Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

The Impact of COVID-19 on Global 3D Printed Materials Markets

The global pandemic is wreaking havoc with markets worldwide and 3D printing is no exception. However, some segments of the 3D printing market are benefitting from our changing circumstances whereas others are being devastated by it.  . This webinar takes a look at...

New Technology Combines 3D Printing with Injection Molding

Cobalt Extreme is working on technology that builds a metallic endoskeleton via 3D printing, and then injection molds a polymer around that skeleton. A company out of Brisbane, Australia, has developed a manufacturing technology that combines 3D printing with...

New Aluminum Powder for 3D Printing

Rusal America announced today the expansion of its aluminum product offerings to include Additive Manufacturing (AM) powders. The new powders portfolio is comprised of four traditional Al-Si based casting alloys and five specialty alloys designed for use in the...

How NASA is Using 3D Printing Technology

Despite being around for several decades already, 3D printing is still considered an up-and-coming technology. It does offer a revolutionary approach to manufacturing but is still hindered by several technical or physical limitations. For this reason, 3D printing will...