At a launch event in Denver this week, 3D Systems announced an array of new product offerings to align with its strategy that “starts with the customers.” To coincide with these announcements 3D Systems invited 3D Printing Industry, as well…
Disney Research uses 3D printing to bring animations into the real world
Disney Research has developed a method to bring animated characters into the physical world. The researchers used 3D printing to create a number objects which were animated by mechanized cables and joints. To demonstrate the technique, the research created a…
BASF establishes dedicated 3D printing company – BASF 3D Printing Solutions
German chemical company BASF, the largest chemical producer in the world, is set to form a dedicated 3D printing company. The wholly owned subsidiary, BASF 3D printing Solutions GmbH, is set to be launched September 1st 2017. The company will…
U.S Army explores 3D printing on the frontline
The U.S Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) has revealed its use of 3D printing to create crucial functional parts. At ARDEC, engineers are researching the possibility of deploying a 3D printing laboratory onto the frontline to fabricate…
3D Printing News Sliced: 3D Hubs, Sintavia, German RepRap, Tomsk Polytechnic University
In this edition of Sliced, we feature: 3D Hubs, Prusa, Zortrax, Aurora Labs, Sintavia, EOS, German RepRap, Oberle, Lulzbot and Tomsk Polytechnic University. 3D Hubs releases its Q3 trends report Online 3D printing platform 3D Hubs has released its trends report…
Proto Labs reports continued 3D printing revenue growth for second quarter 2017
Rapid manufacturing company Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) has announced record revenues for the second quarter of 2017 with 3D printing revenue up 19.5%. The Minnesota-based company reported total revenue for the second quarter as $82.0 million, up 9.4% over the same…
A closer look at GE’s 3D printed ATP aircraft engine
GE has given an inside look into its 3D printed advanced turboprop (ATP) engine. The ATP engine is set to propel Textron Aviation’s upcoming Cessna Denali business aircraft. With 1,300 horsepower, the engine will undergo testing later this year before flight…
Zortrax 3D prints Photon robot for kids
Polish 3D printing company Zortrax has revealed its role in the development of the Photon educational robot. In Photon’s early stages of development, Zortrax 3D printed 25 versions to help refine the design. Teaching kids programming The purpose of the…
Machine learning SurfNet creates 3D models from 2D images
New research has developed AI technology that can transform 2D images into 3D content. The method, called SurfNet, has great potential in the field of robotics and autonomous vehicles, as well as creating digital 3D content. The research was led…
DARPA grants Rocket Crafters research grant for 3D printed rocket fuel engine
Florida-based space company Rocket Crafters Inc (RCI) has been granted a $542,600 research contract by DARPA to develop its 3D printed rocket fuel engine. With the eight month-long agreement, Rocket Crafters will be enlisted to design, build, and test the…
