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.

Additive Manufacturing companies: innovations, partnerships…and first times

Industry events give people the opportunity to discover the latest solutions from exhibiting companies or to evaluate how far they have gone in their activities. Analyzing the latest innovations from players we already know...

Materialise provides new materials in addition to its simulation software service

Two months ago, Materialise launched a simulation software to complete the complete the Magics 3D print suite. Today, the company extends its services with new materials that aims to provide quality prototypes. According to the...

M. Holland to now distribute 3DXTECH’s materials

M. Holland Company, a supplier of thermoplastic resins is now part of the distributors’ family of 3DXTECH, a Michigan-based manufacturer and provider of 3D printing materials and parts. Both companies signed an agreement that enables...

Flexa Soft, a TPU powder for small SLS 3D Printers

Additive manufacturing applications often demonstrate the facility of the technology to produce hard objects. On the other hand, soft objects that are 3D printed are often manufactured using FDM technology. Today, the manufacturer of Lisa...

New Digital Hub EverZinc would exploit 3D Printing in the development of zinc-based products and applications?

A few days ago in Belgium, a new digital and transformation unit opened in EverZinc’s offices. The specialist of zinc materials aims to develop other sustainable and zinc-based products & applications. The company will collaborate...

Carpenter strengthens its additive manufacturing portfolio by acquiring LPW Technology

As a producer of specific alloys (titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels), it was essential for Carpenter to enhance its capabilities with metal powders. The company...

Pollen AM relies on thermoplastic elastomers in the Additive Manufacturing industry

Also known as thermoplastic rubber, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are used to produce the soft parts of objects such as toothbrushes or razors, sports equipment, airbag cases, dashboard covers of cars and many others. The automotive...

IN(3D)USTRY – Key moments with AM companies: Renishaw, Trumpf, BigRep & PIEP

Even though the medical industry was at the heart of exhibitions held in Barcelona last week, including IN(3D)USTRY, it should be noted that all sectors of activity were represented in this latter event. Manufacturers of...

A 3D printing solution for casting parts would improve manufacturing

Called ProJet® MJP 2500 IC, 3D Systems announced the availability of its 3D printing solution for investment casting professionals. The 3D printing system enables the production of RealWax™ patterns in less time and cost compared to...

Plyform replaces aluminium tools by 3D printed sacrificial tools to produce composite parts for helicopters

Following an increasing demand of its clients in the aerospace, Plyform was looking for a solution to produce lightweight parts with the desired flame, smoke and toxicity requirements for use on aircraft. The company decided...

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