I asked 3 lawyers involved with 3D printing about new legal developments likely to effect users, why intellectual property is important, and whether regulation prevents innovation. Paris in the springtime, the phrase doesn’t immediately call to mind tear gas and…
An Interview with Innovate UK: 3D Printing the Future of Industry
The UK’s innovation agency are running a competition that will award £4.5 million ($5.82m) to, “projects that stimulate innovation in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing.” I spoke with the lead technologist for high value manufacturing at Innovate UK,…
The Titanium Age: Interview with Metalysis
With announcements this year of new facilities and increased investment from major companies, UK company Metalysis appears on the cusp of facilitating a revolution in 3D printing. I interviewed metallurgist and business development director at Metalysis, Dr. Kartik Rao to…
Stealthy 3D Printing at Airshow?
The Farnborough airshow begins next week and will feature a number of announcements from the 3D printing industry. The show only takes place once every 2 years and will see a flurry of news and displays of the latest aviation…
3D Printing Metal Interview with Arcam CEO Magnus René
“May you live in interesting times,” resonates with many involved in the metal 3D printing industry, an ironic phrase regarded by some as a curse. Magnus René, CEO of the Arcam Group AB, might one of the last to agree.…
“New insights” into metal 3D printing point to stronger components and faster development
A team from California’s $6 billion lab, The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has announced research on a major issue “plaguing a common metal 3D printing technique.” The new discovery will be published in the August volume of peer-reviewed journal…
Realizing the potential of 3D printing. Interview with Shawn Moylan, NIST
I spoke to Shawn Moylan, project leader at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), about 3D printing metal. From his lab in Maryland, he told me about the challenges for future engineers and scientists, the next steps…
What impact will Brexit have on the 3D printing industry?
UK voters, by a narrow margin, have elected to leave the European Union. The historic decision to leave, or Brexit, has generated uncertainty over the future of the British economy and concern within the scientific community. One commentator cites manufacturing…
Ricoh face fraud allegations and “watershed” year
Ricoh shareholders arriving at Friday’s AGM within Tokyo’s labyrinth like Shinagawa Prince Hotel may have experienced déjà vu on hearing the company’s plans. Facing what CEO Zenji Miura calls a “watershed” year, this recent entrant into the 3D printing market…
LEAP Engine to be repaired with 3D printed tools
It was revealed today that the first engine to feature 3D printed components will also be repairable using tools that are 3D printed. The news comes from a company familiar with the project. The LEAP engine series is manufactured by CFM International, a…
