Technology from Limoges-based ceramics 3D printer manufacturer, 3DCERAM-SINTO, is set to dramatically increase the potency of current medical X-ray imaging technology via the addition of 3D printed detection components. The 2001-founded ceramics expert will use its advanced ceramics 3D printing technology to aid in the completion of the European Project H2020 NEXIS – developing the […]
Oakley selects HP 3D printing as prototyping partner for sports equipment
Global information technology company HP has partnered with Oakley, a California-based sports brand, to create 3D printed prototypes and functional parts across Oakley’s portfolio of products. Using Multi Jet Fusion, Oakley is reducing the product development stages of its eyewear selection as well as other athletic equipment. Nicolas Garfias, Head of Design at Oakley, explained: […]
Lighting Research Center and Eaton Corporation partner to develop 3D printed Solid-State Lighting
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) in Troy, New York, and American multinational power management company Eaton Corporation, have partnered to develop a fully 3D printed LED-integrated luminaire. This project, funded by the United States Department of Energy, aims to overcome the barriers for the adoption of additive manufacturing technology applied to solid-state lighting (SSL). Solid-state […]
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: Farsoon Technologies, Rize, Titomic, 3D Systems, Formlabs, Protolabs, Dassault Systèmes
This week’s edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, features the latest developments of additive manufacturing in fashion, footwear, and art, as well as novel research in tissue engineering to combat cardiovascular disease. The latest news from Farsoon Technologies, Rize, Titomic, 3D Systems, Formlabs, Protolabs, Dassault Systèmes, and others can be found prior to Formnext, […]
EOS and Additive Minds launch 3D printed Digital Foam™ program
EOS North America and its applied engineering consultancy Additive Minds have launched the Digital Foam program, a new hub intended to simplify the process of bringing 3D printed foam products to-market. The hub is designed to support customers in all stages of the manufacturing process, consisting of CAD, materials, part qualification, and 3D printing. It is […]
€9.4M 4DHybrid project to bring hybrid additive manufacturing to MRO
4DHybrid, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program and coordinated by Turin-based construction machine developer Prima Industrie, aims to develop a new concept of hybrid additive manufacturing for the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) value chain. The project, consisting of 20 partners from 10 different countries, seeks to achieve this goal by creating compact and […]
MX3D releases updated Arc Bike II 3D printed from titanium
Amsterdam-based Robotic Additive Manufacturing (RAM) technology developer MX3D has released an updated take on it 3D printed bike. Titled the “Arc Bike II”, it is 3D printed from aluminum using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology. Thanks to the aluminum material, the Arc Bike II is significantly lighter than its predecessor, the Arc Bike I, […]
U.S. Army awards Worcester Polytechnic Institute $25 million to develop materials for cold spray additive manufacturing
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Massachusetts, has received a three-year, $25 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (CCDC-ARL) to develop metal cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) processes for the battlefield. In this project, WPI is tasked with characterizing and testing alloys which would ultimately enable the production and […]
nScrypt SmartPump enables micro-dispensing in electronics manufacturing factory floor
nScrypt, a Florida-based manufacturer of micro-dispensing and 3D printing equipment, has delivered its SmartPump tool head to an undisclosed electronics manufacturer for use on its factory floor. This micro-dispensing tool enables multi-material 3D printing, allowing fabrication of smart and microfluidic devices. Micro-dispensing technology Since its founding in 2002, nScrypt has focused on additive manufacturing and […]
Farmer builds DIY seed metering system with 3D printed parts
Norfolk farmer Jonny Leech has used 3D printing to build a precise maize seed metering system. This system is essential for consistent crop performance and improving his farm’s patchy forage maize yields. With the use of additive manufacturing, Leech has made significant cost savings while achieving similar performance to the ready-made machines. Designing and driving […]