3d printing standards
America Makes Joins ANSI for the Formation of New Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative
As an industry, 3D printing is still so new that it’s a bit disorganized, relatively speaking. Every industry, however, eventually reaches the point at which standards need to be developed…
Additive Manufacturing — The Year Ahead
When Neil Burns founded Croft Filters with his brother Mark, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), was still the stuff of science fiction. Fast forward 28 years and not only have the…
IEEE Introduces New Regulations to Standardize 3D Printing Software Used in Medical Settings
3D printing is becoming a pretty player in the medical industry, with 3D printed prosthetics, surgical models, and implants being used with increasing regularity in hospitals, dental offices, and clinics. With…
Singapore: Underwriters Laboratories to Open Global Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Singapore, one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated cities, is a bustling hub for commerce, finance–and if the goals of UL pan out–it will be the home of one…
ASTM International Proposes New 3D Printing Guidelines for Powder Bed Fusion Machines
A new ASTM International working standard may be on the books soon. The proposed standard,”Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements” (WK46188) will outline the protocol…
