New Liquid Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Ideal for use in automotive and microelectronic applications, these light-curing epoxy resins have been optimized specifically for industrial 3D printing applications.
Busting Myths: How Additive Polymers Affect Builds
With advances in additive polymers, it may be time to consider moving a traditionally manufactured part to 3D printing.
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New Technology Combines 3D Printing with Injection Molding
This new concept 3D prints a metallic endoskeleton, and then injection molds a polymer around that skeleton.
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Key Additive Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
EOS, HP, Carbon and Essentium give a preview of what to expect from additive manufacturing in 2021.
Bridging the Gap Between 3D Printing and Traditional Manufacturing
At Essentium, both 3D printers and materials receive starring roles.
20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 5
Additive manufacturing has emerged as the supply chain hero in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recycling industry continues its push for a Circular Economy.
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20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 4
Good news was there if you knew where to look for it—in the pages of Plastics Technology magazine or right here on our website. Here’s a review of headlines you can feel good about.
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Busting Myths: How Additive Polymers Affect Builds
With advances in additive polymers, it may be time to consider moving a traditionally manufactured part to 3D printing.
#npe
Solvay and PrinterPrezz Partner to Produce 3D Printing for Medical Devices
The companies are working to develop 3D printing selective laser sintering solutions (SLS) for implants and other medical devices.
Addifab Announces Partnership, Micromolding Offering, PIM Viability
The Danish company’s novel additive manufacturing technology that prints dissolvable injection mold inserts from a UV-cured resin had a busy finish to 2020.
Stratasys to Acquire 3D Printing Startup Origin
The acquisition is expected to close in January 2021.
Injection Pairs with Blow Molding for In-Mold Assembly
At Sussex IM, compact cells of side-by-side injection and blow molding machines “assemble” reusable water bottles with insert blow molding and automated transfer, trimming and leak testing.
Carbon and Fast Radius Expand Partnership
Fast Radius is now the first production partner to add the L1 for general purpose use, which complements their existing lineup of M2 printers and Smart Part Washers.
Protolabs Launches Revamped Digital Quoting Platform
Initially unveiled in Europe, the new digital manufacturing platform will be coming to the U.S. in early 2021, bringing greater speed and flexibility to quoting of injection molded, CNC machined, and 3D-printed parts.
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3D-Printed Hot Runner Manifold
The additive manufactured Streamrunner hot runner system from Hasco eliminates sharp corners for improved melt flow.
New Digital Light Processing Resin for DLP and LCD 3D Printing Technology
The Somos QuickGen 500 is targeted for functional and general prototyping needs.
Covestro Introduces New Products Made from Recycled Plastics at Formnext Connect
These products seek to contribute to help the 3D printing industry to become more circular.
To Succeed in Manufacturing, Focus on Your People First
It’s not easy being a custom injection molder in the NYC metro area. For Natech Plastics, the key is developing employees’ skills and commitment.
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Q&A: The Role of 3D Printing When it Comes to Optimizing the Supply Chain
Greg Elfering, president of Ultimaker Americas, discusses the current state of 3D printing and what the future holds.
Henkel and Carbon Expand 3D Printing Partnership
As part of the collaboration, the new Loctite 3D IND405 Clear material is immediately available to Carbon customers.
Study: 3D Printing Helps Strengthen Supply Chains
HP’s Digital Manufacturing Trend Report finds that companies are increasingly investing in advanced 3D printing solutions that provide the agility, speed, and flexibility necessary to grow their business.
'10 Things We’re Seeing in Machine Shops Right Now'
Metalworking shops and plastics plants make for interesting comparisons of their responses to the COVID-19 challenge.
New Report Says 74% of Companies Plan to Invest in 3D Printing in 2021
Over half of survey respondents plan to invest up to $100,000 in 3D printing technologies next year.
Additive Manufacturing: New Polypropylene Powder for Selective Laser Sintering
Developed in conjunction with Braskem.