Additive Talks: Is AM an untapped potential for exoskeleton applications ?
Whether one deals with full-body wearable suits or an appendage, exoskeletons aim to strengthen or improve human motilities and abilities. Their biggest advantages lie in their ability to protect and support internal components.
To date,...
DNV and Siemens Energy create a quality assurance platform for Metal 3D Printing
DNV and Siemens Energy's global additive manufacturing business unit are joining forces to create a quality assurance platform for Additive Manufacturing. The collaboration aims to accelerate commercial AM production with quality control at every...
Keystone, being real about the advantages and the tradeoffs of 3D printing, used for the production of its TakTable™ accessories
Keystone Outdoor Gear Co (KOGC), a designer and manufacturer of generational outdoor furniture., has leveraged 3D printing to fulfill special customer requests in a matter of weeks rather than months. By incorporating 3D printing for...
Briggs Automotive Company and its continuous use of 3D printing: from prototypes to small-batch bespoke parts
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is a British supercar manufacturer we discovered four years ago when it was exploring the use of Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology for the production of prototypes. The company has...
U.S. Marines and Navy Collaborate on Tactical Fabrication (TACFAB) Additive Manufacturing kits
Carderock (US Navy) is once again partnering with the USMC (US Marines), are working on a Tactical Fabrication (TACFAB) Additive Manufacturing kit. This collaboration follows a previous work of Carderock to provide U.S. Marine...
A conversation between Dr. Joel Brie and 3DCeram’s CEO on 3D printed cranial implants, already implanted in more than 10 patients
As explained before, one vertical industry where ceramic 3D printing is making great strides is the healthcare industry. Surprisingly, while implants constitute one of the largest use cases for technical ceramics, all of them...
A look at the strategy that enables General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to reach beyond 75% of 3D printed parts in an aircraft.
With millions of dollars already saved in tooling, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) shares the lessons-learned of their journey with industrial Additive Manufacturing. A meaningful example of their story relates to the completion...
Equipmake unveils an Ampere-220 e-axle featuring Additively Manufactured electric motor
Equipmake, UK developer and manufacturer of electrification products for battery-electric vehicle drivetrains has manufactured a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for producers of high-performance EVs.
Combining one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors...
Materialise and Vuzix® to create 3D printed smart eyewear
3D printing company Materialise has embarked on a new adventure with Vuzix® Corporation, a supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products. The AM company will help Vuzix® integrate 3D printing...
ELASTIUM unveils its first collection of 3D printed foam sneakers
3D printed footwear will likely be the 3D printing application of the year in the consumer goods industry. The latest company to join the cohort of companies that operate in this field is UAE-based...