Braskem Discusses Expanding into the 3D Printing Market
In 2020, Braskem launch included polypropylene for fused filament fabrication, SLS powder bed fusion, and industrial scale pellet extrusion.
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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.
Ineos R&D Project Develops Styrenic Polymer for 3D Printing that Boasts 67% Energy Savings
The purpose of the PolySLS project was to develop and test a new styrene based polymer compound for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
Stratasys Completes Acquisition of Origin
The acquisition adds Origin’s software-centric additive manufacturing solution, which focuses on digital light processing for production-oriented polymer applications.
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.
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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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.
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