Stratasys and Siemens have today announced a formal partnership to integrate the former’s additive manufacturing solutions with the latter’s Digital Factory solutions. Stratasys have also introduced the next edition of their Fortus 3D printer series.
OR Laser launched its SLM machine at formnext powered by tct 2016 and we caught up with the chief business officer to see why the time is right for a new player in the metal 3D printing world.
Tailor made 3D-printed masks are being considered as an effective way to prevent chronic snoring. Having the mask tailor made to suit the patient enhances the comfort and should increase the likelihood that patients will persist with the masks.
Professional 3D hardware and software developers, Artec3D have announced new deals for businesses and users with a limited budget for two of their products. Prices for their Eva Lite 3D Scanner and Studio 11 Modelling Software have been slashed.
A teacher from Tasmania has found a way to recycle marine rope offcuts and turn it into 3D printing filament. Mr Gogolin figured he could melt unwanted plastic rope into a thin, consistent filament for the printer, reducing the amount of waste.
Wide-format inkjet printer manufacturer, Roland DG Corporation will be showcasing the potential of its new ceramic 3D printing technology using alumina powder at formnext.
3D Print Bureau have played a major role in the production of this year’s Sainsbury’s Christmas TV advert, which aired for the first time last night. The team 3D-printed hundreds of face masks used to animate each of the 27 characters’ features.
This episode of the podcast features a talk from something of a 3D printing luminarie, David Burns. Dave discusses how additive manufacturing's presence at IMTS forced him to have a change of mind.
TCT Show 2016 keynote David Burns talks about the evolution of manufacturing optimisation and the shift from analogue to "dynamic digital" manufacturing.
A team of scientists have proved the ability for teeth to damage prey is the most significant factor in the evolution of their shaping, using 3D-printed replicas of 200-million-year-old mammal teeth. Polymers that mimic insect prey were also used.
Two of additive manufacturing’s leading metal developers promise to deliver exciting opportunities to the industry as they co-locate at formnext 2016. LPW are to deliver a series of seminars, while 3DSIM showcase two new software products.
Over the past few decades, the UK has become a hotbed of innovative ideas, concepts and designs in both technology and application development within the additive manufacturing sector.
