Materials for Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

What additive manufacturing material for which AM technology? There is a host of additive manufacturing materials out there and the process of joining materials to make parts from 3D model data looks like a story that never ends.

3D Systems launches new materials for SLA 3D printing and Figure 4 Platforms

Designed for applications in automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer goods, the new materials of 3D Systems could be used by third-party SLA 3D printers as well as its proprietary Figure 4® portfolios. They include:...

Zortrax qualifies BASF Ultrafuse® PPSU filament for its Endureal 3D printer

Due to the material’s inherent fire resistance, Zortrax Endureal industrial 3D printer can produce elements which comply to the fire protection standards in rail traffic. As part of its partnership with material producer BASF Forward...

Thermophysical properties of NASA alloys help to establish process capabilities and design guidelines of 3D printed parts. Here is how.

The research has been conducted by Yehong Chen, Congyuan Zeng, Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Paul R. Gradl, David L. Ellis, Shengmin Guo affiliated to Louisiana State University, Southern University and A&M College, NASA Marshall...

NatureWorks and Jabil provide Ingeo PLA-based Powder for SLS 3D printing

 NatureWorks, producer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, collaborates with Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider, to provide an Ingeo™ PLA-based powder formulation for powder-bed fusion technologies, including selective laser sintering (SLS) printer platforms. The new...

Construction 3D Printing: Hive3D Builders develops a mixed on site carbon-neutral alternative to traditional cement

While companies in the construction industry know that traditional concrete production contributes to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, there are currently very few solutions that address this environmental challenge. Construction 3D printing company Hive3D...

Lithoz and Himed to explore the potential of CaP materials to augment the performance of 3D-printed implantable forms

For the next chapter on how to drive innovation and research into the 3D printing of medical-grade bioceramics, Lithoz is joining forces with New York-based biomaterials specialist Himed. The developer of the LithaBone HA...

Photocentric discusses the reasons behind the growing demand of plant-based 3D printing resins

Oil-derived resins have often been the number one choice of 3D printing resins’ users. However, with the current fight against climate change, manufacturers are exploring if bio-based resins can deliver the same or better...

Arkema and Erpro 3D Factory optimize Arkema’s bio-based Pebax® Rnew® elastomer for SLS 3D printing

Arkema’s Pebax® Rnew® elastomers, which are produced partially from renewable castor beans, are known worldwide for their use in demanding applications such as high-performance sports shoes, consumer electronics, and medical devices. This material is...

UltiMaker adds PET Carbon Fiber (CF) to its portfolio of materials for S series 3D printers

With the goal to enable high-performance composite applications on its S series 3D printers, 3D printing company UltiMaker has added PET Carbon Fiber (CF) to the portfolio of materials these 3D printers can process. Apart...

Focus | The reasons why Lithoz’ Ceramic 3D printing is a great fit for restorative dentistry applications made with Lithium Disilicate

If you went to the dentist in the early 2000s, there is a great chance that you received a crown in metal or gold for your tooth that needed to be restored. Personally, seeing...

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