3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

SINAMICS S210 servo-drive provides multiple high-performance benefits to the mid-range of the processing market, the fastest-growing application segment.

3D-printed silicone is being used in the development of medical respiratory masks for premature infants. Elkem Silicones, in collaboration with the Hospital Clínic of the University of Barcelona, is pioneering a proof-of-concept project to create 3D-printed silicone masks tailored to the unique needs of premature babies requiring respiratory support.

Delve into the realm of 3D printing plastics where innovation meets engineering. From traditional petroleum-based materials to eco-friendly alternatives like polylactic acid (PLA), discover the versatile and ever-evolving world of plastics.

The V-Carbon technology is based on a patented “chemolysis” recycling process and offers up to 85% of carbon fiber’s original strength.

Evolve Additive Solutions said Nov. 8 at the Formnext show in Frankfurt, Germany, that it is launching a new 3D-printed parts production service, called STEP Parts Now, and introducing two new thermoplastic materials.

In the realm of medical innovation, 3D printing technology has opened new horizons, especially in the field of bone implants. One groundbreaking initiative, the Electrically Active ImplaNtatE (ELAINE) project at the University of Rostock, Germany, is at the forefront of research into 3D-printed bioactive bone replacements.

The model predicted the fiber orientation pattern more accurately, improving the material properties estimations of composites produced by 3D printing.

A recent development in New York has thrust the issue of 3D printed firearms into the spotlight of legislative discussions. This development follows a series of arrests in the state, all linked to the production of untraceable weapons manufactured using 3D printers.

Two New Vestakeep grades combine high strength and ductility. It’s only a few years since a handful of suppliers began formulating ultra-high-performance resins for 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Developments in this area continue with Evonik Industries AG being the latest…

In a strategic move geared toward advancing the world of additive manufacturing education, ImplementAM, known for its educational one-day workshops focused on 3D printing and additive manufacturing, has become part of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). This acquisition marks…

SABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components.

Growing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision.