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Zortrax introduces new metal materials for Endureal 3D printing system

Zortrax has launched new products to work with its Zortrax Endureal industrial 3D printer. The products include two comprehensive sets for metal AM, the Zortrax Full Metal Package 17-4 PH, Zortrax Full Metal Package 316L, and the VICTREX PAEK AM 200.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 9 Dec 2022

Fan rotor model 3D printed with BASF Ultrafuse 17-4 PH - Zortrax

In full flow: How John Crane is using 3D printing to enhance its filtration system products

Mechanical seals and filtration systems manufacturer John Crane explains how 3D printing is helping to improve its product offering.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Dec 2022

Stratasys Fortus 450mc installed at John Crane's Berkshire facility. - John Crane

Horizon Microtechnologies launches 3D microfabrication technology

Last month, at Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany, Horizon Microtechnologies commercially launched its ‘ground-breaking’ template-based 3D microfabrication technology, which produces conductive micro additive manufacturing derived parts.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Dec 2022

Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) - microfluidic device chip that simulates biological organs that is type of artificial organ. Prototype of design lab-on-a-chip in microfluidic laboratory Horizo...

Waseda University develops novel 3D printing method for complex metal-plastic composite structures

Researchers from Japan and Singapore have developed a new 3D printing process for the fabrication of 3D metal-plastic composite structures with complex shapes.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Dec 2022

Examples of 3D metal–plastic composites that can be prepared by the new technology - Waseda University

3D Systems announces Dr. Brent Stucker as new CTO of AM; appoints Dr. Joe Zuiker as Exec VP Engineering & Operations

On December 7, 3D systems announced that Dr. Joe Zuiker will join the company as Executive Vice President, Engineering and Operations, effective December 12. Dr. Brent Stucker, who joined the company in 2021, has been promoted to a CTO position.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Dec 2022

Recipes for success: How viscous materials are opening up application opportunities in polymer 3D printing

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to researchers, hardware providers and materials developers about the opportunities that materials with higher viscosities can enable in 3D printing.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Dec 2022

Parts printed with Xaar's high viscosity printheads. - Xaar

Shipshape: How Ivaldi is digitising inventories for on-demand additive manufacturing

TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths talks to Ivaldi's Director of Engineering Anna D'Alessio about how the company is supporting its customers in the digitisation of inventories for on-demand manufacturing.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 8 Dec 2022

Shipshape: How Ivaldi is digitising inventories for on-demand additive manufacturing

Coventry University set to receive £5 million grant to fund digital laboratory equipped with metal 3D printing technology

Coventry University announced on December 8 that an ‘innovative’ digital laboratory will be created at the institution to further help students learn in-demand skills within the healthcare and engineering sectors.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Dec 2022

Professor Stephen Hagen and Professor Catherine Hobbs - Coventry University

Matsuura has now supplied near 70 HP 3D printers to customers across UK and Europe

The company was recently awarded the HP 3D Partner Award for selling the most HP Multi Jet Fusion systems throughout the UK and Europe during 2022.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Dec 2022

Joseph Bellis and Peter Harris with HP Award for most systems sold in 2022.

Lockheed Martin and Sintavia team up to advance metal additive manufacturing

Lockheed Martin Corporation and Sintavia announced on December 7 a collaboration to expand research of metal additive manufacturing opportunities as an alternative to castings and forgings.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 7 Dec 2022

House with 3D printed structures made from wood fibres & bio-resins unveiled at the University of Maine

The University of Maine Advanced Structrures and Compisites Center (ASCC) unveiled a creation on November 21 called ‘BioHome 3D’, which features floors, walls and a roof printed with wood fibres and bio-resins.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 7 Dec 2022

Fraunhofer ILT develops novel system that combines DLP with multiphoton polymerisation

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) have developed a novel system, for producing high-resolution microcomponents by photo-crosslinking. The project is called HoPro-3D.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 7 Dec 2022

Sample component produced in a resin bath from the HoPro3D system. - Fraunhofer ILT