Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has announced the launch of a new filament in addition to widened material compatibility for its industrial Endureal machine. Dubbed ‘Z-PEI 1010,’ Zortrax’…
Keynote speaker and innovation honoree revealed ahead of AMUG 2021
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has revealed the identity of its keynote speaker and this year’s Innovators Showcase honoree ahead of its annual conference. At the event, Dr Jonath…
Covestro acquires DSM Additive Manufacturing, outlines plans to “bring benefits of SLA to DLP”
German polymer manufacturer Covestro has completed its acquisition of DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials unit, including its 3D printing offering, and the ex-DSM team is working to “bring the ben…
Scientists grow human neocortex using cheap 3D printed bioreactor
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed a novel 3D printed microfluidic bioreactor that’s capable of growing self-o…
Redwire to go public on NYSE via $615m SPAC merger
Mission-critical space systems specialist Redwire is set to go public on the NYSE via a merger with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Genesis Park Acquisition Corp (NYSE: GNPK). It’s an…
New MINI Formula E safety car sets pace with 3D printed aero-parts
A special edition of German automotive firm BMW’s first all-electric MINI, the ‘Electric,’ is set to become the FIA Formula E World Championship’s new safety car. Dubbed the ‘Pacesetter,’ …
Safran and SLM Solutions 3D print innovative business jet landing gear
German 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has worked with aviation specialist Safran Landing Systems to 3D print a novel business jet landing gear component. In what’s believed to be the firs…
Honda changes gear with hand-finished 3D printed motorbike prototypes
Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda has incorporated Italian 3D printer OEM WASP’s technology into the R&D of its motorbikes to develop a unique hybrid prototyping approach. As opposed to…
L’Oréal adopts AMFG’s MES software to automate product prototyping
Leading beauty brand L’Oréal has adopted AMFG’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software as a means of streamlining prototyping at its ‘3DLab’ facility. Using the program’s digitized …
AMPOWER projects rapid post-pandemic metal 3D printing recovery
Industrial 3D printing consultancy specialist AMPOWER has predicted that metal additive manufacturing will achieve annual growth of more than 29% over the next four years. In the advisory firm’s…