California-based SLA 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D and global chemical company Henkel have launched a new polymer for 3D printing called xMED412. The polypropylene (PP)-like material combines enhance…
3D printing industry news sliced: SLM Solutions, Stratasys, nTopology, Rapid Shape and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions across our industry. Today’s edition features updates on the…
Rapid Shape S+ series 3D printers launched – technical specifications
German 3D printer manufacturer Rapid Shape has launched a new range of DLP 3D printers designed for the jewelry industry. Named the S+ series, the company has developed four 3D printers for the new li…
Henkel and Rapid Shape partner to develop novel 3D printing applications
German 3D printer manufacturer Rapid Shape has announced it has expanded its partnership with global chemical company Henkel. The partners aim to develop Henkel’s material expertise for Rapid Shapes’ …
Henkel joins SYMPA project to develop 3D printable SLA materials for automotive
Leading German chemicals company Henkel, has announced a partnership with SYMPA, a research and development project advancing new materials and stereolithography (SLA) processes for the automotive sec…
Fraunhofer’s TwoCure technology realized in industry-ready 3D printer
TwoCure, an innovative SLA-based 3D printing method created at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Germany, has been developed into a prototype additive manufacturing system. First pr…
Rapid Shape new 3D printers for hearing aid industry
Rapid Shape, the 3D printer manufacturer headquartered in the South German town of Heimsheim, has announced a new range of 3D printers for the hearing aid industry. The range comprises the Studio-Line…
Fraunhofer ILT previews support-free “TwoCure” SLA 3D printing
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and German prototyping specialist Rapid Shape GmbH have co-developed a new light based 3D printing technique. Challenging one of the main necessitie…
How 3D printing has changed dentistry, a billion dollar opportunity
Align Technology Inc., the company behind the Invisalign range of clear-aligner orthodontics, are on track for $1.5 billion in sales this year, according to a new article published by Forbes. Align ha…
Straumann acquires 35% stake in Rapid Shape 3D printers to get its teeth into 3D printing
Having revealed plans earlier this year to acquire a 3D printing business, Swiss dental company Straumann has acquired a 35% stake in German 3D printers Rapid Shape. The two companies began a collabor…