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Meet nPower Technologies, the latest newcomer that aims to address scheduling challenges on the AM shopfloor

I may be extrapolating but it’s almost as if the number of companies that shut down their operations this year equals the number of newcomers that debuted on the AM market this year. The...
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Researchers develop biocompatible materials from microalgae

Researchers from Heidelberg University in Germany have fabricated inks for printing complex biocompatible 3D microstructures from the raw materials extracted from the microalgae. Being led by Professor Dr. Eva Blasco from IMSEAM (Institute for Molecular...

Blueflite relies on AM to produce hydrogen fuel cells for UAVs

Blueflite®, a provider of a drone-based logistics platform, is involved in a collaborative project that aims to meet the demand for reliable storage of hydrogen fuels for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Supported by the Northern...
University of California, PNIPAM method, salting-out effect

New 3D printing technique uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create parts

3D printing is undergoing a paradigm shift with the development of the PNIPAM method. This method developed by researchers at The University of California San Diego involves the use of a polymer ink and...
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Callier Center relies on 3D printing to manufacture hearing aid earmolds

The Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas kickstarted manufacturing 3D printed custom earmolds for pediatric hearing aids.  This lab is generously funded through several community donations. It has set...
Paris 2024, Olympic Games, 3d printing

Use cases of Additive Manufacturing at the Paris 2024 Olympics

In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, we shared a few use cases where Additive Manufacturing (AM) has played a pivotal role. Some include the 3D printed Scalmalloy Bolide F HR bikes for Team...

Supernova announces a business unit that focuses on 3D printing of energetic materials

Remember Supernova – the company that debuted on the AM market at the beginning of this year with the goal of accelerating the development and commercialization of its Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) solution? It has...
IperionX, Titanium, HAMR, furnaces

IperionX achieves major milestone with titanium furnace production

IperionX, an advanced titanium production technology company, has announced that the first production run of its Hydrogen Assisted Metallothermic Reduction (HAMR) furnaces at their Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia, USA, has been successful. This...

Hexagon launches Digital Factory solutions

Hexagon is based in Farnborough, England & has branches in over 50 countries. Hexagon is a frontrunner in developing Digital Factory solutions that integrate software, sensors, and autonomous technologies.  Although Hexagon is well-versed in apps...

Going beyond healthcare needs with 3D printing

Elements healthcare providers should consider when getting into 3D printing and talking to 3D printing professionals As pointed out in our conversation with Prof. Florian Thieringer (PP 10-12 of this issue), the learning curve of...