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Print Form announce launch of official partnership programme with WIPRO3D

3D printing consultancy firm, Print Form today announced the launch of an official partnership programme with WIPRO3D, a leading provider of solutions and services in the area of metal Additive Manufacturing.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Feb 2017

Print Form DMLS Partnering with WIPRO3D, Print Form are seeking to address the metal 3D printing through Direct Metal Laser Sintering. - Print Form

3D-printed bone scaffolds help Rice University researchers understand how cancer spreads

Scientists from Rice University in Texas have used 3D printing technology to create enhanced support structures that mimic the biological environment of bone cancer tumours. 3D printing has enabled them to get closer to mimicking real bone.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Feb 2017

Rice Uni Bone Cancer 3D printing has enabled the researchers to get closer than ever to mimicking the architecture of real bone. - Mikos Research Group/ Rice University

3D4MD delivers concept for 3D printing medical applications in space

3D4MD has delivered a ‘ground-breaking’ concept which will see 3D printers used on the International Space Station to help treat any injuries astronauts may suffer. The company successfully printed two mallet finger splint models last month.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Feb 2017

3D4MD finger splint Dr Wong’s company, 3D4MD successfully completed its first off-earth print on January 11th – two mallet finger splint models. - 3D4MD/ Twitter

AMUG announce 2017 recipients of student and teacher scholarships

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has today announced this year’s recipients of its Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens Scholarships. Claire Belson and Dr Haijun Gong will attend and participate in the 2017 AMUG Conference in Chicago.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2017

Claire Belson AMUG Scholarship Claire Belson, Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship recipient - Laura Chramer The University of Alabama Career Center

Oerlikon to expand global additive manufacturing business with new facility in North Carolina

Swiss manufacturing company, Oerlikon is expanding its global additive manufacturing sector with a new 3D printing facility for advanced components in the Charlotte metro area in North Carolina. Oerlikon will invest CHF 55m in the facility by 2018.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2017

Oerlikon AM expansion N Carolina Oerlikon expects the demand for additively manufactured metal components to increase rapidly in the coming years, cementing its status as a key growth...

SLM Solutions to present 280 2.0 3D printing machine at Tire Technology Expo

SLM Solutions is to present its generative Selective Laser Melting technology intended for the production of mould segments for tyre treads on the Tire Technology Expo 2017 in Hannover.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2017

SLM Solutions 280 2.0 The leading provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology will present the 280 2.0 machine and explain how it will optimise tyre production. - SLM So...

Dassault Systemes announces extension of 3DEXPERIENCE Lab to North America

Leading 3D software and Product Lifecycle Management solutions company, Dassault Systemes is to extend its 3DEXPERIENCE Lab open innovation laboratory and start-up accelerator to North America.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2017

Dassault Systemes 3DEXP Lab Solidworks Bernard Charles announces the extension of Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE Lab to North America. - Dassault Systèmes

Stratasys partners with Dassault Systemes to optimise 3D printed production parts

Companies team up on design and simulation capabilities for Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform which support Stratasys’ 3D printer range.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2017

The weight of this 3D printed circuit box was reduced by 30% using SIMULIA design optimisation.

Autodesk CEO, Carl Bass to step down

Design software giant begins search for new CEO as Carl Bass steps down after serving 24 years with the company.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Feb 2017

Carl Bass to step down as Autodesk CEO. - Autodesk Blog.

Harvard University and MIT produce absorbent 3D print materials with ceramic foam ink

Two Engineering departments at Harvard University have collaborated with MIT to develop a new method to 3D-print materials with significant absorbency using a ceramic foam ink.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Feb 2017

Harvard MIT ceramic foam ink Harvard and MIT used ceramic foam ink to 3D-print lightweight hexagonal and triangular honeycombs, which also boasted tunable geometry and density.

Proto Labs launch insert moulding service from Pacific Design & Manufacturing event

Proto Labs has officially launched its insert moulding service at Pacific Design & Manufacturing. Expanding on the company’s rapid injection moulding offerings, this new capability can produce 25 to 10,000-plus insert-moulded parts in 15 days or less

By TCT Team

/ 7 Feb 2017

Proto Labs HQ 2 Expanding on the company’s rapid injection moulding offerings, insert moulding can produce 25 to 10,000-plus insert-moulded parts in 15 days or less.

Recent investment from GV, BMW i Ventures and Lowe's takes Desktop Metal equity funding to $97m

Desktop Metal, an emerging start-up with ambitions to bring metal 3D printing to all design and manufacturing teams, has announced it has raised a total of $97 million in equity funding since its founding in October 2015.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

Desktop Metal team In addition to serious investment from several world-renowned companies, Desktop Metal has amassed a world-class team of experts in the fields of materials science,...