Purdue University and Thermwood: on the path to research into large-scale composite thermoplastic additive manufacturing
Purdue University’s Composites Manufacturing Simulation Center (CMSC) and Thermwood Corporation will implement a large-scale additive manufacturing laboratory to execute industry-funded research into large scale...
The Construction Industry Explores Lightweight with Lego-like 3D Printed Beams
It has always made sense to talk about lightweight parts in the automotive, the aerospace or the space industries but talking about lightness when...
Biorefinery Waste Can Be Used for 3D Printing
3D printers are ordinarily regarded as an environmentally friendlier version of manufacturing, as traditional manufacturing they generate more environmentally harmful waste. Scientists aren’t satisfied...
CECIMO’s first AM survey reveals diverging results in vertical industries and a growth scenario for AM business
CECIMO has recently conducted a European Additive Manufacturing Survey on key market trends in the sector.
For those who are not familiar with the organisation,...
Those scientists hack XBOX Console to create an affordable micro 3D printer
Their ultimate goal is to provide researchers with more access to micro/nanoscale 3D printing and to enable patients experience better diagnostics and treatment
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With $14.3 Million and 3D Printing, GE Research to Produce Water Out of Thin Air
According to the World Wildlife Fund, over 1.1 billion people do not have access to water and approximately 2.7 billion experience instances of water...
A lot is happening at Xerox: Organization changes, First Metal 3D Printer Installation and Collaboration
With the goal of ensuring the launch and development of three new businesses – Software, Financing and Innovation –, Xerox has made a few...
The tiny world of space: this 3D printed thruster opens up more possibilities for nanosatellites
With the increasing number of small satellites launches that are popping up, one starts to understand the crucial role of additive manufacturing in the...
Ivaldi to lead Joint Innovative Project for the production of 3D printed spare parts in Singapore’s Maritime Industry
Following the success of the first JIPs (Joint Innovative Project/Program) dedicated to the qualification of additive manufacturing in the Oil & Gas and Maritime...
Another approach to avoiding defects during metal additive manufacturing
One of the challenges operators encounter while using laser powder bed fusion is the formation of tiny bubbles or pores during the printing process...