The technique developed by a UMass Lowell researcher incorporates elements of injection molding to increase the production rate of 3D printing while improving part strength, stiffness, and strain-to-failure properties.
From calcified supply chains to obsolete working practices, the pandemic has caused manufacturers to reconsider a number of ingrained ideas and re-evaluate technologies.
Continuous Composites’ technology enables the printing of custom, large-scale composite parts with high-performance mechanical properties for applications in the aeronautics, automotive, and energy sectors.
A polypropylene-like material suited for 3D printing medical and wearable devices has been introduced by materials supplier Henkel in collaboration with Nex3D, a maker of stereolithography-based 3D printers.
By taking a majority interest in Techmer PM, SK Capital commits to recapitalizing the company in partnership with chairman and CEO John Manuck, who will continue to retain a significant ownership stake in Techmer.
The bioresorbable materials with shape memory and tunable mechanical and chemical properties will be commercialized by university spinout company, 4D Medicine Ltd.
BAE Systems installs fourth Stratasys F900 3D printer to support factory of the future initiative; growing use of additive manufacturing for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.
