At the beginning of June 2017 Big Four auditor KPMG published a report debunking myths about Industry 4.0 and urging companies to “be bolder” with digital solutions, including additive man…
3D printing news Sliced, BeAM Machines, SHINING 3D, Concept Laser, LEGO
In this issue of Sliced, 3D Printing Industry digests the latest additive manufacturing news from around the world. Today’s edition puts the spotlight on stories in hardware, business, design an…
World’s smallest 3D printed fidget spinner opens doors to ORNL
The world’s smallest fidget spinner is invisible to the naked eye, and could fit easily in the width of a human hair. It was made by researchers at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (C…
Oak Ridge partners with Senvol for 3D printing data collection project
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), co-developer of the Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) process and one of America’s leading technological research institutes, has signed a two-year res…
Oak Ridge release details of the U.S. military’s first 3D-printed submarine
In a partnership with the Navy’s Disruptive Technology Lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has made the military’s first 3D printed submarine hull. At 30 feet long, the hull is the …
Line-up announced for 12th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing
The line-up for the 12th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing has been announced featuring 19 speakers from leading research institutions and companies involved in the 3D printing indust…
GKN Aerospace partners with Oak Ridge National Laboratory for large-scale additive manufacturing
The aerospace arm of British multinational GKN has signed an agreement with US research facility Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As reported by Aviation Week, the five-year agreement will focus …
Research institutions collaborate with Local Motors for big area additive manufacturing of composite materials
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) in Knoxville, Tennessee, has announced a Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) project with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and 3…
Metalysis to explore materials for 3D printed magnets with rare minerals researcher Mkango Resources
Metal and alloy materials producer Metalysis, based in South Yorkshire, UK, has entered into an understanding with Canada’s Mkango Resources (LON:MKA) to develop a medium for 3D printed magnets.…
Project AME the 3D printed excavator showcased in Las Vegas
This week in Las Vegas, a 3D printed excavator was showcased. The 3D printed machine redefines the use of 3D printing in construction. Project AME’s excavator was shown at the International Flui…