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Hybrid 3D printer Refabricator recycles plastic for 3D prints in-space

NASA has recently installed a 3D printer on the International Space Station (ISS). Called the Refabricator, the 3D printer is able to recycle polymer plastic numerous times to make new items. NASA has demonstrated a thousand ways...

PrinterPrezz to provide SI-BONE with 3D-printed medical devices and implants

PrinterPrezz has added SI-BONE to its list of partners. The latter is a medical device company that specializes in the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical system for fusion of the sacroiliac joint to treat sacroiliac...

316L Stainless Steel is now part of Desktop Metal portfolio of 3D printing materials

Desktop Metal has added 316L stainless steel to its 3D Printing materials portfolio. Intended for the Studio System™, the material can be used in medical, extreme temperature, highly corrosive and marine-grade environments.

Protolabs announces detailed measurement and inspection reporting services in Europe

With the additional measurement and inspection services, Protolabs aims to complete the first one in order to meet specific customer requirements.

Lamborghini revisits a few parts of its Urus SUV model using Carbon 3D printing technology

Italy-based manufacturer of cars Lamborghini will leverage Carbon 3D printing technology to produce auto parts at scale. The Italian manufacturer is acknowledged for its luxurious sports cars and super sports utility vehicles. Although its brand awareness is not to shout out anymore, the company is currently following the move of other car manufacturers like Volkswagen to ensure its users a premium quality for its cars.

GrabCAD Print’s Advanced FDM feature would facilitate the design phase until the 3D printing process

This expertise is not often put forward and yet 3D printer manufacturers also have to ensure efficient use of their software in order to enable an appropriate 3D Printing process.   During SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019, Stratasys...

Andretti Autosport chooses Stratasys FDM technology to gain a competitive advantage in the automotive industry

Motorsport is part of those extreme sports where companies are also doing their best to maintain a competitive advantage and sometimes maintaining a competitive advantage requires to manufacture quality parts using cutting-edge technologies.    That’s the aim of the...

€ 10M secured for international expansion – Additive Industries aims to be in the top 3 of worldwide AM companies

Additive Industries is doing things big. In a recent #OpinionoftheWeek, the company’s CEO, Daan Kersten told us their goal was to reach a top 3 position in the industrial additive manufacturing market.   In order to move further...

Dassault Systèmes launches 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to meet the needs of SME

During SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019, its annual conference dedicated the 3D design and engineering community, Dassault Systèmes has unveiled 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS. Launched on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, this new feature will bring a new range of business solutions to customers and SME...

Orbex reveals its 3D printed rocket engine manufactured using SLM Solutions technology

UK-based spaceflight company Orbex has showcased its rocket during the inauguration of its new headquarters and rocket design facility in Forres in the Scottish Highlands. Designed to deliver small satellites into Earth’s orbit, this prototype was made using SLM Solutions...