Monthly Archives: July 2018
European Parliament might raise a barrier to innovation in 3D Printing
At the beginning of this month, the European Parliament announced a non-binding resolution regarding intellectual property rights and civil liability in 3D printing.
With 631 votes in favour, 27 against and 19 abstentions, the resolution...
BMW and MIT’3D printed airbags
BMW is collaborating with MIT to make its research and development progress. Both teams are working on airbags in silicone that would be 3D printed.
If research evolves well, the technology will be part of the customization...
Integrating 3D Design and 3D Analysis to accelerate PCB Design Cycles
Cadence Design Systems has unveiled a Cadence® Sigrity™ 2018 which includes new 3D capabilities that enable PCB design teams to increase design cycles while optimizing cost and performance. For those who do not know the company...
3D Printer Maker Printrbot Closes its doors
The first announcement has been released on the company’s website.
The Desktop 3D Printer manufacturer was one of the first companies to offer makers, 3D printers that best fit their needs. The company opened its...
From August 1st, the US will authorize people to 3D print their own guns
Awful? Alarming maybe… The announcement is creating a media hype. Cody Wilson, the founder of Defense Distributed (DD), online, open-source organization that develops digital firearms files, or "wiki weapons", has signed an agreement with the US Department...
Optimizing Materials and Software for 3D Printing: the story of BASF & Materialise
BASF & Materialise have entered in a new form of collaboration. The chemical company which got used to acquire companies has invested US$25 million in the provider of 3D printing solutions.
Both partners aim to...
An Orthodontist uses Digital Imaging and 3D Printing to Enhance Orthodontic Care
For some patients, it has become crucial to get the best care possible. That’s why some doctors increasingly communicate about the way they provide care and the medical equipment they utilize. In this specific...
GE Additive has launched its Manufacturing Partner Network – Three companies already join the program
Through its newly launched Manufacturing Partner Network, GE Additive aims to create an ecosystem that will drive a competitive market. Burloak Technologies, Carpenter Technology Corporation and Proto Labs Inc are the first companies to join the network....
Techniplas to reduce Assembly Line Tooling Fabrication Expenses by 70% with Sharebot 3D printers
In September 2017, Sharebot joined the famous Open Innovation Program of Techniplas. In order to accelerate operational yields and develop flexible manufacturing cells, Techniplas wanted to embed 3D printed tools, jigs and fixtures powered by...
Prosilas’ AM technology at the heart of “Eos meets the media”
On July 4th, Ms. Vanna Menco, CEO of Prosilas, participated at "EOS meets the media", an event that aimed to highlight the additive manufacturing market in Italy.
Prosilas is an Italian company specialized in additive...