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SUNLU Releases New 3D Printing Filament Dryer with Annealing
Filament dryers have long been needed in material extrusion. Both industrial and home users benefit from conditioned filament with reduced moisture and uniform temperatures closer to extrusion levels. Whether integrated…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: The Factory of the Future (or Luvocom 3F PPS CF 9938)
Previously in this series, we’ve discussed major companies entering the market, the power of compounding, competitive dynamics within the industry, and materials tailored for specific applications. Now, we examine how…
LEAM’s Clever Add-On Solution Is Making Large-Scale 3D Printing Work Smarter, Not Harder
Instead of creating new 3D printers, German startup LEAM Technologies upgrades existing large-format machines. Its proprietary Directed Energy Material Extrusion (DEMEX) system uses advanced light-emitting diodes (LED)-based technology to solve…
Finding Solutions in an Uncertain Market: The impact of reduced material providers and trade tariffs on filament supply
The additive manufacturing market has been an ever-changing market with rapidly evolving technological advancements and growing dependencies on material innovation. The recent wave of material suppliers shuttering operations and the…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: October 6, 2024
Things are picking back up in this week’s roundup, with many events, both virtual and in-person! Read on for all the details! 3D Printing News Unpeeled Our Executive Editor Joris…
3D Printing Webinar & Event Roundup: March 12, 2023
It’s a busy week for the 3D printing industry in terms of webinars and events! Satellite 2023 takes place in Washington, DC, while the International Dental Show is coming to…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: June 12, 2022
We have another busy week of webinars and events, starting with an international conference on powder metallurgy. In addition, Stratasys is continuing its Experience Tour, TriMech will discussing managing data…
Filamentive PRO Line Features Filaments for Industrial 3D Printing Applications
UK-based 3D printing filament startup Filamentive, which prides itself on safety and sustainability, has introduced a new portfolio of high-performance polymers, called Filamentive PRO; the filaments in this line are…
AON3D Launches Latest Industrial 3D Printer for High-Temperature 3D Printing
Venture capital-backed AON3D and its first industrial 3D printer were funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2016. One year later, the company was back with its next high-performance system,…
3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: April 17, 2021
From automotive 3D printing stars and SLS 3D printing to combining 3D scans and more, this week we’re covering an array of different topics in our 3D Printing Webinar and…
Nexa3D & Henkel Expand Partnership with Three New Photoplastic 3D Printing Materials
This summer, SLA production 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D and functional additive materials supplier Henkel announced that they were partnering up to commercialize the durable, medical-grade xMED412 material, which was tested by…
WASP Introduces Latest PEEK 3D Printer, the Delta WASP 4070 TECH
At formnext 2019, Italian company WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) introduced its Delta WASP 2040 TECH system, which can 3D print PEEK (polyetheretherketone) pellets. Now, the next printer in this line…
Joyson Safety 3D Prints Functional Airbag Housing Using Windform
Joyson Safety Systems, a leading provider of mobility safety components, systems and technology, recently developed its first functional 3D printed prototype of a Driver Air Bag (DAB) housing, using selective…
3D Printing News Briefs May 31, 2020: M. Holland, Nexa3D, Formlabs
We’re sharing materials and business news with you in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. First up, M. Holland is distributing Braskem polypropylene filament, and Nexa3D has launched a new high-performance…
Essentium and LEHVOSS Group Developing High-Performance Materials for Industrial-Scale 3D Printing
Texas startup Essentium Inc., a materials and 3D printer OEM, is always looking to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes with industrial AM solutions by combining production speed and product strength. With…
PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM May Just be the 3D Printing Thermoplastics You Need in Your Life
There was definitely life before plastics, but today we can’t imagine living without them. Before they were even invented (the first synthetic polymer was developed in 1869 by John Wesley…
Aerosint and Solvay Partnering to Create SLS 3D Printing Process for High-Performance Polymers
3D printed polymers could potentially replace metals in multiple applications, such as in the aerospace and medical fields. However, expensive material waste issues are slowing down the development and widespread…
Roboze and FDM Digital Solutions Now Offering Extreme 3D Printing Services
Roboze and FDM Digital Solutions have now joined forces to create the Xtreme3DParts network. Xtreme3DParts will be a global network of additive manufacturing centers for the on-demand production of parts made…
3D Printing News Briefs: November 13, 2018
We should really call today’s 3D Printing News Briefs the formnext 2018 Briefs, as announcements from the show are numerous this week. EnvisionTEC, XYZprinting, BASF, and DSM all introduced new…
Caracol Factory Using Roboze Technology and Materials to Deliver Finished 3D Printed Parts
Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze, which expanded into the United Arab Emirates and opened a new headquarters in Bari in the last few months, is well known for its 3D printers’…
Two Dutch Material Companies Release Unique New 3D Printing Filaments
Dutch 3D printing materials manufacturer Formfutura is well known for its many unique materials, which run the gamut from wood and cork to stone and carbon fiber. The company has…
3D Printing News Briefs: April 10, 2018
We’re sharing news about awards and new products in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. DWS Systems has won the Red Dot design award for its DFAB 3D printer, while the…
INTAMSYS Launching 3D Printing Service and Releasing Technical Data Sheets for Its 3D Printing Materials
Shanghai-based 3D printer manufacturer INTAMSYS is well-known for its reliable and affordable FUNMAT industrial 3D printers, which can print using high-performance, functional materials; the innovative company is a leader in PEEK especially. INTAMSYS, which stands…
3D Printing News Briefs: March 20, 2018
For today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, which falls on the first day of spring (though it doesn’t feel like it here), we’ve got lots of software and material…
