Tag: 3D printing

3D-printed in space wins International Space Station Design Challenge

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Mouser Electronics Inc. and Grant Imahara today announced that the winning design in the International Space Station (I.S.S.) Design Challenge has been 3D-printed in space. The winning design, a satellite-launching device, is now in orbit and may one day be used by astronauts for a variety of missions. Cupertino (Calif.)-based engineer Andy Filo designed the Read more about 3D-printed in space wins International Space Station Design Challenge[…]

Metal Printing Requests Doubled

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3Diligent announced today it has completed its first State of Professional and Industrial 3D Printing Report. The report is based on analysis of customer requests for quote (RFQs) and orders from 2015 to 2016, as well as bids submitted by its supply partners on those projects. 3Diligent developed the report to track 3D Printing industry Read more about Metal Printing Requests Doubled[…]

3D bioprinting organs could save lives

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In the past decade, engineers at the University of California San Diego have 3D printed a variety of devices ranging from rocket engines, to robots, to structures inspired by the seahorse’s tail. Now, nanoengineers have added a new item to that list: a 3D printed biomimetic blood vessel network. The new research, led by nanoengineering Read more about 3D bioprinting organs could save lives[…]

Development of Metamaterial with Novel Properties

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The Middle Ages certainly were far from being science-friendly: Whoever looked for new findings off the beaten track faced the threat of being burned at the stake. Hence, the contribution of this era to technical progress is deemed to be rather small. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), however, were inspired by medieval mail Read more about Development of Metamaterial with Novel Properties[…]

Al-Si alloys for use in precision manufacturing

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Metal AM forerunner, Sintavia, LLC, announced today that it had developed full end-to-end parameters for producing additively manufactured parts in F357 aluminum, as well as other Al-Si alloys, for use in precision manufacturing. Sintavia’s proprietary process for printing F357 aluminum powder was developed specifically to address aerospace and automotive industry needs for components with low Read more about Al-Si alloys for use in precision manufacturing[…]

A new partnership will revolutionize Additive Manufacturing Industry

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Materialise NV (Nasdaq:MTLS) announced that it has signed an agreement with Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software business, to help create a seamless process for designing and manufacturing parts using additive manufacturing technology. Through this agreement, the two companies will work together to integrate Materialise’s industry-proven AM software technologies with Siemens’ digital solutions. Siemens and Read more about A new partnership will revolutionize Additive Manufacturing Industry[…]

New robot has a human touch

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Most robots achieve grasping and tactile sensing through motorized means, which can be excessively bulky and rigid. A Cornell University group has devised a way for a soft robot to feel its surroundings internally, in much the same way humans do. A group led by Robert Shepherd, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and Read more about New robot has a human touch[…]

3D Systems’ VSP Cranial enables surgeons to pre-plan and instrument cranial surgeries with patient-specific 3D printed models, guides and templates

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3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the expansion of its groundbreaking Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP®) service to include VSP Cranial for cranial and craniofacial procedures. VSP Cranial is 510(k) cleared for use in the operating room and enables surgeons to create a virtual pre-surgical plan that can be instrumented with sterilizable, patient-specific 3D printed anatomical models, Read more about 3D Systems’ VSP Cranial enables surgeons to pre-plan and instrument cranial surgeries with patient-specific 3D printed models, guides and templates[…]

Dental SG Resin – the first biocompatible resin in desktop 3D printing

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Formlabs, the designer and manufacturer of powerful and accessible 3D printing systems, today announced the release of Dental SG Resin, the first biocompatible resin in desktop 3D printing. Enabling professionals to push new boundaries in digital dentistry, Dental SG is a certified biocompatible Class 1 material designed primarily for surgical guide applications. The latest addition Read more about Dental SG Resin – the first biocompatible resin in desktop 3D printing[…]

The first online 3D print service to offer Carbon 3D’s revolutionary CLIP 3D printing technology

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Sculpteo, the leading force in online 3D printing, announced it is the first and only global 3D print platform to use CLIP (Continuous Liquid Interface Production) technology developed by Carbon3D. CLIP printers use a breakthrough 3D printing methodology that enables continuous production of commercial quality parts. Sculpteo reveals new resins specifically for use with the Read more about The first online 3D print service to offer Carbon 3D’s revolutionary CLIP 3D printing technology[…]

Manufacturing is Misperceived, Despite Digital Revolution

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While today’s “smart” factories are driving demand for digitally skilled workers, a majority of Americans (71 percent) still do not perceive manufacturing jobs as high-tech occupations. With Manufacturing Day close at hand, those attitudes portend problems for U.S. industrial companies, which will need workers to fill an estimated 3.5 million manufacturing jobs during the next Read more about Manufacturing is Misperceived, Despite Digital Revolution[…]

North Country Region of Upstate New York to Become Center of Excellence for Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology and Production

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Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components announced that its subsidiary, Norsk Titanium US Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining a strategic relationship with Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Under the terms of the agreement, Norsk Titanium and Clarkson University will join forces with the Read more about North Country Region of Upstate New York to Become Center of Excellence for Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology and Production[…]