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The latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing news and developments from Japan.
3DEO partners with IHI AEROSPACE to enhance 3D printing adoption
The collaboration between the Los Angeles-based additive manufacturing (AM) company and Japanese aerospace engineering firm is said to to ‘enhance the adoption and implementation of AM technologies.’ Read more
TCT Japan 2024: 'Beyond the additive manufacturing hype'
Laura Griffiths reflects on the keynotes, applications and additive manufacturing trends spotted at TCT Japan 2024. Read more
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Lithoz partners with three contract manufacturers to advance ceramic 3D printing in Japan
Ceramics additive manufacturing company Lithoz has launched its Japanese Technology Network for the 3D printing of high-performance ceramics. Read more
3DEO 3D printing technology receives investment from Japan
Described as a ‘pivotal step’ in the Los Angeles-based company’s expansion, the investment aims to support 3DEO’s growth strategies in North America and Japan. Read more
SPEE3D brings metal cold spray 3D printing to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
SPEE3D has announced that it has agreed a contract with the Japan Ministry of Defense to provide WarpSPEE3D and XSPEE3D printers for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), furthering its 3D printing capabilities in Japan. Read more
Through the doors: Inside the AM strategy at GE Aerospace
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies reports back from a visit to GE Aerospace's Additive Technology Center (ATC) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read more
Interview: Materialise CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen on leading the 3D printing pioneer's next chapter
Laura Griffiths speaks to Materialise's new CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen about meaningful collaboration, bridging the gap between additive manufacturing technology and markets, and more. Read more
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'The 3D printing market in China is theoretically huge, but it is still catching up to 'North America & Europe' - Ryan Liu
Chinese manufacturers still have some catching up to do when it comes to the application on additive manufacturing, according to Ryan Liu. Read more
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PolyUnity Tech strikes five-year partnership with paediatric healthcare company
Paediatric health organisation CHEO has entered into a five-year agreement with PolyUnity Tech to use the company’s Additive Manufacturing as a Service (AMaaS) solutions. Read more
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'AI will make 3D printing much simpler but you will still need a user with a lot of understanding' - Dan Barousse
3D modelling and 3D printing workflows are to become much simpler thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) according to Dan Barousse, the Slice Engineering CEO who joined the Additive Insight podcast this week. Read more
'We're removing the barriers of coupon testing & starting to support serial production' - Dr Jimmy Campbell
The Plastometrex Chief Technology Officer alluded to the benefits of quicker part testing and qualification processes on the latest Additive Insight podcast. Read more
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Driving circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing
With a growing emphasis on environmentally friendly manufacturing, the evaluation of the environmental performance of additive manufacturing processes has gained attention. Here, Evonik explores the importance of materials. Read more
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
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing safety
Joshua Evans, Applications Engineer and Head of Learning at BOFA International on maintaining a healthy and productive environment in additive manufacturing settings. Read more
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Overcoming Electronics Production Challenges with a One-stop Solution
Xometry on how it helps manufacturers in the electronics industry produce parts efficiently in today's volatile economic landscape. 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
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Overcoming Electronics Production Challenges with a One-stop Solution
Xometry on how it helps manufacturers in the electronics industry produce parts efficiently in today's volatile economic landscape. Read more
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Meltio boosts metal 3D printing for robotic arms: New Meltio Space and Meltio Robot Cell, the ultimate solutions to create reliable large industrial parts
Meltio unveiled two innovations to boost its metal 3D printing systems to answer all industrial applications linked to the use of an industrial robotic arm. Read more