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The latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing news and developments from Japan.
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 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
Prove it: Future-proofing your additive manufacturing investment
Service bureaus and resellers explain how manufacturers can future-proof their AM investments. Read more
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Good service: When should you use a 3D printing service provider?
Laura Griffiths explores the use of additive manufacturing services as a business case for AM adoption. Read more
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Get hip to HIP: Bringing high pressure to 3D printed parts
Laura Griffiths speaks to Quintus and Hiperbaric about deploying Hot Isostatic Pressing technologies for the additive manufacturing industry. Read more
Stratasys vs. Bambu Lab: A view from Europe
Julian Asquith, European patent attorney and Partner of Marks & Clerk discusses the features of Stratasys' patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab. Read more
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Magellan Aerospace to supply complex castings to Pratt & Whitney as companies extend partnership
Magellan Aerospace Corporation has signed long-term agreements with Pratt & Whitney for the supply of complex castings. Read more
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Casting call: Driving additive manufacturing integration across casting and forging
America Makes Program Manager Litsa Rubino explains how America Makes, in partnership with Deloitte Consulting, developed a multi-year technology roadmap to create and deploy AM capabilities in casting and forging. 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
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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Precision in Every Layer: Celebrating Over Two Decades of 3D Printing Innovation at IPFL
IPFL (Industrial Plastic Fabrications Ltd) discusses how the company has continued to expand its 3D printing services, most recently with the introduction of the groundbreaking Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) from Boston Micro Fabrication. 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
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Precision in Every Layer: Celebrating Over Two Decades of 3D Printing Innovation at IPFL
IPFL (Industrial Plastic Fabrications Ltd) discusses how the company has continued to expand its 3D printing services, most recently with the introduction of the groundbreaking Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) from Boston Micro Fabrication. Read more
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Making 3D printing easy with Arkema's Easy3D on-demand parts production platform
Leaning on the combination of its in-depth materials expertise and its connections to some of the most reliable service manufacturers in the industry, earlier this year Arkema launched its Easy3D digital platform. Read more
TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH
Industrial Additive Manufacturing with TRUMPF: The right solution for every metal AM application and industry. Benefit from robust and productive machines. Search out innovations as fullfield multilaser, 500°C preheating, and real copper 3D printing Read more