Oliver Johnson - TCT (Page 62)

Adidas unveils new 4DFWD running shoe with additively manufactured lattice made possible by Carbon

Adidas announced on August 22 the new 4DFWD, its most advanced running shoe to date. The shoe features a bowtie-shaped lattice which transforms vertical pressure into a horizontal force.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 26 Aug 2022

Hyliion acquires 3D printed hydrogen and fuel agnostic generator technology from GE Additive

Hyliion Holdings Corp, a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, announced on August 25 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new hydrogen and fuel agnostic capable generator, named KARNO, from GE.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 25 Aug 2022

3D printed wood furniture could be flat packed then assemble itself when unboxed

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have been presenting results of a new 3D printable wood ink from August 21 to 25 at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2022 event. The material is printed flat, then can self-morph.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 25 Aug 2022

Penn State researchers develop granular hydrogel bioink that could expand possibilities for tissue bioprinting

There are 17 deaths daily in the United States of people waiting for an organ transplant. As well as this, a person is added to the waiting list every nine minutes, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 25 Aug 2022

Coral population on Earth is down 50% - Here's how Formlabs 3D printers are assisting research that aims to help

Photos of melting polar landscapes, lush tropics reduced to charred wastelands and desiccated coral reefs are seen often on news channels in the current day and age. Here's how 3D printing could help.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 24 Aug 2022

Carbon acquires ParaMatters to expand software design tools optimised for additive manufacturing

Carbon announced today the acquisition of ParaMatters, a generative design software provider for additive manufacturing. The acquisition expands Carbon’s current software capabilities to include topology optimisation.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 24 Aug 2022

NUBURU awarded SBIR Phase II contract by U.S. Air Force to develop blue laser-based area printing additive manufacturing system

NUBURU, an industry leader in high-power and high-brightness blue lasers for 3D printing and industrial applications, has been awarded an AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 24 Aug 2022

Desktop Metal expands partnership with Henkel and qualifies Loctite materials on Xtreme 8K machine

Desktop Metal announced on August 23 that it is expanding its partnership with Henkel on photopolymer and material development. This begins with the qualification of Henkel's Loctite 3D IND405 Black and Loctite 3D 3843 for use on the Xtreme 8K.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 23 Aug 2022

SLM announces sales of two more SLM 500 metal 3D printers to Rolls-Royce

The aero engine manufacturer previously purchased SLM 500s as part of the journey to transfer its expertise and knowledge gained on single laser solutions to multi-laser platforms.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 23 Aug 2022

SLM 500 metal additive manufacturing system

Conflux Technology targets AS9100D aerospace certification

Australian metal additive manufacturing company Conflux Technology, an innovator of heat exchangers, has announced its commitment towards the aerospace certification standard AS9100D.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 23 Aug 2022

North American Lighting accelerates assembly line production with MakerBot 3D printers

North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, is using MakerBot 3D printing technology to produce end of arm tools and assembly line jigs and fixtures.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 23 Aug 2022

NAL end of arm tool - North American Lighting

LGM uses Quickparts for 3D printed architectural models

With Quickparts’ online, instant-quote system, LGM could customise options for its architectural modelling needs, seeing initial project cost estimates quickly.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 22 Aug 2022