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...
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...
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...
BigRep unveils DRYCON – A 3 in 1 machine that enhances industrial 3D printing. Here is how!
The manufacturer of large-format 3D printers BigRep has unveiled DRYCON, a drying, storage & annealing machine for optimal filament performance. Its dual chamber system...
Asahi Kasei & Aquafil partner on regenerated ECONYL® Polymer for 3D printing
The Japan-based tech firm Asahi Kasei has signed an MOU with Aquafil, an Italian polyamide 6 (PA6) developer. The 2 companies will develop a...
New research explores a way to 3D print tungsten for nuclear reactors
Tungsten, a material difficult to process with Additive Manufacturing, has recently been processed using an unconventional AM technique.
Sougata Roy, an Iowa State University assistant...
Fluorescent 3D printed structures: An advancement in biomedical implants
To help researchers distinguish what’s part of an implant and what cells or tissue can make the structures easier to track and monitor inside...
The importance of lasers in AM machines
Acknowledged as one of the most effective energy sources, lasers play a crucial role in different fields and Additive Manufacturing is no exception to...
polySpectra launches COR Zero: Bringing manufacturing-grade 3D Printing to home workshops
COR Zero marks polySpectra’s entry into the consumer market.
polySpectra, a producer of photopolymer resins, launches COR Zero, a Cyclic Olefin Resin (COR) for resin...
Sandvik unveils a hot-work tool steel for both AM and conventional manufacturing processes
Known for its metal powders & Additive Manufacturing solutions, Sandvik has launched Osprey® HWTS 50, a hot-work tool steel powder with improved printability. Designed...