In a transaction that values metal 3D printing company Desktop Metal at $2.5 billion, the Massachusetts-based enterprise will list on the NYSE. Proceeds from going public are anticipated as $575 million, funds that CEO Ric Fulop says will be used to drive internal growth but also growth via acquisition. 3D printing is not a homogeneous […]
The Virtual Foundry quietly prints its way across the periodic table using common 3D printers
Building on its patent issued on August 13, 2019, The Virtual Foundry continues to expand its 3D printable materials offerings with an impressive trip across the periodic table of the elements. The Virtual Foundry currently stocks about 20 materials, including Titanium 64-5, Stainless Steel 316l and 17-4, Aluminum 6061, Iron (high magnetic permeability), Copper, Bronze […]
Metallum3D begins a Beta Test Program for Stainless Steel 316L filament
Metallum3D, a Charlottesville-based FDM 3D printers and metal filaments manufacturer, has announced a Beta Test Program for its Stainless Steel 316L filament which will support the on-demand metal 3D platform of Metallum3D. Nelson Zambrana, CEO of Metallum3D, said, “Our 1.75mm Stainless Steel 316L filament material has a metal content of 91.7% by weight or 61.5% […]
The Virtual Foundry’s 3D metal printing solution takes off
One of the worlds largest OEM auto parts manufacturers ZF has successfully 3D printed large scale press-dies using The Virtual Foundry’s materials. Made with a desktop Prusa 3D printer the parts are used for the fabrication of sheet metal. This same result can be accomplished just as easily with an Ultimaker, Taz, Flashforge, or any other common filament […]
3D Printing Industry Awards 2019 Materials Company of the Year Update
The best 3D printing materials of 2019? We asked our readers. Continuing with our nomination updates, we’re here to see who is currently in the running for the 2019 3D Printing Industry Awards Material Company of the Year. From polymer and metal powders, through to filament and resins for desktop 3D printers, this category includes a […]
3D Printing Industry Awards 2019 Start-up of the Year update
Who are the leading 3D printing start-ups? There is still time to make a nomination in the 2019 3D Printing Industry Awards. There are 20 categories in total, spanning the additive manufacturing ecosystem of materials, hardware and software. This year, as always, 3D Printing Startup of the Year is shaping up to be one of […]
Xerion introduces The Fusion Factory, an FDM/FFF metal and ceramic 3D printer
Xerion, a German industrial furnace and 3D printer manufacturer, has introduced the Fusion Factory, a three-part FDM/FFF system capable of printing metal and ceramics. The company has taken inspiration from multi-modular systems, to build a machine which can produce parts on par with Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technique. FDM/FFF metal printing Dr. Uwe Lohse founded […]
Virtual Foundry: desktop 3D metal printing, today
The Virtual Foundry, llc. is first to market with an inexpensive system for desktop 3D metal printing. The strategy leverages existing 3D printers and existing metal processing equipment to dramatically reduce the cost of metal 3D printing. The idea is simple, Filamet™ the core product patented by The Virtual Foundry, makes any existing 3D printer […]