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Gold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.

Lockheed Martin Certifies 3D-Printed Fuel Tanks
In addition to meeting NASA's strict requirements for strength, durability, and weight, Lockheed Martin was able to reduce production time for the fuel tank domes by 87%, and cut delivery time...

Stratasys Now Shipping Dedicated Carbon Fiber Edition 3D Printer
The new Stratasys Fortus 380mc CFE (carbon fiber edition), is designed to be an affordable industrial 3D printer dedicated to the rugged demands of running carbon fiber.

One-Step Multimaterial Printing
Researchers at Washington State University used 3D printing technology to print metal and ceramic structures along with a bimetallic tube that is magnetic in one end and nonmagnetic in the...

Behind the Scenes with Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and Avi Reichental
Recently DE had the chance to hear Reichental's perspective on the current and near-future state of AM, and particularly to catch up on the joint projects underway at Nexa3D,...

Project to Turn Ocean Plastic into Prosthetics
The Million Waves Project launched a new initiative that hopes to both reduce ocean plastics while also tackling another problem – the lack of affordable prosthetic limbs available in the developing...

BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing
MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.

Penn State Examines Metal Printing Flaws
A team working within Penn State's CIMP-3D has received a $1.4 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory to investigate the random flaws that emerge during powder bed fusion...

RIZE and PSMI/Azoth Redefine the Manufacturing Tool Crib
To transform its supply chains, PSMI is fully embracing digital on-demand manufacturing, recently announcing its plan to install RIZE equipment directly at customer sites.

MIT Prints Shape-Shifting Soft ‘Bots
MIT engineers have joined the shape-shifting robot fray with 3D-printed structures that can change shape and move using magnetism. Researchers at MIT have 3D printed soft robots that can move...

Bursting Additive Manufacturing’s Last Bubbles
After decades of boasts and promises, additive manufacturing (AM) has finally joined the ranks of traditional industrial manufacturing processes.

3MF Format for 3D Printing: What it is, How to Use it
As more 3D printing equipment supports color, texture, multiple materials and other developments, 3MF will play a key role in simplifying the process for everyone.

An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: AMUG 2018
A recap of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference 2018.

Senvol Analysis Software Reduces Trial and Error of Additive Manufacturing Processes
The Senvol ML project is aimed at reducing the trial-and-error approach to defining AM material-process procedures.

Optomec Systems Improve High Volume Electronics Packaging Lines
Optomec of Albuquerque NM has just announced a compact, modular version of the company's Aerosol Jet material-dispensing equipment, called the Aerosol Jet HD (high density) system.



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