by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, Companies, Sports
Superstrata , the company founded by Arevo Labs to commercialize composite 3D printed bikes and e-bikes, has shipped the first Superstrata bike. . The bike marks a significant milestone as it represents one of the very first continuous fiber-reinforced composites 3D...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Automotive, Companies, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
General Motors has been flirting with 3D printing for about 30 years. Now, it’s ready to commit to the process. . On December 14, GM announced plans to open a dedicated 3D printing facility in Detroit. The company believes this center will help it save time and...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News
As expected, 3D printing continued to grow in popularity during 2020 with an increase of new machines, techniques, materials and resources. Here’s a look at what we saw this year. . First off, some information: MakerBot released a 3D Printing Trends Report...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D Models, 3D News, Education and Research
Use 5-axis, they did not. Two researchers at Penn State have created a new system for five-axis additive 3D-printing that reduces the amount and density of support materials needed for making printed objects. . In a paper entitled “ Process planning for five-axis...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D Growth, 3D News
The outlook for additive manufacturing and 3D printing is promising. Back in 2017, Thomas reported on the increased sourcing activity for additive manufacturing. Although the base technology of additive manufacturing was developed in the 1980s, its use has become more...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, Automotive, Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
For as long as cars have existed, three fundamental truths appeared to be eternal. First, every car contains safety critical components, second these components are mostly metal and third, they are manufactured by one of two methods—stamping or cold forming. These...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Materials, Metal
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every industry imaginable. When the 1918 influenza pandemic caused historic loss of life and huge economic disruption, health and safety concerns were a forcing function for entirely new labor patterns and factory...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Due to innovations emerging today, it’s unbelievable how technology keeps challenging and bettering itself. No one could’ve known that humankind would be unlocking the cutting-edge technology we’ve enjoyed in the last century. . One of the most revolutionary tech...
by David | Feb 3, 2021 | 3D News, Architecture, Companies, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Dutch additive design firm Aectual has launched a beta design-to-delivery program, as well as an online store, for its 3D printed architectural and interior products. Now, it’s possible to purchase from the company such 3D-printed elements as “terrazzo artwork...
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