Metals
LPW highlights analysis on contamination in additive manufacturing
LPW Technology to present research findings on the analysis of contamination in additive manufacturing processes at UK show. Read more
XJet
XJet introduces new ceramic build material and soluble support solution for stainless steel
XJet has introduced a new ceramic material and a soluble support solution for a soon-to-be-released stainless steel material at Formnext 2018. Read more
Tethon 3D
Tethon 3D's ceramic & metal DLP machine to launch 3D printing hardware division with binder jetting platform to follow
TCT speaks to the Tethon 3D team about the ceramic and metal DLP 3D printer its set to launch, its materials approach, and the company's long-term strategy. Read more
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Hitachi Metals installs Sciaky EBAM 110 in Global Research facility
Sciaky Inc. has seen an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) system installed in the Asia-Pacific for the first time as Hitachi Metals took delivery of the platform. Read more
BASF unveils high-performance filaments for FFF 3D printing
BASF partners with Essentium Materials to deliver Ultrafuse 3D printing range including metal composite filament for any open-source FFF printer. Read more
LPW to showcase full build traceability for metal 3D printing at TCT Show
LPW to highlight two new products, PowderSolve and PowderTrace, that have been specifically designed to control metal AM powder condition throughout the powder lifecycle. Read more
EMO Hannover 2017 preview emphasises the connection of systems for intelligent production
EMO Hannover will return after a four-year break in September 2017. This week, EMO previewed the event, with a day of keynote presentations, exhibitions, and networking. Read more
GE Additive is building the world's largest laser-powder 3D printing system
GE's new "ATLAS" technology demonstrator will feature a 1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm build volume designed specifically for the aerospace industry. Read more
Metal Additive Manufacturing makes its mark at TCT Asia 2017
Now entering its fourth year, TCT Asia sees a surge in China-based metal 3D technologies along with 33% growth in international exhibitors and 20% growth in visitors. Read more
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South West Metal Finishing delivers 'revolutionary' Almbrite post processing method
South West Metal Finishing has been working on the Almbrite process for the last three years and believes it could soon be the first choice of aircraft manufacturers, revolutionising the industry. Read more
Sintavia develops process for 3D printing in aluminium F357
Metal additive manufacturing expert Sintavia has developed a process for producing additive aluminium F357 parts for the aerospace and automotive industries. Read more
Sculpteo look to accelerate metal 3D printing with new software programme
Online 3D printing service, Sculpteo has unveiled the first tool of Business Case, the first tool suite of its Agile Metal Technology. Sculpteo is hoping to accelerate metal additive manufacturing with its new software programme. Read more
3Diligent expand 3D printing options for the creation of metal parts
3Diligent has announced it has expanded its metal rapid manufacturing technologies to provide the most comprehensive range of 3D printing options for the creation of metal parts. Wax-to-metal and metal plating are now 3Diligent capabilities. Read more
3T RPD
3T RPD open metal additive manufacturing site as part of expansion programme
Leading plastic and metal additive manufacturing company, 3T RPD has announced the opening of a new metals AM production site. The new facility is based near the company’s current facility on the Greenham Common Airbase in Berkshire. Read more
Advanced material supplier Oerlikon announces new additive manufacturing facility
Advanced material provider, Oerlikon have announced that it will build a new state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility in Michigan, USA. The new site will be dedicated to producing advanced AM materials and high-end surface coatings. Read more
Farsoon partner up with LSS and launch new laser sintering system
Farsoon Technologies and Laser Sintering Service have announced a strategic partnership on the last day of the formnext 2016 exhibition. Farsoon also launched the 403P series plastic laser sintering system. Read more
A tour of Sisma's laser-based 3D printing technologies at formnext
We asked Sisma's GM, Vittorio Gaudino to take us on a tour of the Italian company's laser-based systems aimed at jewellery, dental and industrial manufacturing applications. Read more
The Newest Metal 3D Printer in Town
OR Laser launched its SLM machine at formnext powered by tct 2016 and we caught up with the chief business officer to see why the time is right for a new player in the metal 3D printing world. Read more
LPW and 3DSIM come together to deliver exciting opportunities for AM
Two of additive manufacturing’s leading metal developers promise to deliver exciting opportunities to the industry as they co-locate at formnext 2016. LPW are to deliver a series of seminars, while 3DSIM showcase two new software products. Read more
OR Laser
OR Laser to introduce the ORLAS Creator at formnext
OR Laser will unveil the brand new ORLAS Creator at the formnext exhibition next week. After three years of research into the metal AM industry, the laser system manufacturers are ready to showcase their new product. Read more
Cranfield University
Cranfield University believe they have 3D-printed the biggest single metal part ever
Cranfield University have unveiled what they believe to be the biggest single metal 3D-printed part to date. Using their own Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing process, Cranfield are set to claim the record from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Read more
