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EOS and GKN Powder Metallurgy partner to maximise potential of metal 3D printing in automotive industry

Metal powder leader, GKN Powder Metallurgy has agreed a partnership with EOS in an effort to become a leading business-to-business company in industrial 3D printing. The two technology leaders have a deal primarily aimed at the automotive market.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

GKN EOS Hans J. Langer Peter Oberparleiter, Dr. Hans J. Langer, founder and CEO of EOS (left) and Dr. Peter Oberparleiter, CEO GKN Powder Metallurgy (right) - GKN Group

MotoMinded established itself in motorcycle industry with help of LulzBot 3D printing

A small motorbike accessory company has used LulzBot 3D printing technology to establish itself in the dirt bike industry. MotoMinded has delivered a range of 3D-printed brackets which can station LED headlights on to motorcycles to the market.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

MotoMinded bracket Designed for off-road use only, the Squadron Rally Kit brackets, made of ABS plastic, are extremely lightweight and rugged. - MotoMinded

GE adds Roboze One+400 3D printer to support global research and development

GE has added the Roboze One+400 industrial 3D printer to support the company’s global research and development processes. GE will use Roboze’s flagship product for producing and testing durable 3D parts from 13 high thermoplastic materials.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

GE Global Research GE will look to utilise the Roboze One+400’s ability to print high performance polymers at its Global Research Center in Nishkayuna, New York.

MIT use 3D printing to create hydrogel robots potentially useful for surgical operations

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used 3D printing to create gel-based robots that may one day be of assistance in surgical operations. Each robot is made from interlocking cubes created with 3D printing and laser cutting.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

MIT hydrogel robot The devices can perform a number of fast, forceful tasks, including the ability to grab and release live fish as they swim. - MIT/ YouTube

Renishaw to open new North American HQ in West Dundee Illinois

Global metal additive manufacturing company, Renishaw has announced it will be moving its North American headquarters to West Dundee, Illinois. The company believes the move demonstrates its commitment to the North American market.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

Renishaw break ground on N American HQ Renishaw first broke ground on the 133,000 square feet space in 2015, and is set to open its new North American base next month with a ribbon-cu...

Artec 3D Co-Founder Andrey Klimov sells 30% stake

Artec 3D has announced its Co-Founder, Andrey Klimov, has sold his 30% stake in the 3D scanner manufacturer. The company and one of its chief innovators will go their separate ways, with Klimov concentrating on new ventures.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

Artec 3D Spider The entrepreneur was one of two min investors in the company and invented a range of renowned products, such as the Artec Spider 3D scanner.

Ferrari look to 3D printing to revamp 2017 Formula 1 engine

Ferrari, the most successful F1 team in the history of the sport, is hoping 3D printing will be able to provide a major boost for its 2017 engine, specifically the piston. This move will see Ferrari replace aluminium alloys with heavier steel ones.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

Ferrari Formula 1 Ferrari, the most successful F1 team in the history of the sport, is hoping 3D printing technology will be able to provide a major boost for its 2017 engine, specifi...

3D Systems to enable "breakthrough" dental 3D printing solutions with NextDent acquisition

3D Systems acquires dental materials company, Vertex-Global Holding B.V., to advance digital production solutions for the dental industry.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

NextDent Ortho Rigid 3D printing material.

Conrad Electronic partners with trinckle 3D to offer 3D printing service to customers

Conrad Electronic has partnered with trinckle 3D GmbH to introduce its new 3D print service for professionals and hobbyists to market. trinckle's platform integrates ordering and software tools to ensure easyily accessible 3D printing for everyone

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

Trinckle print service Setting order specs on the trinckle 3D printing service - Steve Bergmann +4917611000333

The TCT Group announces inaugural TCT Awards evening and Hall of Fame Induction

The TCT Group today announced the date and location for the inaugural TCT Awards that will take place during the 2017 edition of the TCT Show.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

The TCT Group announces inaugural TCT Awards evening and Hall of Fame Induction

3T RPD produce UK's first 3D-printed PPAP Warranted production car component

An additively manufactured PPAP Warranted part for a production car has been delivered by 3T RPD. The company believes its latest 3D-printed part is the UK's first ever production car part to receive a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Warrant.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

Senvol teams with America Makes and ASM International on learning tools for additive manufacturing

Senvol Database teams with America Makes and ASM International to offer learning tool exercises for additive manufacturing machine and material selection.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

Senvol teams with America Makes and ASM International on learning tools for additive manufacturing