3D printing startup PrintPlace and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printer manufacturer Sinterit have collaborated to 3D print an electronic social distancing device. ‘Maggy’ is a small wearable gadget that’s designed to help people uphold the social distancing guidelines that were introduced in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Working alongside a companion app, the device […]
Columbia researchers develop a new method for multi-material SLS 3D printing
Researchers from Columbia University’s School of Engineering have demonstrated a novel Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing process which allows multiple powders to be sintered in the same print run. By inverting the laser inside an SLS 3D printer so that it points upwards, and replacing its powder bed box with glass plates, the researchers […]
Formnext launches 2020 3D printing Start-up Challenge
Formnext, 3D printing’s largest European-based trade show, has launched the 2020 edition of its Start-up Challenge. Since it was announced earlier this month that Formnext 2020 will go ahead as expected, albeit with updated safety precautions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, preparations have begun for this year’s contest. The competition is once again inviting […]
3D Printing News Briefs, June 28, 2020: Autodesk, Sinterit, BCN3D Technologies
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about software and hardware. First, Autodesk has added a new generative design extension. Sinterit has made some changes so its printers are ready for Industry 4.0. Finally, a BCN3D Technologies 3D printer has been recognized as one of Spain’s best industrial designs.
Autodesk Generative Design Extension
MJK Performance used generative design technology to create a set of lighter and stronger triple clamps for a drag bike
This week, Autodesk announced that it is allowing Fusion 360 users to take advantage of generative design capabilities more easily with the release of its new subscription offering – a generative design extension. This will give users complete access to Fusion 360 generative design for a separate subscription fee of $1,000 per month or $8,000 a year. Autodesk is now offering a special introductory price for a limited time only, so annual subscriptions to Fusion 360 and the new extension are available for 50% off the regular price through July 17th.
“We hear loud and clear that customers, especially these days, crave flexibility, and we’re more than happy to provide a solution at a price point that addresses their needs, especially for budget managers who require predictability. Most of all, we’re excited to see the momentum and incredible outcomes from casual users all the way up to major industry innovators or major brand innovators who are using generative design in the field,” said Stephen Hooper, vice president and general manager, Fusion 360.
Users can also access the generative design extension with their Autodesk Cloud Credits.
Sinterit 3D Printers Ready for Industry 4.0
SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit released a new software update that makes its Lisa and Lisa Pro 3D printers compliant with the Industry 4.0 standard, which works to automate integration with factory logistics. The update provides a new function that allows the printers to generate communication output regarding print status, in addition to a more intuitive user interface and a better tool for object collision detection.
“We received questions from our clients about Industry 4.0 standards compatibility. For some of them, it was a must – a 3D printer without such compliance couldn’t be used,” explained Grzegorz Głowa, head of R&D department in Sinterit.
BCN3D Technologies Recognized for Epsilon 3D Printer
Barcelona company BCN3D Technologies announced that its advanced BCN3D Epsilon 3D printer has been recognized by the FAD Association of Industrial Design as one of the best-designed products of 2019 in Spain. The printer has been shortlisted for the 2020 Delta Awards, and an independent jury of industry experts will announce the winner during Barcelona Design Week this November.
“At BCN3D, we are design: we are meticulous, and our professional 3D printers are crafted after a long process of design and investigation to ensure that the end result is optimal. For us, this recognition is a reflection of the tremendous care we put in each product’s design and reflects on the work of every single member of the BCN3D team,” the company wrote in a blog post.
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Sinterit Releases Three Accessories for its Low-Cost SLS Systems
Sinterit, a polish manufacturer of low-cost selective laser sintering (SLS) systems, is releasing several accessories for managing SLS prints: a vacuum, a sandblaster and a platform. These tools are meant to be used with Sinterit’s Lisa and Lisa PRO 3D printers.
The Sinterit ATEX Vacuum with Cyclone Separator. Image courtesy of Sinterit.
The Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner with Cyclone Separator is a specially designed vacuum for removing unsintered powder from print chambers so that it can be reused for subsequent jobs. The E.U.’s ATEX certification is meant to validate the fact that the machine can be used safely with potentially dangerous materials, such as SLS powders. The Cyclone Separator divides reusable powder during the vacuuming process so that it can easily be poured back into the printer for follow-up prints.
Image courtesy of Sinterit.
The Sandblaster XL is a larger version of the original Sandblaster, designed for users of the larger Lisa PRO. In addition to featuring a workspace that is double the size of the original Sandblaster, the device includes two separate nozzles, lighting, a variety of nozzle diameters and more protective PE foils.
The Sandblaster XL. Image courtesy of Sinterit.
The Sinterit Platform is designed for greater comfort and easy-of-use for the Lisa and Lisa PRO systems in that it can be used to transport these petite, yet heavy systems. The height of the platform is meant to provide greater ergonomy to the user, so that they can more easily remove prints and maintain the printer. The leg height can be adjusted depending on whether it is being used for the Lisa or Lisa PRO.
The Sinterit Platform. Image courtesy of Sinterit.
Akin to watching the development of printing systems by manufacturers that are newer to the additive manufacturing space is observing the release of accessories, as these companies learn that 3D printing is not isolated to the printers themselves but all of the tools needed to maintain the machines and process the parts. Just as HP is working to develop more automated post-processing units for its multi jet fusion machines or Formlabs develops new rinsing and curing stations for stereolithography parts, companies like Sinterit are releasing their own necessary accessories, such as the Powder Sieve, and improving them as their printers are out in the field.
Also interesting to note is the fact that, while the Lisa and Lisa PRO are lower cost machines, compared to industrial SLS printers, the necessary accessories are likely going to add to the overall price of operating the printers. Nevertheless, Sinterit has lower costs in mind, so its own post-processing products may be less expensive than those associated with larger SLS machines. As a result, we may see some interesting innovations, such as the built-in Cyclone Separator unit, that can only be delivered by a scrappy, cost-conscious startup like this one.
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3D printing jobs: Bluedge and Youngstown State University are hiring, career moves at Stratasys, Dassault Systèmes, Amaero and 3DXTECH
Welcome to the latest edition of our 3D printing jobs and career moves update for the additive manufacturing sector. To help you to find your new position or an expert in the industry, we keep our 3D printing job board updated with the latest positions. You can easily apply to any of the posted jobs […]
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: VELO3D, Renishaw, EOS, Victrex, Titomic
In this week’s first edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions across our industry. Additionally, you’ll find out what the MACH 2020 show has to offer in 3D printing, investment in additive manufacturing in Scotland, and a 24k gold-plated titanium bike. Read on for […]
Formnext 2019: The 3D Printing Industry first look
Formnext 2019 is now open. Spanning 4 floors of 2 halls at the Frankfurt Messe, more than 800 exhibitors are at the largest additive manufacturing show ever. The 3D Printing Industry team is in Frankfurt for the week to ensure you don’t miss the latest news, and what better way to begin day one than […]
Sinterit and 3D Herndon launch Lisa SLS 3D printers in the U.S.
SLS 3D printers from Polish Sinterit are now available in the U.S. 3D Herndon, a value-added reseller based in Virginia, has become a certified distributor for the company. Now stocking the full range of Sinterit systems, peripherals and materials, 3D Herndon will offer training, service and support to customers in the region. As one of […]
3D Printing News Briefs: March 16, 2019
We’re starting with 3D software and medical 3D printing in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to stories about some cool 3D printed projects. Sinterit has updated the software for its SLS 3D printers, and Deutsche Bahn is increasing efficiency with software solutions by 3YOURMIND. Medical 3D printing is on the rise in Sri Lanka. A designer whose work we’ve previously covered used Carbon technology to 3D print a unique pair of heeled shoes, and an Indian company used 3D printing to reduce the production time for a 6 ft superhero.
Sinterit Releases New Software Update
Desktop SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit just released a new update for its Studio software, which all Lisa and Lisa Pro 3D printer users will now be able to access for a better consumer experience. The update gives these users a lot of positive changes, including more detailed and precise 3D printing with its PA11 Onyx and TPU Flexa materials and optimized slicing, which makes it easier and faster to manipulate models, while also using less RAM.
Sinterit has also made it possible to stream video via WiFi from its 3D printers’ cameras, so users can keep an eye on their prints remotely. In addition, the 3D printers now have an easier step-by-step guide on the screen to make the startup procedure smoother, and a new “About” button on the menu is helpful for optimized model preparation inside Sinterit Studio.
Deutsche Bahn Using 3YOURMIND Software Solutions
German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been working hard over the last five years to continue developing its 3D printing division. Now, DB has joined industrial 3D printing software solutions provider 3YOURMIND in a strategic partnership in order to increase the efficiency of its 3D printing processes, and also determine possible 3D printing applications from around its company in order to assemble a digital spare parts warehouse. The Berlin-based company’s software platforms allow customers to exploit 3D printing potential with digital workflows, and 3YOURMIND supports DB’s ambition to expand its own additive manufacturing reach.
3YOURMIND’s software will give DB employees access to a simple digital interface so they’re able to quickly submit new ideas for 3D printable parts based on applications they encounter every day. Then, the platform provides an analysis and identifies uses cases with the highest production potential, before DB experts shine a spotlight on the employees and choose the best projects to send into production.
Medical 3D Printing in Sri Lanka
According to Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, the Health Minister for the South Asian island of Sri Lanka, 3D printing for health applications will now be available for the first time in the country beginning this month at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Minister Senaratne made this announcement in Colombo – the country’s largest city – at the 26th Annual Scientific sessions of the College of Medical Administrators, stating that doctors can provide more personalized care by using modern technology like 3D printing.
In conjunction with this announcement, RCS2 Technologies, the country’s sole 3D printer manufacturer with its Thrimána line, will be working with the country’s Ministry of Health to start up a 3D printed prosthetic manufacturing project.
3D Printed Generative Heels
Talented designer Masaharu Ono, currently working for Japan’s DiGITAL ARTISAN.inc, is well-known for his creative 3D printed projects in both the fashion and technology worlds. Now he’s back in the fashion world with a 3D printed pair of high heels that you’ve got to see to believe. On the artisanal project “Generative Heel – Formless” for DiGITAL ARTISAN, Ono worked with casting company Castem, chemical manufacturer JSR, and 3D printing company Carbon to create the sky-high heels.
“This is concept model for mass customization, but I just getting ready, I will sell it as soon as possible,” Ono told 3DPrint.com.
3D Printed Window Spiderman
An Indian manufacturing company by the name of STPL3D received an unusual order from a traditional fine arts manufacturer: an extremely detailed, 6-foot Spiderman sculpture for the opening of a new entertainment store. Typically, a project like this would take closer to two months, but STPL3D’s given deadline was just one week away. Using 3D printing, the company was able to complete it in just four days, which helped lower the cost and weight of the sculpture as well. Digital sculpting was used to modify an open source file to better fit the client’s needs.
“Our production team wanted to take full advantage of our array of 15 FDM machines so we could finish the project before the timeline, so we divided the 6 ft* 4 ft sculpture into 20 parts, then our post-processing team assembled the spiderman in 6-7 hours with plastic welding and glue to bring it in real shape that was required by the client,” Hardik Prajapati of STPL3D told 3DPrint.com.
“Post processing is always fun and all about teamwork. Our artistic and post-processing team played a major role in finishing the project that had matched our client’s expectation.”
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