LA-based lacrosse company, StringKing is using 3D printing to revolutionise their production process and challenge market heavyweights. Purchasing three MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printers, StringKing have been able to iterate on designs more quickly
Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths caught a few moments with Prof. Tsung-Yuan Tsai from the Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital following his formnext powered by tct 2016 keynote.
GE Additive stole the show on the second day of formnext 2016, with a series of big announcements as they aim to accelerate the additive revolution. Following on from their acquisition of Concept Laser, GE want to develop a global network of AM.
John Hartner, COO at EnvisionTEC talks to Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths at formnext powered by tct about the company's range of products on display.
GE Additive have announced a $10 million investment across five years in two educational programmes aimed at developing future talent in additive manufacturing. One programme is designed for schools, while the other is for colleges and universities.
Wide-format inkjet printer manufacturer, Roland DG Corporation have been showcasing its new ceramic 3D printing technology at formnext. Here, Peter Kettle discusses the new printer and its potential.
WhiteClouds and advanced visualisation software company, TeraRecon have collaborated to develop a new 3D scanning technology. WhiteClouds hope the 3DyourSCAN technology will improve relations and performance between physicians and patients.
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.
