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The latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing news and developments from Japan.
WAAM3D/ISC
Innovative Space Carrier to use WAAM3D 3D printing for propellant tanks
Innovative Space Carrier Inc has established a strategic collaboration with the UK 3D printing company along with Japanese metal AM specialist Aichi Sangyo in a bid to explore the use of AM for the production of propellant tanks. Read more
3DEO
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
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Lithoz
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
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
Pelagus
A sea change: Additive manufacturing, supply chain and the Amazon of the sea
Laura Griffiths hears how a joint venture between thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen plans to become the Amazon of the sea using additive manufacturing. Read more
CFP
Forest for the trees: 3D printing an alternative to finite mined materials
How Carbon Forest Products aims to create a sustainable alternative to finite mined materials with 3D printed carbon. Read more
TCT
Keeping it real: Additive manufacturing, AI and the metaverse with Siemens Digital Industries Software
Laura Griffiths reports back from Realize LIVE where she sat down with Aaron Frankel, VP Additive Manufacturing Software Program at Siemens Digital Industries Software to talk AM, AI and more. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Atomik AM
Mind over matter: A radical approach to responsible manufacturing
Laura Griffiths speaks to Atomik AM CEO Prof Kate Black and Commercial Manager Gareth Neal about the UK company’s radical approach to responsible manufacturing. Read more
SME
Explained: What Nano Dimension's acquisition of Markforged means for the AM industry
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to Nano Dimension CEO Yoav Stern and Markforged CEO Shai Terem about their impending business combination. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Stratasys
Material marvels: 3D printing materials for realistic medical modelling
A look at how Stratasys is developing new materials for medical models that look and feel like the human body. Read more
Industry Insights + Medical, Dental and Bioprinting Insights
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Meltio
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
TCT
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
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Protolabs
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
America Makes
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
Shutterstock
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
University of Exeter CALM
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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SPEE3D
Think big: SPEE3D’s giant step for big metal 3D printed parts – and a new maritime material
SPEE3D CTO Steven Camilleri shares how the Australian additive manufacturing company is bringing enhanced speed and size to AM applications in heavy industries, like maritime, energy and defence. Read more
Sponsored News
Carpenter Additive
On-demand metal powder fuels at-scale AM
Carpenter Additive highlights the need for high-quality powders and a secure, streamlined supply chain in the delivery of additively manufactured components. Read more
Sponsored News
SPEE3D
Think big: SPEE3D’s giant step for big metal 3D printed parts – and a new maritime material
SPEE3D CTO Steven Camilleri shares how the Australian additive manufacturing company is bringing enhanced speed and size to AM applications in heavy industries, like maritime, energy and defence. Read more
Sponsored News
Axtra3D
Axtra3D enables speed and precision with patented Hybrid PhotoSynthesis & TruLayer Technology
In its bid to improve the efficiency of 3D printing applications, Axtra3D has innovated the revolutionary TruLayer Technology feature. Read more
Shanghai Hanbang United 3D Tech Co., Ltd.
Provide customers with high-quality, comprehensive metal addtive manufacturing technology solutions. HBD, located in Shanghai & Zhongshan, focus on commercialising the metal additive manufacturing (LPBF) machines and solutions. Read more
