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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artec 3D has announced its Co-Founder, Andrey Klimov, has sold his 30% stake in the 3D scanner manufacturer. The company and one of its chief innovators will go their separate ways, with Klimov concentrating on new ventures.
Ferrari, the most successful F1 team in the history of the sport, is hoping 3D printing will be able to provide a major boost for its 2017 engine, specifically the piston. This move will see Ferrari replace aluminium alloys with heavier steel ones.
