Volumetric 3D printing: From research to commercialization
There are so many additive manufacturing technologies which promise a lot and deliver little that sometimes, it’s hard to perceive their effective role in manufacturing. However, a relatively new technology called volumetric 3D printing...
Recycled materials for 3D printing: Can we effectively fill the gap between plastic waste and AM?
A team of researchers from the University of California (Santa Barbara) recently discovered that more than 9 billion tons of plastic have been made since the 1950s, and the great majority of it has...
Pilot production with 3D Printing
Generally speaking, the term “pilot” is meant to be the testing ground to gauge a new product. In the TV world for instance, it is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show...
Additive Talks: “How to optimize multi-functional parts with AM?”
On June 10th, we gathered Dr. Elena Lopez, Head of Division Additive Manufacturing at Fraunhofer IWS as well as Alexander Pluke, co-founder and CEO of Additive Flow to discuss the various ways to optimize...
Elastomers used in additive manufacturing: main characteristics, applications and market expectations
Elastomers are materials that are part of the big family of polymers. Generally speaking, they refer to rubbers, i.e. macromolecular, natural or synthetic substances that integrate the elasticity of rubber. They are found in...
METAL AM BY EXPERTS : Quality Must Be Calibrated Throughout the Additive Manufacturing Process
By Zach Murphree, Vice President Technical Partnerships, VELO3D
Measuring before, during and after a part build
Repeatable part quality is the holy grail for the metal additive manufacturing (AM, aka 3D printing) industry. The aim is...
What opportunities polymer 3D printing holds?
The growing investment of companies in research and development aims to foster the development of polymers. Yet, when it comes to industrial needs, the market presents an increasing adoption of metal additive manufacturing. This...
There is a market for very large 3D printed parts
There are two types of additive manufacturing companies: those that are building their expertise and experience from scratch and those that rely on a much stronger expertise. Companies from the second group often bring...
3D printing And Its Influence On The Changing Facet of The Movie Industry
Are you noticing the new revolution in the cinema industry? With the increase in meticulous demands of audiences, 3D printing is taking over the cinema world. The below article makes you familiar with the...
KEEP DARING – A Story about “Additive Manufacturing Customized Machines”
Most of the time, customization is highlighted as one of the major benefits of 3D printing when it comes to 3D printed objects themselves. In such cases, the 3D printing process does not really...