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.

Henkel to develop SLA 3D Printable materials as part of the SYMPA Project

Henkel has joined SYMPA, a research and development project sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF1) and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT2).  The project’s goal is to explore the low...

3D-printed programmable materials help in the creation of soft robotics

Soft robotics show a great potential when they can safely interact with humans and other delicate objects. They enable the production of soft programmable mechanisms that are used to power this new generation of robots. In that context, researchers at...

BASF launches metal filament for FFF 3D Printing technology

At Formnext 2018, the communication manager of BASF told me the company would never produce metal materials that will be processed on metal 3D Printers. So, when I first read the title of this...

3DGence launches flexible materials for its industrial 3D Printer

3DGence has expanded its material portfolio for its industrial 3D Printer F340. The flexible materials will complete the current material base that already includes engineering soluble materials. More importantly, the Flexfill 98A is a...

Covestro to mass produce Carbon’s 3D Printer resin

As Carbon’s 3D Printer line has increased and more customers are taking advantage of its digital manufacturing, Covestro has been chosen as a key partner in the mass production of the Silicon Valley-based company...

3D Systems’ FabPro Flexible BLK material is now available

Designed to be used on the company’s FabPro® 1000 3D printer, the FabPro Flexible BLK is now available worldwide. 3D Systems’ material is known for its durability and flexibility. It produces 3D printed parts with the look...

CRP Technology launches a carbon-fiber-filled flame-retardant LS material for AM

CRP Technology has added a new material to the Windform® TOP-LINE, its family of composite material for additive manufacturing. Called Windform® FR1 (FR stands for Flame Retardant), the new material’s first feature is that...

InfraTrac & Aerosint: another approach to secure 3D printing

Aerosint is the young dynamic Belgian 3D printing specialist that aims to revolutionize multi-material 3D Printing. With its powder bed printing with multiple materials, Aerosint is unveiling a new approach to security in additive...

Huntsman unveils details of a new range of AM materials

Global chemical company Huntsman has unveiled a new line of materials designed for additive manufacturing. Launched on IROPRINT® , the company’s additive manufacturing platform, the new line comprises 3 kinds of urethane-based materials (resins,...

A 5-year MoU to explore the use of aluminium in AM & automotive applications

Aurora Labs signed a MoU with Gränge AB to explore opportunities for the use of aluminium in additive manufacturing Aurora Labs has announced a partnership with Swedish Industrial Company Gränge AB. Both companies have entered...

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