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RAPID + TCT strengthens North America's largest AM and industrial 3D printing event with America Makes TRX collaboration
SME and America Makes are furthering their partnership by bringing together two leading events for AM information exchange in the US ‘to drive the exploration and advancement of next-generation AM.’ Read more
21 Oct 2024
RAPID + TCT 2025: Speak at North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event
North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D-printing event is seeking expertise and thought leadership from across the industry for its leading AM conference programme. Read more
20 Sep 2024
TCT Magazine | NA | Volume 10 Issue 4
SPEE3D's latest machine and material, plus a look at the rise in multi-laser metal additive manufacturing systems, sustainability and more. Read more
13 Aug 2024
AmPd Labs places first order of Desktop Metal's PureSinter Furnace
Launched in June and presented at RAPID + TCT, the PureSinter Furnace has been designed to deliver 'premium debind-and-sinter performance.' Read more
22 Jul 2024
Fugo Precision 3D launches patented centrifugal 3D printing system
Fugo Precision 3D has launched its Fugo Model A stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing system, describing it as the 'first centrifugal 3D printer.' The company unveiled the Fugo Model A at the recent RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles. Read more
16 Jul 2024
A day in the life of... a Product Development Manager
In the latest of TCT's 'A day in the life...' feature, we speak to Elen Parry, a Product Development Manager at Crispin Orthotics, about her work designing and developing medical device solutions with 3D printing. Read more
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America Makes, Ames partner to advance additive manufacturing refractory alloy development
Eartha Hopkins, America Makes Content Coordinator, discusses hastening refractory alloy development for additive manufacturing to meet the demands of extreme applications. Read more
I miss 3D printing at CES
Laura Griffiths reflects on the highs of 3D printing at CES and how the technology's presence has shifted at the consumer electronics show. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Interview: SMF Rising Star winner on being an ambassador for neurodiverse women in engineering
SMF Rising Star Award winner Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Bridgewater discusses using 3D printing to develop assistive technologies, and being an ambassador for neurodiverse women in engineering. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Forward AM files for insolvency: What happens next?
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to Forward AM CEO Martin Back about the company's insolvency, the complex carve out from BASF, and what comes next. Read more
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Just one thing: Expert advice on how to help address the additive manufacturing skills gap
We asked those across industry, academia and research: What is the single most important action that would help address the AM skills gap? Read more
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How industrial additive manufacturing allows aerospace organisations to innovate faster
A look at the important challenges in aerospace that additive manufacturing can solve, and applications successfully manufactured with industrial 3D printing technology. Read more
The economics of additive manufacturing are broken — here's how to fix it
Leap 71 co-founder Lin Kayser has his say on the economics of the additive manufacturing industry, with suggestions on how the industry can get itself out of a 'death spiral.' Read more
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Protolabs launches instant manufacturability analysis for 3D printing
Protolabs has launched instant design for additive manufacturability (DfAM) analysis on 3D printed parts through its online quoting platform. The automated feedback enables product developers and engineers to optimise additive designs. Read more
Additive manufacturing's potential to reinvigorate the U.S. supply chain
John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes on how advanced manufacturing is reinventing possibilities in supply chain. Read more
Digital transformation of operations and supply chains through the use of additive manufacturing
Dr. Siavash H. Khajavi and Prof. Jan Holmström explore the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chains in relation to digital inventories and spare parts and bridge manufacturing (also known as stopgap manufacturing). Read more
Can powder testing accelerate the development of new feedstocks for AM?
The University of Exeter's Professor Oana Ghita offers thoughts on how an optimised testing strategy can make a big difference when it comes to developing new additive manufacturing powders. Read more
What to expect from the 2021 AMUG Conference
AMUG’s AM Industry Advisor Todd Grimm details what we can expect from this year’s Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more
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Synergy in Motion – Sika's Premium Materials Meet Massivit's Large Scale Printing
Massivit’s Avi Cohen, VP Sales and Marketing, discusses the implications of the company’s recent strategic partnership with leading materials manufacturer Sika Deutschland GmbH. Read more
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Cadspec: Driving Innovation and Productivity with Autodesk Fusion
Cadspec, a trusted Autodesk reseller and training provider, shares how engineers and designers can unlock productivity with the tools and knowledge to thrive. Read more
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Synergy in Motion – Sika's Premium Materials Meet Massivit's Large Scale Printing
Massivit’s Avi Cohen, VP Sales and Marketing, discusses the implications of the company’s recent strategic partnership with leading materials manufacturer Sika Deutschland GmbH. Read more
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Reliable connector solutions expertly designed for additive manufacturing
CPC, a provider of robust connectors for a wide range of additive manufacturing applications, details the key connector considerations and contributions to keep in mind to achieve success. Read more
Stylox Ltd
Stylox Ltd are the inventors of the Dry-Store multi, a bespoke solution for filament storage. Designed specifically for 4x1KG or 5x750g reels of 3D printer filament the Dry-store multi will help extend filament lifespan and improve performance. Read more