Topic: Materials

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Nexa3D Collaborates With Siemens to Automate Additive Manufacturing

September 16, 2020 · Nexa3D's entire Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) product line is standardized to Siemens advanced factory automation and edge computing technologies. Planned commercial Q1 2021 delivery for Nexa3D's QLS™350 Polymer 3D printer, powered by Siemens automation controls.

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Autodesk Manufacturing Summit: Betting on Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing

September 4, 2020 · Autodesk showcases Fusion 360 during virtual event, promotes generative design and 3D printing for collaborative product development during the new normal.

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At GM, 3D Printing is on the Fast Track

August 26, 2020 · The car giant is expanding its use of AM for tooling applications, including fast change-over of production lines to fulfill a government contract for ventilators and PPE.

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ASM International Publishes Additive Manufacturing Processes Handbook

August 24, 2020 · This volume provides the latest knowledge in materials, processes and applications of AM, written by the leading experts in research and industry.

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ExOne Qualifies Inconel 718 for Binder Jet 3D Printing

August 7, 2020 · Half of ExOne's 22 qualified materials are now made up of single-alloy metals.

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America Makes and Air Force Research Laboratory Name Awardees of Additive Manufacturing Challenge

July 21, 2020 · The goal of the Challenge Series was to improve the accuracy of model predictions for metal AM, using INCONEL nickel-chromium alloy 625.

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Restoring Vintage Cars with 3D Printing

July 10, 2020 · ABCar Oldtimers uses Zortrax 3D printers to make car parts no longer available

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BMW Opens Additive Manufacturing Campus

July 6, 2020 · AM campus will focus on prototyping, production, research and training for use of 3D printing in automotive applications.

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HP Teams with BASF, Oechsler on Industrial 3D Printing

June 8, 2020 · Expanded partnerships will expand use of new PP material for manufacturing applications.

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3D Printing Fills Nasal Swab Void

June 8, 2020 · 3D printing companies and medical researchers are coming together to accelerate production of nasal swab designs to quickly address COVID-19-related shortages.

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3D Printing Pumps Out Essential PPE

June 4, 2020 · Private citizens and corporate enterprises are turning to 3D printing to buttress the limited stock piles of much-needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HP Introduces Polypropylene Material to Expand 3D Printing Market

June 4, 2020 · Update includes new PP material for final parts, expanded alliance with BASF, new digital manufacturing partnership with Oechsler and new Metal Jet milestone.

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Robotic Research Uses Innovations to Assist Healthcare in COVID-19 Crisis

April 17, 2020 · DC-area engineering firm produces reusable face shields for region's hospitals, offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally.

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Lubrizol’s Powder TPU for 3D Printing Passes Skin Sensitization Tests

April 14, 2020 · This enables ESTANE 3D TPU M95A to be a material solution for product designers exploring 3DP for end-use applications that require skin contact.

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UL Study Identifies Safety, Performance Variability for 3D Printed Plastic Parts

March 30, 2020 · New Blue Card certification for plastic AM will provide guidance for integrity, safety of 3D printing materials.

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Stratasys Organizes 3D-Printed Protective Gear Drive to Fight COVID-19

March 30, 2020 · Stratasys launches project to enlist 3D printer users to contribute to personal protective equipment production

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AIRWOLF3D Offering Emergency Additive Manufacturing Services

March 20, 2020 · Southern California headquarters to remain open to 3D print medical devices and respirator valves.

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Machine Learning Technique Sharpens Prediction of Material’s Mechanical Properties

March 17, 2020 · The scientists developed and "trained" the system to predict samples' yield strength 20 times more accurately than existing methods.

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Cincinnati Incorporated to Offer New 3D Printing Materials from BASF

March 3, 2020 · CI's high temperature Small Area Additive Manufacturing machine will now offer BASF 3DPS's ABS plastic, carbon fiber PET and recycled PET materials.

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Arburg Owners Purchase 3D Printing Startup German RepRap

February 25, 2020 · The new owners have confirmed German RepRap will continue to operate as a separate start-up.

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