Sigmla Labs Launches PrintRite3D Production Series for Metal 3D…
This week, AM quality assurance software developer Sigma Labs, Inc. launched the new Production Series of its PrintRite3D software.
3D Printing and COVID-19, April 2, 2020 Update
Due to the ravaging effects of COVID-19 on the respiratory system of patients, ventilators are in high demand.
University of Eastern Finland: Thesis Studies Potential for 3D…
Juuso Uusimaki has submitted a thesis to the Master’s Degree Programme in Photonics at the University of Eastern Finland .
Testing Fracture Resistance in FDM and MJF 3D Printing of Polymers
Researchers from Australia and Germany are exploring more about improving 3D printed parts in the recently published ‘ Fracture Resistance Analysis of 3D
University of Queensland: 3D Food Printing & The Potential of…
Sylvester Bin Mantihal recently submitted a thesis to the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at the University of Queensland .
Review: Current Efforts in 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals and…
International researchers continue to explore the potential of patient-specific treatment via 3D printing, releasing their findings regarding
3D Printing for COVID-19: ID Badge/Door Opener from 3D LifePrints UK
A number of small companies are attempting to support the supply shortages being faced by hospitals in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and provide new
German Giant Würth Group Offers Markforged 3D Printing Services
Würth Industry of North America (WINA) has announced that it will distribute Markforged 3D printing products to its customers throughout the general
AMS 2020: Panels on 3D Printing Materials and Applications for…
At our recent Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2020 in Boston, co-hosted by SmarTech Analysis , many different topics were discussed in keynotes and
University of Waterloo: Cellulosic Nanocomposites in Additive…
Andrew Finkle recently presented a thesis to the University of Waterloo , exploring the potential for more effective materials.
Gypsum-Based 3D Printing Assists in Classifying Geo-Architectural…
Michelle Williams has authored a study (carried out at Sandia National Laboratories and funded by Laboratory Directed Research and Development) for the U.S.
Climate Disrupted: Emergency Response
Immediately in the wake of Hurricane Maria, small communities in Puerto Rico found themselves relying on the few sites that maintained electricity after
Comparing Surface Finish and Post-Processing Methods for SLM 3D…
Quick Answer: Best Post-Processing Method for SLM Parts Best Overall: Chemically supported mass finishing delivers the smoothest surface finish (Ra 0.
Nanoscale 4D Printing Technique Recreates Cell Surfaces
While 3D printing is helping humanity in creating some of the most perplexing constructs we could ever imagine, researchers are now delving into the
UNICAEN: New Bioprinted Tumor Models Help Researchers in France…
Studying cancer biology is among the top priorities for researchers around the world. From consortiums to universities, pharma companies, newcomers in the drug development industry, and research institutions, current research to understand how tumors develop is crucial to progress against the disease. At the University of Caen Normandie (UNICAEN), in France, two teams of more … Read more
The End of the Road for Pot Dyeing in 3D Printing?
Ten years or so ago I worked for a company and we were making thousands of colored sintered parts per day. We were doing this by using large heated soup pots and Dylon dye which was used for T-shirts. People spent shift after shift stirring these pots to move around the 3D Printed parts. One … Read more
3D Printing News Briefs: March 31, 2020
We’re taking care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. PostProcess Technologies has announced two new partnerships, and ProtoCAM just launched its Instant Quoting platform. Moving on to 3D printers, a Czech company is turning common 3D printers into smart ones. Finally, a Reddit user shares an impressive 3D printed Iron Man suit. … Read more
Zeus 8 Electric 3D Printed Motorcycle
The electric Zeus 8 motorcycle, representing the culmination of an ongoing, dynamic collaboration between Curtiss (Leeds, AL) and Fast Radius (Chicago, IL), will be hitting the market in 2020. Not only should this contemporary bike catch the attention of motorcycle buffs, but also high-tech enthusiasts with a fascination regarding the impacts 3D printing and additive … Read more
3D Printing for COVID-19, Part Nine
It seems to be the case that 3D printing related relief efforts are beginning to coalesce with government and medical regulatory efforts to, hopefully, ensure that rapid response to the COVID-19 outbreak from the additive manufacturing (AM) community is safe and reliable. The efficacy of the collaboration between these disparate parties is still too early … Read more
Essentium and LEHVOSS Group Developing High-Performance Materials…
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 its production-ready High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D printing platform, FlashFuse processing technology, and engineering-grade 3D printing materials, it’s a mission at which the company excels. … Read more
3D Printing for COVID-19, Part Seven
Corporate, government and individual efforts to use additive manufacturing (AM) to address the medical supply shortages resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak are continuing. We continue to stress that the industry can not yet verify the safety of many of the items being 3D-printed. Unless these parties are working with medical professionals and both sides understand … Read more
Whiteclouds uses a Printfarm of 75 Creality 3D Printers to Make…
For a number of years now I’ve been advocating for the use of clusters of desktop 3D printers to manufacture. Whereas desktop machines years ago were not mature enough now and open cluster of FDM or SLA 3D printers could provide you with a cost-effective manufacturing solution. Not as accurate as industrial printers and lacking … Read more
3D Printing for COVID-19, Part Six
As a country with a strong centralized government, China was able to enact a quarantine and manufacture supplies quickly compared to nations with weaker or decentralized governance structures. From that we might conclude that, while numerous small businesses, 3D printer users, and large corporations have begun utilizing their 3D printing skills and equipment to produce … Read more
Technical Steganography: Concealing Secret Messages Inside 3D…
If you’ve never heard the term steganography, join the club. It’s the practice of concealing a file, message, image, or video within another…very James Bond, if you ask me. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep reading. Four Ukrainian researchers explained steganography as a “method of transmission of the coded information … Read more
3D Printing for COVID-19, Part Five: Face Shields and Masks
As a hospitalist mentioned in a previous post on the efforts of 3D printing companies to address the coronavirus outbreak, some 3D-printed parts may be safer and easier to deploy. 3D-printed valves and respirator parts require greater safety considerations “due to the risk of contagion,” something that may be more easily adhered to by companies … Read more