Carbon adds new topology optimization features to 3D printing software via ParaMatters acquisition
US 3D printer OEM Carbon has bought generative design software developer ParaMatters. The move marks the California-based photopolymer 3D printing spe…
Zortrax launches new Inkspire 2 UV LCD 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing
Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has introduced its second vat polymerization system, the Inkspire 2. Marketed as a high-end professional …
Heat and load-resistant Windform RS used to unlock iconic supercar parts with “outstanding endurance”
3D printing material developer and service provider CRP Technology has developed end-use parts for several exotic limited edition sports cars, it has been revealed. Designed as part of the ‘Iconic Bra…
SLM Solutions to develop “world’s largest” metal 3D printer for the US Air Force
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system manufacturer SLM Solutions has announced plans to develop the “world’s largest” metal 3D printer on behalf of the US Air Force (USAF). Having been subcontra…
Swarm of wasp-like 3D printing drones could be used to build in isolated areas
A team of UK-based researchers have built a swarm of drones capable of working in tandem to accurately 3D print intricate concrete structures. Believed to be the first example of a fully-aerial …
Zortrax launches new Inkspire 2 UV LCD 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing
Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has introduced its second vat polymerization system, the Inkspire 2. Marketed as a high-end professional UV LCD 3D printer, the Inkspire 2 has a four times…
Scientists develop 3D printed glasses with the potential to cure color blindness
Researchers at Khalifa University have come up with a set of 3D printed glasses that could be capable of curing Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) disorders. Composed of tinted lenses housed in MSLA …
Nikon invests in Optisys and Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies in new metal 3D printing drive
Japanese optics and imaging multinational Nikon has accelerated its recent 3D printing expansion by investing in two more additive manufacturing companies. Hot on the heels of Nikon’s SLM Soluti…
UK’s largest ever concrete 3D printed structure built by BAM over M8 motorway in Scotland
Construction firms BAM and Weber Beamix have erected a 3D printed concrete staircase to a footbridge over the M8 motorway in Scotland. Believed to be the largest structure of its kind in the UK,…
Heat and load-resistant Windform RS used to unlock iconic supercar parts with “outstanding endurance”
3D printing material developer and service provider CRP Technology has developed end-use parts for several exotic limited edition sports cars, it has been revealed. Designed as part of the ‘Iconic Bra…
IMTS 2022: geometric optimization technology and repeatability take center stage on day three
The 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) changed course on its third day in Chicago, Illinois, with the opening of its Additive Manufacturing (AM) Conference. Featuring speech…
IMTS 2022 day two: 3D printing’s automation trend gains new impetus
On day two of the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), it became clear that ‘digitization’ and ‘automation,’ which have long been 3D printing buzzwords, are increasingly being refl…
IMTS 2022: US manufacturing exhibition is back with a strong 3D printing presence
Following a four-year COVID-imposed absence, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has returned, with a much more 3D printing-heavy line-up than before. Usually held every two years, …
HP launches new Metal Jet S100 3D printer at IMTS: technical specifications and pricing
The HP Metal Jet 3D printer has been launched by HP at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). 3D Printing Industry is in Chicago this week for the show. HP’s efforts to expand in…
FlashForge USA launches new beginner-friendly “workhorse” Artemis 3D printer
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer FlashForge USA has announced the launch of its latest Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system, the FlashForge Artemis. While designed to meet the needs of beginne…
