International researchers have created a novel framework for strengthening 3D prints by aligning filaments, detailing...
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles
3D Printed Turbine Combines 61 Parts into One
In July this year, Velo3D had qualified a new nickel-based alloy, Hastelloy X, due to its suitability in the additive...
3D Printed Fastening Part 2 – Attachment Without Inserts
In my previous 3D-printed fastener post, we primarily discussed different insert options for screw attachment. While...
State of the Art: Carbon Fiber 3D Printing, Part One
Since the 1970s, carbon fiber has been used as a comparatively inexpensive replacement for metals like titanium, due...
Voxel8 appoints Gottberg as CEO
Voxel8, a tech start-up whose 3D printing technologies are offering new ways to design and produce footwear, athletic...
Gantry Motion System for Inspection, Assembly, and 3D Printing
The A-351 gantry motion system is related to the A-341 hybrid air bearing gantry. Driven by linear motors and guided...
Röchling additive manufacturing center established in Waldachtal
The new Röchling additive manufacturing center is part of Röchling Direct Manufacturing GmbH, headquartered in...
3D Printing Is Ready for Manufacturing Primetime—Are We?
When the World Economic Forum reported that the value to society and industry of digital transformation across...
Dinsmore delivers custom 3D printed orthotics to young boy using Carbon 3D printing
A young boy recently took his first steps in a pair of new custom orthotics thanks to a collaboration with 3D printing...
3D Medical Implants Market Will Reflect Significant Growth Prospects during 2017-2027
The three-dimensional (3D) medical implants are medical devices that offer aids in the medical reconstruction...
A New Approach to Modelling Lattices and Other Complex Geometry
Designers are increasingly being expected to produce extremely complex geometry. This is largely driven by the ability...
What is rapid prototyping?
Optimising the transition from concept to full-scale model and beyond. How do modern businesses test their ideas out...