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Siemens achieves breakthrough with entirely 3D-printed gas turbine blades

In what Siemens is considering a ‘breakthrough’, the company has successfully validated multiple additively manufactured turbine blades with a conventional design at full engine conditions.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

Siemens gas turbine blades The 3D-printed components have been tested at 13,000 revolutions per minute and at temperatures beyond 1,250 degrees Celsius

UL and Ricoh team up on additive manufacturing training programme

UL and Ricoh USA announce partnership to promote the proper usage and advancement of additive manufacturing technologies.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

UL and Ricoh team up on additive manufacturing training programme

First hospital-based medical 3D printing program in Canada opens at Ottawa Hospital

Aimed at improving surgical planning and enhancing education and research the Ottawa Hospital has become the first medical centre in the North American country to open a hospital-based multi-departmental Medical 3D Printing Program.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

Ottawa Hospital 3D printing medical program Dr. Adnan Sheikh, from Ottawa Hospital's Radiology department, holds an exact replica of a patient’s pelvis that has one hip eaten away by ...

Stratasys launches F123 3D printer series for professional prototyping

Stratasys has launched three new machines at SOLIDWORKS World in Los Angeles today aimed at professional users in the lab or office.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Feb 2017

Oxford Performance Materials receive second round of Hexcel investment

High performance additive manufacturing company, Oxford Performance Materials has announced a second round of strategic investment from Hexcel Corporation worth $10 million. OPM initially received financial backing from Hexcel in the summer of 2016.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

OMP Boeing Company OXFAB part OXFAB Complex Structural Component Additively Manufactured by OPM for the Boeing CST-100 Starliner - Oxford Performance Materials

Nano Dimension gains funding to introduce 3D-printed ceramics to aerospace and aviation

3D-printed electronics leader, Nano Dimension Technologies has received funding to launch a project focused on the 3D printing of advanced ceramic materials in inkjet technology. A budget of NIS 1.4 million, approximately $372,000, has been granted.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

Nano Dimension Israel Innovation Authority Using ceramic material as the dielectric material, Nano Dimension has been able to 3D print electric printed circuit boards (PCBs) with its ...

Carpenter to acquire titanium 3D printing powder firm, Puris for $35M

Carpenter Technology Corporation announces $35 million deal to purchase titanium additive manufacturing powder provider, Puris LLC.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2017

EOS and GKN Powder Metallurgy partner to maximise potential of metal 3D printing in automotive industry

Metal powder leader, GKN Powder Metallurgy has agreed a partnership with EOS in an effort to become a leading business-to-business company in industrial 3D printing. The two technology leaders have a deal primarily aimed at the automotive market.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

GKN EOS Hans J. Langer Peter Oberparleiter, Dr. Hans J. Langer, founder and CEO of EOS (left) and Dr. Peter Oberparleiter, CEO GKN Powder Metallurgy (right) - GKN Group

MotoMinded established itself in motorcycle industry with help of LulzBot 3D printing

A small motorbike accessory company has used LulzBot 3D printing technology to establish itself in the dirt bike industry. MotoMinded has delivered a range of 3D-printed brackets which can station LED headlights on to motorcycles to the market.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

MotoMinded bracket Designed for off-road use only, the Squadron Rally Kit brackets, made of ABS plastic, are extremely lightweight and rugged. - MotoMinded

GE adds Roboze One+400 3D printer to support global research and development

GE has added the Roboze One+400 industrial 3D printer to support the company’s global research and development processes. GE will use Roboze’s flagship product for producing and testing durable 3D parts from 13 high thermoplastic materials.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2017

GE Global Research GE will look to utilise the Roboze One+400’s ability to print high performance polymers at its Global Research Center in Nishkayuna, New York.

MIT use 3D printing to create hydrogel robots potentially useful for surgical operations

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used 3D printing to create gel-based robots that may one day be of assistance in surgical operations. Each robot is made from interlocking cubes created with 3D printing and laser cutting.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

MIT hydrogel robot The devices can perform a number of fast, forceful tasks, including the ability to grab and release live fish as they swim. - MIT/ YouTube

Renishaw to open new North American HQ in West Dundee Illinois

Global metal additive manufacturing company, Renishaw has announced it will be moving its North American headquarters to West Dundee, Illinois. The company believes the move demonstrates its commitment to the North American market.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

Renishaw break ground on N American HQ Renishaw first broke ground on the 133,000 square feet space in 2015, and is set to open its new North American base next month with a ribbon-cu...