3D Printing Processes
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Solvay, a Belgian chemicals company with a growing AM materials portfolio, has announced a new research agreement with Belgian 3D printing company Aerosint, which has developed a fascinating new approach to SLS that enables multi-material printing. Through the partnership, the companies will combine their respective expertise to develop a cost-effective…
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Among the thousands of companies that make up the rapidly evolving global landscape for additive manufacturing, there are some that stand out for the uniqueness of their technology and applications. Companies that have driven their technological approach to AM in new directions, such as the production of houses, food, electronics…
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MELD Manufacturing Corporation has been selected for Phase III of the Army’s Expeditionary Technology Search (xTechSearch). MELD is an additive manufacturing technology offering significant benefits in the production of components and vehicle armor, as well as the capability to perform battlefield repair of Next Generation Combat Vehicles. For the Army, MELD’s…
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French chemical and advanced materials company Arkema has joined Ultimaker’s Material Alliance Program with the addition of a new PVDF-based filament. The material, which Ultimaker users will now have access to via print profiles, is designed for producing highly technical parts that necessitate extreme performance. The Ultimaker Material Alliance Program…
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Israeli startup Nanofabrica has introduced a new micro 3D printing platform that addresses many of the challenges typically associated with nano-printing processes: cost, limited size, speed and mass production. The company says its new platform will open up numerous applications in the areas of optics, semi-conductors, microelectronics, MEMS, microfluidics and…
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Victrex, a UK-based specialist in high-performance polymers, has announced a multi-million euro investment in Dutch 3D printing company Bond High Performance 3D Technology. The companies seek to accelerate the development of 3D printing technologies for high-performance PAEK materials. It is no surprise that Bond has attracted the interest of materials…
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A fascinating project, which began in 2013 but is still in its infancy, may finally bring together two of the most promising technologies of today: solar energy and 3D printing. Combining material science and advanced geometries, the startup T3DP is working on a new generation of 3D printed solar cells…
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Despite its aquatic name, the KRAKEN project is not out to disrupt maritime journeys, rather, it is aimed at disrupting large-scale manufacturing. The project, backed by the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, consists of a sophisticated hybrid manufacturing system that is capable of multi-material, large-format production. The project,…
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Starting at $599 and powered by its proprietary CANVAS software, the Palette enables multi-material printing with different combinations of rigid, flexible, and soluble filaments. It can be used from any browser to create new content, prepare it for printing, and share it. So what can you really do with it?…
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Digital Metal has received notice of completion of product testing and authorization to apply the UL Mark to its metal binder jetting system DM P2500. The company is also presenting two new supported meta alloys: Inconel 625 and the very interesting MAR 247. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is the world’s largest,…
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