Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies (HMT), a specialist in hybrid subtractive-additive systems, has developed a new method of thermoplastic production it calls ‘AXIOM’ – automated extrusion into a…
Korean researchers investigate the effect of temperature on particle emission rates during FFF
A recent study by researchers from Seoul National University investigates the effect of nozzle temperature on the emission rates of hazardous particles during FFF 3D printing. The scientists tested fo…
Greek researchers determine the effect of recycling on ABS filament
New research from Hellenic Mediterranean University investigates the change in ABS filament’s mechanical properties in response to recycling. The scientists set up an experimental simulation of the re…
U.S. Army and WSU to 3D print Black Hawk helicopter components
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) will be partnering up with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to create a comprehensive virtual 3D model of a…
Nano Dimension raises $35.9M in direct stock offering
Leading AM electronics provider Nano Dimension has announced the sale of 17,950,000 of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at $2 per share in a registered direct offering. The sales are locked in wi…
Materialise launches Mindware – a specialist 3D printing advisory service for businesses
AM software provider Materialise has just launched its new 3D printing advisory service – Mindware. The premium service is designed to offer businesses tailored, technology-neutral advice and in…
HENSOLDT and Nano Dimension announce “major breakthrough” in high-performance electronics printing
Military sensor specialist HENSOLDT and leading AM electronics provider Nano Dimension have announced the successful 3D printing and assembly of a double-sided ten layer PCB (printed circuit board). T…
3D Systems announces two new versions of its Geomagic reverse engineering software
U.S.-based 3D Systems has officially announced two new versions of its Geomagic Design X and Geomagic Wrap 3D scan processing software packages. The amped-up iterations feature a number of “first-to-m…
Raise3D completes its “all-in-one” software portfolio with ideaMaker Library launch
Desktop printer manufacturer Raise3D has just launched its new ideaMaker Library software, the final piece of the all-in-one portfolio designed to integrate all stages of the 3D printing workflow. Add…
Cooksongold AM, ITA, and EOS use 3D printing to advance glass fiber production
Precious metal specialists Cooksongold AM and Sempsa JP – both part of the Heimerle + Meule Group – have successfully 3D printed the tip plates of a bushing (which is used to extrude glass…