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AMEF 2018: Current barriers & new entrants on the AM market

The 3rd edition of AMEF (Additive Manufacturing European Forum) took place on October 23rd and 24th in Brussels. This series of conferences is born from the H2020 Coordinated Support Action: “AM-Motion: “A strategic approach...

Exploiting 3D scanning to optimize sleeping in any position

Last month, IKEA made readers smile by exploiting 3D technologies in order to enable gamers to have a very comfortable seat. Companies are currently exploiting 3D technologies to improve various and even unexpected parts...

Titomic signed a $2.6 million agreement to develop its Kinetic FusionTM 3D printing process

It’s been less than a year that Titomic has released its large format metal 3D printer. The 3D printer has proven itself in applications such as aerospace and defense, and for this particular reason,...

Metal 3D Printing in mining industry: the new mission of Fortescue

  During the next 12 months, Aurora Labs Limited and Fortescue Metals Group will join forces to explore metal 3D printing in mining industry. For those who do not know them, Aurora Labs produces metal 3D...

Aviation company to exploit Onshape’s CAD software for Experimental Aircraft Design

DarkAero, an aviation company that specializes in aerospace composite products and high-performance experimental kit aircraft will exploit Onshape’ CAD system. The company is working on the development of a two-seat carbon-fiber aircraft. Called DarkAero 1,...

Nano Dimension welcomes 2 other US resellers for its 3D printed electronics

Following its latest agreement to develop 3D printed electronics in China, Nano Dimension goes back to the USA where it signs 2 partnerships with Accucode 3D and GoEngineer. Accucode 3D is a North American reseller...

A 3D model generation, the future of e-commerce?

A few months ago, we were revealing a few trends to watch in e-commerce: 3D customization, 3D configuration and 3D printing. When shoppers place an order, using a 3D customization interface, they can adapt...

Pollen AM relies on thermoplastic elastomers in the Additive Manufacturing industry

Also known as thermoplastic rubber, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are used to produce the soft parts of objects such as toothbrushes or razors, sports equipment, airbag cases, dashboard covers of cars and many others. The automotive...

Additive Industries increases its expertise in the automotive industry

The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team adds another 3D Printing system to its equipment & extends collaboration with Additive Industries Today, we discovered a new expertise from Additive Industries. Just as other manufacturers of...

Amann Girrbach to integrate NextDent™ 5100 3D printing solution into its digital dental workflow

Amann Girrbachwill, a supplier of digital dental prosthetic solutions will use NextDent™ 5100 3D printing solution into its Ceramill® System digital dental workflow. The NextDent™ 5100 is a 3D printing solution from 3D Systems. The technology had been...