Advanced composite materials company Hexcel has launched a new electrically-conductive polymer-based carbon fiber composite for 3D printing. The firm’s new thermoplastic, HexPEKK EM, has been c…
Fabrisonic deploys UAM technology in NASA study to 3D print corrosion-resistant cladding
Solid-state metal 3D printing specialist Fabrisonic has leveraged its patented Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) process to successfully merge different amorphous alloys into multi-metal claddin…
DSM and Nedcam collaborate to develop new large-format FGF 3D printing applications
Global science-based company and material producer DSM has partnered with 3D printed part supplier Nedcam to develop new applications for scalable Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) 3D printing. Nedca…
Sinterit’s SLS 3D printing technology opens new applications for TPUs
According to Polish 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit, recent advances in both additive manufacturing materials and systems, have increasingly led to their broad adoption within the textile sector. Th…
Siemens partners with Nexa3D to prepare its polymer QLS 3D printers for industry 4.0
Industrial manufacturing firm Siemens has partnered with SLA 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D to fit its Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) systems with a new suite of enhanced automation software. The deal…
Are 3D printed watermarks a “grave and growing” threat to people’s privacy?
Researchers from the University of Exeter and Durham University have warned of the “grave and growing threat” posed to individuals’ privacy by watermarked 3D printed products. In their study, Dr Anni…
NIST scientists develop new electron beam method of 3D printing soft materials at a nanoscale
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new method of 3D printing gels and soft materials. Instead of using an ultraviolet laser (UV) or visible light…
Groupe Gorgé announces ECA merger alongside 20 percent revenue decrease in H1 2020
Groupe Gorgé, the French engineering group and parent company of 3D printer manufacturer and service provider Prodways Group, has reported a 20 percent revenue decline over H1 2020. Despite the Group’…
Singapore scientists develop novel method of 3D printing milk-based culinary treats
Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a novel method of 3D printing milk-based desserts, that prevents them from being spoilt at room temperature. Although…
The 2020 3D Printing Industry Awards – final call for nominations
As the fourth edition of the 3D Printing Industry Awards ceremony rapidly approaches, we’re making one final call for nominations, to the most informed people in additive manufacturing, our readers. T…