additive manufacturing
by Sarah Saunders | Jun 20, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Business, Medical 3D Printing
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re covering 3D printers and 3D printing pens, materials, software, business, and…the nuclear future of the Philippines? Mosaic Manufacturing launches the multi-material Palette+, while Ilios 3D tests out biocompatible... 
by Michael A. Parker | May 26, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Business
This year’s RAPID + TCT was jam packed with new 3D printing technology and was by far the largest 3D printing expo that I’ve personally seen. There was an awful lot to take in. So where to begin? If only there was a rundown highlighting some of the most... 
by Sarah Saunders | May 5, 2017 | 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing
Almost a year ago, commercial launch provider Vector Space Systems, which was founded by the original SpaceX team and based in Tucson, successfully launched its P20 sub-orbital satellite prototype, featuring an entirely 3D printed injector. The company used another 3D... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 28, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Business, Metal 3D Printing
In this week’s second edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ve got information about the latest partnerships in the additive manufacturing business world, a company launching a new branding identity, and some news on 3D printers, materials, and... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 27, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
International high-technology group Safran, which has core businesses in aerospace, defense, and security, has just announced that it will partner up with French industrial-grade 3D printer manufacturer Prodways Group, in order to develop additive manufacturing... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 27, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
To further explore the possibilities and benefits of additively manufacturing new, customized parts, and adding the technology to its supply chain, the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Canada plant in Belleville, Ontario teamed up for a little experimentation and... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 26, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
Founded in France in 2012, BeAM Machines SAS entered our radar screen at 3DPrint.com in 2015, with its CLAD 3D printing technology for metals. The Directed Energy Deposition (DED) solutions provider has come a long way since then, winning multiple awards in 2016,... 
by Sarah Anderson Goehrke | Apr 24, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Software, Business, Editorials / Opinions, Science & Technology
The Materialise World Summit last week in Brussels was a remarkable event, filling two complete days with some of the brightest minds in additive manufacturing. The hyper-focused nature of the conference ensured that all attendees had a real reason to be there, and... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 18, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Business, Education, Metal 3D Printing, Robotics
We’re covering 3D printing education, business, international events and conferences, and a couple of Kickstarter campaigns in today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs. Penn State is now offering master’s degrees in 3D printing, while Structo has... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 12, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Medical 3D Printing, Science & Technology
3D printing conferences, while usually extremely busy, offer a unique opportunity to learn about what’s coming next in 3D printing technology, get first-hand demonstrations, test out the newest products, and network with industry officials that you already know,... 
by Sarah Saunders | Apr 4, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Business, Education, Medical 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing, Science & Technology
In this week’s first edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about new machines, a new material, a strategic investment, and an increase to a technology grant program. Peopoly launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Moai SLA 3D printer, while... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 31, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Business, Medical 3D Printing, Science & Technology
Happy Friday! In today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with business in the front and medical 3D printing in the back, with the Women Startup Challenge Europe and post-processing in the middle. 3DS added two new members to its Board of... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 31, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
Metal additive manufacturing solutions provider Arcam AB specializes in building machines that can 3D print with specialized metal alloys, and holds over 50 existing patents, including two for metal 3D printing powder materials that its Canadian metal powder... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 31, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
Few topics bring me more happiness during the work day than hearing about all of the 3D printing innovation, education, and fun taking place in my beloved home state of Ohio. BeeHex recently moved its R&D headquarters to Columbus, Ohio’s only sand 3D printer... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 31, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Metal 3D Printing
It seems like every time I turn around, I’m learning of more and more innovative 3D printing news coming from Canada. There’s Ottawa Hospital’s 3D printing program, the 3D printer-equipped Create Cafe in Saskatoon, the recent Be3D 3D printing... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 28, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Scanning, 3D Software, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business, Science & Technology, Virtual Reality
In this Tuesday edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re covering everything from 3D printers, printing materials, 3D scanning software, and virtual reality to business partnerships and future flight technologies. CRP Technology introduces its new Windform... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 27, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Business, Metal 3D Printing
It used to be that the only way to produce metallic glass, or amorphous metal, was to rapidly cool it before the solid-state crystalline structure was able to form. This made it hard to produce amounts that were big enough to be widely used for industrial purposes.... 
by Bridget Butler Millsaps | Mar 26, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business, Science & Technology
NASA has made a wide range of forays into 3D printing—and for decades now. From 3D printed rocket engine parts that will pave the way for creating future components to continued efforts for developing 3D printed habitats on Mars, NASA has been and continues to be... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 24, 2017 | 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
3D printing technology has really changed the face of manufacturing for many applications and sectors, including outer space. Canada’s premier additive manufacturing network, Canada Makes, recently teamed up with 3D metal printing company FusiA Impression 3D... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 23, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
Just a month ago, European Directed Energy Deposition (DED) solutions specialist BeAM Machines SAS, headquartered in France, made its move into the US market, and opened the doors to its BeAM Machines, Inc. subsidiary in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 20,000-square-foot North... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 20, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Business
3D printing has been making a major impact on military organizations all over the world, from land to sky and sea. The technology has definitely been playing a big part in the innovation of the US Navy. Back in 2014, the Navy installed a 3D printer on one of its... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 19, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Education
Digital fabrication tools manufacturer Dremel, originally known for its handheld rotary tools, has gone above and beyond in its initiatives to get STEM-related 3D printing technology into schools. From its Dremel Dreams curriculum and 3D printing course for teachers,... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 10, 2017 | 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
A couple years ago, a program responsible for training workers on weapon removal, like land mines and grenades, utilized 3D printing kits as teaching aids. Around the same time, some clever kids developed a 3D printed stink grenade. But now, the US Army is introducing... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 10, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials
Carbon nanotubes were created in the 1990s, and thanks to their strength and ability to conduct electricity, have a multimillion dollar market. About a year ago, the National Research Council Canada started to expand its production of nanotubes made from lightweight... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 9, 2017 | 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
It seems 3D printing is touching every single industry under the sun these days, including nuclear power plants. Regardless of how you feel about them, they do exist, and they are here to stay. It’s important to continue researching ways that additive... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 8, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Metal 3D Printing
There’s 3D printed Lego construction equipment…and then there’s Project AME, the first fully functional, full-size 3D printed excavator in the world. We have been following Project AME’s progress for nearly a year: AME stands for Additive... 
