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A knight to remember: An anecdotal teaching of the importance of understanding your 3D printing timescales from Jeremy Pullin

Jeremy Pullin, Head of AM and Design to Manufacture at Sartorius and TCT Expert Advisory Board Member recounts a cautionary tale of powder handling and knights of the realm.

By TCT Team

/ 5 May 2020

The Chiron Group launches laser metal deposition 3D printing system

The Chiron Group, a manufacturer of CNC equipment, has announced the launch of its first 3D printing system designed to produce large and complex parts.

By TCT Team

/ 5 May 2020

Laser metal deposition wire Wire-based laser metal deposition. - Jürgen Jeibmann, Fraunhofer IWS Dresden

SoftSmile launches modelling software for 3D printed aligners

New York-based SoftSmile has launched its flagship software platform developed for the 3D modelling of orthodontic treatment plans for 3D printed aligners.

By TCT Team

/ 5 May 2020

Tooth orientation on the SoftSmile software platform. Tooth orientation on the SoftSmile software platform. - SoftSmile

Westinghouse Electric Company successfully installs metal 3D printed fuel component at Exelon nuclear plant

Westinghouse Electric Company has successfully installed an additively manufactured fuel component inside a commercial nuclear reactor.

By TCT Team

/ 5 May 2020

Thimble plugging device 3D printed by Westinghouse. Thimble plugging device 3D printed by Westinghouse. - Westinghouse

Evonik launches medical implant-grade PEEK 3D printing filament

Evonik's VESTAKEEP i4 3DF is an ASTM F2026 compliant material, which meets the specifications for PEEK polymers intended for surgical implant applications.

By TCT Team

/ 4 May 2020

Evonik launches implant-grade PEEK filament for medical applications.

Interview: Essentium CEO discusses the company's efforts in promoting 3D printing as more than just a prototyping tool

Essentium CEO talks to TCT about overcoming some of the barriers to adoption of 3D printing technologies and provides insight into its discussions with end users.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Apr 2020

Amaero commissions first AmPro 3D printers at new U.S. facility

The Australian metal additive manufacturing specialist celebrated the release of its first AmPro Innovations 3D printers in the U.S. at its new California facility.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Apr 2020

The SP500 at Amaero's El Segundo facility in California.

DyeMansion introduces first vibrant colours for grey HP 3D printed parts

Munich post-processing experts have developed 17 vibrant colours for grey HP Multi Jet Fusion parts made of Polyamide 12.

By TCT Team

/ 29 Apr 2020

The Munich post-processing experts have developed 17 vibrant colours especially for grey HP Multi Jet Fusion parts.

Stratasys latest J Series 3D printer brings affordable design realism to the office

TCT talks to Stratasys about the latest member of the J Series 3D printer family and meeting the needs of designers with a new lower cost machine.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 29 Apr 2020

Stratasys J55 has been designed to fit into any small to medium design firm.