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read more...Additive manufacturing
read more...Ready for mass production
In a research project, 15 companies and universities want to tap into the benefits of additive manufacturing for industrial mass production. In addition to new processes and materials, standards are also to be developed.
read more...Programming robots for 3D printing
ABB has added a new software add-in to its Robot Studio simulation and offline programming software.
read more...3D printing material from MakerBot
Carbon fiber-reinforced nylon for metal replacement parts
MakerBot introduces the new 3D printing materials Method Carbon Fiber Editions, which print carbon fiber reinforced nylon.
read more...Trade fair for additive manufacturing remains on the calendar
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH currently assumes that Formnext can take place in Frankfurt as planned from November 10 to 13, 2020.
read more...New design approach - additive manufacturing of milling cutters
Additive manufacturing enables new design freedoms away from the familiar. The example of a newly developed milling cutter concept shows how the advantages of the manufacturing process unfold in tool body development.
read more...Material development for additive manufacturing
In order to help additive manufacturing technology achieve a breakthrough in industry, new, robust and wear-resistant printing materials will be required in addition to high-performance 3D printers in the future.
read more...Additive manufacturing and obsolescence
Current developments in additive manufacturing are fueling hopes that 3D printing can be used to produce any part in any shape from any material, thus solving the problem of sourcing obsolete components. But is it really that simple? Why AM cannot replace a good obsolescence management plan.
read more...Siemens opens AM Network for medical inquiries
Siemens is making its 3D printing platform Additive Manufacturing Network (AM Network) available to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the Group is connecting its systems in order to print the required components as needed and suitable.
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Essentium and Lehvoss enter into partnership
Essentium, a provider of printing technology for additive manufacturing, has announced a partnership with the Lehvoss Group.
read more...New Bugatti: titanium exhaust trims from the 3D printer
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, the latest car from the exclusive French car manufacturer, is equipped with 3D-printed titanium exhaust trims from Apworks.
read more...Stratasys provides 3D printing resources for personal protection
Stratasys has announced a global mobilization of the company's 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
read more...Crash-proof aluminum alloy developed
As part of the BMBF-funded research project "CustoMat_3D", the Edag Group, together with project partners, has developed an aluminum alloy for 3D printing that is capable of providing higher strength and higher elongation at break.
read more...Rapid.tech 3D with new date in 2021
The current development around Covid-19 makes it impossible to hold Rapid.Tech 3D at the originally planned time. The oldest German congress trade fair for additive technologies will be postponed to May 2021.
read more...Now with cost estimate
With the Simufact Additive 2020 release, Simufact is expanding the scope of the software beyond manufacturing simulation. Users can now also assess the costs of the printing process.
read more...Additive manufacturing in stop-motion film
3D printing technology from Fraunhofer IGD nominated for an Oscar
Fraunhofer IGD is following this year's Oscars ceremony with particular interest: "Mister Link" has been nominated for Best Animated Film; every single facial expression in the film was 3D-printed using the Cuttlefish software from Darmstadt.
read more...Design and simulation solution
Altair has introduced the Inspire Print3D manufacturing simulation solution for additive manufacturing. This offers a range of fast and accurate tools for the production-oriented design and simulation of components manufactured using the SLM process.
read more...Focus on additive manufacturing
Nortec offers orientation and concrete assistance on additive manufacturing topics. As a trade fair for production and campus for SMEs, it will showcase the latest technical developments and solutions in modern production from January 21 to 24, 2020.
read more...Additive manufacturing inspires over 34,000 visitors
34,532 trade visitors came to Formnext to find out about trends and solutions relating to additive manufacturing. The trade fair also shows that additive manufacturing has arrived in the industry.
read more...Generative design for the future
What will the processes of the future look like? Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has long relied on Autodesk's generative design approach to tackle complex design and production challenges.
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