Material Extrusion - TCT (Page 20)

3D scanning and 3D printing play pivotal role in facial reconstruction of the Cheddar Man

TCT speaks to Minke Van Voorthuizen, the product designer tasked with 3D printing the Cheddar Man's skull, as a team of researchers and modellers brought the hunter-gatherer to life with some surprising results.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Feb 2018

Cheddar Man The Cheddar Man after Kennis & Kennis' reconstruction. - © Channel 4/Plimsoll Productions

Omni3D releases carbon fibre reinforced polyamide 12 material for FFF 3D printing

Omni3D, a Polish manufacturer of extrusion based 3D printers, has announced the release of a new carbon fibre FFF 3D printing material.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Feb 2018

Polymaker and INTAMSYS partner to better integrate 3D printing hardware and advanced materials

Polymaker, a Chinese 3D printing material developer, has partnered with INTAMSYS in a bid to integrate their respective expertise in 3D printing materials and machinery.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2018

INTAMSYS FUNMAT -HT The INTAMSYS FUNMAT-HT series

Moog Aircraft Group harnesses 3D printing to manufacture CMM fixtures

Moog Aircraft Group, and aerospace and defence manufacturer, has harnessed fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology to produce co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) fixtures.

By TCT Team

/ 22 Jan 2018

Moog Aircraft cmm fixtures Moog Aircraft Group’s bespoke CMM fixtures, created by the Stratasys Fortus 380 3D printer supplied by SYS Systems.

French aerospace manufacturer harnesses Stratasys FDM technology to enhance rapid prototyping and production tooling workflows

Latécoère has reported an improved business performance after the installation of a Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printer.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Jan 2018

Stratasys Latecoere protoype boitier camera 3D printed camera case prototype for the Airbus A380, produced on Stratasys’ Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer in ULTEM 9085 material.

Roush purchases Xline 2000R metal AM machine after year of heavy investment in 3D printing

Roush, a full-service product development supplier, has invested in a Concept Laser Xline 2000R metal additive manufacturing (AM) system, after also adding FDM, laser sintering, and topology optimisation capabilities to its repertoire.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Jan 2018

BCN3D Sigma 3D printer helps 16-year-old swimmer in stroke rehabilitation

Two Polytechnic University of Catalonia students harnessed BCN3D’s 3D printing technology to manufacture a customised orthotic swimming fin for a boy, 16, who previously suffered a stroke.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Jan 2018

BCN3D swimming case study Pedro takes to the pool with his 3D printed customised orthotic fin, which helps the movement of his right arm.

Curb you enthusiasm

In his latest column, Todd Grimm warns why getting carried away with oneself at 3D printing tradeshow is not a good idea.

By Todd Grimm

/ 18 Dec 2017

Create It Real to explore 3D printing spare parts and IP rights through maritime project

Create It Real, a Danish 3D printing company, has established a pilot project with the Green Ship of the Future consortium to explore printing on board ships and address Intellectual Property rights.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Dec 2017

Create It Real to explore 3D printing spare parts and IP rights through maritime project

TCT Hall of Fame | Scott Crump | Inventor of FDM | Founder of Stratasys

The first inductee into the TCT Hall of Fame was Scott Crump the founder of Stratasys and inventor of the fused deposition modelling (FDM) - arguably 3D printing's most recognisable technology.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Nov 2017

SABIC reveals additive manufacturing strategy after the launch of two new products at formnext

At formnext powered by TCT, SABIC's Keith Cox gave TCT a tour of its booth, letting us in on the company's additive manufacturing strategy on the back of another two product launches.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Nov 2017

Sabic formnext boat hull The centrepiece of SABIC's formnext powered by TCT booth: A 3D printed yacht hull, the result of a proof of concept project with Livrea Yacht. - TCT Magazine

A quick look at Verashaper's VSHAPER 5-Axis 3D printing system

Dan O'Connor stopped by the booth at formnext for a peak inside the Polish company's latest innovation.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 15 Nov 2017

Part from the VSHAPER Printed without supports