Polymer Additive Manufacturing News
Braskem + Xenon arc
Xenon arc partners with Braskem to bring new 3D printing materials to market in North America
Xenon arc, a technology-enabled services provider, and Braskem, a polyolefins producer and producer of industrial-scale biopolymers, have launched Braskem3D, a direct-to-consumer technology platform. Read more
15 Aug 2022
dp polar
3D Systems to acquire material jetting firm dp polar from ALTANA
Specialty chemicals firm ALTANA has announced the sale of its stake in inkjet 3D printer manufacturer dp polar to 3D Systems for an undisclosed amount. Read more
8 Aug 2022
Stratasys/ Covestro
Stratasys set to acquire Covestro's 3D printing materials business
Stratasys has announced an agreement with Covestro to acquire the chemical company’s additive manufacturing business in a deal that could be worth up to 80 million EUR. Read more
8 Aug 2022
BMF
BMF secures 43 million USD in funding
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has announced the closing of a Series C funding round at 43 million USD, with Shenzhen Capital Group leading the investment. Read more
26 Jul 2022
ActivArmor expands partnership with Fusion3 to offer in-clinic custom 3D printed plastic cast fabrication across the United States
ActivArmor, a biomedical technology company, is expanding its distribution model through its partnership with US 3D printer manufacturer Fusion3, to bring hygienic, waterproof plastic custom cast fabrication directly into hospitals and clinics. Read more
25 Jul 2022
Formlabs
Formlabs launches Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer
Formlabs has launched its second SLS 3D printing platform with laser power and galvanometer system upgrades. Read more
13 Jul 2022
Ogle Models and Prototypes
Ogle Models invests further into additive manufacturing with purchase of Stratasys Neo450 SLA machine
Ogle Models, a model making, industrial 3D printing and prototyping company has acquired a new SLA 3D printer from Stratasys. This takes its equipment investment over the past 36 months to almost 2 million GBP. Read more
15 Aug 2022
Braskem + Xenon arc
Xenon arc partners with Braskem to bring new 3D printing materials to market in North America
Xenon arc, a technology-enabled services provider, and Braskem, a polyolefins producer and producer of industrial-scale biopolymers, have launched Braskem3D, a direct-to-consumer technology platform. Read more
15 Aug 2022
Xact Metal
Xact Metal forges partnerships in Mexico and Colombia to bring affordable metal 3D printing to Latin America
Xact Metal announced last week an exclusive sales and service partnership with Tecnologías Computarizadas para Manufactura S.A. de C.V (TCM) in Mexico and USM Colombia. Read more
15 Aug 2022
MIT
New programmable 3D printed materials can sense their own movements
MIT researchers have developed a method for 3D printing materials with tunable mechanical properties, that sense how they are moving and interacting with the environment. Read more
12 Aug 2022
Purdue University
3D printed metal parts go hypersonic – at zero miles per hour
Researchers at Purdue University are using additively manufactured injector components, produced with Velo3D Sapphire printers, to create Mach 6 conditions for a ground-testing facility. Read more
12 Aug 2022
Intech Additive Solutions
Bhabha Atomic Research and Intech Additive Solutions collaborate for 3D printed miniature metal components
Intech Additive Solutions is a leading end-to-end provider for metal additive manufacturing systems, design for AM and AM software. The company has collaborated with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Read more
11 Aug 2022
Sygnis
Sygnis 3D prints pre-op skull model of newborn baby
Sygnis is taking advantage of the capabilities of 3D printing to help newborns. In February 2022, a pre-operative skull model of a newborn baby was printed by the company. Read more
11 Aug 2022
SprintRay
SprintRay collaborates with BEGO to create new 3D printing resin for dental care
Dental technology company SprintRay has collaborated with the BEGO Group, a leading specialist in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Read more
11 Aug 2022
Sponsored News
From Filament to Fashion: The rise of 3D printable clothing
How design pioneer Danit Peleg is redefining the status quo by designing 3D printable clothing with sustainable materials and real-time printing. Read more
Sponsored News
From Filament to Fashion: The rise of 3D printable clothing
How design pioneer Danit Peleg is redefining the status quo by designing 3D printable clothing with sustainable materials and real-time printing. Read more
Sponsored News
Calibration of Measurement Instrument: Why Is It Important?
Scantech details why it is important for manufacturers to inspect their parts. Read more
Sponsored News
Xometry
Boost 3D printed parts production with on-demand manufacturing
Get access to the world’s largest manufacturing capacities and complete projects up to 60% faster with Xometry. Seven 3D printing technologies, the Instant Quoting Engine, and more than forty materials. Read more
Forthcoming Events
America Makes MMX 2022
On August 16-18th, America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) event will bring together the AM community for high-level conversations, presentations, and panels. Read more
TCT Asia 2022
China’s leading event for 3D printing and additive manufacturing heads to Shenzhen World Convention and Exhibition Center on August 31st - September 2nd. Read more
ALUMINIUM World Trade Fair and Conference
ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf is the world's leading trade fair for the entire aluminium industry and its most important application industries, running from 27-29 September 2022. Read more
America Makes Fall TRX 2022
America Makes Fall TRX is a must-attend event for those looking to gain an in-depth understanding of the work being done to advance additive technology. Huntsville, Alabama, October 18-19, 2022. Read more
TCT Conference @ Formnext
The pre-eminent, in-person conference for additive manufacturing returns to Messe Frankfurt on 15-18th November for four days of questions, answers and connections. Read more
