Formnext 2024: The problem vs The opportunity in the solution
In what has become an annual tradition for the Additive Manufacturing world, Mesago, the organizer of Formnext, hosted this year 864 exhibitors (of whom 61% were international), and 34.404 visitors (of whom 48% were...
Continuum Powders qualifies recycles powders for Renishaw’s RenAM 500 3D printers
As part of a collaboration with OEM Renishaw, material producer Continuum Powders has qualified its metal powders for use on the OEM’s RenAM 500 3D printers.
The reuse of powders in Additive Manufacturing is a challenge...
assonic develops a 2-in-1 reactive metal powder preparation system for Additive Manufacturing
Machine manufacturer assonic Dorstener Siebtechnik unveils this week at Formnext 2024, a new reactive metal powder preparation system for Additive Manufacturing. The system stands out from the crowd due to its ability to operate...
A new study reveals that reconditioned PA12 waste powder can be fully reused in voxeljet’s HSS 3D printer
The preliminary test results indicate that the material properties are equal to or may exceed those of comparable prints with fresh powder.
As you may guess, with SLS 3D printing, unprinted PA12 powder loses its...
New developments in 3D printing polymers: Encapsulated carbon black particles for Selective Laser Sintering
Based on the principle of building up a structure layer-by-layer, selective laser sintering (SLS) has been an ideal manufacturing technology to benefit from the many qualities of polyamide 12 (PA12). PA12 powders specially designed...
Formnext 2024: QUALUP unveils PIVOT and QU PREDICT for 3D printing of high-performance materials
QUALUP SAS, an industrial 3D printer manufacturer headquartered in France, will unveil two solutions that will enhance 3D printing of high-performance materials: PIVOT and QU PREDICT. The PIVOT rotating printhead features an unusual rectangular...
ORNL 3D prints “the lightest crack-free alloy” for ultrahot gas turbines
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have 3D-printed a crack-free alloy that can operate without melting at temperatures over 2400°F (1315.5°C).
This latest achievement from ORNL could enable...
VBN Components shares first results of in-vitro biocompatibility tests of 3D-printable material Vibenite® 350
A Swedish-based material development firm, VBN Components AB successfully conducted its first in-vitro biocompatibility tests of 3D-printed metal Vibenite® 350 in the competence center AM4life.
The Vibenite® materials deliver extreme wear and heat resistance. The...
Nikon improves multi-material 3D printing with the Additional Powder Feeder (APF)
Nikon Corporation recently launched the Additional Powder Feeder (APF) also called the optional powder feeder unit. It enables the feeding process of different metal powders into the Metal 3D printer Lasermeister 102A (LM102A).
In the...
Evonik releases life cycle assessment data in its High-Performance Polymers Plastics Database
We have been encouraging AM companies to back up their words by sharing data demonstrating how sustainable they are. As you may have seen in the latest edition of 3D ADEPT Mag, specialty chemicals...
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News RoundUp: Solukon, Siemens, Meltio, MakerVerse, STPL3D
This series of news round-up gathers the latest news on distribution agreements, certifications, MoU as well as AM initiatives in the US.
Solukon extends its...
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Skilcraft launched a line of 3D filaments for the U.S Federal Government
Skilcraft recently launched its new family of 3D printing filaments, a line that is dedicated to the US federal government. The 75-year-old brand presents...
