components, CT scanning can reveal trapped powder, cracks, and other deformities. As a non-destructive testing technique, it serves as an invaluable tool…
New UK HIP Center to Target Heat Treatment for Metal 3D Printing
As metal additive manufacturing (AM) sees widespread adoption in the industrial space, post-processing technologies have experienced their own related growth into the 3D printing sector. This includes the crucial technology…
How Can 3D Printing Impact the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
Just as AM as a whole is being used as a tool to ensure more flexible, sustainable supply chains, 3D printing will be used to do the same for microchip…
MX3D to Unveil New Metal 3D Printer at Formnext Forum Austin
Amsterdam-based MX3D is set to unveil its newest robotic wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) platform, MX Metal AM System, at Formnext Forum Austin. Created in response to demand from various…
Ericsson and Saab Fund Expansion of Swedish 3D Printing Consortium AMEXCI
Additive Manufacturing Excellence for Industry (AMEXCI), an AM consortium based in Sweden and comprised of a dozen of the Nordic world’s largest industrial conglomerates, announced that it has initiated a…
How Has the Microchip Shortage Impacted the 3D Printing Supply Chain?
It’s no secret that issues related to the semiconductor supply chain have impacted industry globally, including the additive manufacturing (AM) sector. The exact effect on AM has yet to be…
Cargo Bikes Gets a Lightweight Lift with 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry is buzzing with interest in bike components, and the scene is exploding. Companies are manufacturing everything from bike seats to frames. Now, Evonik is stepping into…
