Selective laser melting (SLM) Selective laser melting is an additive manufacturing process that uses 3D CAD data as a digital information source and energy in the form of a high-power laser beam, to create…
Continue ReadingGeneral Electric-backed Carbon Launches Speedy 3D-Printing Production Solution “SpeedCell”
General Electric-backed Carbon Launches Speedy 3D-Printing Production Solution “SpeedCell” Venture capital-backed 3D printing company Carbon commercially launched its SpeedCell system today. SpeedCell is “a system of securely connected products…
Continue Reading3D Printing Changing the Shape of Auto Manufacturing
3D Printing Changing the Shape of Auto Manufacturing Every industry is impacted by additive manufacturing. Over the past 10 years, additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have radically changed our way to…
Continue ReadingOculus Makes It Possible To 3D Print Add-Ons for Touch Controller
Oculus Makes It Possible To 3D Print Add-Ons for Touch Controller As we enter the early stages of the virtual reality takeover, devices like the Oculus Rift and HTC…
Continue ReadingLaminated Object Manufacturing(LOM)
Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) is a rapid prototyping system developed by Helisys Inc. (Cubic Technologies is now the successor organization of Helisys) In it, layers of adhesive-coated paper, plastic, or metal laminates are successively…
Continue ReadingCanada Makes 3D printed satellite part set for launch into space
Canada Makes 3D printed satellite part set for launch into space Canada Makes has announced its role in the development of a 3D printed satellite bracket that will be sent to…
Continue Reading3D Printing in Automotive – Empowering tomorrow’s Transportation
3D Printing in Automotive – Empowering tomorrow’s Transportation Since the early days, 3D printing in automotive manufacturing has witnessed unprecedented industry adoption. With the emerging economical and environmental concerns, there is…
Continue ReadingNanostructure 3D printing mimics bio-materials
Nano structure 3D printing mimics bio-materials The rapid rise of 3D printing has driven innovation in areas as diverse as manufacturing, bioengineering and food science. Now, researchers from Washington State University (WSU)…
Continue ReadingFused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Fused filament fabrication Fused filament fabrication is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material. This is fed from a large coil, through a moving, heated printer extruder head. Molten material…
Continue Reading3D-printed bacteria could make bespoke graphene-like materials
3D-printed bacteria could make bespoke graphene-like materials How do you make a bespoke material with graphene-like properties? By putting bacteria to work using a 3D printer. Such bacteria could create…
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