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Maintaining the digital thread – from augmented 3D printing to blockchain
A look at how intelligent solutions in software, printing and post-processing are helping to maintain the digital link even after a part comes off the print bed. more
Bio-compatible refractory metal alloys for patient-specific orthopaedic and dental implants
Guest column from Dr Habil. Markus Weinmannn, Senior Scientist Technology Scout, New Business Development, H.C. Starck, Tantalum and Niobium. more
15 May 2018 11:00 Guest Column
Trends: Scouring Recent News for Ongoing Patterns
Todd Grimm's latest column takes a looks the trends that have pervaded the 3D printing and additive manufacturing news over the past twelve months. more
Metal 3D Printing stamps its authority at TCT Asia 2018
Group Editor, Daniel O'Connor on the growth of metal additive manufacturing in China. more
Winds of Change; Tide of Resistance
Todd Grimm's regular TCT Magazine column discusses the problem with tunnel vision in additive manufacturing. more
1 Mar 2018 16:13 The Todd Grimm Column
A decade of design for industry
Group Editor, Daniel O'Connor reports on a visit to the Birmingham School of Jewellery to see how students are reshaping the manufacture of jewellery. more
3D printers to big dreamers - 5 thoughts from SOLIDWORKS World 2018
Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths reflects on the launches, talks and big dreams presented at SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2018. more
Living parts: How additive manufacturing is taking a leaf from nature's book
Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths reports on a trip to SOLIDWORKS World 2018 where several AM leaders spoke about moving to the "age of the organism". more
The 3 biggest questions for additive manufacturing in 2018
Gordon Styles, founder and president of Star Rapid, discusses the three biggest questions facing additive manufacturing this year. more
22 Jan 2018 11:34 Guest Column 1 Comments
Mark Lee/ 3D Printing in East Asia
A look back at the tct@MATOF 2017 Conference
Mark Lee, of 3D Printing in East Asia, reflects on the 2017 tct@MATOF Conference, which spanned two days and featured a host of keynote presentations delivered by industry professionals and researchers. more
22 Jan 2018 10:08 Guest Column
Possibilities of 3D printing for toy customisation
Josefa Galvañ at the AIJU Technological Institute, discusses the possibilities of additive manufacturing (AM) in the toy industry and the impact of current safety regulations. more
12 Jan 2018 13:45 Guest Column
The 3D Printing Race is on for 2018: Functional Materials for Orthodontic Aligners and More
EnvisionTEC CEO, Al Siblani, discusses what he believes will be the major trends in digital dentistry and low-cost 3D printing in 2018. more
2 Jan 2018 09:10 Guest Column 1 Comments
Marinus Van Breugel
Integrating the additive powder bed process into the manufacturing process chain
Ralf Loettgen, Expert Additive Manufacturing at GF Machining Solutions in Ipsach, Switzerland discusses AM in mould and die manufacturing. more
26 Dec 2017 10:00 Guest Column
The industrialisation of 3D printing: Why companies must now especially protect their IP and data
Dr. Andreas Leupold on the importance of protecting intellectual property and data in additive manufacturing. more
20 Dec 2017 14:00 Guest Column
Five steps for integrating 3D printing into manufacturing
Geoffrey Doyle, Director of Business Development, Digital Manufacturing at Jabil, provides a guide to getting started with 3D printing as a production solution. more
19 Dec 2017 14:00 Guest Column
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. more
White parts from a desktop laser sintering 3D printer
At formnext powered by TCT Daniel O'Connor met up with Natural Robotics to take a look at some of the parts it is managing to achieve with its 40W CO2 laser, almost unheard of power on the desktop. more
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Todd Grimm's regular TCT column zooms in on resting the urge to impulse buy when it comes to additive technologies. more
Optimising metal powders for additive manufacturing
Cathryn Langley, Associate Product Manager – Analytical Imaging, Malvern Instruments explores the processes behind improving metal powders for 3D printing. more
TCT Show 2017: Applications, Collaboration and Innovation
Laura reflects on a busy three days at the 22nd TCT Show in Birmingham where partnerships and industrial applications could be seen all over the show floor. more
