New elastomer-based ink can help 3D print flexible devices without mechanical joints
For engineers working on soft robotics or wearable devices, keeping things light is a constant challenge: heavier materials require more energy to move around,...
New plastic coating solution enhances functionality of 3D printed parts
A research team from the University of Nottingham, has developed a new coating for plastic particles that would increase the functionality of 3D printed...
Rapid.Tech 3D : New features that will mark this 20th anniversary
Rapid.Tech 3D is one of these rare Additive Manufacturing events that survived the test of time. Between the fact that AM took some time...
CADchat unveils cloud-based digital workspace for product development teams
CADchat is a cloud-based digital workspace that aims to enhance the way product teams collaborate and communicate. The platform integrates a wide range of...
The quest to avoid or minimize support structures in Additive Manufacturing
There are two types of people working with 3D printed parts: those who know how to deal with support structures and those who don’t....
Farsoon unveils Support Reduction System for metal 3D printing
Remember when I told you there are two types of people working with 3D printed parts: those who know how to deal with support...
NIKE debuts A.I.R, a collection of 13 3D printed sneakers
Footwear company NIKE has launched another collection of 3D printed speakers. Named A.I.R (Athlete Imagined Revolution), the collection is made up of 13 concept...
Arburg says the Additive Manufacturing of grippers is “an interesting option for injection molding plants”
German OEM Arburg states that injection molding plants can benefit from the additive manufacturing of grippers and operating equipment – through its sister company...
HILOS unveils a new product creation platform
Bridging generative design and the production line
On the heels of the launch of the Studio platform for on-demand 3D printed footwear, HILOS unveils a...
Renishaw 3D printer users can now benefit from Materialise’s next-generation build processor software
To increase efficiency and productivity for users of the RenAM 500 series of metal 3D printers, Renishaw partners with software provider Materialise so that...