Forward AM, a brand of global chemical specialist BASF, has acquired the XSTRAND business line from materials developer Owens Corning. The acquisition, effective August 06, involves the transfer of th…
3DGence introduce new HF printing module for reinforced materials on INDUSTRY F340
3DGence, a Polish 3D printer manufacturer, has expanded the capabilities of the INDUSTRY F340 3D printer with a new High Flow (HF) printing module. As the fourth module compatible with the INDUSTRY …
3D printing news Sliced: 3D Systems, Optomec, Luxexcel, Local Motors
Today in Sliced, our regular 3D printing news digest, we feature new 3D printing university courses, fiber-reinforced filament, cutting edge additive manufacturing research, the future of 3D printed e…
3D Printing News Sliced Ford, PyroGenesis, Collplant, MIT, Royal DSM
Today, in our Sliced roundup of all the latest 3D printing industry news, we take a look inside some 3D printed houses, uncover progress on the coveted field of organ 3D bioprinting, and collect the l…
Taking 3D printing to the extreme – fiber reinforced PA6 is up to 250% stronger than ABS
Owens Corning, a leader in commercial and industrial construction industries, has developed the XSTRAND™ of composite 3D printer filaments to meet the demands of industrial, functional prototyping. I…
XSTRAND™ a new material for functional prototyping and tooling applications
Composite materials are leading the way for high-performance 3D printed prototypes. In tooling, electronics and automotive industries, businesses require materials that can withstand industrial-grade …
Owens Corning fiberglass reinforced 3D printing filament boosts performance
Functional prototypes are an important application for industrial 3D printing. Materials used in components for aircraft, automotive, electronics or sports – must be reliable and cost effective …