The Lulzbot 3D printing platform now supports over 30 materials for the company’s award-winning desktop 3D printers. By partnering with Polymaker and twoBEars, Aleph is confident the LulzBot 3D printers's capabilities will be enhanced significantly.
Industrial inkjet technology leader, Xaar plc has announced a significant investment in 3D printing with the establishment of two facilities in Nottingham and Copenhagen. The investment is a key part of the company’s 2020 strategic vision.
3Diligent has announced it has expanded its metal rapid manufacturing technologies to provide the most comprehensive range of 3D printing options for the creation of metal parts. Wax-to-metal and metal plating are now 3Diligent capabilities.
Arconic has entered a series of agreements to supply Airbus 3D-printed metal parts for its commercial aircraft. Airbus has also installed a Sciaky Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) 110 System.
Finish tyre manufacturer, Nokian has developed a 3D scanning service which evaluates the condition of tyre tread. SnapSkan is a quicker and more efficient way to assess tyres while they are in motion.
Adidas has announced its first ever 3D-printed shoe will be available for public purchase. The aptly named 3D Runner are trainers designed to enhance the performance of sprinters and are set to retail at around $333.
In this TCT Show 2016 talk, Vynce Paradise, Head of Advanced Manufacturing at Siemens PLM Software discusses the importance of partnerships in the industrialisation of additive manufacturing.
