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3D Scanning, 3D Printing, and the Business of Publishing Shoes
In today’s virtual world, stepping outside to take a breather and immerse oneself in nature is often a much-needed break from computers and the fluorescent lights of an office. That sort of immersion is enhanced for many people by taking a walk — and,...
Aerospace, Architecture, Consumer Applications Highlight 3D Printing Usage in Additive Manufacturing Symposium
As additive manufacturing continues its growth trajectory, it is taking its place more firmly in the 3DEXPERIENCE — as highlighted at this week’s Science in the Age of Experience event held in Boston, as Dassault Systèmes opened the happenings with a...
Industrial 3D Manufacturing is Here: HP's New Head of 3D Printing for Asia-Pacific and Japan Details Multi Jet Fusion Global Expansion
Earlier this week, HP Inc. announced its latest global move with the new Lanwan Intelligence – HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology Mass Manufacturing Center in Dali, Foshan in Guangdong Province. Opened through a partnership with Guangdong (Dali) 3D Printing Collaborative...
Workforce is Key to the Development of Additive Manufacturing: Interview with Women in Manufacturing
Opening this week’s Additive Manufacturing Symposium at Science in the Age of Experience, Allison Grealis, Founding President of Women in Manufacturing, took attendees on a journey of discovery surrounding the workforce. As 3D printing integrates more into the...
The Foam Printing Project Part Two: 3D Printing to Lightweight All the Things
MIT research specialist Matthew Pearlson is the founder of The Foam Printing Project, an innovative advance building on his idea to use additive manufacturing and lightweight foam for the creation of lighter-weight structures so the world could use less fuel. In part...
The Foam Printing Project Part One: Lower-Cost, Lighter-Weight SLA 3D Printing with Foam
In addition to gathering together the latest technologies and materials, 3D printing industry events offer invaluable networking opportunities; the people often make the event, and that goes just as much for fellow attendees as it does for keynotes and scheduled...
Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo Arrives in Brazil for the Fifth Time
On June 11th and 12th, São Paulo, Brazil will be hosting the Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, one of the world’s leading 3D printing events. The theme of the show is “From Design to Manufacturing,” and it’s expected to be a...
Brooks Runs Happy with Personalized High-Performance Running Shoes
As technologies continue to advance, they often focus on the human experience, and in maintaining and enhancing human agility. Footwear in particular is benefiting from trends toward not just customization, but personalization, as every foot and every gait is unique....
HP Global Innovation Summit Highlights 3D Printing, Immersive Computing, a Secure Future in Manufacturing
Global powerhouse HP Inc. hosted its Global Innovation Summit this week at its location outside Barcelona, as dozens of analysts and journalists joined company and partner executives for an engaging few days exploring advanced technologies. For this event, 3D printing...
3D Printing Business: Inside the New Collaborative International Advanced Manufacturing 3DHUB
In Terrassa, about 30km north of Barcelona, a mountainside in part of a protected forest houses not only stunning views of the Spanish countryside, but a technological center focusing on managing and advancing progress. Leitat Technological Center, founded in...
FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition Teaches STEM Students in Dayton About Teamwork, Robots, and 3D Printing
Educational programs and activities for kids offer an invaluable way for the next generation to not only learn about next-generation technologies like 3D printing, but also about teamwork, public speaking, and even how to put together a decent presentation....
Nexa3D and XYZprinting Focus on Manufacturing Solutions in 3D Printing
3D printing speeds aren’t the only fast-moving process for Nexa3D; the company, which introduced the ultra-fast stereolithography NXV 3D printer at CES 2018, had more to show off at the recent RAPID + TCT. While in Las Vegas I appreciated the time to speak with...
Desktop Metal is "Excited to Contribute to the Industry with Our Technology" as Metal 3D Printing Excites the Market
A year after exploding onto the scene at RAPID + TCT 2017, Boston-based Desktop Metal was back to the event for the 2018 edition, slightly more sedate — if you can call a two-level booth in an exhibit hall sedate. Not a company to do anything small (aside from...
Markforged Sharpens Focus on Best-Fit Applications in 3D Printing
Metal is ‘on fire’ right now in additive manufacturing as technologies continue to progress; the segment has been a major feature at industry events lately, and the recent RAPID + TCT was certainly no exception, as metals drew significant attention. Adding...
We Need to Open Up This Industry to Deliver the Potential of Additive Manufacturing: A Conversation with Solvay
Solvay has been advancing its presence in the additive manufacturing industry. The company, with a tagline of “asking more from chemistry,” recognizes the importance of 3D printing, as has been a rising trend among global chemical giants. During the recent...
A Look Inside DWS' XPRO S 3D Printer
As customers gain awareness of solutions’ availability, they are increasingly seeking specific technologies to meet their needs. Among the many companies exhibiting at the recent RAPID + TCT, Italy-based DWS Systems certainly saw this to be true. With a strong...
Another First in India: 3D Printed Titanium Implant Helps Man Regain Mobility
Amit Bhanot of India was, in his own words, “a perfectly normal kid who enjoyed bicycling, playing cricket and other sports” until 1991, when he began feeling a sharp pain in his groin and right leg. This was the beginning of several difficult years of...
Identify3D Continues to Identify Opportunities in 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing
As additive manufacturing continues to make its way into more global operations across a broader variety of verticals, increasing attention is being paid to the business implications of digitization. With so many important design files in play across digitized...
Digital Metal Discusses Huge Interest, Serial Manufacturing in Fine-Detailed Metal 3D Printing
Sweden-based Digital Metal is proud to be small; after all, as the company tagline proclaims, “Small is the new big in additive manufacturing.” And as the old adage goes, “Good things come in small packages.” What Digital Metal is up to,...
The Future of Metal Powders Obviously Includes 3D Printing, Says GKN
3D printing is the future — but that’s only part of the story. No single technology will dominate the future of manufacturing, but advanced technologies are certainly disrupting the status quo. Additive manufacturing is, no apologies for the phrasing,...
From Art to Science: 3D Systems Execs Continue Discussion on Taking 3D Printing from Prototype to Production
When 3D printing first emerged, it was squarely targeted at rapid prototyping; 3D Systems understands this origin perhaps better than most, as the original patent for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing was awarded to company co-founder and CTO Chuck Hull. A lot has...
Essentium Looks to Bridge Gaps in Additive Manufacturing with Real Solutions
The team at Essentium is always up for a challenge. Whether that’s the challenge of toughening up materials, changing the physics of 3D printing, or backing up their bold claims, the company is ready to rock and roll. Following last year’s major showing at...
SPEE3D is Here to Compete with Casting, 3D Printing Metal at Thrice the Speed of Sound
Metal 3D printing systems tend to dominate headlines, especially as more players come into the game (and still more announce their intention to enter). The technology, as industry experts frequently underscore, is hot — at least as a topic, as today not all need...
It's Always About Potential: EOS and the Additive Mile
Introducing its newest industrial 3D printing system, industry leader EOS was well set up for a very busy showing at RAPID + TCT. While last year at the event, EOS North America President Glynn Fletcher and I mainly focused our chat on metals, a segment where EOS...
Luge, LAIKA, Aluminum: A Conversation in 3D Printing with Stratasys
In the runup to RAPID + TCT 2018, we knew we had a lot to expect from 3D printing industry leaders including Stratasys. The Eden Prairie, MN-based company sponsored the opening keynote covering high-profile use cases from USA Luge and LAIKA and was set to unveil a...
