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,...
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...
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...
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,...
3D Printing and ceramic matrix composites at the heart of Rolls Royce new strategy for aerospace
Rolls Royce aims to mark its contribution in the future of civil aerospace. The company will take advantage of 3D printing and new materials...
ANSYS and Granta Design to improve materials traceability in Additive Manufacturing
Materials information is an issue often addressed by engineers and scientists while working in an additive manufacturing project. Indeed, if the information is not...
Modifiers that double the strength of composites obtained by 3D printed aluminium
Twenty years ago, molding was considered the ideal technique to manufacture bulk products. With metal 3D printing being used today, there is a chance...
Solukon and Siemens to launch a depowdering system for Metal AM
During the manufacturing of parts using metal 3D printing, metal powder can be trapped in free designed components that integrate labyrinthine internal channels. In...
Copper3D’s antibacterial 3D printing filament fits the needs of NASA
The NASA Nebraska Space Grant, the university of Nebraska and Copper3D are currently testing the potential of an antibacterial 3D printing filament. The material...
Filaments.ca introduces Food Safe PLA 3D printer filaments
It’s not usual but it is possible. Filaments.ca, a Canada-based manufacturer of materials, recently launched TRUE Food Safe PLA (True FS PLA) 3D printing...